Mum and daughter rushed to hospital after being mauled by German Shepherd

Mum and daughter rushed to hospital after being mauled by German Shepherd

It happened while the mum and daughter were at a retail park (Picture: BPM Media)A mum and her seven-year-old daughter were rushed to hospital after being mauled by a German Shepherd dog while they were out shopping .

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.

Cocker spaniel becomes ‘first in world’ to master hopscotch

Cocker spaniel becomes ‘first in world’ to master hopscotch

Footage of the spaniel playing hopscotch has been met with joy (Pictures: Kennedy News and Media) Hobby-loving Leo can also play tennis and paint with a brush (Picture: Kennedy News/@trickspaniel)‘I didn’t think it was possible but yet again, he’s amazed me.

Cockapoo lost use of legs after being ‘poisoned’ by drugs left in park

Cockapoo lost use of legs after being ‘poisoned’ by drugs left in park

Willow the cockapoo was rushed to the vets after a daily walk in St George’s Park, Bristol (Picture: BPM Media/Google)A dog owner believes her cockapoo was poisoned after consuming drugs discarded in a park.

UK could ban part-wild hybrid cats after social media fuels boom in popularity

UK could ban part-wild hybrid cats after social media fuels boom in popularity

Campaigners have argued that breeds that are part wildcat are unsuitable for most pet owners owing to their complex needs, and put pressure on rare felines in the wild because an increased demand for these cats means some breeders resort to the illegal wildlife trade to find wildcats to breed from.

Worried about vet bills? You may get help from an animal charity

Worried about vet bills? You may get help from an animal charity

Photograph: Panther Media GmbH/AlamyBlue Cross offers free treatments – although it asks for a voluntary donation – to pet owners who live with the catchment area of its hospitals and pet care clinics.

Rapper celebrates animal rescue while dispelling stereotypes about pet ownership

Rapper celebrates animal rescue while dispelling stereotypes about pet ownership

"Courtesy Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE)In the meantime, Evans hopes animal advocates, shelters and rescue organizations will share the video for “That’s My Dog” on social media to help promote animal adoption and change misconceptions about people who have pets.

Westminster dog of year title goes to David Amess’s French bulldog

Westminster dog of year title goes to David Amess’s French bulldog

The Dogs Trust, which runs the annual award celebrating the bond between parliamentarians and their pets with the Kennel Club, said Vivienne was a fitting winner “in memory of Sir David Amess, a devoted animal lover”.The three-year-old French bulldog had won the backing of both the judges and tens of thousands of members of the public after appeals on social media to pay tribute to the murdered MP by casting online votes.

Woman left with toothless smile after cocker spaniel eats her dentures

Woman left with toothless smile after cocker spaniel eats her dentures

Jayne Haggett, 54, has managed to forgive her cheeky one-year-old cocker spaniel, Barney (Picture: Media Wales)We’ve all heard the one about the dog eating the homework – but what about when the cocker spaniel goes for your false teeth?

Get paid to scroll through pictures of puppies with this new job

Get paid to scroll through pictures of puppies with this new job

To put it simply, the company wants to pay 10 successful applicants to scroll through pictures of adorable puppies.This opportunity has come about as ProDog Raw is conducting a study to test whether dogs on social media can alleviate people’s stress levels.

Naughty blind and deaf dog caught stealing an entire pan of bolognese

Naughty blind and deaf dog caught stealing an entire pan of bolognese

Along with stealing pans, Curtis makes sure to give all plates a good lick clean before the dishwasher is turned on (Picture: Kennedy News and Media).Stuart said: ‘We have years of memories where he’s eating all kinds of things.

UK pet bereavement helplines report big rise in calls during Covid

UK pet bereavement helplines report big rise in calls during Covid

Animal bereavement helplines have reported a big increase in calls during the coronavirus pandemic, charities have said, as it emerged that comedian and actor Miranda Hart was taking time off to grieve the loss of her beloved dog Peggy.

The best dogs of 2020 that helped us through tough times

The best dogs of 2020 that helped us through tough times

Maxine rides around New York in her owner Bryan’s backpack (Picture: Bryan Reisberg / SWNS.COM).Proof that any dog can learn new tricks (Picture: @aircorg / SWNS.COM).Grumpy Dog. Chico’s underbite makes him look like a very angry boy (Picture: Kennedy News and Media).

Food writer opened a restaurant during the pandemic — for a chipmunk

Food writer opened a restaurant during the pandemic — for a chipmunk

Angela Hansberger, a food writer from Tucker, Georgia, missed going to restaurants as part of her job after the pandemic hit.But when her uncle sent her a tiny picnic table, a customer immediately showed up and suddenly she was in the restaurant business herself, playing host to a hungry chipmunk.

Van Damme saves life of chihuahua after row over fake passport

Van Damme saves life of chihuahua after row over fake passport

Van Damme, best known for his martial arts action films, launched an emotive campaign on social media, posting selfies of him hugging his chihuahua, which eventually persuaded Bulgaria’s food safety authority to accept the dog back.

Two dogs rescued after being left for ‘over two hours’ in sweltering car

Two dogs rescued after being left for ‘over two hours’ in sweltering car

It is understood officers had to smash a window to save the dogs from the sweltering vehicle, which had parked up near Looe Beach on Saturday.A local man, who shared an image of the scene on social media, said the dogs had been left in the car unattended for ‘over two hours’.

Woman transforms cupboard under the stairs into luxury bedroom for her dog

Woman transforms cupboard under the stairs into luxury bedroom for her dog

Paige used leftover paint and Winston’s bed was made from an old pallet (Picture: Mediadrumimages / @paigeinthebro)She spent just £35.95 on the project, purchasing some adhesive floor tiles for £27, a new cushion that cost £4.95, and spending £4 in delivery costs.

Incredible picture of Dachshund puppy born still in its amniotic sac

Incredible picture of Dachshund puppy born still in its amniotic sac

The sac usually bursts when it passes through the birthing canal (Picture: Kennedy News and Media) Breeder Karis Small had to burst the sac herself (Picture: Kennedy News and Media) The puppies are all since doing well (Picture: Kennedy News and Media)Karis, of Newton Abbot, Devon, said the birth could have been risky for Cosmo if she had not been there to assist.

Puppy that can’t walk and pigeon that can’t fly become best friends

Puppy that can’t walk and pigeon that can’t fly become best friends

Lundy and Herman (Picture: Caters News)A pigeon that can’t fly and a puppy that can’t walk have become inseparable after they were both rescued.They immediately developed a bond (Picture: Caters News)Sue said that she is now no longer certain Herman is a he, after witnessing the bird’s maternal behaviour towards Lundy.

Mum turns parents’ dog into Peppa Pig with accidental dye job

Mum turns parents’ dog into Peppa Pig with accidental dye job

But even that didn’t work, with the remaining stain leaving Benji looking like Peppa Pig. Treana accidentally spilled a blob of watercolour paint on the dog (Picture: Kennedy News and Media)Treana, 35, confessed her crimes over the phone to her 73-year-old parents, who thankfully were able to see the funny side.

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