Three adorable Labrador puppies found abandoned on the street

Three adorable Labrador puppies found abandoned on the street

Oh no (Picture: SSPCA)Microchips from the poor pup who died matched the chips from the rescued three, and it’s suspected they were abandoned by a dodgy breeder after it was discovered the virus was a risk.

Extreme breeding of ‘cute’ English bulldogs risks UK ban, say vets

Extreme breeding of ‘cute’ English bulldogs risks UK ban, say vets

A study by the Royal Veterinary College found that distinctive features of English bulldogs such as their flat faces, protruding lower jaws and folds of skin contribute to them being twice as likely as other breeds to have health problems and substantially shorter lives.

RSPCA issues Easter rabbit warning as charity faces influx of unwanted bunnies

RSPCA issues Easter rabbit warning as charity faces influx of unwanted bunnies

Two young rabbits were found abandoned in a car park in Highbury nine days after Easter last year (Image: RSPCA)“Not just the cost of getting them, but the ongoing costs of caring for them throughout the rest of their lives.

Raccoon dog running wild in Wales is ‘unpredictable’ and shouldn’t be approached

Raccoon dog running wild in Wales is ‘unpredictable’ and shouldn’t be approached

Raccoon dogs are native to East Asia but have been spotted in the UK (Picture: Mandy Marsh / SWNS / Getty)People have been warned not to approach a very rare ‘raccoon dog’ that is on the loose in Wales.

Couple reunited with stolen dog after it was swiped and sold to another family

Couple reunited with stolen dog after it was swiped and sold to another family

Björn is a Russian Balonka, a rare toy breed (Picture: Johanna Kerwien / SWNS)The couple, who said Björn was like a child to them, travelled to Sweden to pick him up as a puppy and enjoyed two years with him before he was stolen.

Dog mum shares what life is like pampering her 12 miniature dachshunds

Dog mum shares what life is like pampering her 12 miniature dachshunds

Claire with her pooches (Picture: Mercury Press)A woman from Shrewsbury loves her 12 miniature dachshunds so much that she’s spent more than £23,000 on them over the past four years.

What did I learn from my lovely pet rabbit? The truth about mortality

What did I learn from my lovely pet rabbit? The truth about mortality

They rarely reported what the questions were, but you can guess: “How much love will ever be enough for this dog?”; “How can I tell if my cat’s being sarcastic?” In fact, the most regretted pet was a rabbit.

Concerns over pet welfare crisis due to high demand for ‘pandemic puppies’

Concerns over pet welfare crisis due to high demand for ‘pandemic puppies’

They found that while many people who bought dogs during Covid did so with the best intentions, the extreme rise in demand has heightened the risk of puppies being sourced from poor welfare environments, bred or raised on puppy farms, or illegally imported.

Things to be sure of before you keep a dog

Things to be sure of before you keep a dog

Don’t be under the impression that you just need to spend on dog food and the time when you buy them.You need to make sure your dog lives in a pet-friendly space in your home.Celeb inspired makeup looks for Raksha Bandhan.

How to avoid accidentally buying a stolen dog

How to avoid accidentally buying a stolen dog

The RSPCA and Dogs Trust shared their tips for prospective pet owners (Picture: )For those looking to buy from a breeder, The Puppy Contract gives prospective dog owners all the relevant information they need to make an informed decision.

Newborn puppy sold by rogue dealers dies after being separated from its mum

Newborn puppy sold by rogue dealers dies after being separated from its mum

Milo’s new owners did everything they could to save him (Picture: Scottish SPCA / SWNS)But it was later revealed the dog had worms from not being weaned properly.

Influencer distraught as malnourished puppy bought from Instagram dies

Influencer distraught as malnourished puppy bought from Instagram dies

The nail technician shared a series of exchanges between the seller and herself on Instagram where she also urged followers to do their research before buying puppies online.How Sushi looked when she arrived (Picture: @bysarah____ )Sarah shared the whole ordeal on her Instagram.

No more shaggy dog stories: visit puppies before buying, say charities

No more shaggy dog stories: visit puppies before buying, say charities

The RSPCA and the Dogs Trust have issued new advice to puppy buyers in England, warning them not to buy unless they have visited the dog with its mother in its home.

Eau de pawfum: is it barking mad to buy cologne for dogs?

Eau de pawfum: is it barking mad to buy cologne for dogs?

A runner-up at Crufts was scented with a calming floral spray – but canine perfumes aren’t just for show dogs.Dogs smell lovely.Do say: “Make dogs smell more tolerable with doggy cologne.”.

Our puppy was trafficked and died just two days after we bought her

Our puppy was trafficked and died just two days after we bought her

She was a gift for us all, including my one-year-old daughter Aviana (Picture: Jordan Moore)I still remember the look on my little girl’s face when she first clapped eyes on our beautiful 11-week-old Bernese Mountain Dog puppy, Luna.

Woman selling glasses on Depop models them on her dog

Woman selling glasses on Depop models them on her dog

Images of Chubby serving looks were shared by another woman, Lucy Anderson on Twitter who wrote: ‘This girl on Depop models glasses she’s selling on her dog.

Is it worth buying pet insurance?

Is it worth buying pet insurance?

Every week a Guardian Money reader submits a question, and it’s up to you to help him or her out – a selection of the best answers will appear in next Saturday’s paper. We’re getting a cockapoo puppy at Christmas (yes, it’s for life).

Dinklage urges GoT fans to stop buying huskies

Dinklage urges GoT fans to stop buying huskies

“To all Game Of Thrones many wonderful fans, we under stand that due to the direwolves' huge popularity , many folks are go ing out and buying huskies,“ the US actor, who plays Tyrion Lannister, said in a statement issued by an an imal rights group.