Terrified and starving puppy with deformed legs 'thrown away like piece of rubbish'

Terrified and starving puppy with deformed legs 'thrown away like piece of rubbish'

A TERRIFIED puppy with deformed legs who was abandoned on his own in a bush has landed on his paws with a loving forever home.

Angela Merkel pecked by parrot during visit to German bird park

Angela Merkel pecked by parrot during visit to German bird park

Outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel provided a rare splash of color amid Germany’s staid election campaign while visiting a bird park where she posed with half a dozen parrots.

Untrained pandemic pups present dilemma for Americans

Untrained pandemic pups present dilemma for Americans

Marissa Sunny, CPDT-KA, a certified professional dog trainer and dog behavior specialist for the nonprofit Best Friends Animal Society, said as things open back up, it’s important to prioritize training and socialization to help prevent an influx of untrained adult dogs in shelters.

The incredible mental health benefits of walking and hiking

The incredible mental health benefits of walking and hiking

Carmen says walking improves our mental health in the following ways: Quietens our nervous system and balances our internal systems keeping us fit and well.

Charity walk: Raise money and get fit with Metro's Lifeline campaign

Charity walk: Raise money and get fit with Metro's Lifeline campaign

If you don’t fancy the marathon distance challenge, you can take your dog and children on the 10k walk (Picture: Getty)As someone who took part in last year’s fundraising trek, Janet Doyle says she highly recommends the experience.

Top dogs in the Tory Party: Gavin Williamson joins exclusive pet-owning gang

Top dogs in the Tory Party: Gavin Williamson joins exclusive pet-owning gang

At TeamDogs, our brand new sister site, we don’t do politics – we love big and small breeds equally, and if you vote to let your pup sleep on your bed that’s entirely up to you – but we couldn’t help but notice that another Cabinet minister has recently become a dog owner.

A socially-distanced dog show is (hopefully) coming to the UK this July

A socially-distanced dog show is (hopefully) coming to the UK this July

An event for four-legged friends and owners alike (Picture: All About Dogs/Blenheim Palace)Remember when day trips were a thing?If you’re struggling to get your four-legged friend to listen to you, various dog experts will also be on hand to offer advice on training and diet – so it’s an opportunity for learning, too.

Paralysed dog left at the dump never stops smiling after finding forever home

Paralysed dog left at the dump never stops smiling after finding forever home

How Benji was found in Romania (Picture: Caters News Agency)The mum-of-three said: ‘Benji is such a happy boy and he’s actually always smiling.

Tim Dowling: my wife wants to adopt a dog to live on our farm. Wait – what farm?

Tim Dowling: my wife wants to adopt a dog to live on our farm. Wait – what farm?

Later that night, I find my wife at her desk, looking at what appears to be a website dedicated to the adoption of abandoned dogs from around the world.“What are you doing?” I say.“Look at Lucky!” she says.“Are you trying to adopt a dog?” I say.“To live on our farm!” she says.“But we have a dog,” I say.

Can you walk dogs in the snow?

Can you walk dogs in the snow?

It’s fine to walk your dog, but limit your time outdoors and keep a close eye on them (Picture: Getty)It’s also important to keep your eye out for ice and slush, as they will often contain antifreeze, which is lethal for dogs.

500 Unique Dog Names fоr Evеrу Kind оf Pup

500 Unique Dog Names fоr Evеrу Kind оf Pup

Choosing thе best dog nаmе оr cat itѕ easy, Whilе naming mау nоt hаvе thе ѕаmе meaning fоr life аѕ naming a baby, it iѕ a nаmе thаt уоu аnd уоur dog will live with fоr a lоng time, ѕо it iѕ worth thinking about.

Britain's loneliest dog who searched for a home for 10 years gets adopted

Britain's loneliest dog who searched for a home for 10 years gets adopted

Bess had been at the shelter for ten years (Picture: Last Chance Animal Rescue / SWNS)A border collie given the title of Britain’s loneliest dog – after spending ten years in a rescue centre – has finally found a loving home.

Win a $500 Sephora gift card this Valentine's Day

Win a $500 Sephora gift card this Valentine's Day

The Shop TODAY team and Sephora are excited to give 10 lucky Stuff We Love Newsletter fans a $500 Sephora gift card.By entering our sweepstakes, you'll also have the option to subscribe to TODAY's Stuff We Love newsletter that will deliver the best deals, beauty buys, style picks and more to your inbox every day.

Start the new year with the chance to win a Flywheel Home Bike

Start the new year with the chance to win a Flywheel Home Bike

Shop TODAY has teamed up with FlyWheel to give two lucky winners a brand new Flywheel Home Bike.This indoor bike comes with a built-in tablet and access to thousands of live and recorded cycling workouts, making your new year's goals easier to achieve.

Men wrote a note asking to walk neighbors' dog — and the dog responded

Men wrote a note asking to walk neighbors' dog — and the dog responded

Jack McCrossan and his three housemates aren't allowed to have a pet in the home they recently began renting in Bristol, England, so they decided to write a letter to their new neighbors asking if they could walk or play with their dog sometime.

We're celebrating the season of giving with a holiday sweepstakes!

We're celebrating the season of giving with a holiday sweepstakes!

We’re celebrating the season of giving by offering three lucky Stuff We Love newsletter subscribers the chance to win $500 worth of toys for the holiday.

Your dog can now make money travelling around the UK as a ‘furrfluencer’

Your dog can now make money travelling around the UK as a ‘furrfluencer’

Good boys and girls will be in with a chance to become ‘furrfluencers’ (Picture: Getty)If you are the lucky owner of a particularly good boy or girl (who are we kidding, dogs /”>all dogs are amazing), why not put your pooch forward for the job of a lifetime?

Disabled Dog Fights Through Pain to Save His Guardian’s Life

Disabled Dog Fights Through Pain to Save His Guardian’s Life

The dog had blood on his nose and paws, which the neighbors thought was from Chance trying to help Collins off the floor.The neighbors followed Chance back to the house where they found Collins on the floor and were able to get him the help he needed.

We're celebrating our Stuff We Love Newsletters with a sweepstakes!

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Using interviews with specialists, online reviews and personal experience, TODAY editors, writers and experts take care to recommend items we really like and hope you’ll enjoy!To celebrate our Stuff We Love newsletter, we're offering THREE lucky subscribers the chance to win a brand new laptop!

You can now win a rooftop wedding for your dog

You can now win a rooftop wedding for your dog

The bride doesn’t look thrilled about the wedding, but maybe it’s just because her veil is crumpled (Picture: Rooftop Film Club)If you’ve been dreaming of the day your pooch can marry his or her sweetheart, we’re happy to announce that the wait is finally over.