News Archive
Dogs' social intelligence 'similar to toddlers'
Dogs show similar levels of social intelligence to toddlers, a new study has found.
February28thDog rescued from cliff by 16 firefighters
Emergency services were called to rescue a pup that had tumbled down a cliff side after wandering off in San Francisco.
February28thDog's life back on track after swallowing toy train
A spaniel has had to have emergency surgery after swallowing a toy train but is now on track to make a full recovery.
February23rdPolice force reject petition to let dog retire with handler
A police dog will not be allowed to retire with her handler despite more than 35,000 people signing a petition in support of the request.
February22ndAnimal charity struggling to find homes for bunny pairs
An animal charity is looking to re-home two pairs of rabbits who have been looked over for more than 100 days.
February22ndCharity calls for increase in jail term for animal abusers
There should be harsher sentences for anyone convicted of animal cruelty, a welfare charity is urging.
February21stPuppy farm owner handed jail sentence
The owner of a West Midlands' puppy farm will spend six months behind bars after being found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to dogs.
February17thCat goes on epic jaunt from Netherlands to Austria
A tortoise-shell cat caught the travelling bug and was found in Austria - almost 1,000 kilometres from her home in the Netherlands.
February16thGeorge the Wilko cat becomes social media star
A cheeky tabby has made a new home for himself in a household goods store in Bristol.
February15thStray dog becomes petrol station employee
A dog who was abandoned at a petrol station in Brazil is now the company's cutest member of staff.
February14thFrench bulldog set to become Britain's most popular dog
The French bulldog could soon knock the Labrador off the top spot as the UK's favourite breed, new figures show.
February14thGiant rabbit put on diet after owner mistakes it for a dog
The owner of an overweight rabbit has vowed to get the beloved bunny in shape after he was mistakenly taken for a dog.
February9thTV presenter's dog 'lives on' in The Archers
Countryfile presenter Matt Baker has said his renowned collie Meg lives on after her death thanks to a cameo in The Archers.
February8thSale of puppies under eight weeks to be made illegal
Dog breeders who sell puppies under eight weeks old will face a prison sentence under new rules to tackle irresponsible breeders.
February2ndEsteemed US dog show welcomes cats
A prestigious American dog competition may have a different star of its show this year, after organisers agreed to allow a new breed of a feline persuasion to enter the 2017 competition.
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