Concerns over therapy ferrets used to kill rats at UK’s largest children’s prison (opens original article in a new tab)

Therapy ferrets at the UK's largest children's prison were used to kill rats, resulting in a distressing incident and concerns over welfare and safety.

• Therapy ferrets at UK children's prison were used to kill rats, leading to concerns over animal and child welfare.
• A rat was reportedly stomped to death by a staff member in front of prison officers and a boy who cares for ferrets.
• Prison officers' union criticized the practice, citing health and safety risks and calling for an end to the policy.