Man and golden retriever jump into frozen reservoir to save trapped dogs
A man and his dog launched themselves into a frozen reservoir when they saw two pups trapped in the ice.
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Plea to raise cash for north-east pup’s medical checks
A north-east organisation has made a plea for people to help raise funds to rehome a dog that could have brain damage.
Dogs strike a pose as Crufts gets under way
Dogs of all shapes and sizes have been showing up in style as Crufts returns to Birmingham.
Bacteria warning issued over raw meat food for dogs
Owners giving their dogs raw meat food should avoid their sloppy “kisses” after meals, researchers have warned.
Dog sled squad that went viral whittled down to final 14 for endurance race
A group of sled dogs who went viral earlier in 2019 have been whittled down to a final team ahead of the Iditarod race in Alaska.
Scottish terrier breed at risk after fall in popularity, The Kennel Club warns
It is one of the most celebrated dog breeds in Britain, with a Monopoly piece to its name, but experts say the Scottish terrier is at risk after falling out of fashion.
Firefighters called as man, dog and tortoise all get stuck in hole
Firefighters came to the rescue when a dog and a tortoise got wedged together down a hole.
Social media falls in love with pups at this year’s Westminster Dog Show
The 143rd annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show is taking place in Manhattan, New York City, and social media users have fallen in love with the very talented dogs.
National Paw-trait Gallery: London finally has a space for art-loving dogs
London dog owners are being given the chance to take their pets to an art gallery designed especially for dogs.
‘Loneliest dog in Devon’ has been waiting more than 500 days to be adopted
Hector the two-year-old lurcher has been nicknamed “the loneliest dog in Devon” by staff at RSPCA Little Valley Animal Shelter after looking for a home for more than 500 days.
Meet the furry finalists for Crufts’ Friends for Life competition
Five pets are in contention for Crufts’ dog hero competition for 2019, proving that some pups go above and beyond in being mankind’s best friend.
Tinder-style app matches dogs in shelters to potential owners
If the pooch melts your heart, swipe right.
Sniffles, an abandoned dog with no nose, adopted by loving home in Florida
An abandoned dog with no nose has been adopted by a loving home in Orlando after spending Christmas in a shelter.
Delight as Aberdeen’s police dog unit gets special visit from founding officer
The founding member of the police dog unit in the north-east has paid a visit to the latest four-legged recruits 60 years on.
This shelter dog saved a litter of puppies like some sort of canine superhero
A shelter dog is being hailed as a superhero after he saved a litter of puppies who had been abandoned in a plastic container.
This dog’s favourite toy underwent the world’s most adorable surgery
An awesome dad has gone viral after he took the time to nurse a dog’s favourite toy back to health.
Huskies and sledders in the Highlands prepare for UK’s biggest sled dog rally
Huskies and sledders have gathered in the Scottish Highlands to prepare for the UK’s biggest sled dog rally, organised by the Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain (SHCGB).
‘World’s cutest dog’ Boo the Pomeranian dies aged 12 from ‘broken heart’
The “world’s cutest dog”, Boo the Pomeranian, has died aged 12 of a broken heart, his owners have said.
University study sheds light on hunting methods of prehistoric dogs
Scientists have uncovered new information on how prehistoric dogs hunted 40 million years ago – by analysing the skulls of lions, wolves and hyenas.
Eleven pet French bulldogs stolen from home
A pack of 11 pet French bulldogs were stolen from a home in a daylight burglary.
Campaign launched to highlight distress caused by dogs worrying livestock
A campaign highlighting the “huge distress” caused by dogs worrying livestock has been launched by police and partners in the rural community.
Rupert the chihuahua back home safely after CCTV captured him being stolen
A pet chihuahua that was spotted on CCTV being stolen has been returned to his owners.
Musher’s Twitter thread shows the world how much character her 20 sled dogs have
When Blair Braverman attempts to travel the 1,000 miles from Anchorage to Nome in Alaska this March, she will do so with no human company, but with 14 of the most character-filled canine chums instead.
Can you help find one of these 10 adorable pets a home for the new year?
Adorable animals in Aberdeen are waiting for their new homes.
Sniffles, the rescue dog with no nose, is looking for a home
An abandoned dog with no nose has received hundreds of offers of a new home after a plea from a shelter that saved him.
Vets warn pet owners over compost mould threat
Dog owners are being warned to keep their pets away from food compost bins due to the danger of potentially fatal toxins.
These three dogs have been at a north-east rehoming centre for 300 days, can you give them a forever home?
An animal welfare charity is seeking homes for three dogs in the north-east.
North-east animal sanctuary raises £2,200 to stop two dogs being put down
A north-east animal sanctuary has successfully stopped two dogs being put down after a campaign to save them raised £2,200.
Canine first aid course to be held in Aberdeen
First aid courses for owners to help their dogs are coming to the north-east.
Dogs do not come out on top in animal brain power, scientists find
Dogs are not exceptionally intelligent when compared with other animals, including dolphins and goats, scientists say.