Dog horror as e-scooter rider kills sausage dog in pavement crash - calls for urgent ban

Dog horror as e-scooter rider kills sausage dog in pavement crash - calls for urgent ban

Jumbo (left) died after being struck by an e-scooter (Image: Getty/SWNS) An e-scooter rider stopped by a police officer in Islington, London (Image: PA)Ms Reynolds approached the police after the incident in High Wycombe at about 8.15am on May 12.Zipp Mobility, which hires out e-scooters in the town, said it was investigating what had happened.

Three-year-old boy dies in hospital after being ‘mauled by dog’

Three-year-old boy dies in hospital after being ‘mauled by dog’

Police and paramedics were rushed to the scene at Carr Lane (Picture: Google)A three-year-old boy has died after a suspected dog attack in Rochdale this afternoon.Greater Manchester Police have said a criminal investigation has been launched following the attack.

Health worker mauled to death by dogs while investigating attack by same pack

Health worker mauled to death by dogs while investigating attack by same pack

Brandy Lee Dowdy, 39, has been charged with manslaughter (Picture: Franklin County Sheriff’s Office)An Alabama Department of Health worker was reportedly mauled to death by a pack of dogs while following up another alleged attack by the same animals.

Duck finds missing remains in North Carolina murder investigation

Duck finds missing remains in North Carolina murder investigation

According to Buncombe county sheriff’s office, “Apparently, the duck ran underneath the trailer at 11 Beady Eyed Lane, and as they were chasing after their pet duck, they ran across the container that Nellie Sullivan was located in.”.

Maryland man with 124 snakes in his house died of snake bite, autopsy finds

Maryland man with 124 snakes in his house died of snake bite, autopsy finds

A Maryland man found dead at his home alongside over 100 caged snakes died of accidental snake envenomation, according to an autopsy.Charles County officials investigate the death of a man who was found dead in his home with more than 100 snakes, including some venomous snakes.

Boy, 4, seriously hurt after being mauled by dog

Boy, 4, seriously hurt after being mauled by dog

Police are investigating the attack in the Craiglea Road area of Duntocher, Clydebank (Picture: Google)A four-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after being seriously injured by an out-of-control dog.

French rightwing candidate mocked after dog joins her party

French rightwing candidate mocked after dog joins her party

But a dog called Douglas from the south of France is causing ridicule for the rightwing presidential candidate Valérie Pécresse .The dog, which lives in Nice on the Côte d’Azur, was allegedly signed up to vote in the primary race that chose Pécresse as the Les Républicains candidate , according to an investigation by the daily newspaper Libération.

Meet the ghost-hunting dog who carries out paranormal investigations

Meet the ghost-hunting dog who carries out paranormal investigations

Bond outside an abandoned barn (Picture: William Lailey/Caters)Bond was a race dog for three years before he was rescued by Greyhound Gap and then adopted by Brian and Helen.With his new owners (Picture: William Lailey/Caters)Brian and Helen usually bring Bond’s bed with them to every investigation.

Powerline falls on kennels killing 13 pedigree dogs during Storm Dudley

Powerline falls on kennels killing 13 pedigree dogs during Storm Dudley

A full investigation is now underway by Northern Power Grid (Picture: Cuckavalda Gundogs) A powerline of 11,000 volts was brought crashing down onto the runs where the dogs were kept (Picture: North News and Pictures)All of the dogs killed in yesterday’s accident were aged between seven months and six years.

Yorkshire terrier ‘stabbed to death’ in horrific attack on housing estate

Yorkshire terrier ‘stabbed to death’ in horrific attack on housing estate

The disturbing attack took place in the Orchard Park estate in Hull, East Yorkshire, and is being investigated by the RSPCA.For more stories like this, check our news page.

Plant-based homeware, beauty, and snacks to invest in for Veganuary

Plant-based homeware, beauty, and snacks to invest in for Veganuary

From eco-friendly duvets to 100% plant-based pet food, here are some of the best vegan products for your home.Lip serviceHere’s something to smile about: vegan-friendly, conditioning lip balms packed with natural ingredients such as shea butter, Vitamin E and peppermint oil.

American bulldog that mauled boy to death wasn’t an illegal breed

American bulldog that mauled boy to death wasn’t an illegal breed

Jack’s mum said her heart ‘aches so bad that we won’t get to see you grow into that incredible man’ (Picture: PA) Police investigating the incident have now established the breed of dog (Picture: PA)These muscular, powerful dogs can weigh up to 100 pounds and are fiercely protective towards their owners.

Investors Are Wild About the Pet Industry and There's No End in Sight — Especially If There Is a Strong Online Component

Investors Are Wild About the Pet Industry and There's No End in Sight — Especially If There Is a Strong Online Component

Entrepreneur Media.PE firms that might normally have a strict lower limit for EBITDA are regularly making exceptions for pet-care industry operations, especially those that demonstrate fast growth.

Oklahoma boy, 7, fatally mauled by family Corgi mix, authorities say

Oklahoma boy, 7, fatally mauled by family Corgi mix, authorities say

The preliminary investigation indicates the child was attacked by a family pet (dog),” according to a statement from the Creek County Sheriff’s Office.The sheriff’s office said it was working with the Oklahoma Medical Examiner’s Office in the investigation.

‘The new drugs’: Northern Ireland gateway for £150m illegal puppy trade

‘The new drugs’: Northern Ireland gateway for £150m illegal puppy trade

A BBC and Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals investigation found puppies were being bred in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland and illegally moved across to Great Britain through Belfast port to cater for the rocketing demand for pets during the Covid lockdown.

How to join Alexandra Burke and Pete Wicks on our charity walk this June

How to join Alexandra Burke and Pete Wicks on our charity walk this June

With a fundraising minimum of just £300, the money you raise will help the charity invest in their dogs so they can continue their lifesaving work.

Martha Stewart’s guide to being a fabulous cat owner

Martha Stewart’s guide to being a fabulous cat owner

Stewart urges pet owners to think outside the box when it comes to creating cozy spots for pets to cuddle up.Stewart said that in general, pet owners should invest in better products for their pets if they want to be the best owner they can be.

China fur farm shame: Terrified animals crammed in cages, electrocuted and skinned

China fur farm shame: Terrified animals crammed in cages, electrocuted and skinned

Animals are kept in filthy conditions, electrocuted and skinned in front of their cage mates (Image: HSI) The horror scenes at Chinese fur farms have been uncovered by HSI in an investigation of 13 Chinese fur farms between November and December 2020 (Image: HSI)The charity claims basic biosecurity measures were not being followed despite the coronavirus pandemic, which has seen outbreaks at fur farms.

Pets are dying in Texas freeze as owners dump them outdoors in sub-zero temperatures

Pets are dying in Texas freeze as owners dump them outdoors in sub-zero temperatures

Animals have been hit hard as winter storms continued to wreak havoc across the US and care groups scrambled to respond to calls of abandoned pets in brutal below-freezing temperatures .Authorities across Houston, Texas, along with investigators, have been responding to a number of calls from residents regarding pet dogs and cats struggling on the streets for days without food and frozen water bowls after they were believed to have been left there by owners.

Dogs trained to sniff out prostate cancer lend helping paw to crucial research

Dogs trained to sniff out prostate cancer lend helping paw to crucial research

The results may lead to a larger study for further investigation (MDD / Neil Pollock)Dr. Claire Guest, co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Medical Detection Dogs and the lead author on the study, said, ‘This study showed that a dog’s nose could hold the key to an urgently needed, more accurate, and non-invasive method of early prostate cancer diagnosis.

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