News Archive
Mexican airline launches appeal campaign after losing dog
A Mexican airline has launched a campaign dubbed #BuscandoaMika (Looking for Mika) after an eight-year-old mixed-breed female dog escaped her cage and got lost at Mexico City's airport.
November30thPoisoned dog fights for its life
A beagle from Warwick has been suspectedly poisoned during a walk with its owners.
November29thJohn Lewis Christmas advert sparks interest in Boxer breeed
Interest in Boxer dogs has seen a spike after John Lewis aired its seasonal TV commercial featuring Buster, the trampoline-loving Boxer dog, a charity has said.
November29thLitter appeal after duck found with elastic band around its beak
The RSPCA is asking people to pick up littered elastic bands to protect wildlife a duck got one caught around his beak.
November25thSpaniels goes from fat to fit to win slimming contest
A podgy pup has won a a national pet weight loss contest after shedding almost 40% of his bodyweight in just six months.
November24thCat owners warned over potentially fatal tick medicine mix-up
Cat owners are being warned not to use a brand of flea drops after a packaging error as it could be 'fatal' to their pets.
November22ndBritish pet owners splash out over £1,200 on their dog annually
British pet owners are spending £10.64 billion on their dogs every year, according to a new study.
November18thPuppies rescued from 'shocking' dog smuggling plot
Nearly 100 puppies have been rescued at a Welsh port from a 'shocking' dog smuggling plot.
November17thRSPCA should be stripped of prosecution powers, say MPs
MPs are calling for the RSPCA to be stripped of its powers to prosecute animal welfare cases.
November16thHero dog saves young boy trapped in tumble dryer
A family dog has been hailed a hero for saving a young boy trapped in a tumble dryer.
November15thSssurprise discovery for York couple who find snake in vacuum cleaner
A York couple had the fright of their lives when they found a snake poking out of their vacuum cleaner.
November15thRats laugh if you tickle their tummies, scientists find
Tummy-tickling causes rats to break out in giggles and jump with joy - but only when they are happy, a study shows.
November11thDog owner asks public to join him on pet's last walk
A dog owner has invited friends and family to join him for one last walk with his beloved pet before the animal is put to sleep.
November11thCharity creates stress-busting cat meditation video
A charity is helping people de-stress by using the power of meditation - and a cute kitten video.
November8thPet-friendly oxygen masks become part of county's fire service
Oxygen masks for pets have been installed on every fire engine and at every fire station in a county to help animals survive house blazes.
November8thPuppy abandoned with 'free pug' note
A six-week old puppy has been abandoned in a garden with a note saying
November4thKate to attend 'Streetcat Named Bob' West End premiere
Princess Kate is attending the world movie premiere of A Street Cat Named Bob, the heartwarming true story of a homeless man's relationship with his adopted tomcat.
November4thHundreds protest against beach dog ban
More than 200 people have staged a dog-walking protest over the extension of the time period their pets are banned from Weymouth beach.
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