Teenager on E-scooter grabs pigeon from a tree before trying to rip wings off in attack

Teenager on E-scooter grabs pigeon from a tree before trying to rip wings off in attack

A passer-by witnessed the attack as he was walking along Sandpiper Close in Walthamstow, east London, at about 11.30am on Sunday, June 5.He saw the teenager on a silver scooter attack the bird, stayed with the injured pigeon and reported it to the RSPCA.Animal Rescue Officers (AROs) arrived at the scene shortly afterwards and could see the terrified bird hiding behind a fence near the tree with a badly broken wing.

Dog horror as e-scooter rider kills sausage dog in pavement crash - calls for urgent ban

Dog horror as e-scooter rider kills sausage dog in pavement crash - calls for urgent ban

Jumbo (left) died after being struck by an e-scooter (Image: Getty/SWNS) An e-scooter rider stopped by a police officer in Islington, London (Image: PA)Ms Reynolds approached the police after the incident in High Wycombe at about 8.15am on May 12.Zipp Mobility, which hires out e-scooters in the town, said it was investigating what had happened.

A free pop-up corgi photo studio is coming to London for the Jubilee

A free pop-up corgi photo studio is coming to London for the Jubilee

Cosy up (Picture: Lucy Young)Interact with cute dogs without spending a penny.Royalists and dog fans can pose for pictures with real corgis in a pop-up photo studio.

Blind man turned away from cafe because his guide dog was ‘too large and fluffy’

Blind man turned away from cafe because his guide dog was ‘too large and fluffy’

Staff at the Star Cafe in Sidcup, south-east London , repeatedly turned away Stephen Vallance, 44, his mum Ann and his Alsatian-Labrador cross, Wills – who is neither particularly large nor fluffy.

A Corgi café is coming to central London for the Platinum Jubilee

A Corgi café is coming to central London for the Platinum Jubilee

Look at that face (Picture: Nataliya Vaitkevich) Adorable (Picture: Nataliya Vaitkevich) It’s giving Insta vibes (Picture: Nataliya Vaitkevich) The snacks will be sweet too (Picture: Nataliya Vaitkevich) The Queen loves Corgis (Picture: Nataliya Vaitkevich)For older guests and Corgis, there will be a ‘chill zone’ to rest in, also suitable for more nervous pups.

Dog reunited with owner 10 years after being stolen in park

Dog reunited with owner 10 years after being stolen in park

Tae Bennett was walking her chihuahua called Ollie in a London park when thieves cut the lead, bundled him into a car and drove away (Picture: Triangle News)A woman burst into tears after her dog which was stolen when she was just 12 years old was returned to her.

‘He raids the bin and eats the cat’s food!’ – the dangerous rise in obese pets

‘He raids the bin and eats the cat’s food!’ – the dangerous rise in obese pets

A 39-year-old dog walker from Mottingham, south-east London, Mary says that Blue is on a calorie-controlled diet and regularly walked.“Being at home has made owners more likely to give pets a little bit of what they’re having,” says PDSA vet Lynne James.

Abandoned dog found on roadside locked in cage in its own vomit without water or blanket

Abandoned dog found on roadside locked in cage in its own vomit without water or blanket

(Image: Kimberly Beavis)Ms Beavis, a carer, and partner Justin Redman, a refuse worker, said the dog had been handed over to the Blue Cross animal welfare charity in Victoria, Central London.

London's loneliest dog finally finds a forever home after more than 500 days at shelter

London's loneliest dog finally finds a forever home after more than 500 days at shelter

The couple, having passed the criteria to adopt a pet took Hattie home on Sunday, March 13.Once the pair had arrived home with their new family member, Mr Blackmore said: “She’s such a loving dog.

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

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

Treat your dog to some healthy human food (Picture: Tom Harrison) Your pup will fit right in (Picture: Tom Harrison)‘We’ve created a protein-rich bowl with lots of delicious chicken and have even included quinoa as it contains all 10 essential amino acids for dogs.

Dogs and their owners review eight of the best pup-friendly subscription boxes

Dogs and their owners review eight of the best pup-friendly subscription boxes

Toys and healthy treats Tested by: Joey, four-year-old German Shepherd from London There’s a lot to draw you in with Postman Pooch – boxes are tailored to your dog, you get a free premium subscription to VidiVet online veterinary support (worth £10/month), a handmade dog bow tie with your first box, and poo bags every month.

A drag and dog brunch is coming to London in March

A drag and dog brunch is coming to London in March

Expect death drops, show tunes, four-legged friends and more (Picture: Paw Perfect Dog Drag Brunch /@the_life_of_claude_and_elmo)A brunch with a twist is coming to London in late March.

London's Shangri-La The Shard's luxury holidays for dogs: review

London's Shangri-La The Shard's luxury holidays for dogs: review

Alas, dogs aren’t allowed to hang out in the restaurant, but they can spend time in Bar31 (Picture: )As a vegetarian, I don’t usually opt for Chinese food due to limited choice but there was an entire plant-based menu – I found it really hard to choose, which is a great problem to have as a veggie.

‘London’s loneliest dog’ still searching for home after 500 days in shelter

‘London’s loneliest dog’ still searching for home after 500 days in shelter

Cathie continued: ‘Once she knows people, she does calm down a lot – she’s lovely and very cuddly, but it does take a while for her to get to that stage and to trust you.’.

Dog rescued after being thrown over bridge in bin bag finds home

Dog rescued after being thrown over bridge in bin bag finds home

At her new home (Picture:: MyLondon/BPM Media)The couple had just lost their cocker spaniel Ollie, so went to see Petal as soon as they heard about her awful background – and it was love at first sight.

Cabbage the Twitter-famous lost-and-found dog dies at 15

Cabbage the Twitter-famous lost-and-found dog dies at 15

A dog that went viral when she was stolen and then found within hours thanks to a Twitter campaign has died aged 15.Cabbage, the collie cross of the former BBC journalist Rory Cellan-Jones, trended on Twitter last November when she and five other dogs were stolen together with a van in Acton, west London , after a dog walker left his keys in the ignition.

Dog-friendly London restaurants you can take you pet to for Christmas

Dog-friendly London restaurants you can take you pet to for Christmas

Here they are (Picture: Smith & Whistle/ Dandie/ Gaucho)They’re our best friends, so don’t you think that dogs deserve a special Christmas outing?

Pet-friendly new-build homes across London that you can buy or rent

Pet-friendly new-build homes across London that you can buy or rent

There’s even an on-site pet daycare (Picture: Chris Winter / Quintain Living)15% of leased homes in this new rental community have pets, which are catered for with dog runs, bark parks, walking and daycare services.

The Guardian view on habits: a pandemic of lost routines

The Guardian view on habits: a pandemic of lost routines

Pre-Covid about 15 million people a month went to the cinema, while London theatres attracted the same number every year.More than 10 million people went to the cinema in August.

Guardian angel: a dog lover creates a close-knit community in a London park

Guardian angel: a dog lover creates a close-knit community in a London park

Mark Davis carries around photographs of his now- deceased dogs Bonnie, Smokey, Zola and Bobby, and shows them to people who attend the free dog socialisation sessions he has run every morning in Norwood Park, south-east London, for 18 years.

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