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More than 450 neglected animals have been rescued from a farm in Nottinghamshire, with several having to be put to sleep to end their suffering. Farm owner Lee Hayes has been handed a 12-month suspended prison sentence and a lifetime animal ban after 19 different species of animals were rescued, which included around 70 horses and donkeys, more than 50 dogs and 170 guinea pigs.

American staffordshires (Amstaffs) registered in NSW had the highest rate of attacking a child, adult or other dog in 2024, statistics show. But experts warn the data may not show the full picture, because dog breeds can be wrongly identified sometimes deliberately and often not identified at all.

Ryan Easley, the operator of the Growler Pines Tiger Preserve near Hugo, Oklahoma, was mauled to death on Saturday in what the site portrayed as an accident with a tiger under his care. Easley who once had conducted business with Joseph Maldonado, better known as Joe Exotic and the star of the true crime television series Tiger King was evidently killed by a tiger he owned at his roadside zoo.

This annual festival draws over 6,000 people and more than 2,500 dogs to William Street Park, located at the corner of East William Street and South 16th Street, just minutes from Downtown San Jose. Organized by the Campus Community Association in the historic Naglee Park neighborhood, the event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and offers a full day of activities tailored for families and their four-legged companions.

Have you ever caught your cat staring out the window as you grab your keys, their eyes wide and expectant? That moment tugs at your heartstrings. Many cat lovers wonder: if your work-from-home schedule changes and you're away more, does your furry friend feel lonely? As routines shift, it's natural to worry about the emotional world of your feline companion. Let's unravel the surprising truth about cats, loneliness, and how changing work habits can impact your cat's happiness.

Scammers have reportedly been attaching flyers to vehicles in the area which include information about a $1,000 listing for toy poodle puppies, according to the commission. The flyers state that the puppies are 8 weeks old, fully vaccinated, and registered with all documents. In reality, there are no such puppies, and the flyers are part of an extortion scam. No dogs are being sold through the phone number, and the image used on the flyer is a stock photo, the commission said.

The latest recruit on Deion Sanders' roster weighs in at 700 pounds and runs the 40-yard dash as fast as she wants. Colorado's new live buffalo mascot will make her debut at Folsom Field on Saturday night against Wyoming. She's officially named Ralphie VII, although a unique nickname is soon to come after her first run. Ralphie VII is the latest in a string of field-storming live mascot buffaloes, a storied tradition and one of college football's most iconic. The running of the buffalo has been a must-glimpse event at the school for the past 58 years.

When a CEO leaves a business with immediate effect, you know something serious has happened. In Pets at Home's case, a nasty profit warning has cost Lyssa McGowan her job. Problems have been building up for some time and it's clear that time had run out as far as the board was concerned. McGowan was given quite a bit of time to turn the business around, but her strategic decisions haven't yielded the necessary success.

Continuing a year marked by strong franchise development, the multi-award-winning K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel has announced its first location in New York City. The renowned pet boarding and daycare brand is partnering with New York-based hospitality veterans The Dhillon Group to launch a state-of-the-art facility at 295 Front Street in the Dumbo neighborhood of Brooklyn, slated to open in early 2026.

Tobi a 15-year-old silky terrier with scruffy brown hair and long whiskers walked happily alongside his owner and best friend, Andrea Caceres in New York City one day this past August. He didn't flinch when traffic sounds from the nearby street spilled into the neighborhood park, or when an ambulance with blaring sirens whizzed by. "He's a real New Yorker," Caceres laughed. But the little dog wasn't always so familiar with the big city.

While they may look harmless in the garden, once they get inside your home they can quickly wreak havoc and cause costly damage to wiring, loft insulation and timber. The challenge with squirrels is that they're agile, persistent, and able to squeeze through even the smallest gaps in your roofline or eaves. If left unchecked, a single squirrel can set up a nest, reproduce, and turn your loft into a noisy, messy, and potentially hazardous space.

Eleanor LawsonWest Midlands Kieran Cleeves/PA Media A Staffordshire MP's dog has emerged victorious after winning the Westminster Dog of the Year competition. The annual competition, organised by The Kennel Club and Dogs Trust, took place on Thursday in Victoria Tower Gardens, in the shadow of the Houses of Parliament. Poykee, a 13-year-old Keeshond, took the crown as the competition's 2025 winner. He is owned by Sarah Edwards, the Labour MP for Tamworth.

Rafael Sanctuary took the horses, along with equipment, from River Lodge Equestrian Centre last month after finding out the business was to be sold

It's simple: Spritz the broom with a cleaner before sweeping. When I asked her why, she shrugged and said, "It helps with the hair." Turns out, the reason it works has less to do with the hair itself and more to do with static electricity. Pet fur picks up static charges from rubbing against carpets, furniture, and fabric (or maybe that perpetually squashed dog bed). That's why it's so stubborn to sweep up.

Whatever's on your schedule for the day, these Velcro pups will make sure to derail you in any way they can if it means a little pat on the head, a few treats, or even just your recognition. George, the Rescue Dog, has mastered the art of interrupting Mom's work Zoom calls, and now, he's the star of the show!

Pure joy, the feeling I have when I ruin the sale of a horse carriage guy,

People will sometimes read a story or see something online that upsets them and want others to feel that same level of distress so that they know they're not alone. What this response often lacks is consent. Yes, the news is public information, but how we receive that information, process it and react to it is still personal. She didn't respect a boundary that you set. That says to me she was less interested in commiseration than in misery.

Retailer Ocado said despite the cost-of-living crisis, barking mad owners' love for their pets knows no bounds. Around 47 per cent spent more for whole food-style canine ingredients than what ends up on their own plate. Sales of gourmet-style dinners such as chicken casserole and beef goulash are up a staggering 500 per cent year-on-year. Natural brands such as Lily's Kitchen, Scrumbles, Forthglade, tails.com and Edgard & Cooper lead the competition.

For instance, the global pet loss insurance market, estimated at US$1.3 billion in 2025, is expected to reach US$4 billion between 2026 and 2033, according to a report by Verified Market Reports. Similarly, the global market for apps offering digital pet bereavement support is estimated to have generated a revenue of US$122.5 million in 2024 and is projected to grow at a rate of up to 12.8% by 2033, reaching a total of US$362.8 million, according to a report from Growth Market Report.

'Our study found that plant-based diets, when properly formulated, can be a healthy and viable alternative to meat-based options', lead author Rebecca Brociek, from the University of Nottingham's School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, said. 'Ideally the next step is long-term feeding studies, but as we begin to rethink pet nutrition, perhaps the alternative isn't only better for the planet, but also beneficial for our four-legged companions.'

There are residents in my building who do not let me (or other dog owners) get in the elevator because they don't like dogs or because they don't want their dog in an elevator with other dogs. My dog is fine with other dogs in elevators. I even see this behavior from other residents who have dogs in strollers/that they are carrying.