animals

Sick dolphin dies after beachgoers try to ride it: ‘Stress is what killed it’

Fatal dolphin stabbing at Florida beach shocks wildlife officials

Man ‘stuffed 183 animals including dogs and snakes in freezer with some frozen alive’

Seal being sent to rehab to kick addiction to humans

Cat-throwing 'scumbag' picks up moggy from wall and flings her across road onto tarmac

Mystery as strange and vibrant creatures wash up on beaches after record rainfall

Meet the super pampered giant bunny who even has her own house

Friendly seal who often visits pub sent to rehab to 'wean her off human contact'

Block of flats overrun by huge squealing 'dog-sized' rats which are even wrecking CARS

Surge in giant goldfish causing chaos in ecosystems could lead to countywide ban

Man walking his dog ‘shoots neighbor’s pup in front of 10-year-old girl’

Lorry crash on motorway leaves 'massacre' of dead pigs scattered across the road

‘Smoking Roach' snuffs out ‘Pizza Rat' as NYC's grossest vermin

Dog with backwards leg gets adopted after being tied up for so long he couldn't move

Dogs' five sleeping positions explained and what they reveal about their personality

Extremely rare puppy born with six legs, four testicles & extra penis survives odds

Animals at London Zoo take part in Easter egg hunt

Adorable dogs' desperate mission to rescue toy puppy from evil vacuum cleaner

Sweet elderly Akita is still looking for a retirement home after six months

Tiny dog's Easter surprise as fluffy little chick suddenly nips her tongue

Calls to ban pugs and French bulldogs to crack down on ‘irresponsible’ breeding

Mischievous bear walks nearly 100 miles back to town he was chased away from

Zoo thrilled at surprise arrival of rare baby sloth

Rescued Ukrainian bear ‘that made refugee kids smile’ dies after massive stroke

Woman fined £150 for feeding crust from her sandwich to pigeons

‘Mom sees runaway teen son missing for a year on TV picking up his dog from animal shelter’

Puppy dug out of rubble after Russian attack before being reunited with owner

UK’s oldest gorilla ambushed with cake on 40th birthday

Mischievous bear walks nearly 100 miles to town where he was chased away from

Britain's oldest silverback gorilla celebrates 40th birthday with cake and gifts

Five puppies and two dogs killed in devastating house fire

Couple distraught after puppy rescued from Ukraine seized by government vets for 4 months

Family find huge bull snake slithering across patio in Dorset

Dolphin attacks trainer in front of horrified crowd at Miami Seaquarium show

Devastated family make urgent appeal after blaze guts house and kills their seven dogs

'Popular' man and his dog die in devastating house fire with investigation launched

Urgent rescue mission to save lions, tigers and bears from Russian shelling

Woman left with no cash to feed her dog overwhelmed by message from kind stranger

Crafty woman transforms under stairs cupboard into every dog's dream in just two weeks

Shaken woman urges dog owners to teach pets simple life-saving command

French Bulldogs and Pugs could become BANNED breeds to crack down on health fears

Dog goes on 1,800 mile trip across Europe to be reunited with Ukrainian gran, 86

Puppy who was set on fire survives without ears and gets adopted by lady who saved him

Dog who was stood up at Valentine's Day party finally finds loving forever home

More than 1,000 wild animals seized from Colombian black market

Puppy born without a bottom can finally go to the loo after life-saving surgery

UK beaches banning dogs from May 1 - full list including Devon and Cornwall hotspots

Common dog bowl cleaning mistake that could make you ill as well as your pet

Cat moves into police station and lands job as chief mouser

Woman creates bucket list for dying dog with dementia - including steak, zoo and pub

Monster 6ft cod lands in seaside town after being caught in North Atlantic

Woman's shock after 'fake service dog' attacks her trained cardiac alert animal

People convinced dog and cat are old married couple reincarnated as they cuddle on sofa

Dog owner's warning over dangerous BBQ brush after pet nearly died twice

Young boy, 8, almost died when he was bitten by snake on UK beach

Student mauled by pack of wild dogs at Turkish bus stop in terrifying CCTV footage

Woman makes her husband choose between his dog and her - only one can stay

Ukrainian grandmother, 86, to reunite with dog after being forced to separate in war

Vet reveals the tell-tale signs your dog really loves you and how to spot them

RSPCA appeal for skeleton dog found tied to tree covered in sores and rashes

Rescue dog who was kept in a locked bedroom has received zero adoption applications in six months

Stuffed animals worth £24,000,000 seized including elephant, cheetah and a lion

First time sea eagle is filmed hatching in the wild in UK

Disabled mermaid cat becomes internet star after recovering from being shot in head

Nervous lurcher with ‘so much love to give’ marks one-year anniversary in kennels

Tiny fox cub moves goal posts across garden after getting stuck in net

Toddler loves to help his mum with chores on their farm: ‘He’s a real mini-me’

Want to check out penguins in Antarctica for a living? Here's your chance

I'm a teacher and was horrified by the contents of one student's backpack

Vet's Easter warning to dog owners with half a million pets expected to get sick

Tornado lifts lambs into air and causes £100,000 of damage to Welsh farm

Boy, 4, savaged by neighbour's dog leaving him with horrendous facial injuries

Jetsetting bunny rabbit travels almost 9,000 miles in just two years

Man busted for allegedly keeping 28 starving dogs in filthy NYC home

Hell of snakes crammed into small plastic boxes and put up for sale for over £1,000

Cat's hilarious hide-in-fridge antics leaves desperate owner begging for help

Pug and manatee become best pals like 'real life Disney movie'

OAP dog, 12, in elderly rescue home looks for final family to love her

What is the Animal Welfare Sentience Bill? ‘Landmark law’ reaches final stages

Kev the French Bulldog puppy loves learning to skateboard

Vets call for ban on flat-faced puppies in Australia as they grow up suffering in pain

Video: trabajador sanitario en China mata a golpes a perro tras positivo por covid del dueño

Puppy crosses eight borders with Ukrainian owners to escape war and get to safety

Man stunned when his dog lands £40 speeding ticket driving on motorway

Superfan turns her dogs into the Poochy Blinders after show's season finale

Adorable dog spends four years in kennels after being rescued from dog catchers

Nervous dog is so scared of humans nobody wants to rehome him

Deaf and blind dogs rescued from kennels find loving home together at last

Lonely puppy with wonky legs finds best friend in deaf dog

Over 200,000 rats kept as pets in UK as owners say they are 'smart, active and social'

Rescued baby orangutans are being taught how to be afraid of snakes

Dog hugs visiting man's leg in kennels until he agrees to adopt her

Sabina Nessa's family tell killer "you are an animal" in heartbreaking statement

Vets' warning to dog owners as two more pets killed by flesh-eating disease

Dog poo capital of UK has been crowned as complaints about the smelly mess soar

Puppy loses leg after being severely injured and abandoned in a park

Adorable baby orangutans taught essential skills before being released into wild

Driver’s confusion after his dog is given a speeding ticket

'I served my mother-in-law the dog's water and I'm baffled by her reaction'

Beachgoers say 'alien creature from deep' with weird teeth and lips washed up in storm

Stroking your dog and kissing them could spread deadly superbugs, experts warn

Meghan Markle pens emotional letter after death of ‘dear’ animal charity friend

Woman's plea to owners who abandon their dogs after seeing what happens next

Meghan Markle cuts more royal ties with open letter ending 'incredible privilege'

Pet owner splashes out nearly £20,000 to clone her cat after she died

Rabies-positive fox euthanized after biting 9 people on Capitol Hill

Fisherman hauls in ‘baby dragon' and other terrifying deep-sea creatures

Fishermen catch massive shark – but it’s been eaten by something even bigger

Millions left in peril as severe drought decimates livestock in Ethiopia

Brits encouraged to get rats as pets as they are 'sociable, intelligent and friendly'

Ukrainian zoo ‘will put down thousands of animals' after Russian shelling

Adorable puppy becomes best friends with rescue kittens and sleeps beside them at night

Dog who gnawed off own leg to desperately save herself finds forever home

Expert explains how dogs see the world and why eyes glow in the dark

Mutant goat born hairless with jet black skin is hailed a miracle by locals

The hidden world of octopus cities and culture shows why it’s wrong to farm them

Owner of UK's biggest fish tank spends £20k transforming his home into massive aquarium

Dog who weighs a little more than a bag of sugar in desperate need of new home

Mysterious skeletal 'beast' spotted running through gardens in quiet UK market village

Great white sharks kill two swimmers as mutilated body washes up on beach

Fox captured after Rep. Ami Bera, others attacked near Capitol Hill

Mum-of-three wakes up from coma to find both arms amputated after pitbull attack

Over 300 dead dogs found in Ukrainian animal shelter in Borodyanka

'My wife finally admitted why she fell in love with me - it's nonsense'

Dog owner's warning after German shepherd jumps out car window at 60mph on motorway

Abandoned dogs with Disney names find happy ever afters in new loving homes

Puppy with 'lots of love and kisses to give' keeps being overlooked at RSPCA

Unloved dog who didn't have human contact for two years searching for new home

A collie who had never been walked until her rescue is still waiting for a home 450 days later

Ukraine zoo boss says they will put ALL their animals down after Russian shelling

Ukrainian mum pens contact details onto toddler's back in case family is killed

Ted the farm dog feeds orphaned lamb Frank milk to help his struggling mother

Dog owners cloning their pets to fill the void left behind after their death

Stray puppy gives woman adorable cuddle after realising he has been rescued

Doctor flies his Cockapoo 8,000 miles to the UK and back for life-saving heart surgery

Pregnant rescue dog shocks staff with unexpected surprise in huge litter

Nine toxic foods that can be fatal if eaten by dogs, expert warns

Hundreds of dogs found starved to death at Ukrainian shelter after Russian invasion

Popular UK zoo will no longer be home to elephants after beloved animals die

Hundreds of biscuits packets strewn across road after spilling from McVitie's lorry

Most popular dog names in the UK - with a few surprising additions

Dog watches over body of man killed by Russians on street in Bucha

Horrifying moment venomous spider slips through crack of closed van door

When is Eid al-Fitr in 2022 and why are there two Eids?

Dying dog with cancer spends final day on earth eating his favourite human foods

Tiny dogs abandoned outside supermarket looking for new homes after owner jailed

Impatient dog rings doorbell as she's fed up of waiting for owners to let her in

Britain's first dog pub menu includes £1.50 kebabs, curry and 'whatever's in kitchen' mezze

Woman spends £40,000 cloning dead dog – and says it was ‘worth every penny’

Dog does handstands while going to the loo to 'avoid getting feet wet'

Vet's plea to owners putting their dog to sleep after seeing their final moments

Boy, 4, seriously hurt after being mauled by dog

Vegans divided over new ‘chicken wings’ with realistic ‘bones’

This Morning viewers swoon as Dr Scott whips his shirt off in Costa Rica

Deadly dog attack epidemic sparked by lockdown ‘impulse buys’ as maulings double

Girl, 9, killed 23 days after getting hit by truck while trying to flee stray dogs

Ensure animals are mandatorily 'stunned' before slaughtering for meat: Karnataka govt to BBMP

British animal-lover's 'surreal' trip to Ukraine border after hearing news broadcast

‘Lost’ 45ft sperm whale rescued after it got stuck off Scottish coast

Win My Wings wins the Scottish Grand National for Wales ahead of Kitty's Light

Cat is finally reunited with family – nine years after going missing

Escaped bull found taking a dip in a swimming pool hoisted to safety

Slug pellets outlawed from today with gardeners advised to kill them with BEER instead

Dog trainer shares why you should not walk your dog every day, despite popular belief

Watch this talented cocker spaniel play tennis with his owner

Heartbroken girl with rare disorder as 'therapy' dog is mysteriously paralysed

Dog groomer transforms Pomeranian pup into panda dubbing it a 'Panderanian'

Couple take in lost baby squirrel and nurse her back to health

Puppy drives older brother mad with 'annoying' habit of using him as a chair

Couple banned from keeping animals after leaving 'skeletal' dog unable to move

Oldest working mountain dog honoured with award for her 11 years of brilliant service

Callie Twisselman on meeting Dolly Parton and what inspired her to start making music

Woman leaves people in stitches after finding baby possum clinging to her dog

'My dog has epilepsy and I'm too scared to leave her side - even to put the washing out'

RSCPA's 'most overlooked dog' spends 900 days waiting to be adopted

Two Giant Galapagos tortoises born for first time in UK zoo thanks to randy 70-year-old

Owner reunited with dog stuck underground after camping in the woods for 11 days

Woman baffled by man's comment after bringing her dog on their first date

Escaped zoo flamingo spotted 17 years after it flew away from Kansas zoo

Stacey Solomon shares 'huge hole' in her heart since losing dog Theo on Loose Women

I share the same name as Jackie Weaver – but unlike her I actually have the authority

'Neighbour is furious with my trick to stop his dog barking - he thinks I'm crazy'

Huge bird of prey which escaped London Zoo tries to steal family’s picnic

Adventurous cat called Sodapop loves to surf, hike, and swim

Dog reunited with owner 10 years after being stolen in park

Fears Covid could 'reset' with new strains after virus detected in 29 animal species

Army of dog protestors raise hundreds for Ukraine charities to help abandoned pets

Hundreds of stuffed animals strewn over motorway in 'Toy Story' mystery incident

Latest cull figures spark fears badgers will become extinct in parts of England

Internet star cat leaves Ukraine and raises £7,000 for animals affected by war

‘Rottweilers’ who mauled two-year-old boy nicknamed ‘the beasts’ by neighbours

Wild photos show collapsed pony, ostriches evacuated from Ukraine zoo

Stray puppy kept targeting same shop to steal purple unicorn teddy

Tiny sausage dog obsessed with carrying really, really big sticks

'Dragon's Den rejected me but dogs love my cakes - even humans eat them'

Spiders can ‘hear’ using their webs, study finds

Toddler dies in hospital two days after being bitten by dog

Flamingo spotted after escaping from zoo during storm 17 years ago

Mum's honeymoon ruined as vicious attack by MAGPIE leaves her bloodied and in hospital

Dog who’s spent 750 days in RSPCA shelter desperately needs a home

Mum's puppy died after face 'ripped off' in violent dog attack during walk

Bizarre 'alien creature' with long tail and 'reptilian' skull washes up on beach

Inside impressive six-bed house with its own dog spa, barn and goat creamery

Dog does handstands while weeing so he doesn’t get his feet wet

‘Miracle’ dog is walking again less than a week after being hit by bus

World fails to secure ‘Paris-style’ agreement to stop species going extinct

John Travolta adopted Oscars pup Jamie Lee Curtis hyped for Betty White

Couple hit with legal threats after council mistakes pet bunny for dangerous dog

Wild dolphin observed ‘talking’ to porpoises for the first time

Dog found tied to gate next to busy road with note explaining owners couldn't cope

Cockapoo lost use of legs after being ‘poisoned’ by drugs left in park

Blind dog rescued from life in chains gets adopted by lady who 'fell in love' with him

Man inserted 10cm sex toy inside partner’s dog then begged her not to go to vets

Woman drives to Ukraine to save puppy - but it's stolen in UK two days later

Dad wears cone of shame to make dog feel less rubbish about recovery from surgery

Painting dog called Banksy raises £500 with his artwork - but still can't find home

Most popular dog names of 2022 so far as Boris falls off Kennel Club's list

Dog that knows 40 commands gets job at Florida children's hospital

People in stitches at dad wearing cone to make dog feel 'less lonely'

Tiny one-eyed puppy found in rotting rubbish in desperate need of new home

Overlooked dog spends 750 days at RSPCA after being rescued from neglectful home

Professional dog walker jailed for killing clients' dogs after she left them in 47C car

Jamie Lee Curtis pays touching tribute to Betty White at Oscars with very special guest

Fashionista collie cross has to wear sunglasses to protect her eyes on walks

Angry Shih Tzu goes from aggressive to adorable during chilled out haircut

Former sex worker sold possessions to re-home and care for her beloved 46 cats

Firefighters battling blaze stunned to find 100 cats in 'extreme hoarder situation'

Expert says people are either hyenas, lions, or sloths – which one are you?

Family who lost everything in fire devastated as dad-of-four is killed by grizzly bear

NYC resident starts petition to stop people feeding ‘dirty birds' in Kips Bay

Fears Russian soldiers are eating dogs and cats spark Ukraine pets rescue effort

Pets At Home withdraw three dog leads from UK sale after puppy's tragic death

People left 'terrified' as four dead seagulls lined up next to each other in street

American Bully dog fatal attacks on rise in UK but breed not considered a danger

Most prolific cat burglar steals rubber ducks, toys and more as presents for family

Bride bans sister's service dog from her wedding as it'll 'steal her attention'

Old dog with a 'young heart' who spent 1,000 days in kennels looking for home

Stray puppy so desperate for home he started following people in the street

Spiders the size of your palm rising in UK after coming back from brink of extinction

Criminal cat won’t stop stealing toy dinosaurs and cutlery from his neighbours

Can pets catch Covid? Dogs, cats, ferrets, hamsters and more

Dog who loves cuddles needs new home after being kicked out by owners

Swarm of zombie crabs storm beach in their millions after huge breeding boom

Dog rescued from 'horrific' puppy farm joins police to help fight crime

Owner slammed for 'ridiculous' demand for dog walker who she hired last minute

Tiny puppies dumped in box on road can't contain excitement after being rescued

Woman’s rescue cat is best friends with her baby: ‘He wants to be around her all the time’

‘Hooligan’ chihuahuas terrorising town and ganging up on ex-cop German Shepherd

Puppy who lost ears in 'worst ever' botched illegal cropping gets new home

Cheetah so shy he's given 'emotional support dog' - they do everything together

Adorable dog becomes best friends with orphaned baby cow to 'stop him feeling sad'

Clever dog saves little boy from falling in pond - then comes to the rescue again

Police swoop ‘on crocodile on loose’ in Kent – but it’s just plastic toy

'Gay' dog adopted by couple after being dumped by homophobic owner

Toddler still gets daily treat for beloved family dog who died from cancer

'My dog looks just like an old man - he acts like a stubborn one too'

Dog owner slams Home Bargains after 99p bone almost killed corgi

Former dog owners quizzed by police after family's new pet mauls toddler to death

Warning to dog owners after huge bird of prey escapes from London Zoo 8 days ago

Britney Spears admits she still loves dogs despite being attacked by two in her life

Terrifying moment two men are seen encouraging dog to savagely attack family cat

Mum-of-three has both arms amputated and part of colon removed after horror dog attack

Incredible moment escaped ostrich knocks woman off her bicycle in street

Cheeky dog lucky to survive after asthma inhaler exploded in her mouth

Dopey dog who can't stop spinning when excited searching for new home

Scientists discover new species of ‘glass frogs’ with transparent bellies

Mum left homeless with her four children after being evicted from house blames Airbnbs

Horror undercover footage shows raccoons brutally clubbed for fur sold in UK

Zoo worker, 50, mauled by tiger after walking into 'banned' enclosure at feeding time

Spoilt pooch has £56,000 designer wardrobe, 14 beds, Tiffany bowl and pink Lamborghini

Adorable dog unrecognisable after having 2kg tumour removed from leg

Disabled dog who was almost euthanised by vets is now happy in forever home

Puppy stolen from RSPCA shelter by burglar wearing a clown mask in 'traumatic' ordeal

Cat who was too fat to fit through a cat flap is looking for a home

Heroic vet saves 260 dogs and cats from Ukraine warzone - including dog shot in spine

Girl, 6, savaged on face by pitbull as she played on UK beach before owner fled

Sad dog who ‘spent all his time staring at the wall’ transforms in new home

Dog who ‘spent all of his time staring at the wall’ unrecognisable in new home

RSPCA's longest-staying dog 'desperate to get out of kennels' after 500 days

'My dog sniffs out my seizures before they happen - she saves my life every day'

'I gave my husband's dog away after he disappeared for 45 days without warning'

St Helens dog attack: Family's tribute to "much-loved" tot killed by new pet

Mum's hysterical screams as pet dog only bought a week ago savaged toddler to death

Woman heartbroken as tiny dog left unable to walk after trip to the park

Furious woman blasts 'lazy' dog owners in foul-mouthed poster put up outside school

Woman left shaking after bumping into dog wearing same jumper as her

Tory politician accidentally ate dog biscuits meant for Queen's corgis, claims book

Huge, rare Eastern indigo snake found for only second time in 60 years

Hero vet braves Ukraine battle zone to rescue injured animals

Shoppers won't be able to buy free-range eggs in supermarkets from today

You can no longer buy free-range eggs from supermarkets from today

Hero vet rescuing traumatised pets stuck in Ukraine

Meet the adorable dog that can play Connect 4 and other popular games from the 1970s

Cat ‘saved’ mum-of-two’s life by jumping on her stomach

Meet Red, the cross-eyed Maine Coon kitten who will steal your heart

RSPCA’s oldest ever cat finds new home at 21

Stylish cockapoo now has more outfits than her owner

Crufts most handsome crossbreed saved from 'kill shelter' before taking crown

'My wife wants to get rid of our dog now we have a baby but pets are family too'

RSPCA's oldest ever cat finds new home at 21 after huge worldwide response

Pigs fight off black bear that hopped into their pen in Connecticut

‘Puppy killer tortured dogs in hotel rooms after finding them on Facebook’

Iowa construction worker spots massive woolly mammoth tooth thanks to dinosaur-loving sons

Man stumbles across bizarre two-headed mutant fish in shape of heart on beach

Film fanatic shows off £400,000 collection of cars including one from Ghostbusters

Man's furious rant about strangers who pet his dog while they're out on walks

Shark thought to be alive since Henry VIII in post-mortem after washing up in UK

Adorable five-month-old rescue puppy desperate for cuddles needs home

Woman drives for four days with 20 dogs crammed in car to flee Ukraine

Treat your pup to a dog-friendly poke bowl in London this National Puppy Day

'I kicked pregnant sister out after 'unforgivable' demand - it's her fault she's homeless'

Rare sea eagle chick born after only mating pair in UK breeds for first time

'People think I should be embarrassed of my aggressive dog - but she has anxiety'

Experts share easy ways to save money on pet ownership – as the cost of living rises

Grieving woman fined £100 for visiting late husband's grave with dog

Ukraine: Pets evacuated, rescue groups send aid to animals in danger

‘Cheeky’ and ‘chatty’ bald terrier still looking for a home after 400 days in the shelter

Puppy with one bright blue eye hopes someone will fall in love his striking look

Life-sized plastic gorilla in swimming goggles stolen from Somerset pond

Dodo could soon be brought back to life after scientists extract DNA sample

Dogsitter, 22, bitten 800 times in dog attack as she reveals horrific injuries

'My puppy looks so much like a human strangers ask if he's actually a dog'

Warning to dog owners about dangers of letting pets eat poisonous daffodils

Beavers are native in London again for the first time in 400 years

Chris Packham tells of family's terror as he shares moment house is firebombed

Real story behind touching viral Ukraine image of dog being carried to Polish border

Car seen waiting at red traffic light with ALPACA poking head out of window

Vet reveals common mistake dog owners make that can cause behaviour issues

West Ham defender Kurt Zouma charged by RSPCA after sickening cat abuse

Singing dog performs Diana Ross in impressive karaoke duet with owner

Ordinary-looking terrace house boasts secret sanctuary under the stairs

Newly-found sabre-tooth predator may be the ancestor of modern tigers

'I named my dog in honour of my late mum - but my family say it's disrespectful'

Dramatic moment boy crashes into sloth on zip wire in forest as animal hits kid in face

Adorable dog partially blinded after being shot with gun pellets needs new home

Woman creates dog perfumes so her pets can smell like her and 'feel like VIPs'

Primark sends fans into frenzy with new £5 Harry Potter dog range

Massive dog interrupts video call by cheekily climbing over helpless owner

Farmer SHOOTS dog in front of horrified owner after mutt attacks his sheep

Heartbreaking photos show octopuses living in discarded trash on ocean floor

Couple searching for dog nanny to look after their French Bulldog for £500 a week

Failing to pass welfare laws would be betrayal of animals and public, PM told

Google Maps has started blurring dog's faces to 'protect their privacy'

Golden retriever adorably 'leaves' owner for new family every time she goes out

Tips for training your dog in the basic ‘life skills’ they need to know – and why it matters

'I sang a song to my rescue puppy to get him to sleep - now it's a children's book'

Girl, 7, left so badly disfigured by dog attack that she lives in house without mirrors

One-eyed dog stood on as a puppy now helps critical care patients in hospital

Dog who always looks like she's smiling spends 365 days in kennel

Neglected dog unrecognisable after being adopted - and vets finally know her breed

Dog rescued from 'sickening' past struggles to find home due to nose scars

Elderly care home resident, 76, gets tattoo of a cat in tribute to her beloved pets

A hippo ripped off my arm and threw me around like a rag doll

‘I was swallowed by a hippo that ripped off my arm and threw me around like a rag doll’

Farmer's emotional note to dog owners after having to put down pregnant animals

Teen's nightmares after dog bites mouth and arm in savage attack outside home

Loving dog who always looks sad placed on RSPCA's 'red list'

World’s most luxurious dogs have been kissed by Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift

Inside horror dog meat market where caged pets are sold beside bats after dying in agony

Vet issues stark warning as new strain of deadly parvovirus hits vaccinated dogs

Heroic dog saves man's life after alerting deaf owner to person stuck in mud

Farmer shoots dog dead in front of owner to stop it worrying sheep

Terrified dog rescued from dirty cage learns to trust humans and makes new friends

Massive dog becomes cat's 'emotional support animal' and keeps her calm at the vet

Who won Crufts 2022? Baxer the retriever crowned Best in Show to fans' delight

Why does my dog always stare at me?

Former SeaWorld orca trainer urges Brits 'stop visiting to save animals'

Unloved pup becomes Police sniffer dog helping out at crime scenes

Is your dog showing signs of depression and anxiety? Here’s how to help

Plans to have Queen attend Philip's memorial service being drawn up, royal experts say

US Customs officers seize about 300 leeches in Philadelphia

Queen, 95, has become so frail she's unable to walk her beloved dogs, aides say

I paid $25K to clone my cat — but my new pet is completely different

Queen is ‘too frail to walk her corgis and may never take them out again’

Woman reunited with long lost cat that went missing 17 years ago

Boris Johnson ditches pledge to ban big game hunters from bringing trophies home

‘We couldn’t leave them’: Ukrainians flee with dogs, cats and turtles in tow

Horror as camel kills two after breaking free from zoo enclosure and launching at visitors

Rescue dog seeking home after being overlooked by adopters due to facial scars

Meet the adorable deaf cat who loves bike rides around London

Weirdest Crufts buys - from doggy treadmill to canine birthday cake

Photo of leopard seal and penguin wins World Nature Photography Awards

Snow forcing hungry moose to mosey into Alaska's largest city

Adorable Jack Russell with no eyes in desperate need of new home

Couple with 31 dogs left devastated after being forced out their home

Crufts 2022: Excited dog breaks free and leaves viewers in stitches with cheeky antics

Family's heartache after pet dog found dead with head and tail chopped off

Man jokily writes naughty dog's name in mud after she destroys living room

Best dog haircuts at Crufts 2022 - show-stopping styles and silky coats

Woman's three days of horror after dog swallows her wedding ring

Dog nicknamed Mr Ugly searching for new home after being found alone on mountain

Adorable 5-legged lamb born on lucky 2/2/22: ‘One in a million'

Couple who starved puppy to brink of death in ‘worst’ case of cruelty jailed

Adorable German shepherd with rare condition will look like a puppy forever

Dog with no nose gets adopted by loving family after being rescued from badger-baiting

Finalists for Crufts Hero Award includes special dog who helps girl with cerebral palsy

'My brother named his cross-eyed dog after me because I have a lazy eye'

Crufts fans all make the same joke after YouTube stream goes down

Café in Columbia lets you meet sick and abandoned cats and rehome them if you get on

Crufts 2022: Proud owners and excited dogs arrive to compete in famous show

Newborn lambs separated from their mothers keep cosy in handknitted jumpers

Dog floods kitchen after working out how to turn tap on - costing owners £4,000

What time is Crufts 2022 on TV? Dates, times and full schedule

Biggest Crufts scandals - from poisoning allegations to conviction for dog bite

Crufts 2022 is back and here are the new faces to look out for this year

Man tried to slither through US border with 52 reptiles stuffed in his clothes

Mountain gorillas ‘could die from thirst as they are more susceptible to climate change’

Dog has leg amputated after being hit by cyclist 'zooming' along multi-use path

Brave mum gets her kids to safety and returns to Ukraine alone to save dogs

Monkey beats seagull to death on top of pole at Chester Zoo

Dead bat posted through woman’s letterbox in case of mistaken identity

Dangerous royal python on the loose in city park popular with dog walkers

Horrified mum ‘couldn’t sleep’ after dead bat posted through her letterbox

Jogger says escaped owl swooped and 'tried to eat her' in terrifying ordeal

‘King Kong' monkey batters seagull to death, eats it in wild video

Terrifying spider species found to hunt in packs and co-ordinate attacks on prey

Stella Pozzi helps break down football's WAG barrier with thriving interior design company

Best UK canal boat holidays to see wildlife including bats, otters and deer

You can watch daily livestreams of safaris including elephants, lions and hippos

Doctor hiding out in Ukrainian town with panther and jaguar ‘I will die with them’

Callum, age 7, brings his reusable water bottle campaign to Holyrood

Deaf dog found abandoned in filthy building without food desperately needs new home

Zoo horror as monkey grabs seagull from sky and smashes bird to death in front of kids

Dog trainer left feeling helpless by seemingly cute pup who suddenly turns nasty

Landlord discovers giant 7ft snake hiding in piles of rubbish left by tenants

Baby mauled to death by husky dog after owners took it to woods for sled-racing

Aldi’s sell-out pet sofa beds are finally back

Woman spends thousands on pampered corgi - including its own bedroom

Squid named Joe Biden is weird prehistoric 'primitive vampire' with 10 arms

Animal lovers stunned as one-in-a-million lamb with FIVE LEGS is born in UK

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