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League Against Cruel Sports @leagueacs.bsky.social · 4h

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League Against Cruel Sports @leagueacs.bsky.social · 4h

What could land reform in Scotland look like? What kind of Scotland do we want to build? We believe in a Scotland where land works for people, wildlife, and the environment.

Join us and leading experts explore Scotland’s future at our upcoming conference. 👇

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League Against Cruel Sports @leagueacs.bsky.social · 1d

Listen to our podcast episode at https://leagueacs.co.uk/PXhVA

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League Against Cruel Sports @leagueacs.bsky.social · 1d

In our latest episode of Leaguecast, we sit down with Arthur Thomas from @fourpawsuk.bsky.social, a global animal protection organisation. 💛
We speak about their work and upcoming opportunities to end hunting with dogs that will create real change for our wildlife.

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League Against Cruel Sports @leagueacs.bsky.social · 2d

Hunts across the country continue to exploit loopholes in the law, using trail hunting as a smokescreen for the chasing and killing of wild animals. Stronger legislation is needed to finally end this cruelty.

Sign up for updates: https://leagueacs.co.uk/SKKoS #EndHunting

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League Against Cruel Sports @leagueacs.bsky.social · 2d

Some claim trail hunting is a “legal and legitimate activity” that needs no further legislation. They would even go as far as to say that “any new legislation would be unnecessary and unjustified”.

Evidence suggests otherwise. #TimeForChange #FarcicalFriday

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League Against Cruel Sports @leagueacs.bsky.social · 2d

9,304 people have already added their names to call for an end to hunting with dogs in Northern Ireland, but we need many more.

Add your name: https://leagueacs.co.uk/kwNg4

@uspca.bsky.social #HuntingWithDogs #TimeForChangeNI

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League Against Cruel Sports @leagueacs.bsky.social · 3d

Right now, cub hunting is taking place - where young foxes are chased, terrorised & killed so hounds can be trained for the main hunting season.

The government is soon to be consulting on hunting laws. This is our chance to demand change. https://leagueacs.co.uk/2NjeK

#TimeForChange

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League Against Cruel Sports @leagueacs.bsky.social · 3d

Gifts in wills play a huge part in all that the League achieves to protect animals at risk from hunting, shooting, and animal fighting.

We’ve partnered with @octopuslegacy to offer you the chance to write your will for FREE 👉 https://leagueacs.co.uk/pAuVw

#YourWillCouldDoWonders

League Against Cruel Sports @leagueacs.bsky.social · 4d

This kind of proactive policing is rare but encouraging – showing how vital community intelligence is in tackling wildlife crime. Thank you to the member of the public who reported it and to @WMerciaPolice for acting.

Report crime: https://leagueacs.co.uk/br7iY

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League Against Cruel Sports @leagueacs.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks to intelligence we received about hare coursing in Shropshire, @WMerciaPolice acted swiftly.

Within days, PC Nock made enquiries, installed warning signs, set up a local WhatsApp group, began patrols and started creating a wildlife crime guide.

#HareCoursing

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League Against Cruel Sports @leagueacs.bsky.social · 4d

This kind of proactive policing is rare but encouraging – showing how vital community intelligence is in tackling wildlife crime. Thank you to the member of the public who reported it and to @WMerciaPolice for acting.

Report crime: https://leagueacs.co.uk/apGek

League Against Cruel Sports @leagueacs.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks to intelligence we received about hare coursing in Shropshire, @WMerciaPolice acted swiftly.

Within days, PC Nock made enquiries, installed warning signs, set up a local WhatsApp group, began patrols and started creating a wildlife crime guide.

#HareCoursing

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League Against Cruel Sports @leagueacs.bsky.social · 5d

The October edition of League Life is here.

Find out if you’re a winner in our Lucky League Raffle, try a delicious vegan recipe, and discover how your support is helping uncover cruelty and protect wildlife.

Read more: https://leagueacs.co.uk/EAP9w

#LeagueLife

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League Against Cruel Sports @leagueacs.bsky.social · 6d

Happy #NationalBadgerDay! Today we celebrate their importance.

At the League, we represent the charity on the national Badger Crime Tactical Delivery Group, working in partnership with UK police and NGO partners to focus on tackling badger persecution.

#EndTheCull

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League Against Cruel Sports @leagueacs.bsky.social · 6d

Dog fighting is a horrific crime, often hidden and linked to wider criminal networks.

A tip-off to our Animal Crimewatch service helped uncover a huge dog fighting network, leading to a feature on the BBC this week.

More: https://leagueacs.co.uk/lZwVR

#DogFighting @uspca.bsky.social

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League Against Cruel Sports @leagueacs.bsky.social · 8d

Today is #WorldAnimalDay. A chance to celebrate the wonderful animals who share our world.

From foxes & badgers to dogs & deer, every animal deserves to live free from cruelty.

At the League we are proud to stand up for them each and every day & we could not do it without you.

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League Against Cruel Sports @leagueacs.bsky.social · 8d

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One in 63. Those are your odds of winning up to £25,000 when you play the League Lotto!  💷

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#LeagueLotto #LeagueAgainstCruelSports #Lotto #Lottery

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League Against Cruel Sports @leagueacs.bsky.social · 9d

The Sandhurst and Aldershot Beagles have folded, with dwindling support and no future for their cruel pastime.

This marks a victory for wildlife and a clear sign of hunting’s decline which is great news.

Read more from the Hunt Saboteurs Association 👇

https://leagueacs.co.uk/lzfFz

Yet Another Hare Hunt Shuts Down! - Hunt Saboteurs Association

With the official start of the hare hunting season just a few weeks away, news reaches the HSA that the Sandhurst & Aldershot Beagles - unaffectionately known as ‘SAB’- are no more. This is excellent news for local lagomorphs as the Sandhurst had a reputation as fast, effective pack who killed a lot of hares.

www.huntsabs.org.uk

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League Against Cruel Sports @leagueacs.bsky.social · 9d

Gifts in wills play a huge part in all that the League achieves to protect animals at risk from hunting, shooting, and animal fighting.

We’ve partnered with @octopuslegacy to offer you the chance to write your will for FREE 👉 https://leagueacs.co.uk/0i4HK

#YourWillCouldDoWonders

League Against Cruel Sports @leagueacs.bsky.social · 10d

Please watch and share!

Our investigation with @USPCA_Official into an international dog fighting ring is now live on BBC Spotlight in Northern Ireland.

It all began with one anonymous call to our supporter-funded Animal Crimewatch line.

Watch now: https://leagueacs.co.uk/CTFDB

#DogFighting

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League Against Cruel Sports @leagueacs.bsky.social · 11d

Outside the Labour Party conference, we called for stronger fox hunting laws with a powerful demonstration highlighting the cruelty and chaos hunts still cause.

It's time to strengthen the ban & end hunting wildlife with hounds for good. https://leagueacs.co.uk/w64Gu

#TimeForChange

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League Against Cruel Sports @leagueacs.bsky.social · 11d

The shooting industry is causing devastation. Harming wildlife, the environment, and nature.

Write to your MP 👉 https://leagueacs.co.uk/Vu47D

#TimeForChange

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League Against Cruel Sports @leagueacs.bsky.social · 11d

BBC Spotlight NI aired a powerful investigation into a major international dog fighting ring, uncovered through our joint work with the @uspca.bsky.social.

Our Head of Intelligence spoke on @BBCTalkback about the fight to end this brutal crime.

Listen: https://leagueacs.co.uk/7Fdki

Talkback - 30/09/2025 - BBC Sounds

William Crawley debates challenging issues and talks to the people making the headlines.

www.bbc.co.uk

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League Against Cruel Sports @leagueacs.bsky.social · 12d

This morning BBC Spotlight in Northern Ireland aired a powerful investigation into a major international dog fighting ring, based on painstaking intelligence work we conducted jointly with the @uspca.bsky.social.

It started with one call to our Animal Crimewatch line.

https://leagueacs.co.uk/3ioyO

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