Dogs saved from slaughterhouse are now helping people in UK with mental health

Dogs saved from slaughterhouse are now helping people in UK with mental health

South Korea is the only country in Asia to intensively breed dogs to be eaten But the majority of the South Korean public reject the trade, and activists are working hard to stop it (Picture: Jean Chung) Claire holds Mocha, a UK-bound dog in front of his cage at the Namyangju farm (Picture: Jean Chung)Opinion polls show that 72% of citizens in Yulin don’t regularly eat dog, despite efforts by meat traders to promote it.

Murderous moggies: should we be locking up our cats at night?

Murderous moggies: should we be locking up our cats at night?

Several speakers at the Cheltenham science festival – among them experts on birds, pets and biodiversity – have said that cats should be kept indoors at night, such is the bloody trail of rampage they leave on their surroundings.Some figures suggest domestic cats kill 27m birds each year in the UK alone, along with 250,000 bats.

Joy for unwanted rescue dog who spent all day crying in his kennel at shelter

Joy for unwanted rescue dog who spent all day crying in his kennel at shelter

Juice spent all day crying in his kennel before he finally found his forever home (Image: Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center) Sign up for FREE for latest news plus tips to save money and the environment.

Two tiny puppies dumped in cardboard box in park during Jubilee in heartbreaking scenes

Two tiny puppies dumped in cardboard box in park during Jubilee in heartbreaking scenes

Two tiny puppies dumped in cardboard box in park during Jubilee in heartbreaking scenes.Truffle is fighting for his life at a veterinary hospital (Image: RSPCA)"He contacted us and went back to the park to check on them but, sadly, the second puppy had already died.

Wfh: As WFH ends, are Indian corporates ready for pet-friendly workplaces?

Wfh: As WFH ends, are Indian corporates ready for pet-friendly workplaces?

With WFH finally ending for most offices and people returning to work, Canada as well as several companies globally are allowing pet parents to bring their pets to the workplace.

Late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala's pet dogs refuse food

Late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala's pet dogs refuse food

Recently, the tragic death of popular Punjabi artist Sidhu Moose Wala shocked fans all over the world.According to his neighbours, “Shera and Baghera used to get a lot of affection from Moose Wala.

Julian Clary thanks the Queen for ‘one of the campest things ever’

Julian Clary thanks the Queen for ‘one of the campest things ever’

Julian also reveals what it was like to meet Her Majesty (Picture: Rex)Comedian turned children’s author Julian Clary, 63, on rescue dogs , why he knows that ghosts exist and meeting the Queen.

Urgent cat warning as owners told bells do not work and pets carry ‘deadly disease’

Urgent cat warning as owners told bells do not work and pets carry ‘deadly disease’

CATS can carry diseases that are lethal to surrounding wildlife and pets with bells actually kill more prey per year than silent felines, a new study has revealed.

Pet insurance: It’s about time you got your pooch insured. Here's why

Pet insurance: It’s about time you got your pooch insured. Here's why

Having said that, one must read through the details of the schemes carefully, what it covers and what not.” Poorvi Anthony, co-counder of a pet retail chain, feels that pet insurance has become the need of the hour.Currently, however, most pet insurance providers offer cover for dogs.As of now, pet insurance largely covers dogs.

I have four dogs, seven cats and three horses – and I’ve never been more content

I have four dogs, seven cats and three horses – and I’ve never been more content

For some of us, that comes easier with animals.“If we can’t attach to our fellow humans easily, and if we don’t find them helpful for regulation, but we can turn to an animal, attach to that animal and the animal helps us to self-regulate through co-regulation, what’s not to like?” asks Urwin.

'Trying to warn me the whole time' Heroic rescue dog 'alerts' owner to breast cancer

'Trying to warn me the whole time' Heroic rescue dog 'alerts' owner to breast cancer

Another dog highlighted in the study is Chico, a 13-year-old Yorkshire Terrier, who saved his owner Levi Carter's life after she developed septis from third degree burns caused by a bad reaction to hair dye.

The top mistakes puppy owners make and how to avoid them

The top mistakes puppy owners make and how to avoid them

‘Between eight and 16 weeks is a key developmental time for your puppy and as owners, it’s our job to show them all sorts of experiences, environments and people they may encounter in the future,’ Jacob explains.

Shiny but deadly – don’t throw goldfish in rivers, pet owners told

Shiny but deadly – don’t throw goldfish in rivers, pet owners told

The study was not able to gauge whether more goldfish were being released into the wild by pet owners who bought new fish during lockdown, but anecdotal reports have suggested this could be the case.“Whilst our research didn’t focus on whether this problem has got worse since lockdown, there is reason to believe that this is, or at least will be, the case,” Dickey said.

An old man is taking care of his old dog like his child

An old man is taking care of his old dog like his child

Sharing the last years of your life with your 4-legged friend is not an impossible desire; there are people who have had this great fortune and it has made their old age a little sweeter.

Andrew Symonds' dogs survived the car crash, refused to leave his body's side

Andrew Symonds' dogs survived the car crash, refused to leave his body's side

Former Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds whose tragic demise shook the world on May 14, had a very loyal dog indeed.As per a police statement, the cricketer star breathed his last “shortly after 11 pm when the car was being driven on Hervey Range Road when it left the roadway and rolled”.

Rescue dog used for racing most of life desperate for loving home after months of waiting

Rescue dog used for racing most of life desperate for loving home after months of waiting

Luran is desperate to find a loving forever home after nine months of waiting (Image: BLUE CROSS) Sign up for FREE for latest news plus tips to save money and the environment.

Chihuahua's pageant career in jeopardy after broken leg

Chihuahua's pageant career in jeopardy after broken leg

Twiggy may have tiny legs but she still loves walks (Picture: PA Real Life)‘Everything we bought her was huge.

My dog is the reason I’m still alive

My dog is the reason I’m still alive

Five years later, not only is she the only reason I’m still alive, she’s helped me build a whole new life for myself – including a new business, friends and even a second family.

Family brings home coyote they mistook for a lost dog

Family brings home coyote they mistook for a lost dog

In the caption, the center explained that the animal was an Eastern Coyote pup, and he was recently separated from his family.Cape Wildlife Center advised contacting appropriate rescue resources before stepping in to help a wild animal in need.

Elderly dog chained to wall entire life overlooked at shelter with no offers for new home

Elderly dog chained to wall entire life overlooked at shelter with no offers for new home

Elderly dog chained to wall entire life overlooked at shelter with no offers for new home (Image: Natalia George) Felix has been overlooked by prospectives owners, possibly due to his age (Image: Natalia George).