The Mayhew Animal Home, an animal welfare charity working at the forefront of this issue in London, welcomes the recognition that change to the Dangerous Dogs Act is long overdue, having witnessed firsthand the horrifying …

Simon Cowell has pledged his support for the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) and its campaign to get international recognition for animal welfare. WSPA hopes that more people will follow Cowell’s lead …

Police have reunited a Pug dog with her owner following a proactive investigation by Greenwich CID. The pug dog was snatched in a Robbery in Flaxton Road, Plumstead on Thursday 17th February 2010 when a …

A drunken, 75 year old pensioner shot his neighbours beloved rescue dog with an air rifle. Michael Reed, 75, ran out and blasted Sandy, a 9 year old Collie cross German Shepherd point-blank in the …

Last Summer, a Nottinghamshire police dog handler left his two German Shepherds in the back of a car during one of the hottest days of the summer. The dogs were left in the car for …

National Geographic Channel’s hit TV show, The Dog Whisperer, brought an entire new audience to the much maligned dog breed – but Cesar Millan’s faithful companion, ‘Daddy’, has almost singularly show a different side to …

Who says Valentine’s Day is only for spouses and significant others? This year, dog owners everywhere are spreading the love to their four-legged friends. In fact, more than 60 percent of dog owners plan to …

Paco Sosa, a Dachshund who turned 20 last September, and whose strong spirit had cheated death several times in recent years, passed away on February 12.

The ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), under the authority and request of Shirley C. Byers of the Marshall Co. Prosecutor’s Office in Marshall County, Miss., is managing operations in …

Pet owners don’t believe their money woes matter to their pets, and that’s beneficial to the owner, according to a new study of 400 Americans fielded by independent digital direct agency, Catalyst Direct. Of respondents …

Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS), is the only national non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to protecting companion animals from cruelty in pet shops and puppy mills. A recent undercover investigation discovered that a pet store who …

According to recently released state records, more than seven hundred greyhounds were reported injured at Wheeling Island Racetrack and Casino since 2008, and more than one thousand dogs were prevented from racing because they were …

Remember we told you about the bilingual Border Collie called Cent who only responded to commands in Polish? Well this week Cent has said “cześc”* to his new owners after a nationwide appeal by an …

A coalition of animal protection groups, which includes the RSPCA, has arrived in Haiti to aid animals left stricken by the devastating earthquake.

Animals play a significant role in Haiti, both in the immediate aftermath of the earthquake and in the lengthy road to recovery.

American Dog Rescue announced this morning a $50,000 challenge grant that will help bolster and bring awareness to the donations needed to aid domesticated animals affected by the Haitian disaster. ADR is supporting The Humane …

RSPCA staff have taught an old dog new tricks by teaching a Polish pooch to understand English. Cent the Border Collie was brought to the RSPCA centre in Oldham, Greater Manchester in September when his …

Coronation Street actress Kym Marsh has come to the rescue of a puppy named Oliver after seeing an appeal for him to be re-homed on the TV programme This Morning. Kym fell in love with …

Otto, a 20 year and 11 month old Dachshund cross Terrier has sadly been put to sleep since suffering from stomach cancer. The Shrewsbury dog was recently recognised as the oldest living dog by Guinness …

For six years in a row, Max ruled the top spot. But in an upset that is sure to have dog owners talking, Veterinary Pet Insurance, the nation’s oldest and largest provider of pet health …

PDSA vets have saved a Scottish dog that nearly suffocated after her tongue swelled to four times its normal size. The massive swelling had been caused by a ligature of flesh around base of her …

The tragic death of Casey Johnson, heiress to the Johnson & Johnson fortune has sparked a row over what should happen to her beloved pooches. She is thought to have two dogs including a 18 …

A Merseyside dog trainer made the trip of a lifetime in December. Bark Busters dog behaviour expert Nicky Platt (38) has teamed up with Boxer Dog Rescue Northern England to give a very special Boxer …