Dog owners face £1,000 fine if their pets won’t stop barking

Dog owners face £1,000 fine if their pets won’t stop barking

A warning has been issued to dog owners after a woman lost her pet over its barking (Picture:Getty)If your dog’s incessant yapping annoys your neighbours too much, you could end up having to pay a £1,000 fine.

Another fine mess: clearing up the dog poo problem

Another fine mess: clearing up the dog poo problem

My preferred response is the traditional British Paddington hard stare and mutter; my French husband likes to hand out poo bags with steely politeness.“It’s the most passive-aggressive subject in neighbourhood social media,” says a friend, whose local group has been bemoaning a “return to the 80s”, dog poo-wise.

Late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala's pet dogs refuse food

Late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala's pet dogs refuse food

Recently, the tragic death of popular Punjabi artist Sidhu Moose Wala shocked fans all over the world.According to his neighbours, “Shera and Baghera used to get a lot of affection from Moose Wala.

Stoke-on-Trent: Boy, 4, savaged by neighbour's lurcher while in toilet

Stoke-on-Trent: Boy, 4, savaged by neighbour's lurcher while in toilet

Leon Lawlor, 4, suffered injuries to his mouth and eyelid (Picture: Stoke Sentinel/BPM Media)Horrifying pictures show the facial injuries a four-year-old suffered when he was attacked by a friend’s dog.He was left covered in blood and needed surgery after lurcher Duke savaged him on his mouth and eyelid, Stoke-on-Trent Live reports.

‘Rottweilers’ who mauled two-year-old boy nicknamed ‘the beasts’ by neighbours

‘Rottweilers’ who mauled two-year-old boy nicknamed ‘the beasts’ by neighbours

The toddler was attacked at an address in Egdon, Worcestershire, on Monday (Picture: Google Maps) 17-month-old Bella-Rae Birch was recently killed by her new family dog (Picture: PA)Another neighbour said the same thing, complaining that the rottweilers can be heard barking all the way from far away fields.

Dog that mauled toddler to death was a legal American Bully XL

Dog that mauled toddler to death was a legal American Bully XL

Neighbours tried to save Bella-Rae in the moments after the attack (Picture: PA/Getty)The dog that mauled a 17-month old girl to death was not a banned breed police have revealed.Police inquiries into Bella-Rae’s death are ongoing and the family is being supported by specialist officers, a spokesperson said.

Locals on alert after 'big cat' sighting leaves dog 'petrified to go to end of the garden'

Locals on alert after 'big cat' sighting leaves dog 'petrified to go to end of the garden'

Country road near Hale (Image: Google) The woman said her neighbours dog was "petrified" to go into the garden after (Image: Getty)In 2021, more than 20 sightings of a big cat or puma-like animals were reported to Puma Watch North Wales from the Cheshire area.

From yaps to howls: what your dog’s bark means – and how to get them to tone it down

From yaps to howls: what your dog’s bark means – and how to get them to tone it down

“Some people can be very intolerant of their dog barking, particular if they are getting complaints from their neighbours,” says Ryan Neile, head of behaviour at the animal welfare charity Blue Cross.So, first, what exactly is a barking dog trying to achieve.

Incredible moment two boys save three dogs from house fire in US

Incredible moment two boys save three dogs from house fire in US

Anthony Lombardi, 12, and Mario Comella, 13, were cycling past a neighbour’s house in Coventry, Rhode Island, in the US on New Year’s Day when they heard smoke alarms going off.

Abandoned dog found emaciated and traumatised is ready to find her forever home

Abandoned dog found emaciated and traumatised is ready to find her forever home

Poor Lacie needed months to recover (Picture: RSPCA)RSPCA animal rescue officer Ali Sparkes was off duty when a neighbour reported seeing Lacie abandoned back in March 2021.RSPCA West Hatch Animal Centre deputy manager Anita Clark said Lacie’s true colours are finally showing after all the trauma she’s endured.

Family of boy, 10, mauled to death by dog say life ‘will never be the same’

Family of boy, 10, mauled to death by dog say life ‘will never be the same’

Officers at the scene of the tragedy in Pentwyn, Penyrheol (Picture: Matthew Horwood/Getty Images)Jack’s friend sought the help of a neighbour but they were unable to stop the dog.

'Cat hack' mystery as neighbour stumped by water bottle trick to warn off unwanted pets

'Cat hack' mystery as neighbour stumped by water bottle trick to warn off unwanted pets

More than 250 people commented on the picture and tried to explain how the water bottles are supposedly a hack to repel any cat or dog who may want to use someone’s garden as a public toilet.

Puppy taken hostage by a wild monkey for three days

Puppy taken hostage by a wild monkey for three days

It is thought the puppy was snatched from a litter of a stray dog in the neighbourhood, so Saru has now been adopted and is settling well into her new home.

Huntsman ‘threw rescue cat over fence after it was mauled to death by hounds’

Huntsman ‘threw rescue cat over fence after it was mauled to death by hounds’

Carly Jose, 39, said her family was torn apart when their rescue cat, Mini, was mauled by the dogs in Cornwall this weekend.‘Then a neighbour said that he saw what had happened, a hound had killed Mini.’.

Woman, 25, ‘savaged to death by dog she rescued’ is pictured

Woman, 25, ‘savaged to death by dog she rescued’ is pictured

Keira Ludlow is thought to have rescued the dog after finding it in a garden (Picture: Keira Ladlow/Facebook)No one else was inside the property at the time of the attack, but neighbours told how they could hear Ms Ludlow screaming and shouting for help.

More than 160 starving and diseased dogs rescued from animal hoarding house

More than 160 starving and diseased dogs rescued from animal hoarding house

Animal hoarding is becoming a big problem in Japan (Picture: Reuters) Animal rights activists say it was one of the worst cases they’ve seen (Picture: Reuters)Public health officials first visited the house seven years ago after getting complaints from neighbours about the noise and bad smell but the owner refused to let officials investigate at that time.

Meet Lilo – the Corgi who can throw basketball trick shots

Meet Lilo – the Corgi who can throw basketball trick shots

Lilo the corgi showing off her talent (Picture: @aircorg / SWNS.COM)‘She used to go to daycare or chase the neighbours kid’s dogs daily, but with social distancing it was pretty rough on her social time.

Coronavirus UK: Dog helps neighbours deliver letters during pandemic

Coronavirus UK: Dog helps neighbours deliver letters during pandemic

Nugget is dropping off letters from Ava’s next door neighbour (Picture: Sarah Jayne)The coronavirus pandemic has revealed heroes across the world – like the woman in self-isolation who leaves packed lunches outside her house for strangers or the woman who gets her entire neighbourhood to sing for her fiancé’s 30th birthday .

Claws out! Why cats are causing chaos and controversy across Britain

Claws out! Why cats are causing chaos and controversy across Britain

“He’s so naughty!” says Gina Burnside, a 33-year-old payroll processor from Darlington, of her shorthair rescue cat, Hector.Mike offered the neighbours ownership of Bob, but changed his mind when they refused to put in a cat flap and went on holiday for a week, leaving Bob in their garden.

Tell us about your cat disputes with your neighbours

Tell us about your cat disputes with your neighbours

After one disagreement over a cat resulted in a £20,000 court case, we would like to hear about your experiences.But having a cat can make life difficult – especially when it comes to relationships with our neighbours.

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