Woman whose dog died moved by kind act after trying to return dog food

Woman whose dog died moved by kind act after trying to return dog food

Anna Brose took to Twitter on 15 June to share an interaction with online pet food retailer Chewy after inquiring whether she could return a bag of food after the death of Gus. The Wisconsin-based artist explained that Chewy’s customer service recommended she donate the unopened bag to a shelter, rather than returning it.

Heatwave: When is it too hot to walk your dog?

Heatwave: When is it too hot to walk your dog?

In terms of doing all you can to make sure your dog is kept cool during the hot weather , Clare adds: ‘Put ice cubes into water bowls , have a paddling pool for them outside in the shade, get a fan for indoors and never ever shut a dog in the car, or a shadeless garden.

Dog owners face £1,000 fine if their pets won’t stop barking

Dog owners face £1,000 fine if their pets won’t stop barking

A warning has been issued to dog owners after a woman lost her pet over its barking (Picture:Getty)If your dog’s incessant yapping annoys your neighbours too much, you could end up having to pay a £1,000 fine.

How to keep your pet safe and healthy during a heatwave

How to keep your pet safe and healthy during a heatwave

Hamster blog site Hammysworld also suggests placing the crate on a stone or tiled floor during the day if possible in order to help the animals remain cool and comfortable.

Rescue dog Kratu, who went viral for hilarious Crufts agility runs inspires book and changed his owner's life

Rescue dog Kratu, who went viral for hilarious Crufts agility runs inspires book and changed his owner's life

When trainer Wendy Kruger from Woodgreen Pets Charity invited Kratu to participate as part of a rescue dog agility team at Crufts, Swan felt motivated to seek help for her mental health because she wanted to be able to attend — and enjoy it.

How to help your pets keep cool and avoid heatstroke in hot weather

How to help your pets keep cool and avoid heatstroke in hot weather

Cats aren’t immune to heat either (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto)It’s tempting to open all your windows in hot weather, but Blue Cross recommends installing screens and netting to help keep your pets from suffering a nasty fall.

How to train your puppy not to bark

How to train your puppy not to bark

Hush now (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto)Barking is very normal behaviour for dogs and puppies, but that doesn’t exactly make it nice.‘Heavily reward periods of quiet behaviour,’ says Lorna, ‘especially with more vocal pups.’.

Lonely cheetah cub to get emotional support puppy

Lonely cheetah cub to get emotional support puppy

Zoos have been pairing lonely cubs with pups for years, and Daisy isn’t the first dog to come live at the Cincinnati Zoo. Another cheetah, Kris, has grown up with a dog pal called Remus – they met in 2019 and still have play dates together.

‘Don’t adopt them!’ Expert sparks fury with five ‘worst’ dog breeds to take home

‘Don’t adopt them!’ Expert sparks fury with five ‘worst’ dog breeds to take home

A former pet industry worker sparked debate by warning people not to adopt five unexpected dog breeds in a video which amassed seven million views.Many took to the comments to defend their dog breed while others agreed with her controversial opinions.

Dog owners warned of 'silent killer' as pets could be put at risk in boiling weather

Dog owners warned of 'silent killer' as pets could be put at risk in boiling weather

The RSPCA is warning owners not to even take their dogs on short walks during high temperatures (Image: GETTY)"Most people know that dogs die in hot cars, but the reality is that more than 10 times as many dogs need veterinary treatment for heat-related illness following exercise as for being overheated in cars.

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.

'Saved so many lives' Hero Ukrainian dog immortalised in mural as he dons traditional garb

'Saved so many lives' Hero Ukrainian dog immortalised in mural as he dons traditional garb

Patron was honoured by Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky (Image: Twitter/ @EuromaidanPress/ @tvtoront) Euromaidan Press has previously hailed Patron the 'heart and soul of the Chernihiv pyrotechnic team' (Image: Twitter/ Euromaidan Press)The account tweeted: “Service dog "Patron" in national Ukrainian clothes - Vyshyvanka.“‘Patron’ works in a team of pyrotechnicians of the State Emergency Service, Chernihiv Oblast.

Pet owners urged to ‘stop and think’ before buying ‘cute but unwell’ bulldogs

Pet owners urged to ‘stop and think’ before buying ‘cute but unwell’ bulldogs

Dr O’Neill continued: ‘What is most concerning is that so many of the health conditions that English Bulldogs suffer from, such as skin fold dermatitis and breathing problems, are directly linked to the extreme structure of their bodies that has been selectively bred for.

Dog still waiting for sick owner outside hospital four MONTHS after he died

Dog still waiting for sick owner outside hospital four MONTHS after he died

A DOG has been waiting for his owner outside a hospital for four months not knowing he has died.There have been other stories of dogs waiting outside hospital doors for their owners to return safely.

Adorable German Shepherd puppies left abandoned in a box over Jubilee weekend

Adorable German Shepherd puppies left abandoned in a box over Jubilee weekend

Poor Truffle (Picture: RSPCA)A pair of black and tan German Shepherd puppies were found abandoned in a cardboard box on the last day of the Jubilee weekend.Poor Truffle, as RSPCA staff have since nicknamed him, and his sibling were left in a box by the cricket pitch at Seven Kings Park, Ilford.

Aldi launches its own dog ice cream - just in time for the heatwave

Aldi launches its own dog ice cream - just in time for the heatwave

There’s pea and vanilla or carrot and apple (Picture: Aldi) A cool dude (Picture: Aldi)To mark the new launch, Aldi has partnered with local ice cream vendors across the country to get the frozen goodies to pups.

Pound dog blues: puppy has surgery after swallowing 20 coins from owner’s purse

Pound dog blues: puppy has surgery after swallowing 20 coins from owner’s purse

Vet nurse Sally Frith, who works at Derby PDSA Pet hospital, said: “Daisy has broken a new record – we couldn’t believe the number of coins she’d managed to eat, especially for such a tiny puppy.“The coins had been causing a blockage which, if left, could have been fatal so it’s a good job her owner brought her in to PDSA when she did.

Dog stolen while owner had heart attack rescued 200 miles away

Dog stolen while owner had heart attack rescued 200 miles away

Jessie was spotted half-way across the country by someone who saw her missing dog appeal (Picture: Triangle News)A woman whose dog was stolen from her as she suffered a heart attack in the street been reunited with the pet after it was spotted half-way across the country four days later.

‘Breeding faster than we can rescue’: responsible UK ferret owners wanted

‘Breeding faster than we can rescue’: responsible UK ferret owners wanted

Now the summer breeding season is here, animal welfare groups report a huge influx of lost, stray or abandoned ferrets, often pregnant jills (females) whose owners can’t cope with extra kits, or hobs (males) who have marshalled their notorious escapology skills to go in search of a mate.

Florida woman saves pet dog from alligator attack: 'It’s killing her'

Florida woman saves pet dog from alligator attack: 'It’s killing her'

Pineda jumped into action, pulling on Gloria's bottom half while the alligator still had the dog's head in its mouth, continuously screaming at the animal.