Kharkiv family races to get six newborn puppies out of Ukraine

Kharkiv family races to get six newborn puppies out of Ukraine

A Ukrainian family in war-torn Kharkiv is racing against the clock to get six newborn puppies to safety as bombs continue to rain down on the city.

Hundreds of dogs left to die in abandoned shelter in Ukraine after Putin unleashes attack

Hundreds of dogs left to die in abandoned shelter in Ukraine after Putin unleashes attack

Of the 485 dogs living in the shelter, only 150 survived, the animal rights organisation UAnimals reported.Hundreds of dogs starved to death in the Borodyanka shelter (Image: Network for Animals)Shocking footage from the shelter was shared on social media by UAnimals and Network for Animals, an international animal welfare organization.

Hunt for dog poop bandit throwing dozens of bags into trees

Hunt for dog poop bandit throwing dozens of bags into trees

Councillor Alison Holmes said offender ‘needs to be caught, prosecuted and made an example of’ (Picture: Facebook)‘However, this is an extreme and vindictive case, involving one dog owner.

Celebrate Fat Tuesday with 3 Mardi Gras recipes from Isaac Toups

Celebrate Fat Tuesday with 3 Mardi Gras recipes from Isaac Toups

From his recipes for timeless southern dishes like jambalaya or shrimp and grits to a good ol' fashioned po'boy piled high with root beer pork, Toups transports everyone from their home kitchens to a balmy, bead-ornamented porch in New Orleans.

4 Beijing-Style Recipes to Celebrate 2022 Olympics: Dumplings, Meat Pies and More

4 Beijing-Style Recipes to Celebrate 2022 Olympics: Dumplings, Meat Pies and More

The Ms. Chi Cafe owner and author of "Chinese Heritage Cooking from my American Kitchen," takes us on a journey through her childhood with dishes like grilled lamb skewers and Beijing meat pies.

Woman turns home into dog hospice and now cares for 80 pooches at once

Woman turns home into dog hospice and now cares for 80 pooches at once

Valerie wants the dogs to know they were loved (Picture: SWNS)A woman who can’t handle the thought of old dogs dying alone has turned her home into a dog hospice.Valerie Reid, 44, started the non-profit Whispering Willows Senior Dog Sanctuary after she struggled to find a home for her family’s ageing Doberman.

HORRORS OF ANIMAL CRUELTY: Defenceless dogs are shot to make and electricity

HORRORS OF ANIMAL CRUELTY: Defenceless dogs are shot to make and electricity

Dale, 60, who is backing the Daily Express Green Britain Needs You campaign, said: "Millions of Brits will be shocked and disgusted to discover how hunts are treating their dogs, and will be horrified to find out their lights might be puppy-powered.".

Boris Johnson authorised evacuation of dogs from Afghanistan, email shows

Boris Johnson authorised evacuation of dogs from Afghanistan, email shows

Pen Farthing’s rescue mission gained a lot of public support, but was also accused of taking up valuable resources (Picture: REX/PA)Boris Johnson personally authorised the evacuation of 173 dogs and cats from Afghanistan during the Taliban ’s takeover, a government email reveals.

Eating dog meat could be banned in Seoul in move that may end ‘brutal’ industry

Eating dog meat could be banned in Seoul in move that may end ‘brutal’ industry

The South Korean capital could outlaw eating dog (Picture: Jean Chung/HSI)The Mayor of Seoul is under increasing pressure to bar people from eating dog meat in the city.Dog has been eaten in South Korea for centuries (Picture: Jean Chung)But critics point to the ‘brutality’ and ‘cruelty’ of the dog meat industry.

Pet parties: the surprising – and occasionally dangerous – trend for animal birthday celebrations

Pet parties: the surprising – and occasionally dangerous – trend for animal birthday celebrations

But if I avoid ostentatious drone displays and public health violations, should I still have a birthday party for my pet?So you’re saying that pet birthday parties don’t actually have anything to do with the animals?

Millie the dog wows shoppers by putting litter in the bin

Millie the dog wows shoppers by putting litter in the bin

Millie has been impressing shoppers in Hereford with her litter-picking party trick (Picture: SWNS)A clever little dog has been amazing shoppers on a high street by picking up litter and putting it in the bin.

Business idea: Aware of the 'doggies and gathijos' with end-of-the-year dinners for pets!

Business idea: Aware of the 'doggies and gathijos' with end-of-the-year dinners for pets!

For example: a New Year's Eve dinner service for pets.Mexico ranks as the nation with the highest number of dogs and cats in Latin America / Image: .And so it's not just a seasonal business, extend your service to pet birthdays, parties, and other special celebrations.

Woman rescues tiny kitten during flood and works to save more

Woman rescues tiny kitten during flood and works to save more

Lord Sugarplum Puddington, pictured the day after his rescue, was just 5 weeks old when Lori Dover found him stuck in a thorny bush during a flash flood in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Puppy taken hostage by a wild monkey for three days

Puppy taken hostage by a wild monkey for three days

It is thought the puppy was snatched from a litter of a stray dog in the neighbourhood, so Saru has now been adopted and is settling well into her new home.

The Electrical Life of Louis Wain review – Cumberbatch’s cat artist drowns in quirk

The Electrical Life of Louis Wain review – Cumberbatch’s cat artist drowns in quirk

He plays eccentric Edwardian artist and illustrator Louis Wain, a lively and arguably brilliant man who might today be considered neurodiverse, and who certainly suffered from depression.

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.

How would you react if you saw this long snake spotted in a Pittsburgh park?

How would you react if you saw this long snake spotted in a Pittsburgh park?

We thank the reptile specialists at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium for identifying the Frick Park snake as a Black Rat Snake.It has since been identified as a black rat snake by reptile specialists at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium.

7 cats rescued following eight-alarm fire at New York City apartment complex

7 cats rescued following eight-alarm fire at New York City apartment complex

The seven cats arrived at the Upper East Side clinic of the Veterinary Emergency Group wet and smelling like smoke.Courtesy of Veterinary Emergency GroupThe hospital will board the “great group of cats” for as long as needed while their families figure out their living arrangements.

Electric shock dog collar videos on YouTube draw fierce criticism

Electric shock dog collar videos on YouTube draw fierce criticism

‘It takes two minutes for someone to watch a short video on YouTube and purchase a shock collar with no knowledge of how to use them,’ said Ryan Neile, head of behaviour at Blue Cross.

Meet Skipper, the 'miracle' puppy born with 6 legs and 2 tails

Meet Skipper, the 'miracle' puppy born with 6 legs and 2 tails

“I don’t think I’m probably gonna see another puppy in my lifetime like this," Dr. Alison Everett told Oklahoma City’s local NBC affiliate KFOR.