News Archive
Foster a cat to deal with rodent problems
People whose homes are being plagued by mice are being offered the chance to foster a cat to help tackle the problem.
April30thSudden sounds 'can cause cat fits'
A mysterious condition in which older cats suffer seizures after hearing certain sounds has been investigated by a team of scientists.
April28thBe a saint and adopt a greyhound
There will be plenty of patriotic spirit at the Sheffield Retired Greyhound Trust's Gosling Moor farm this Sunday at its St George's Day fayre.
April24thParalysed dog back on his paws
A dog is learning to walk again after having a successful operation to reattach his spinal cord.
April24thStudy chasing reason behind dog habit
A study being carried out by a British university is seeking to understand why dogs chase their own tails.
April22ndPuppy dog eyes may be the look of love
Gazing into your dog's eyes triggers happy feelings in both you and your pet, research reveals.
April21stCat discovered 128 miles from home
A missing 18-year-old cat has been reunited with his owners after being found 128 miles from his family home.
April20thExperts decipher meaning of meow
Cats are very independent - and mysterious - creatures, so it can be hard to figure out what they really want.
April17thDog joins owner for half marathon
A man and his dog have completed a half marathon in aid of a charity.
April16thPlan for world's first cat cinema
Two cat lovers are to launch what they say will be the first cat cinema in the world.
April15thMad Men names for homeless cats
Cats at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home have been named after characters from a hit TV series in an effort to find them new owners.
April14thDogs can sniff out prostate cancer, study suggests
Dogs may be able to sniff out prostate cancer in men, according to research in which one pooch was accurate 98% of the time.
April14thStolen Alfie flags down RSPCA van
An RSCPA inspector has spoken of her amazement after a stolen dog managed to flag down her van more than 100 miles from his home.
April10thPicture of owners' perfect dog revealed
A dog claiming its ancestry from a mixture of half-a-dozen breeds may sound as if it would look a little strange.
April9thFacebook search finds Chester a home
The power of social media has helped a dog find a home at last after being in animal shelters for five years.
April8thLike father, like son for big bunnies
The world's biggest bunny could stand to lose his title to his own son.
April7thDoes Bluey have world's loudest purr?
A cat said to have the loudest purr in the world could soon enter the record books.
April2ndLittle Ronnie to help owner in charity challenge
A chihuahua is helping his owner take on a daily 10km challenge to raise money for a cancer charity.
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