'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.

Urgent dog warning before Jubilee celebrations as beloved pet falls seriously ill

Urgent dog warning before Jubilee celebrations as beloved pet falls seriously ill

DOG owners are being warned about the danger of raisins after a pooch fell ill eating a plateful of coronation chicken sandwiches on a Platinum Jubilee photoshoot.

Dog warning: Contaminated water sparks fear for owners as TWO pets die

Dog warning: Contaminated water sparks fear for owners as TWO pets die

Professor Elliott said the blooms of algae can release toxins and can be identified as a "messy green colour" in the water.Northern Ireland Environment Agency said there was no visual algae bloom in the water (Image: Getty).

Jack Russell filmed behind wheel after owner taught her to drive

Jack Russell filmed behind wheel after owner taught her to drive

Cameron told ABC he was on his family’s land in Hamilton moving sheep one day when he thought ‘now is the time I could teach the dog to drive’.

Patron the mine-sniffing dog is capturing Ukraine's hearts

Patron the mine-sniffing dog is capturing Ukraine's hearts

A 2-year-old Jack Russell Terrier has captured the hearts of Ukrainians as he sniffs out mines and other unexploded weapons left behind by Russian soldiers.

Elderly rescue dog struggling in kennels desperate to find loving retirement home

Elderly rescue dog struggling in kennels desperate to find loving retirement home

Daisy is struggling with life in a kennel at the Hillfield Animal Home (Image: RSPCA).

Ukrainian service dog who ‘found 150 explosives during war’ is a very good boy

Ukrainian service dog who ‘found 150 explosives during war’ is a very good boy

Fearless Patron is rewarded with blocks of fresh cheese at the end of his working day (Picture: Instagram/patron_dsns) The two-year-old Jack Russel has been praised by the Ukrainian government for his tireless work (Picture: Instagram/patron_dsns) Unexploded ordinance doesn’t scare this hard working dog (Picture: Instagram/patron_dsns) Patron’s name means ‘bullet’ in Ukrainian (Picture: Instagram/patron_dsns)‘Be aware, look under your feet, and do not upset Patron’, the civil defence and rescue agency said in a post.

Pet lovers rejoice! Scientists plot to create cats that don't trigger allergies

Pet lovers rejoice! Scientists plot to create cats that don't trigger allergies

Supporters of genetic modification argue humanity has already been changing animals' genes for thousands of years through selective breeding.

Dog who just wants a fuss still patiently waiting for forever home after almost 500 days

Dog who just wants a fuss still patiently waiting for forever home after almost 500 days

A DOG who "loves a fuss" is still patiently waiting to be picked after almost 500 days at a rescue centre.The nine-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier has still not found a forever home (Image: RSPCA)Snowy is very clever and would be keen to learn more tricks with a new owner.

Can pets catch Covid? Dogs, cats, ferrets, hamsters and more

Can pets catch Covid? Dogs, cats, ferrets, hamsters and more

(Picture: Getty)As the UK is a nation of animal lovers , it’s only natural that many are concerned that our beloved pets could catch Covid-19.

Locals on alert after 'big cat' sighting leaves dog 'petrified to go to end of the garden'

Locals on alert after 'big cat' sighting leaves dog 'petrified to go to end of the garden'

Country road near Hale (Image: Google) The woman said her neighbours dog was "petrified" to go into the garden after (Image: Getty)In 2021, more than 20 sightings of a big cat or puma-like animals were reported to Puma Watch North Wales from the Cheshire area.

Rescue dog seeking home after being overlooked by adopters due to facial scars

Rescue dog seeking home after being overlooked by adopters due to facial scars

The lurcher cross also knows plenty of commands, and loves learning more (Picture: RSPCA)They say he’s great at walking on a lead and gets on well with other dogs (despite sometimes needing a little reassurance around other males).

Heartbreak as rescue dog receives no applications as adopters 'put off by facial scars'

Heartbreak as rescue dog receives no applications as adopters 'put off by facial scars'

Bronco has not received a single application (Image: RSPCA)Due to his past he also has to wear a muzzle when out and about, which the centre also believes is putting potential adopters off him.

Dogs grieve when a friend dies, study finds

Dogs grieve when a friend dies, study finds

But their owners can ease the grieving process by maintaining any routines dogs are used to and staying close to their surviving pets, said Dr. Federica Pirrone, a veterinary physiologist at the University of Milan and the lead author of the study published Thursday in the journal Scientific Reports.

Dogs experience a form of mourning when another dog in the household dies

Dogs experience a form of mourning when another dog in the household dies

The results also revealed behavioural changes were stronger for dogs that were reported to have had a friendly relationship with the animal that had died, or who had been their parent or offspring.“Most likely this means that the surviving dog has lost an attachment figure, who provided safety and security,” said Pirrone.

Dogs feel heartbreak: Study finds pooches get sad when they lose a friend

Dogs feel heartbreak: Study finds pooches get sad when they lose a friend

Research shows dogs refuse food, become less active and are more needy when grieving (Image: Getty)Dr Federica Pirrone, one of the study's authors, said: "Dog owners reported several statistically significant changes in the surviving dog after the death of the companion dog, both in terms of activities and emotions.

Reduce your pet’s carbon pawprint the right way

Reduce your pet’s carbon pawprint the right way

Even though our pets are imprinted in our hearts forever, they leave a carbon footprint through pet accessories, toys, apparel, poop bags, pet food, products and packaging,” says Pune’s Anushka Iyer, who owns a pet lifestyle brand, adding that it’s important to keep all this in check.

Rescuers who saved dog using sausages dangled from a drone receive award

Rescuers who saved dog using sausages dangled from a drone receive award

Millie became lost over mud flats and fears were growing that she would soon drown if she wasn’t found (Picture: Solent News) Animal charity Peta presented the Denmead Drone Search and Rescue team with a Hero to Animals Award (Picture: Solent News).

Dog who's been with the RSPCA for 500 days in desperate need of a home

Dog who's been with the RSPCA for 500 days in desperate need of a home

This life will need to be free from confrontation, other dogs and other identified stressors.The RSPCA website lists Buddy as needing a rural home, and he’ll ‘need to be free from confrontation, other dogs and other identified stressors.’.

Can pets catch Covid?

Can pets catch Covid?

Yes, dogs can get Covid-19 (Picture: Getty)In the June 2021 study, Utrecht University found that out of 310 swabs they took of pets from households with Covid-19, 4.2% tested positive for the virus.