News Archive
Japanese cat given huge funeral
A cat that shot to worldwide fame after being made a stationmaster by a rail company in Japan has been given a funeral fit for a goddess.
June30thChihuahua is 'UK's smallest dog'
A tiny Chihuahua weighing less than a bag of sugar is claimed to be the smallest dog in the UK.
June29thPrince Charles visits dog show
A jovial Jack Russell has been given the royal treatment from the future king.
June25thCan you tell what mood your pet is in
Many cat owners already claim to know how their pet is feeling.
June25thPet dog helps owner rescue missing cat
Most people are familiar with the old saying that a man's best friend is his dog.
June23rd25-year-old Australian cat found in Northern Ireland
A cat that was microchipped in Australia has been found halfway around the world in Northern Ireland.
June19thPets slimming contest launched
The owner of an overweight Labrador with a soft spot for picnics hopes he will soon get a taste of glory instead - by winning a nationwide slimming competition for pets.
June18thCharity calls for owners to get dogs microchipped
Dog owners are being urged to help slash the number of animals that get lost or abandoned by getting their pets microchipped.
June17thThree new dog breeds join the Club
The American Kennel Club has added three rare canines to its list of recognised dog breeds.
June16thDogs reject 'unkind' strangers, study finds
A dog knows when someone is being unkind to its owner, according to a Japanese study.
June16thToy car fitted to injured tortoise
A tortoise whose leg was amputated following an accident is
June12thHeroic guide dog saves blind owner
A guide dog is recovering at a veterinary hospital in the US after bravely putting its life on the line to save his owner.
June11thPet owners pick up fewer dog poo fines
Pet owners are becoming more responsible when it comes to clearing up dog mess, new BBC radio research suggests.
June10thCharlie Dimmock in pet poison plant plea
One of Britain's favourite celebrity gardeners has warned pet owners of the dangers of potentially poisonous garden plants.
June9th£725 - taxi fare for a dog?
Having a chauffeur drive you back home to Britain from an Alpine skiing holiday sounds like the sort of extravagance you may expect from an indulgent, multi-millionaire rock star.
June9thMissing dog finds own way home
A missing trainee guide dog that sparked a huge search has found his own way home
June8thLost cat spent 30 days on the run
A cat is safely back at home after jumping into a delivery van and disappearing for 30 days.
June4thFussy felines' bitterness revealed
Many cat owners know that it's not just young children who can be picky when it comes to their food.
June3rdMan and dog rescued by lifeboat
A man and his dog had a lucky escape after their sailing dinghy capsized entering Poole Harbour.
June2ndMatisse the dog wins Britain's Got Talent
Matisse the border collie has become the second dog to win Britain's Got Talent.
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