Dad took £30,000 from his disabled daughter then refused to return her dog

Dad took £30,000 from his disabled daughter then refused to return her dog

Christopher Hughes dipped into a fund which was supposed to support his daughter Holly who suffers from cerebral palsy (Picture: Kent Police/SWNS)A dad who plundered £30,000 from his disabled daughter and refused to give her dog back has been jailed.

'A brilliant way to get humans to behave': the shelter where volunteers read to farm animals

'A brilliant way to get humans to behave': the shelter where volunteers read to farm animals

“We started the reading program a few years ago with two goats, Marieke and Michaela,” says Ahern.Veterinarian and behavioural expert Dr Emma Hughes says the Edgar’s Mission reading program might be unique in Australia, at least for livestock and farmed animals.

Couple stranded in Central America because they refuse to leave pug behind

Couple stranded in Central America because they refuse to leave pug behind

Abbey Walsh, 25 and Hugh Thomas, 25, refuse to leave their pug Pebbles behind (Picture: Caters)A British couple travelling the world with their pet pug Pebbles say they are stranded in Central America because they can’t take him home on a repatriation flight.

Bruey the labrador has lost 2.5 stone after he got a little chunky

Bruey the labrador has lost 2.5 stone after he got a little chunky

Veterinary nurse Amy Hood from White Cross Vets has worked tirelessly with owner Mary Hughes and Petpals dog walker Paul Yates, to achieve the impressive transformation.Paul Yates, from Petpals, said: ‘I have been just as determined as Amy to support Mary in helping Bruey to lose weight.

Adorable kitten fighting for life after eating flower pollen – 'Small amount can be fatal'

Adorable kitten fighting for life after eating flower pollen – 'Small amount can be fatal'

Suspecting Luna had swallowed lily pollen, the quick-thinking owner knew her pet needed expensive emergency treatment. Veterinary care assistant at PDSA Jemma Hughes explains: “Lilies have become quite popular in Easter bouquets, but all parts of the plant, including the flower and leaves are toxic to cats.