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Abandoned Animals Crisis

The number of abandoned pets this year in Northamptonshire has increased by 25% compared to last year, according to the RSPCA. Animal shelters say it's hard to cope with the growing demand for places.

The number of abandoned pets this year in Northamptonshire has increased by 25% compared to last year, according to the RSPCA. Animal shelters say it's hard to cope with the growing demand for places. Reporter Barry Caffrey visits Animals in Need in Little Irchester, and Stuart talks to Jackie Kelly, the RSPCA Branch Manager for Northamptonshire, and to Petrina Alderman from Northamptonshire Animals Needing Nurture and Adoption (NANNA).

Plus:

* Police & Crime Commissioner election - latest developments after candidate ruled ineligble

* Corby by-election: UKIP leader Nigel Farrage

* Eagle Drive, Northampton: last day for publi comments re sports pitches

* Air Ambulance marathon runner unable to get to New York

* Corby Cube's 2nd Anniversary

* Flood warnings likely

3 hours

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Fri 2 Nov 2012 06:00

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  • Fri 2 Nov 2012 06:00

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