Couple who starved puppy to brink of death in ‘worst’ case of cruelty jailed

Couple who starved puppy to brink of death in ‘worst’ case of cruelty jailed

Harrowing pictures show Tiggy in an emaciated state with protruding ribs after an animal welfare officer from Northumberland County Council visited the couple’s home in Blyth in December 2019.Tiggy was found in a terrible state (Picture: NorthumberlandCountyCouncil/SWNS)Patterson and Milburn both admitted unnecessary suffering to a protected animal at North Tyneside Magistrates’ Court.

Elon Musk and Dogecoin spiked demand for Shiba Inu dogs, but not good news for tenderloins

Elon Musk and Dogecoin spiked demand for Shiba Inu dogs, but not good news for tenderloins

The cryptocurrency meme Dogecoin (DOGE) , famous for being Elonb MUsk's favorite and increasing its value by 4,600% in one year, triggered the demand for dogs of the Shiba Inu breed, an icon of the currency .

Unwanted pets: Giant goldfish turn up in Minnesota waterways

Unwanted pets: Giant goldfish turn up in Minnesota waterways

Officials in the Twin Cities suburb of Burnsville found 10 fish in Keller Lake earlier this month while doing a water quality survey.They grow bigger than you think and contribute to poor water quality by mucking up the bottom sediments and uprooting plants.

Claws out! Why cats are causing chaos and controversy across Britain

Claws out! Why cats are causing chaos and controversy across Britain

“He’s so naughty!” says Gina Burnside, a 33-year-old payroll processor from Darlington, of her shorthair rescue cat, Hector.Mike offered the neighbours ownership of Bob, but changed his mind when they refused to put in a cat flap and went on holiday for a week, leaving Bob in their garden.

Shiba Inu burned in house fire training to be therapy dog for human burn victims

Shiba Inu burned in house fire training to be therapy dog for human burn victims

The nine-year-old has turned himself around through training (Picture: Care More Animal Hospital)From there, Mandy says she’ll work to get Taka up to standard as a therapy dog for those who’ve been through similar things to him.

Dogs get special bus route so they can go sightseeing

Dogs get special bus route so they can go sightseeing

Dog-loving bus company owner Austin Blackburn said people can bring their hounds on his buses for free (Picture: Triangle News) He is hoping the campaign will encourage more dog walkers to explore the English countryside in Kent (Picture: Triangle News)Mr Blackburn, who has three dogs including a chihuahua called Geoff, believes not all pet owners realise they can take dogs on the bus for free.

‘Natural substances’ and a natural woman | Brief letters

‘Natural substances’ and a natural woman | Brief letters

• Our springer spaniel, Roxy, also causes amusement on her visits to the vet (Letters, 17 August). • Join the debate – email [email protected] • Read more Guardian letters – click here to visit gu.com/letters

White rabbit catches trains, buses in London alone

White rabbit catches trains, buses in London alone

he’s very busy & important, rarely late.”Others then came forward with their own sightings of the intrepid bunny, with one tweeting: “I have seen that bloody rabbit in Hackney, was sure I was hallucinating.”A few Twitter users were worried about the rabbit’s welfare.