Highland hounds take on Scotland’s Munros as mountain hikes rise in popularity

Highland hounds take on Scotland’s Munros as mountain hikes rise in popularity

Experts note increasing numbers are taking their dogs with them to “bag” a peak, which range from relatively straightforward day hikes to the notorious Inaccessible Pinnacle, the second highest summit in the Skye Cuillin, which requires a rock-climb and abseil to complete the ascent.‘It’s humbling’: Shona Marshall and Betty the kerry blue terrier celebrate reaching the summit of Am Basteir, her 282nd and final Munro.

The Most Determined Kitten

The Most Determined Kitten

Nikki was not sure whether she would manage to give Scottie all the care he needed.He also always wanted to be petted, so Nikki kept him like her little shadow.From the very beginning, Nikki knew that Scottie was the most determined little kitten.

Are Christmas trees poisonous to cats, dogs, rabbits and other pets?

Are Christmas trees poisonous to cats, dogs, rabbits and other pets?

Christmas trees aren’t a hazard to your cats and dogs by being poisonous, but the RSPCA advise that your pets only be allowed around the tree when supervised.

Clever street dog fakes broken leg to get snacks

Clever street dog fakes broken leg to get snacks

Watching Gae struggle with his limp leg is tragic (Picture: Viral Press) He seems helpless as he hunches over trying to pull himself along (Picture: Viral Press) But he soon springs up and runs around wagging his tale (Picture: Viral Press)She said: ‘This old dog has lived my workplace for a few years.

Man heartbroken by dog's death gets its face printed on prosthetic leg

Man heartbroken by dog's death gets its face printed on prosthetic leg

However, after making a special request to doctors when he was fitted with a £12,000 prosthetic left leg, experts were able to superimpose the pup’s face onto a computerised image on the limb – meaning Michael can still forever have Charlie walking by his side.

Dog found swimming 130 miles off the coast of Thailand

Dog found swimming 130 miles off the coast of Thailand

Rig worker Vitisak Payalaw, an offshore planner with Chevron, told CNN that fellow staff members spotted the dog swimming towards the platform on the afternoon of April 12, and held out a pole for him.

Incredible moment paralysed leopard cub WALKS again - WATCH

Incredible moment paralysed leopard cub WALKS again - WATCH

There was little hope for the seven month old cub when she was brought in for treatment at the Wildlife SOS Leopard Rescue Centre after being hit by a speeding vehicle trying to cross a busy road to catch up with her mother.