What’s new, pussycat? How feline film stars are trained to perform

What’s new, pussycat? How feline film stars are trained to perform

Canadian animal trainer Melissa Millett has a novel way of desensitising the cats she works with: she stages mock film shoots at home.

Man who left two dogs to die in hot car walks free from court

Man who left two dogs to die in hot car walks free from court

The security dogs were kept shut in the boot of a Vauxhall Astra in Ilford, east London, as temperatures hit 24C (Picture: RSPCA) A man who left two dogs to die in a car on a hot summer’s day has been spared jail.

Luxury pet retailer creates £60 Ugg boots for dogs

Luxury pet retailer creates £60 Ugg boots for dogs

The VIP x Ugg dog booties come in six different sizes so if you’re looking for a pair for your pet, there’s a good chance you might be able to find a fitting one.

Beach-loving dog too sick to walk driven to seaside by kind cab driver

Beach-loving dog too sick to walk driven to seaside by kind cab driver

Since then Suzanne, Reema, and Paul have been making weekly trips to the beach at Bridlington, East Yorkshire, which is the pooch’s favourite place for a stroll.

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’.

Weekend TODAY anchors get scared on air by fake mouse — watch the funny video

Weekend TODAY anchors get scared on air by fake mouse — watch the funny video

In other news: A mouse literally fell out of the ceiling in our White House booth and landed on my lap.— Peter Alexander (@PeterAlexander).

Dogs putting on weight in winter due to owners' shirking walks in bad weather, study finds

Dogs putting on weight in winter due to owners' shirking walks in bad weather, study finds

In response to the findings, Personal Trainer and Nutritionist Dan Osman started Doggy Bootcamp - an exercise regime to put dogs and dog owners through their paces – a way to get man and pup pumped in a tail-wagging workout when the weather gets chilly.

Workmen smash car window to rescue three trapped dogs on hottest day of the year

Workmen smash car window to rescue three trapped dogs on hottest day of the year

Workmen in Bristol were forced to smash a car window to rescue three dogs trapped on the hottest day of the year. The dogs were left in a car boot on Thursday with all the windows shut in 27C heat.