Out of the dog house: pressure grows to open up rentals to pets

Out of the dog house: pressure grows to open up rentals to pets

The proposed legislation, which is backed by the RSPCA and Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, would place limits on landlords’ ability to put clauses in tenancy agreements that bar people who can prove that they are responsible owners.“It gives tenants and their pets the justice they deserve: an end to cruel and unnecessary separation, while protecting landlords from irresponsible owners,” says Rosindell.

Ben & Jerry's launches ice cream desserts for dogs

Ben & Jerry's launches ice cream desserts for dogs

The new line of Doggie Desserts was created to honor the pups in the company's corporate office, which, according to it's website, has up to 40 cute canines snuggled under its employees' desks on any given day.Meet Rosie, for whom the new pup-friendly ice cream was named.

Dog turns blue after accidentally chewing an ink cartridge

Dog turns blue after accidentally chewing an ink cartridge

Rosie in the bath (Picture: Kennedy News and Media)At the salon, groomers were forced to shave parts of Rosie’s fur off to shift the blue dye while her tiny nails were stuck a blueish hue for weeks.

Five puppies killed in ‘acid attack’ by owner’s relative

Five puppies killed in ‘acid attack’ by owner’s relative

At first vets thought the puppies had been soaked in boiling water (Picture: Natha Satwa Nusantara/ Facebook)Five puppies have died after being attacked with a corrosive liquid.

Dog and hedgehog become friends to help their owner with anxiety

Dog and hedgehog become friends to help their owner with anxiety

They’ve become Instagram stars after owner physiotherapy assistant Victoria Wright, 28, who first adopted Welsh terrier mix pooch Rosie from a local shelter in April 2014, brought African pygmy hedgehog, Olive, home in July this year.

Sydney's lord mayor orders ratcatchers to cull rodents over rare disease killing dogs

Sydney's lord mayor orders ratcatchers to cull rodents over rare disease killing dogs

“We have been very concerned by the recent cases of leptospirosis in Sydney , affecting dogs in our local area, so have decided to double the number of rat bait stations in public areas and increase inspections to monitor rat activity,” she said.

Will you help these rejected dogs find a home in time for Christmas?

Will you help these rejected dogs find a home in time for Christmas?

(Picture: Jack Taylor/Getty Images)At just one year and six months old, Rosie is still a puppy at heart. (Picture: Jack Taylor/Getty Images)Bear loves going on runs, so if you’re an active type he’s the dog for you.