Racing greyhounds are well looked after

Racing greyhounds are well looked after

Thanks to sustained industry efforts, the injury rate in races is under 2% and most are not serious; 9,997 out of every 10,000 greyhounds that run go home safe.

Dog still waiting for sick owner outside hospital four MONTHS after he died

Dog still waiting for sick owner outside hospital four MONTHS after he died

A DOG has been waiting for his owner outside a hospital for four months not knowing he has died.There have been other stories of dogs waiting outside hospital doors for their owners to return safely.

Adorable German Shepherd puppies left abandoned in a box over Jubilee weekend

Adorable German Shepherd puppies left abandoned in a box over Jubilee weekend

Poor Truffle (Picture: RSPCA)A pair of black and tan German Shepherd puppies were found abandoned in a cardboard box on the last day of the Jubilee weekend.Poor Truffle, as RSPCA staff have since nicknamed him, and his sibling were left in a box by the cricket pitch at Seven Kings Park, Ilford.

Aldi launches dog ice cream to keep pups cool during the heatwave

Aldi launches dog ice cream to keep pups cool during the heatwave

Available in-store only from 16 June, Aldi is the first UK supermarket to launch its own dog-friendly ice cream – and at such a competitive price, we predict a sell-out, just like its sunshade bed .

Will Noodle the pug have a ‘bones’ or ‘no bones’ day on TODAY? Vote in our poll

Will Noodle the pug have a ‘bones’ or ‘no bones’ day on TODAY? Vote in our poll

So knowing that both "bones" days and "no bones" days are winners in Noodle's book, what kind of day do you predict Noodle will have when he visits TODAY?

She takes an age to walk now, but I love my old dog, smells and all

She takes an age to walk now, but I love my old dog, smells and all

Rescuing a dog is high on the list of the best things I’ve ever done.Old dogs stop more to smell the roses, just as their puppy selves once did.

Mum is convinced her Shih Tzu looks just like Billy Connolly

Mum is convinced her Shih Tzu looks just like Billy Connolly

(Picture: Rex/Kennedy News and Media)A Manchester woman is convinced her little bearded dog is a dead ringer for Billy Connolly.Very similar vibe (Picture: Kennedy News and Media)‘Everybody knows Noddy where we live, he’s like a little celebrity.

Julian Clary thanks the Queen for ‘one of the campest things ever’

Julian Clary thanks the Queen for ‘one of the campest things ever’

Julian also reveals what it was like to meet Her Majesty (Picture: Rex)Comedian turned children’s author Julian Clary, 63, on rescue dogs , why he knows that ghosts exist and meeting the Queen.

A 30-day walking plan to jumpstart weight loss and boost your mental health

A 30-day walking plan to jumpstart weight loss and boost your mental health

Strap on ankle weights to add in strength training of the lower body , making it more challenging to take a step!Adding this ten-minute circuit to your walking workout will increase your strength, tone your muscles and up your calorie burn.

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.

Pebbles, 22, unseats TobyKeith the chihuahua as world’s oldest dog

Pebbles, 22, unseats TobyKeith the chihuahua as world’s oldest dog

“Bobby was sitting on the couch and friends and family started texting and calling about a story they saw about a 21-year-old dog getting the record,” Julie recalled.“When I saw TobyKeith’s story all over the news, I applied [for the record],” Julie told Guinness World Records.

The Lassie complex: why are we so obsessed with dogs saving human lives?

The Lassie complex: why are we so obsessed with dogs saving human lives?

Most recently, it was when a woman who was attacked by a cougar while out hiking in California was saved by her “amazing and loyal ” Belgian malinois, Eva. The story made headlines around the world, but drill down a little and you’ll discover that the dog, which weighs around 25kg, hit the cougar but was very quickly outclassed by the giant cat.

Dog theft warning as police expose breeds being most targeted by thieves

Dog theft warning as police expose breeds being most targeted by thieves

A MISSING pets charity has revealed that pet thefts increased across the UK because of Covid, as they warn new owners they might accidentally be buying stolen dogs.German Shepherds are another dog that thieves target as they can make as much as £1,055 for selling to new pet owners.

Dad mauled to death by son’s American bully-type dog shouted ‘he’s got me’

Dad mauled to death by son’s American bully-type dog shouted ‘he’s got me’

Keven Jones, 62, was mauled to death after being bitten in the leg (Picture: Wales News Service)A 62-year-old dad was mauled to death by his son’s American bully dog saying ‘he got me’ and ‘I’m going’ before taking his final breath.

Boy Scout wakes up on camping trip to bear biting his leg: 'I screamed'

Boy Scout wakes up on camping trip to bear biting his leg: 'I screamed'

It all happened when he visited Harriman State Park with Troop 1254 from Cooperstown in early May. Ayers said he was sleeping outside with his fellow scouts when he awoke to see a bear, who had apparently been looking for food around their campsite.“It moved my friend John, and then it moved me — but instead of grabbing my sleeping bag it grabbed my leg and it bit me,” Ayers told NBC New York.

Dog who 'loves everyone' looking for new owners after being 'bullied' in last home

Dog who 'loves everyone' looking for new owners after being 'bullied' in last home

Roderick was 'bullied' by another dog in his last home (Image: RSPCA) Sign up for FREE for latest news plus tips to save money and the environment.The one-year-old American Bulldog crossbreed is on the RSPCA's 'special' animals list (Image: RSPCA)Roderick is looking for a new owner who has experience of large dogs.

Boy, 3, mauled to death by dogs is named as man, 48, arrested

Boy, 3, mauled to death by dogs is named as man, 48, arrested

Detectives now know Daniel was with a number of dogs in an outdoor area surrounding his home when he was viciously attacked.

Five whimpering puppies found dumped in box in park by shocked member of the public

Five whimpering puppies found dumped in box in park by shocked member of the public

The puppies were found in Heathervale Recreation Ground in New Haw, Addlestone, last Monday (Image: RSPCA)Ms Kitchin added: “Our centres are full to bursting at the moment and, sadly, we’ve seen an increase in the number of animals coming into our care.

Three-year-old boy dies in hospital after being ‘mauled by dog’

Three-year-old boy dies in hospital after being ‘mauled by dog’

Police and paramedics were rushed to the scene at Carr Lane (Picture: Google)A three-year-old boy has died after a suspected dog attack in Rochdale this afternoon.Greater Manchester Police have said a criminal investigation has been launched following the attack.

Mom and kids, 2 and 4, attacked by dog while helping elderly neighbor

Mom and kids, 2 and 4, attacked by dog while helping elderly neighbor

In an interview with TODAY, Hastings said that when she and her children pulled up in the neighbor's front yard, she noticed that the front door of the house was open and that her dog had gotten outside.