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.

Furs class: Italian train operator now offering ‘reserved space next to you for your dog’

Furs class: Italian train operator now offering ‘reserved space next to you for your dog’

Italo, which runs high-speed trains nationwide in competition with Italian State Railways, is telling passengers: “If your dog is medium or large in size or if you do not want [it] to travel in a pet carrier, you can select the ‘Dog’ option from the train search engine and purchase the service at an affordable price along with your ticket.“In this way you will be able to keep it comfortably next to you during the trip in a dedicated space.

SAS hero's new battle: Fighting vile global trade in wild animals

SAS hero's new battle: Fighting vile global trade in wild animals

Mark Billingham in Haiti, where his charity helps children living in poverty (Image: HANDOUT)The father-of-six, who is more open and engaging than his TV persona during a video call to his home in Herefordshire, explains that the global trade in ivory taken from elephants and rhinos is so lucrative the poachers are often better equipped than those guarding the animals.

'Buddy the Cat' is doing 'well' after brutal dog attack

'Buddy the Cat' is doing 'well' after brutal dog attack

Buddy's recovery comes after the Pennsylvania SPCA reported that two minors — a 17-year-old and 12-year old — let their dogs loose on Buddy when they spotted him in Philadelphia’s Frankford neighborhood.

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.

Woman flees Kyiv with 20 French bulldogs crammed in her car

Woman flees Kyiv with 20 French bulldogs crammed in her car

The breeder will return to the conflict zone in order to save more animals (Picture: Kennedy News and Media) Olena escaped Ukraine with 20 bemused bulldogs crammed into her car (Picture: Kennedy News and Media)But as fuel prices skyrocket, Olena is struggling to afford both petrol and pet food.

'Saved my dog’s life!' Man invents world’s first canine defence system

'Saved my dog’s life!' Man invents world’s first canine defence system

A HERTFORDSHIRE builder has invented what he claims is the world's first "doggy defence system" after his dog was nearly killed in a public park.

Dog attack as pet bites man 20 times after he tried to attack its owner with baseball bat

Dog attack as pet bites man 20 times after he tried to attack its owner with baseball bat

A MAN was bitten "more than 20 times" by a Staffordshire Bull Terrier for attacking its owner with a metal baseball bat, a court heard.

Tiny disabled deaf puppy abandoned by owner needs forever home

Tiny disabled deaf puppy abandoned by owner needs forever home

The 11-month-old puppy, named Frost, was abandoned as a result of her disability (Image: Yappy Ever After Dog Rescue)Speaking about how best to look after a hearing-impaired puppy, Ms Radford said: "One of the main challenges when caring for a deaf dog is recall.

Woman who dyes pet dog’s fur red hits back at trolls calling it ‘abuse’

Woman who dyes pet dog’s fur red hits back at trolls calling it ‘abuse’

Chloe says Dandy loves the dying process (Picture: @dandythebigreddog/TikTok)TikTok user Chloe regularly shares videos of her Great Pyrenees called Dandy, whose online handle is @danthebigreddog (just like Clifford).One user commented: ‘You need that much attention you put your dog through the stress of dying his hair?

Millie the dog wows shoppers by putting litter in the bin

Millie the dog wows shoppers by putting litter in the bin

Millie has been impressing shoppers in Hereford with her litter-picking party trick (Picture: SWNS)A clever little dog has been amazing shoppers on a high street by picking up litter and putting it in the bin.

Puppy abandoned due to disability finds home in time for Christmas

Puppy abandoned due to disability finds home in time for Christmas

‘She is so funny, inquisitive, loving, lively, and we wouldn’t be without her’ (Picture: SWNS)When Amanda and Steve Hofford heard about Roo the whippet, they knew they had to have her in their lives.Roo loves cuddles (Picture: Blue Cross / SWNS)‘She has a front leg missing, but this is no obstacle to her at all.

'SNL' star Kenan Thompson surprises high school students with unexpected message

'SNL' star Kenan Thompson surprises high school students with unexpected message

So it’s surprising that he never played a veterinarian until being cast in the upcoming "Clifford the Big Red Dog" movie.Comedian Kenan Thompson addresses high school students at an event hosted by Banfield Pet Hospital and the Boys & Girls Club of Whittier on Sept.

Vet demands ban on dog breed after woman ‘mauled to the bone’

Vet demands ban on dog breed after woman ‘mauled to the bone’

Emergency services at the scene of the attack in Macarthur (Picture: Seven)Dr Kovac does not want existing American Staffordshire bull terriers to be put down.Dr Kovac believes American Staffordshire bull terriers should not be bred in Australia (Picture: Supplied)‘Most of the time they won’t be killers.

'Ugly' one-eyed dog no one would adopt has finally found a home

'Ugly' one-eyed dog no one would adopt has finally found a home

The Australian Cattledog and American Staffordshire Terrier cross spent a lot of time in the shelter as many people passed up ‘ugly’ Mia due to her scars in favour of other pups.

Man who left two dogs to die in hot car walks free from court

Man who left two dogs to die in hot car walks free from court

The security dogs were kept shut in the boot of a Vauxhall Astra in Ilford, east London, as temperatures hit 24C (Picture: RSPCA) A man who left two dogs to die in a car on a hot summer’s day has been spared jail.

Dog-bite Britain: the problem with the pandemic puppy explosion

Dog-bite Britain: the problem with the pandemic puppy explosion

“But there was what felt like a lot of dog bites,” says Simon Minford, an advanced nurse practitioner specialising in cosmetic surgery for trauma patients at Alder Hey.While W54s include dog “strikes” – people being knocked over – Tulloch says records show the vast majority of cases are bites.

Puppy put down after being torn to shreds by Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Puppy put down after being torn to shreds by Staffordshire Bull Terrier

’Polar meant everything to us all, he made this family complete,’ owner Kristie Skinner said (Pictures: Triangle News)A four-month-old puppy has been put down after being savagely attacked by a Staffordshire Bull Terrier in the street.

Don’t deny us the joy of cheap flowers

Don’t deny us the joy of cheap flowers

I’m sure cheap flowers do have a high environmental cost (Letters , 25 February).However, there seems to be a lack of empathy here for those who can’t afford a beautiful bunch of “field-grown” British flowers, but can enjoy the beauty of their vase of £1 daffodils.

Pictured: Rescue dog ‘that mauled owner to death by biting her arm off’

Pictured: Rescue dog ‘that mauled owner to death by biting her arm off’

Keira posted pictures of a Staffordshire cross on social media, but it has not been confirmed if it was the dog that attacked her (Picture: Rex)Eric Kirton, 72, said he saw police and paramedics arrive in the street.

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