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TERRIFIED kittens and puppies are being tormented in animal cruelty YouTube videos designed to dupe viewers and win millions of clicks. The sick trend, part of a wave of vile clips being hosted on the platform, involves dramatically "saving" vulnerable pets from being stuck in wires, drownings and predators such as crocodiles, Komodo dragons and snakes. According to research carried out by the animal welfare group, Lady Freethinker, there are currently 122 such videos on YouTube, which have been viewed almost 170million times. The Sun Online uncovered numerous videos which bore the hallmarks of being staged to help the creators win clicks. The abusers, who are made out to be heroes, will place a pet in a dangerous situation hoping that rescuing cute kittens and puppies will make the clip go viral. Often the poor animals can be seen distressed as they face predators, are deliberately trapped or are placed in water. In one clip we viewed a puppy was “saved” as it was … [Read more...] about Kittens and puppies fed to snakes & alligators on YouTube for clicks moments before being rescued by sick tormentors

JEREMY Paxman has defended his bizarre habit of shooting squirrels with an air rifle while sitting on his toilet. The broadcasting legend, 70, who lives in Henley-on-Thames, Oxon, branded the rodents a "menace" that scare off songbirds and "kill all sorts of things." He shrugged off the suggestion that he was being "cruel," and instead responded that "they're annoying me." Speaking to comedian Richard Herring, the 70-year-old said: "You turn around - not while I'm having a c**p of course - just sitting on the loo if it's by the window. “You sit on the loo with the lid down. With an air rifle you can pop, pop off a squirrel or two.” The former Newsnight host and University Challenge presenter - renowned for his ferocious interviewing technique - said he saw nothing wrong with targeting squirrels. Paxman said: “Why is it cruel? They’re annoying me. “They’re always getting on the bird feeder. “I love song birds and I can’t stand the fact that squirrels are always … [Read more...] about Jeremy Paxman defends shooting ‘menace’ squirrels with an air rifle while sitting on TOILET

Horse trainer Gordon Elliott has been suspended for six months by the Irish horse racing authorities after being pictured sitting on a dead horse. WARNING: LOWER DOWN IN THIS ARTICLE IS A PICTURE OF GORDON ELLIOTT SHOWING THE DEAD HORSE The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB), suspended his training licence for 12 months, six of them suspended, on Friday and said he "acted in a manner which was prejudicial to the integrity, proper conduct and good reputation. pic.twitter.com/S13VFuaCin — Gordon Elliott (@gelliott_racing) March 5, 2021 Mr Justice Raymond Groarke, of the IHRB referrals committee, said: "We consider that a suspension of Mr Elliott's training licence is merited. The committee, he said, felt the photograph shows the most "appalling bad taste" on the part of Mr Elliott insofar as it demonstrates a "complete absence of respect" for the horse at a time when he still remains in his charge. "We believe that respect is an integral and essential … [Read more...] about Gordon Elliott: Horse trainer suspended for six months over picture of him sitting on dead horse

RIO FERDINAND has adopted his ex-Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson's "hairdryer-type" treatment to homeschool his kids. Like millions of parents across the UK, Ferdinand and his wife, Kate, have just come to the end of their second term as amateur teachers. The retired footballer, who played teacher to three kids, Lorenz, 14, Tate, 12, and Tia, nine, while also raising newborn son Cree, admitted he’s a strict disciplinarian who isn’t afraid to be stern if his "students" put a foot out of place during lesson time. He said: “I think I've learned a lot from Sir Alex Ferguson. I've not gone for the soft-touch approach. “It's important to be disciplined with them during the school day, keeping on top of them. “These are my own kids and I love them, but they can be difficult. You have to give them a bit of leeway but it's important to follow the fine line. “We were having dinner and Kate said, 'tell your dad what you told me the other day'. They didn't want to so Kate said, … [Read more...] about Rio Ferdinand uses ex-Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson’s ‘hairdryer-type’ treatment to homeschool kids

PARENTS have been left stunned after Disney+ blocked kids under seven from watching Peter Pan, Dumbo and The Aristocats over concerns they show racist stereotypes. Bosses at Disney made the controversial move following updates to its content advisories. Disney+ declared Peter Pan, released in 1953, portrayed offensive stereotypes that were inappropriate to those under seven. Other family favourites have also been removed from children’s accounts for breaching content guidelines recently put in place, t he Mail on Sunday reports. Parents were left dumbfounded after trying to watch the films on Disney’s £5.99-per-month service. One said: “I wanted to watch Peter Pan with my daughter, but I couldn’t find it anywhere.” “Then I realised they had all gone – they had been removed from the kids’ accounts. It was shocking.” It is believed the reason behind the Peter Pan ban is because it features a Native American tribe whose members are referred to as “redskins”. … [Read more...] about Parents stunned as Disney+ blocks kids under seven from watching ‘racist’ Peter Pan, Dumbo and The Aristocats