Rescue dog Kratu, who went viral for hilarious Crufts agility runs inspires book and changed his owner's life

Rescue dog Kratu, who went viral for hilarious Crufts agility runs inspires book and changed his owner's life

When trainer Wendy Kruger from Woodgreen Pets Charity invited Kratu to participate as part of a rescue dog agility team at Crufts, Swan felt motivated to seek help for her mental health because she wanted to be able to attend — and enjoy it.

Heartbreak of unwanted rescue dog waiting more than half her life for loving home

Heartbreak of unwanted rescue dog waiting more than half her life for loving home

Heartbreak of unwanted rescue dog waiting more than half her life for loving home.Tokyo has been waiting more than half her life for a forever home (Image: WOODFIELD PETS CHARITY).

This amazing dogs-only festival has a pet hotel, canine contests and even a spa

This amazing dogs-only festival has a pet hotel, canine contests and even a spa

Goodwoof is a doggie dream (Picture: Toby Adamson/ Goodwoof)It’s renowned for its fabulous estate, racetrack and Festival Of Speed, but glorious Goodwood is now hosting a new event – an inaugural celebration of all things doggy.

Rescue dog desperate to be finally picked by adopters after waiting for a whole year

Rescue dog desperate to be finally picked by adopters after waiting for a whole year

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Actress Giorgia Andriani shows her concern for strays on Holi

Actress Giorgia Andriani shows her concern for strays on Holi

Giorgia Andriani is one of the actresses in the Bollywood industry who is a proud parent of two amazing dogs and so, she shares her concern over the matter.

Ukraine animal charities: 5 verified nonprofits to help refugees' pets

Ukraine animal charities: 5 verified nonprofits to help refugees' pets

Larger organizations are coordinating support for local animal shelters, but it’s dangerous work.Landsmann supports the efforts of this Ukrainian organization so much that she commended their work to Mike Arms, CEO of the Helen Woodward Animal Center in Rancho Santa Fe, California.

Timid puppy rescued from Romania is looking for a loving home – can you help?

Timid puppy rescued from Romania is looking for a loving home – can you help?

Elsie is still timid but is making progress (Picture: Oakwood Dog Rescue)Elsie is around 10 months old and in need of a loving home.Elsie waiting on her new owners to come and take her home (Picture: Oakwood Dog Rescue)‘All it takes is patience and taking on board advice from staff.

Ridiculously tiny puppy found dumped in rucksack in the woods

Ridiculously tiny puppy found dumped in rucksack in the woods

Earth angel (Picture: RSPCA)A sweet cockapoo puppy was rushed to the vets after witnesses saw him being dumped in a rucksack in Finchampstead Woods.Baby boy (Picture: RSPCA)‘Vets initially had concerns as the puppy didn’t appear to be able to use his rear legs and they suspected a neurological problem.

Tiny puppy who couldn't use back legs dumped to die in rucksack in woods

Tiny puppy who couldn't use back legs dumped to die in rucksack in woods

The cockapoo was abandoned in Finchampstead Woods on February 10 (Image: RSPCA)It is thought Watson was dumped either by a breeder or his owner due to his health issues.

The Dog House at Christmas review – bark the herald angels sing

The Dog House at Christmas review – bark the herald angels sing

At the Cambridgeshire animal charity Wood Green, the staff are wondering whether dogs know it’s a special day while giving extra back scratches and the occasional new toy, and promising a pooch-friendly Christmas dinner.But The Dog House brings goodwill to humanity all year round anyway.

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.

‘They would help me write, as cats do, by climbing on to the keyboard’: Margaret Atwood on her feline familiars

‘They would help me write, as cats do, by climbing on to the keyboard’: Margaret Atwood on her feline familiars

I longed for a kitten, but was denied one: we spent two-thirds of every year in the north woods of Canada, so if we took the cat with us it would run away and get lost and be eaten by wolves; but if we did not take it with us, who would look after it.

Lance Bass on how his dogs will adjust to newborn twins

Lance Bass on how his dogs will adjust to newborn twins

Bass, who joked that this was the most “Hollywood” way to rescue puppies after being first introduced to them by actress Kate Beckinsale, believes that Chip and Dale were the perfect fit for his now growing family.“Yeah, they were definitely meant to be, I mean, you know fate definitely brought us the puppies that, that we needed and they are perfect.

Guardian angel: a dog lover creates a close-knit community in a London park

Guardian angel: a dog lover creates a close-knit community in a London park

Mark Davis carries around photographs of his now- deceased dogs Bonnie, Smokey, Zola and Bobby, and shows them to people who attend the free dog socialisation sessions he has run every morning in Norwood Park, south-east London, for 18 years.

Abused dog in rescue centre for almost 200 days has 'never wagged his tail'

Abused dog in rescue centre for almost 200 days has 'never wagged his tail'

He needs to learn how to ‘be a dog’ (Picture: oakwooddogrescue)‘Vinnie is a dog that has never wagged their tail at us in the rescue and they have never loved a human before.

Aldi launches mini scalloped chairs and chaise longues for pets

Aldi launches mini scalloped chairs and chaise longues for pets

An upgrade from the standard bed, the pet furniture comes in grey or pink and matches some human-sized items the store has sold in the past.‘With a foam seat cushion for comfort with velvet upholstery and raised pine wooden legs, this fabulous chair is suitable for small cats and dogs.’.

Man turns under-stairs cupboard into incredible dog bedroom for just £100

Man turns under-stairs cupboard into incredible dog bedroom for just £100

Will cut a hole in the plasterboard, adding wood to make a new door frame, and creating an internal wall to set Dudley’s room apart from the larger cupboard space.

'Rum Tum Tugger is the sexiest': one-man Cats show claws through film flop

'Rum Tum Tugger is the sexiest': one-man Cats show claws through film flop

As London’s theatres prepared for tier 3 closure last night, some of us spent our last evening out of the year in an auditorium watching a man in a cat costume give a PowerPoint presentation on the now infamous Hollywood CGI disaster Cats .Linus Karp’s one-man show How to Live a Jellicle Life, performed at the Lion and Unicorn theatre in north London, is a parody and homage to the phenomenal 2019 flop.

From dogs to baggy trenchcoats: this week’s fashion trends

From dogs to baggy trenchcoats: this week’s fashion trends

Photograph: Reuters Ocado orders Don’t worry about them forgetting your onions: pre-packed “mystery” boxes put the fun back into “order online”.Hollywood hotties In the spirit of 2020, utterly weird crushes dominated the US election coverage, with everyone going gaga for the geeky newscasters.

My dog was stolen two years ago but I haven’t given up hope of finding her

My dog was stolen two years ago but I haven’t given up hope of finding her

We paid £450 for Willow in 2016 but I’ve seen numerous alerts for dogs like her going for up to £2,500 (Picture: Freya Woodhall)The weeks after Willow’s disappearance were heartbreaking.

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