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Dog trapped under Worthing Ice Rink rescued by fire crew
3+ hour, 16+ min ago (442+ words) The rescue operation was successful A dog has been rescued after it was found trapped under an ice rink. The dog was pulled from under Worthing Ice Rink in Steyne Gardens by firefighters at lunchtime on Saturday. "Upon arrival, crews…...
Battersea rescue dog trained to detect lung infection
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (691+ words) Chilli the Medical Detection Dog has now passed all of his assessments A rescue puppy from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is to become one of only a handful of dogs in the world able to detect a multi-drug resistant lung…...
Peta petition against Albrighton broiler unit signed by 21,000
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (455+ words) The site in Whiston Cross could house up to 200,000 birds More than 21,000 people have signed a petition objecting to plans for a broiler unit for up to 200,000 birds on the Shropshire/Wolverhampton border. Guy Sankey submitted an application for a…...
Dog dumped with fly-tipped rubbish finds a new home in Redditch
2+ week, 5+ day ago (308+ words) A puppy that was found dumped alongside fly-tipped rubbish in the snow has found a permanent home, a year after she was rescued. Nellie, a Staffordshire bull terrier cross, was discovered by a passerby near Vittoria Street in Smethwick, West…...
Doncaster baby bitten on face by family's American bulldog
2+ week, 5+ day ago (691+ words) The baby was bitten by its family's American bulldog (stock image) A baby has undergone surgery after being bitten on the face by its family's American bulldog. South Yorkshire Police said the attack took place at a house in the…...
Cumbrian giant rescue dog Brody finds 'forever home"
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (628+ words) Lauren Pickthall from the animal charity said Brody was a "lovely boy" and "easy to rehome" A "loveable giant" dog weighing about 10st (66kg) has found his "forever home". Brody, a Pyrenean mountain dog, attracted attention after he was put up for…...
Puppy found after three-day search on Isle of Wight
3+ week, 4+ hour ago (582+ words) Flora went missing on 9 January at about 11:00 GMT The search for a missing six-month-old puppy has ended in success after she was coaxed from under a holiday chalet. Miniature dachshund Flora disappeared at about 11:00 GMT on 9 January, on a narrow…...
Crays Hill man admits animal suffering after dead dogs found
3+ week, 6+ hour ago (199+ words) Image source, Essex Police A man has admitted causing unnecessary suffering to animals at a rescue centre he owned where 41 dogs were found dead. Animal remains and a number of still-alive dogs were found during a raid at a property…...
Dog rescued from under Ryde Pier during rising tide
3+ week, 5+ day ago (460+ words) The dog was found stranded on a ledge under the pier on Tuesday night A dog has been rescued by a lifeboat crew after becoming stranded under a pier and cut off by a rising tide. The border collie became…...
'Mortifying' break-in at Oakwood Dog Rescue charity shop in Hull - BBC
3+ week, 6+ day ago (160+ words) Image source, Allan Watkiss/BBC An animal charity is appealing for help to clear up damage after a break-in at one of its shops. Oakwood Dog Rescue said stock was stolen from its Hull city centre store on King Edward…...