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.

Meet the diva dog who only drinks bottled water

Meet the diva dog who only drinks bottled water

Now, Henry turns his nose up at tap water and even refuses when Lizzi tries to re-fill bottles – instead, he insists she opens a fresh one in front of him.

National Pet Day: Guide to pets' seizures and epilepsy

National Pet Day: Guide to pets' seizures and epilepsy

However, if a pet has any seizure-like symptoms or an illness like epilepsy, care and treatment can be a lot more complicated, and require a better understanding of the condition.

Puppy loses leg after being severely injured and abandoned in a park

Puppy loses leg after being severely injured and abandoned in a park

(Picture: RSPCA) ‘We’d urge owners never to abandon their pet but to ask for help’ (Picture: RSPCA)The pup, who the team named Sally, is now recovering in one of the charity’s animal centres, and will soon be placed in a foster home when she’s well enough.

Pets and us: Here's why regular check up is must for your pets

Pets and us: Here's why regular check up is must for your pets

A regular health check-up plays a pivotal role in building the relationship between the pet parent, pet, and the veterinarian, which will help the pawed friend enjoy a long and healthy life.

Your dog can grieve – here are the signs to look out for

Your dog can grieve – here are the signs to look out for

‘When dogs are anxious, they display a range of physical signs, depending on what is triggering them,’ explains pet wellness experts Miracle Leaf.‘If they are grieving over the loss of another household pet, they may show these signs during times they associate with this pet.

Hufflepuff the dog escapes death but leaves owner with £12k bill after eating kitchen item

Hufflepuff the dog escapes death but leaves owner with £12k bill after eating kitchen item

Friend Donna Burgess is trying to raise the additional funds that were not covered by Hufflepuff’s insurance to help Ms Penda pay for her dog’s life saving treatment.

‘We bonded big time’: the man who trains guide dogs with love, dedication – and a broken heart

‘We bonded big time’: the man who trains guide dogs with love, dedication – and a broken heart

“I’d seen people locally with guide dog puppies,” says Lyon, “and thought, ‘That’s a good way to go.When asked about his treat from Guardian angel, Lyon is resolute: the only thing he wants are some fresh toys for his current charge, Danny, a 13-month-old labrador-retriever cross.

Basic Training Command: Teaching Your Dog to Lie Down

Basic Training Command: Teaching Your Dog to Lie Down

The following are some popular and not-so-popular methods to train a dog to lie down on command.Once the dog gets good at this, the handler can start gradually fading the “L” hand signal and train the dog to obey to a verbal command.

Teach Your Dog Loose-leash Walking With Our Step-by-Step Guide

Teach Your Dog Loose-leash Walking With Our Step-by-Step Guide

one of the most common issues dog owners encounter, and one that often pushes dog owners to seek professional help for, it’s the star of all training problems, we’re talking about pulling on the leash.

Adorable dog saved from cancer thanks to nose amputation

Adorable dog saved from cancer thanks to nose amputation

Oh buddy (Picture: SWNS)This is Yogi, a Border Terrier who’s had to have his nose removed to save his life from a rare form of soft-tissue cancer.

Too many pets kept alive when it’s not the kindest option, say vets

Too many pets kept alive when it’s not the kindest option, say vets

While veterinary science has made impressive advances in recent years, allowing many pets to be healthier for longer, vets say extending an animal’s life at all costs is not always the best option for them, and can result in bills of thousands of pounds for their owners.

Train your dog to hug like hugging golden retrievers Kylo and Vader

Train your dog to hug like hugging golden retrievers Kylo and Vader

Kieran Lehane only uses positive training methods — such as offering a treat as a reward — with his beloved dogs, Kylo and Vader.“I like the idea that they’re golden retrievers, which are the most kind, loving, beautiful dogs, and that juxtaposition of having these Dark Side names,” he said.

Best dog advent calendars for Christmas 2021

Best dog advent calendars for Christmas 2021

Depending on your dog’s tastes, you can opt for chicken flavoured treats, gravy bones or, if you want them to get the full experience, you can even buy one filled with dog-safe chocolate.Pets at Home Christmas Dog Advent Calendar Carob Flavour.

Woman says three-legged rescue dog ‘saved her’ back by finding aggressive cancer

Woman says three-legged rescue dog ‘saved her’ back by finding aggressive cancer

Karen said: ‘I’m so lucky to have such a clever pup’ (Picture: Karen Ethier / SWNS) Karen and Louie (Picture: Karen Ethier / SWNS)‘He went straight to the vet for surgery,’ she remembered.

Animal-lover fundraises for special wheelchair for elderly ex-hunting dog

Animal-lover fundraises for special wheelchair for elderly ex-hunting dog

Dakota and Jack in Greece (Picture: PA Real Life/rawpawsphotography)‘I sat there at the rescue Googling flights to see how I could get the dogs home,’ she says.

Dog owner ‘heartbroken’ after puppy choked on biscuit in Starbucks ‘puppucino’

Dog owner ‘heartbroken’ after puppy choked on biscuit in Starbucks ‘puppucino’

Megan said she’s not sure if she’ll ever get over Bonnie’s death (Picture: Kennedy News)A ‘heartbroken’ dog owner says her French Bulldog puppy choked to death after Starbucks put a biscuit in its ‘puppuccino’.

Paralysed puppy can go for walkies again after £5,000 is raised for wheelchair

Paralysed puppy can go for walkies again after £5,000 is raised for wheelchair

Pumpkin the West Highland terrier and her foster mum Tammie Fox (SWNS)A paralysed puppy has taken her first walk in her new wheelchair after £7,000 was raised on GoFundMe to pay for it.

Shelter’s ‘most broken’ dog finally takes treat from handler after 600 days

Shelter’s ‘most broken’ dog finally takes treat from handler after 600 days

Betty taking a treat 🥰 She’s sat & watched other dogs do this thousands of times.There’s no clock ticking on how long you can stay here #nokill — Dogs 4 Rescue (@Dogs4Rescue).The shelter said: ‘She’s sat & watched other dogs do this thousands of times.

Emaciated kitten size of Mars bar fighting for life after fleas killed rest of his litter

Emaciated kitten size of Mars bar fighting for life after fleas killed rest of his litter

Emaciated kitten size of Mars bar fighting for life after fleas killed rest of his litter.A KITTEN the same size as a Mars Bar needs lifesaving treatment after his brothers and sisters were killed by fleas.