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Dog rescued from under Worthing Ice Rink by fire crew
3+ hour, 13+ min ago (73+ words) 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 found a dog trapped under…...
Wolverhampton taxi driver fined for Stoke-on-Trent guide dogs refusal
11+ hour, 48+ min ago (286+ words) A taxi driver has been fined after refusing to take guide dogs along with disabled passengers. Pouya Tajari, 28, refused to pick up the two residents with their dogs for a journey from Abbey Hulton, Stoke-on-Trent, to Basford, Staffordshire, claiming the…...
Disabled cat rescue in Shropshire 'heartbroken' to relocate
19+ hour ago (435+ words) A sanctuary that cares for cats with special needs and disabilities said it was "heartbroken" to relocate following vandalism. Heidi's Courageous Cat Foundation, based in Shropshire, stated that it was having to move after receiving "ongoing threats" of vandalism since…...
Police launch appeal after Chilworth golden retriever dogs go missing
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (142+ words) Two golden retriever dogs have been missing for more than 10 days after disappearing from a garden, police have said. The family pets, called Allegra and Cresca, vanished on 20 January after being let out into the garden in Chilworth. Both dogs…...
Lessons helping Jersey pupils understand and respect dogs
2+ day, 28+ min ago (301+ words) Sessions about how to interact with dogs are helping improve children's understanding of the animals, a charity said. Hour-long classes are being held for Year One pupils in Jersey as part of a project from Family Nursing & Home Care to…...
Watch: The dog breed that stands out in Westminster’s agility competition
3+ day, 25+ min ago (408+ words) Border collies have sprinted, swerved and soared past the competition since the Westminster Kennel Club introduced its Masters Agility Championship to its annual dog show in 2014. The breed has captured nine of the first 12 titles, thanks to a blend of…...
Farmer calls for action as llama injured after 'continuous' dog attacks
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (704+ words) A County Tyrone farmer who has said that dog attacks on his farm are "continuous" is calling for more to be done to tackle livestock worrying. In the latest incident at Nigel McMullan's farm in Ballygawley, a llama was badly…...
German Shepherd dog seized in Bristol after biting three people
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (260+ words) A large German shepherd dog which bit three members of the public has been seized. Officers were called to Clarence Road in Staple Hill, on the outskirts of Bristol, at 08:35 GMT on Tuesday, police said. Three people who were attacked…...
Dog rehomed after 1,000 days in Thanet RSPCA kennels
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (267+ words) A family from Gillingham who rehomed a dog who had spent almost 1,000 days in an RSPCA kennels say they will "love him forever". Teddy, a lurcher-cross, was found dumped and injured on a roundabout in Maidstone in July 2023 and was…...
Cat shot with airgun in Cambridgeshire sparks RSPCA appeal
5+ day, 6+ min ago (350+ words) The RSPCA is appealing for information after a cat was shot with an airgun in Cambridgeshire. Four-year-old Eddy struggled back to his home in Old Hurst, near Huntingdon, on 21 December where he was found bleeding and limping. His owners initially…...