'They Eat Before I Do': Vet Defends Dogs Against Welfare Claim

Army veteran David Brundrett has expressed shock and anger following an RSPCA visit regarding the welfare of his two dogs, Luna and Broccoli. An officer left a letter on November 8, 2026, expressing concerns that the dogs were underweight. Brundrett vehemently denies this, stating that both Luna, a four-year-old Bull Lurcher, and five-year-old Labrador Corso Broccoli, weigh over 40kg each and are, in fact, "overfed."

The 55-year-old father-of-three, who served in the Royal Artillery, claims his pets are his priority, eating before he does and sharing his bed. He believes the RSPCA complaint was a malicious act by a neighbour attempting to "terrorize" him, though this has not been confirmed. Brundrett described Luna as his emotional support animal and expressed extreme distress at the thought of losing his pets.

The RSPCA has stated that while they cannot discuss individual complaints, they investigate all reports of suspected animal suffering. They also noted that many welfare issues are addressed through education and advice, without publicizing the details due to legal reasons. The organization reaffirmed its commitment to looking into and investigating all animal welfare complaints.