Joy for cat owner as Chubbs found 260 MILES away after 10 YEAR search

Joy for cat owner as Chubbs found 260 MILES away after 10 YEAR search

Chubbs, a 15-year-old white and grey tabby, went missing from his home in Weymouth in September 2012 leaving his owner Donna Gallacher distraught.Kelly took Chubbs, now 15 years old, into Rutland Vets who then contacted Ms Gallacher with the news that her beloved pet had been found.

'Spent 2 years looking through the window' Cute spaniel Buster is searching for a new home

'Spent 2 years looking through the window' Cute spaniel Buster is searching for a new home

The poor pooch is now hoping to find a place to call home after being taken in by South East Dog Rescue (SEDR).Kymm White, founder of the Kent based non-profit organisation, said: "Buster was a well-loved family member, but the lady caring for him was too poorly to walk him.

How to train your puppy not to bark

How to train your puppy not to bark

Hush now (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto)Barking is very normal behaviour for dogs and puppies, but that doesn’t exactly make it nice.‘Heavily reward periods of quiet behaviour,’ says Lorna, ‘especially with more vocal pups.’.

‘Don’t adopt them!’ Expert sparks fury with five ‘worst’ dog breeds to take home

‘Don’t adopt them!’ Expert sparks fury with five ‘worst’ dog breeds to take home

A former pet industry worker sparked debate by warning people not to adopt five unexpected dog breeds in a video which amassed seven million views.Many took to the comments to defend their dog breed while others agreed with her controversial opinions.

'Saved so many lives' Hero Ukrainian dog immortalised in mural as he dons traditional garb

'Saved so many lives' Hero Ukrainian dog immortalised in mural as he dons traditional garb

Patron was honoured by Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky (Image: Twitter/ @EuromaidanPress/ @tvtoront) Euromaidan Press has previously hailed Patron the 'heart and soul of the Chernihiv pyrotechnic team' (Image: Twitter/ Euromaidan Press)The account tweeted: “Service dog "Patron" in national Ukrainian clothes - Vyshyvanka.“‘Patron’ works in a team of pyrotechnicians of the State Emergency Service, Chernihiv Oblast.

'Skin and bones' dog found wandering on bridle path makes incredible transformation

'Skin and bones' dog found wandering on bridle path makes incredible transformation

Emily was 'skin and bones' when she was found wandering on her own on a bridle path (Image: RSPCA) Sign up for FREE for latest news plus tips to save money and the environment.

Pound dog blues: puppy has surgery after swallowing 20 coins from owner’s purse

Pound dog blues: puppy has surgery after swallowing 20 coins from owner’s purse

Vet nurse Sally Frith, who works at Derby PDSA Pet hospital, said: “Daisy has broken a new record – we couldn’t believe the number of coins she’d managed to eat, especially for such a tiny puppy.“The coins had been causing a blockage which, if left, could have been fatal so it’s a good job her owner brought her in to PDSA when she did.

'Inseparable' pair of elderly dogs who can't be parted look for retirement home together

'Inseparable' pair of elderly dogs who can't be parted look for retirement home together

Missy and Lolly desperate to find a retirement home together after months of waiting (Image: HOPE RESCUE) Sign up for FREE for latest news plus tips to save money and the environment.

Amazing pet husky learns how to cook meal for owner - and he can even help wash up

Amazing pet husky learns how to cook meal for owner - and he can even help wash up

Zhou then asks Lucky to go to the rice cooker and press its on switch as well to get the rice steaming.A full-time video blogger of pet clips, Zhou said he and Lucky share a tacit understanding.

SAS hero's new battle: Fighting vile global trade in wild animals

SAS hero's new battle: Fighting vile global trade in wild animals

Mark Billingham in Haiti, where his charity helps children living in poverty (Image: HANDOUT)The father-of-six, who is more open and engaging than his TV persona during a video call to his home in Herefordshire, explains that the global trade in ivory taken from elephants and rhinos is so lucrative the poachers are often better equipped than those guarding the animals.

Urgent dog warning before Jubilee celebrations as beloved pet falls seriously ill

Urgent dog warning before Jubilee celebrations as beloved pet falls seriously ill

DOG owners are being warned about the danger of raisins after a pooch fell ill eating a plateful of coronation chicken sandwiches on a Platinum Jubilee photoshoot.

West Ham footballer Kurt Zouma ordered to do community service over cat abuse

West Ham footballer Kurt Zouma ordered to do community service over cat abuse

The Premier League footballer Kurt Zouma has been ordered to carry out 180 hours of community service and banned from keeping cats for five years for kicking and slapping his cat.

Woman banned from owning dogs after botched attempt to illegally crop pup's ears

Woman banned from owning dogs after botched attempt to illegally crop pup's ears

Ice was five months old when his ears were cropped, according to the SSPCA (Image: SSPCA) The British Veterinary Association (BVA) describes ear cropping as a painful and illegal mutilation (Image: SSPCA).The British Veterinary Association (BVA) describes ear cropping as a painful and illegal mutilation.

Unwanted cocker spaniel damaged spine ‘being thrown from car’

Unwanted cocker spaniel damaged spine ‘being thrown from car’

Beethoven was found as a stray in Kent (Picture: Triangle News)A cocker spaniel found with damage to his spine and broken bones may have been thrown from a car, a local council in Kent fears.

Bill Bailey horsing around in honour of our heroic war animals

Bill Bailey horsing around in honour of our heroic war animals

Bill, 57, who became a Pearly King for his classic picture of a horse which had been saved from slaughter, said: "It was great fun and a fitting way to acknowledge the heritage of the Blue Cross.".

'Lifeless' dog found 'almost starved to death' chained to goalpost - 'Broke our hearts'

'Lifeless' dog found 'almost starved to death' chained to goalpost - 'Broke our hearts'

But in the care of a foster home she has put on weight and her personality is "starting to come through".In a Facebook post, Helping Yorkshire Poundies said: "Sometimes there are just no words.

'Trying to warn me the whole time' Heroic rescue dog 'alerts' owner to breast cancer

'Trying to warn me the whole time' Heroic rescue dog 'alerts' owner to breast cancer

Another dog highlighted in the study is Chico, a 13-year-old Yorkshire Terrier, who saved his owner Levi Carter's life after she developed septis from third degree burns caused by a bad reaction to hair dye.

Dog owners warned against sharing a bed with their pets as 'untreatable' superbug spreads

Dog owners warned against sharing a bed with their pets as 'untreatable' superbug spreads

DOG owners have been issued an urgent warning over the dangers of sharing a bed with their pets, as an "untreatable superbug" is spreading.

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.

Last dog waiting to be slaughtered at meat shop in China is SAVED in nick of time

Last dog waiting to be slaughtered at meat shop in China is SAVED in nick of time

A dog who was the last one waiting to be killed at a meat shop in China has been saved (Image: HSI) The terrified pooch was found chained up outside the store in Yulin in the Guangxi province (Image: HSI)Campaigners have long demanded the event, which sees thousands of dogs and cats cruelly killed and eaten, is cancelled.