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alpacas
Llama drama: Alpacas called Ant and Dec left in Travelodge car park after owners forgot them
The couple, who had displayed the llama-like animals at an August show, left them in a trailer while going shopping. They were then heading home from Stratford-upon-Avon, Warks, when Travelodge... Read more...
ted and stovie
Pet dog Ted is such good pals with family cat Stovie he helped look after her kittens
The unlikely friends are so close owner Tracey Goodall says they think they’re brother and sister. The Daily Record reports that Ted, a seven-year-old cockapoo, and three-year-old black and white... Read more...
stray dogs
Boy used pocket money to feed stray dogs, opened a no-kill animal shelter at age 9
While many of us love watching heartwarming “animal rescue” stories, actually saving an animal may not be as easy as it looks. With so many unfortunate animals out there, we... Read more...
homeless people
Homeless people 'should be allowed to stay with their dogs'
Homeless people need to be able to stay with their dogs, according to guidance being issued for housing providers. BBC News reports that homelessness charity Simon Community Scotland is working... Read more...
paw-trait
Corwen pet owner takes paw-trait with 17 cats and dogs
A pet owner took the perfect family paw-trait after spending days trying to get her 17 dogs and cats to sit still. BBC News reports that the effort was worth... Read more...
Cat Whisperer
Birmingham 'cat whisperer' rescues 15th trapped pet in a year
A firefighter has been nicknamed “the cat whisperer” because he has rescued so many pets. Birmingham ‘cat whisperer’ rescues 15th trapped pet in a year BBC News reports that Darran... Read more...
microwave fire
Dog starts house fire in Essex by turning on microwave
A dog started a house fire when it managed to turn the microwave on, a fire service said. BBC News reports that the husky-type animal, which was left on its... Read more...
Cat Bond
Cats are securely bonded to their people, too
Cats have a reputation for being aloof and independent. But a study of the way domestic cats respond to their caregivers suggests that their socio-cognitive abilities and the depth of... Read more...
dogs vaccinations
7 reasons to keep your dog’s booster vaccinations up to date
Vaccinations for dogs are designed to help your dog to stay fit and healthy for life, and to greatly reduce the chances of them catching any one of a number... Read more...
clever canines
Clever canines: Has living with the human race affected how canine intelligence has evolved?
The canine and human species have lived side by side successfully for millennia, and our evolution side by side is inextricably linked together as a result. What started as a... Read more...
dog-friendly pub
Paw me a large one: Britain’s most dog-friendly pub complete with food menus, photo-booth and beer called ‘Bottom Sniffer’
I gaze at the menu board in front of me, wondering whether to opt for sausages or chicken and veg. For drinks, there is a choice of beer or fizz... Read more...
Dog christmas
Do they know it's Christmas? How dogs see Christmas Day
Us humans understand exactly what’s going on at Christmas, but dogs don’t have a clue. It’s a time when their owners put new things up around the home, return home... Read more...