Racing greyhounds are well looked after

Racing greyhounds are well looked after

Thanks to sustained industry efforts, the injury rate in races is under 2% and most are not serious; 9,997 out of every 10,000 greyhounds that run go home safe.

Aldi launches dog ice cream to keep pups cool during the heatwave

Aldi launches dog ice cream to keep pups cool during the heatwave

Available in-store only from 16 June, Aldi is the first UK supermarket to launch its own dog-friendly ice cream – and at such a competitive price, we predict a sell-out, just like its sunshade bed .

After Being Dumped at The Shelter, a Dog Curls up in a Corner and Stares at a Blank Wall

After Being Dumped at The Shelter, a Dog Curls up in a Corner and Stares at a Blank Wall

June Cash, a puppy, was abandoned at a North Carolina animal shelter.She was so terrified of other dogs that she would hide in the kennel’s corner, facing the wall.Graves agreed to assist June Cash and enticed her out with food before transporting her to a vet.

PHOTOS: They rescue the dogs Spay and Spike, who fell in the sinkhole of Puebla

PHOTOS: They rescue the dogs Spay and Spike, who fell in the sinkhole of Puebla

The bottom of the sinkhole is filled with water that appears to have strong currents, and the National Coordination of Civil Protection of the Government of Mexico has indicated that experts believe it was caused by a kind of underground river.

Dogs of woe: the pull of a pooch in Covid times

Dogs of woe: the pull of a pooch in Covid times

And what many first-time dog owners didn’t realise was that under Lucy’s Law , which was introduced in April this year, it is illegal to sell puppies through a third-party – all animals must come directly from a breeder, or rescue centre.

Fears of puppy smugglers exploiting demand as prices for dog breeds rocket

Fears of puppy smugglers exploiting demand as prices for dog breeds rocket

After thousands started working from home demand shot up for puppies, meaning smugglers are making big profits (Picture: Getty)Coronavirus restrictions are creating the perfect storm for puppy smugglers to thrive, with the price for popular breeds reaching record levels.

Cocker spaniel puppies and mum worth £14,000 stolen by thieves

Cocker spaniel puppies and mum worth £14,000 stolen by thieves

The litter of seven puppies and their mum were taken from a caravan (Picture: SWNS)Pet owners have been left ‘utterly heartbroken’ after seven cocker spaniel puppies and their mother were snatched from a caravan in Cambridgeshire.

Grieving dog waits on bridge for owner after they jumped into river

Grieving dog waits on bridge for owner after they jumped into river

A local resident named as Mr Xu attempted to help the dog on June 5, but it refused food and water and would not move when called, said the Wuhan Small Animal Protection Association (SAPA).

This is what the world looks like from your dog’s point of view

This is what the world looks like from your dog’s point of view

Roxy’s antics are filmed from a GoPro strapped to a saddle on her back (Picture: SWNS)Remarkable footage shows what the world looks like from the eyes of a dog.

Cat Survives a fall from the 11th Floor

Cat Survives a fall from the 11th Floor

Stephanie Gustafson lives on the 11th floor of an apartment building in downtown Juneau, Alaska where her cat, Wasabi, followed a mosquito right out of the window. This miraculous story is a great reminder of how important it is to keep your windows screened when living with cats, or any pets.

Foxed by Basil Brush and his lost decades

Foxed by Basil Brush and his lost decades

She deserves her position on ability and not as yet another “race, gender, class” nominee – which is as it should be (Ofcom chief named as new chairman of John Lewis , 7 June). • Read more Guardian letters – click here to visit • Do you have a photo you’d like to share with Guardian readers?

Theatre by the Lake has got a decent rep

Theatre by the Lake has got a decent rep

I strongly endorse Robin Hargreaves’s letter (A dignified end for beloved pets , 3 June). • Read more Guardian letters – click here to visit

Hunter defends herself after photos with dead giraffe cause outrage

Hunter defends herself after photos with dead giraffe cause outrage

Kentucky woman Tessa Thompson Talley killed a rare black giraffe on a legal hunt in June 2017 and posted celebratory photos on Facebook, which were tweeted on June 16 with an angry message by the South Africa-based Africland website.