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Confused dog found tied to enormous rock and abandoned in road
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (404+ words) A confused German shepherd was left tied to a 60 lb cinder block and abandoned outside during a nasty Oregon storm. The helpless animal was found in the middle of the road in the town of Woodburn last week. Local police…...
As a pet owner, these are the deals at Pets at Home I'm looking for
5+ hour, 40+ min ago (655+ words) By PHOEBE DAVENPORT, COMMERCE WRITER Our pets deserve the best - but the best doesn't always have to cost an arm and a leg. And Pets at Home is here to help." For cats in need of a new bed, this…...
Safely securing pooches in cars is key message for Goodwoof attendees
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (179+ words) By RAY MASSEY, MOTORING EDITOR Securing pet pooches safely in cars will be a key message for dog owners attending the annual Goodwoof festival, being held on the Goodwood Estate in West Sussex today and tomorrow. Car seat specialists Tavo,…...
Thug is caught beating his dog as he is banned from keeping pets
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (495+ words) By JOSHUA HAINING, NEWS REPORTER A cruel thug who was caught on CCTV, punching, kicking and slapping his dog eight times has been banned from keeping animals for life. Mason Sestanovich, brutally beat his XL Bully called Chicago'in a disgusting…...
Man's stressed friend! More than 84% of dogs now suffer from ANXIETY
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (813+ words) Man's best friend? Try man's stressed friend! Researchers from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences examined the behavioural responses in more than 43, 000 dogs." Their results show that more than 84 per cent of pups show at least…...
Poodle rescued from house where 250 dogs were left to die is re-homed
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (549+ words) The last poodle rescued from a dilapidated home where 250 dogs were kept cramped together in filth-ridden conditions has finally found new owners. Gracie, a 13-year-old poodle cross, was among the hundreds of neglected animals" left to die by their breeder…...
The Morning Poll: How far would you go to honour your pet's memory?
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (121+ words) For many owners pets are part of the family, and saying goodbye can be every bit as emotional as losing a loved one. How far would you go to keep their memory alive? For many owners pets are part of…...
When my dog Patch died, I made this impulsive decision about his ashes
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (1014+ words) From the minute I saw him, Patch and I were inseparable. It's no exaggeration to say he was the only consistent, loyal male figure in my life. Which is why, when he died last month, I knew I couldn't just…...
Bodies dumped in streets as dogs are 'slaughtered' before World Cup
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (931+ words) Shocking images of lifeless dogs strewn across the streets have sparked global outrage as animal rights groups accuse Morocco of carrying out mass killings of strays ahead of the 2030 World Cup. The North African nation was confirmed in 2023 as a…...
Scientists pinpoint the GENES that stop flat-faced dogs breathing
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (1107+ words) Pugs and French Bulldogs might be some of the UK's most popular breeds, but scientists are now calling for a restriction on their breeding. These flat'faced breeds are especially prone to a breathing disorder called brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome or…...