The RSPCA needs more people in Wales to consider adopting a pet from one of its animal centres - as new figures reveal that the number of incidents across Wales involving 10 or more animals has increased more than 60% since 2022.

Last year the charity responded to 4,200 incidents which involved at least 10 animals at the same address across England and Wales - including 344 in Wales, up from 214 in 2022 (61% increase).

The charity is now urging people considering adding a pet to their family to look at adopting to help free-up space in their overwhelmed centres.

RSPCA Superintendent Jo Hirst said: “We really need help from animal lovers. If you are considering adding a pet to your home, please consider rescuing. We need extra special homes for some of our animals.”

Last year alone, across England and Wales the RSPCA responded to 1,752 mass cat incidents - almost five every single day, and 1,119 mass dog reports last year.

There were 75 large-scale incidents involving 100 or more animals being rescued from the same property last year alone - 13 of those included cats, and three included dogs. Many were multi-agency operations involving other charities and public bodies.

Across Wales, there were 214 cases in 2022 which has risen to 344 in 2025 - a 61% increase.

In Wales there have been multi-animal cases involving a wide range of animals from horses and donkeys, several incidents involving large numbers of cats - one where a large number were kept in an unsuitable environment in cages - and a number of dog incidents. In one incident in recent years almost 50 dogs were rescued from one property, many with dirty coats, fleas and suffering from skin disease.

Visit rspca.org.uk/findapet now if you are able to help by adopting a pet.