Mum is convinced her Shih Tzu looks just like Billy Connolly

Mum is convinced her Shih Tzu looks just like Billy Connolly

(Picture: Rex/Kennedy News and Media)A Manchester woman is convinced her little bearded dog is a dead ringer for Billy Connolly.Very similar vibe (Picture: Kennedy News and Media)‘Everybody knows Noddy where we live, he’s like a little celebrity.

Boy Scout wakes up on camping trip to bear biting his leg: 'I screamed'

Boy Scout wakes up on camping trip to bear biting his leg: 'I screamed'

It all happened when he visited Harriman State Park with Troop 1254 from Cooperstown in early May. Ayers said he was sleeping outside with his fellow scouts when he awoke to see a bear, who had apparently been looking for food around their campsite.“It moved my friend John, and then it moved me — but instead of grabbing my sleeping bag it grabbed my leg and it bit me,” Ayers told NBC New York.

I saved cash by quitting a student room to become a petsitter

I saved cash by quitting a student room to become a petsitter

In exchange for pet care, sitters get free accommodation and occasionally a fridge of food or spending money at the owner’s discretion.You can sit for cats and dogs, reptiles such as bearded dragons, or even horses or sheep for the more country-inclined sitter.

'Hank the Tank,' Bear Ravaging Lake Tahoe Homes, is Actually 3 bears

'Hank the Tank,' Bear Ravaging Lake Tahoe Homes, is Actually 3 bears

The state Department of Fish and Wildlife on Thursday said it will soon begin trapping bears in the South Lake Tahoe area to tag the animals and collect evidence for genetic analysis.

Are GPS dog trackers worth buying? We put four to the test

Are GPS dog trackers worth buying? We put four to the test

GPS pet trackers are small devices that attach to your dog’s collar, allowing you to monitor their location via an app on your phone.Most GPS pet trackers require an additional paid-for subscription as they rely on inbuilt SIM cards, which use available phone networks, so bear this in mind when calculating cost.

UK woman has baby in hospital with ‘birth dog’ by her side

UK woman has baby in hospital with ‘birth dog’ by her side

Beard said she was not sure whether she was the first woman in the UK to have an assistance pet present during birth, but the hospital where Alfie was born had certainly never allowed it before.

Dog who weighed the same as a baby elephant sheds half his body weight

Dog who weighed the same as a baby elephant sheds half his body weight

As well as his weight issues, the 10-year-old pup was dirty and matted (Picture: RSPCA/SWNS)An older dog, ten-year-old Trojan is described as a ‘loveable bear’ who needs a home that can keep his previous health issues and age in mind when taking him on.

Couple spent £250 treating their cockapoo who swallowed a thong

Couple spent £250 treating their cockapoo who swallowed a thong

Naughty Charlie Bear (Picture: Kennedy News and MediaAn Instagram-famous pup with a penchant for his owners’ underwear had to be taken to the vets after eating a thong.Charlie Bear, a three-year-old cockapoo, cost his owners Helen Morgan and David Ferry £250 in vet bills after swallowing to undergarment whole.

Bonfire night: How to keep pet dogs and cats calm during fireworks

Bonfire night: How to keep pet dogs and cats calm during fireworks

This is because dogs can hear four times the distance that a human can hear, and can hear higher pitched sounds, at a frequency range of 67-45,000 Hz. Engineers say they have found way to create fuel ‘out of thin air’Coffee drinkers ‘at higher risk of developing kidney disease’Barbour’s heartwarming Paddington Bear Christmas advert is all about sustainabilityHere are top tips for keeping your dogs and cats safe this firework season:.

Smart dog fetches owner a tinny when she says it’s ‘gin o’ clock’

Smart dog fetches owner a tinny when she says it’s ‘gin o’ clock’

She turned to Bear, said ‘it’s now gin o’clock’, and off he trotted, heading off to the kitchen to bring back a can of Tanqueray gin and tonic.Janice has been training Bear since he was an adolescent, and finds his skills super after her double hip replacement.

Giant dog is 14 stone and 6ft 5 inches tall – but he hasn’t stopped growing yet

Giant dog is 14 stone and 6ft 5 inches tall – but he hasn’t stopped growing yet

Nigel and Marley (Picture: Caters News)Meet Marley the Russian bear dog – he weighs 14st and stands at 6ft 5inches but is still growing.Nigel added: ‘He gets so much attention when he’s out on his walk as it’s not every day that you see a dog of this size.

It's Fat Bear Week! Body-positive tournament to crown chubby cubby champ

It's Fat Bear Week! Body-positive tournament to crown chubby cubby champ

No, the real sign of the change of seasons is Fat Bear Week, an annual tradition beloved by many.What, exactly, is Fat Bear Week?Here's how to participate in #FatBearWeek: this is an elimination tournament to determine who will be crowned 2020's fattest bear on the Brooks River.

Giant bear seen wandering aisles of California grocery store

Giant bear seen wandering aisles of California grocery store

For the second time in two weeks, a customer at the Kings Beach Safeway near Lake Tahoe has filmed a bear inside the store doing some light grocery shopping.

Man opens sanctuary for abused farm animals: 'You can't be depressed here'

Man opens sanctuary for abused farm animals: 'You can't be depressed here'

A 300-pound pig named Willy was the first animal rescued by Little Bear Sanctuary when it opened in 2017.Christoper Vane / Little Bear SanctuaryMany people buy pigs as pets but then surrender them when they get “too big.” Before that happened to Willy, his owner taught him to sit like a dog for treats.

Mum spends more money on her pampered pomeranians than she does on her son

Mum spends more money on her pampered pomeranians than she does on her son

Bear (left) and Beau (right) at Christmas (Picture: Mercury Press & Media)Hollie Cummins, 30, truly adores her two pomeranian dogs , spending hundreds on providing them with the most lavish lifestyle possible.

TODAY's 'Best in Show' contest has a winner!

TODAY's 'Best in Show' contest has a winner!

Vinny brought home the win over second-place Lola, an English bulldog, and the fan favorite, Bear, an Alaskan Malamute who was the largest dog in the contest at more than 150 pounds.

Sausage dog rescued from meat market will fly to Florida to meet family

Sausage dog rescued from meat market will fly to Florida to meet family

Wally was being sold as meat (Picture: PLUSH BEARS SHELTER / MERCURY PRESS)‘With that in mind I thought it would be perfect to save this dachshund and for him to have a home if he survived.

Service dog goes on his first trip to Build-A-Bear and it’s adorable

Service dog goes on his first trip to Build-A-Bear and it’s adorable

He’s currently in training to be an assistance dog and is picking things up fast.Kathryn is trying to train him for a whole range of scenarios and although he loved getting to pick up his own toy, it also means he’s ready to help his future owner pick things out when they go shopping.

Bridesmaids surprise bride with a puppy as a wedding gift after her dog died

Bridesmaids surprise bride with a puppy as a wedding gift after her dog died

The puppy served as a ring bearer at the wedding (Picture: Caters News Agency)‘I couldn’t believe what was going on – I was so excited to see my best friends who live far away that I didn’t even notice him at first.

Bear bribes ‘guard dog’ with deer bones so it can steal from the trash

Bear bribes ‘guard dog’ with deer bones so it can steal from the trash

But one dog has been allowing a bear to rummage through his owner’s trash – in exchange for deer bones brought for him by the animal. This is the THIRD TIME he’s been gifted deer bones in exchange for being allowed access to my trash, AND HE KEEPS DOING IT.’.

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