Man buys a £12,500 realistic dog costume so he can live as a collie

Man buys a £12,500 realistic dog costume so he can live as a collie

Fulfilling a life-long ambition, the man, Toko-san, has spend £12,500 on a dog costume that looks very believable.Toko-san, said: ‘I made it a Collie because it looks real when I put it on.

Incredible transformation of dog rescued in heartbreaking condition before having pup

Incredible transformation of dog rescued in heartbreaking condition before having pup

Custard Cream was in a terrible state with overgrown matted fur (Image: HOPE RESCUE) Rescuers even feared for the life of the pooch and her unborn pup (Image: HOPE RESCUE)Ms Rosser said: “You never know what you’re walking into when you’re asked to come and collect dogs but the conditions we came up against during this rescue were absolutely terrible and unacceptable.

Uber for dogs! Pet owners to see major change that will revolutionise pet travel

Uber for dogs! Pet owners to see major change that will revolutionise pet travel

The new service will revolutionise travelling with pets (Image: Getty) Dogs and cats will be allowed in Pet Friendly rides (Image: Getty)According to the company, riders might also be charged a fee by the driver, for cleaning or repairs, if needed.

Shelf shock: soaring supermarket prices shoppers find hard to swallow

Shelf shock: soaring supermarket prices shoppers find hard to swallow

The cost of consumer goods is spiralling at such a rate that retail analysts have coined a new term, shelf shock .Nestlé, the owner of KitKat, Häagen-Dazs and Felix cat food, became the latest consumer goods group to warn of more pain to come on Thursday, saying it had raised prices by 5.2% in the first three months of this year and that rising production costs would force another increase soon.

Puppy loses leg after being severely injured and abandoned in a park

Puppy loses leg after being severely injured and abandoned in a park

(Picture: RSPCA) ‘We’d urge owners never to abandon their pet but to ask for help’ (Picture: RSPCA)The pup, who the team named Sally, is now recovering in one of the charity’s animal centres, and will soon be placed in a foster home when she’s well enough.

Dogs and their owners review eight of the best pup-friendly subscription boxes

Dogs and their owners review eight of the best pup-friendly subscription boxes

Toys and healthy treats Tested by: Joey, four-year-old German Shepherd from London There’s a lot to draw you in with Postman Pooch – boxes are tailored to your dog, you get a free premium subscription to VidiVet online veterinary support (worth £10/month), a handmade dog bow tie with your first box, and poo bags every month.

Hufflepuff the dog escapes death but leaves owner with £12k bill after eating kitchen item

Hufflepuff the dog escapes death but leaves owner with £12k bill after eating kitchen item

Friend Donna Burgess is trying to raise the additional funds that were not covered by Hufflepuff’s insurance to help Ms Penda pay for her dog’s life saving treatment.

Pandemic pets: how do owners cope as costs bound ahead?

Pandemic pets: how do owners cope as costs bound ahead?

In total, Darcie costs about £107 a month to feed and look after, and is “worth every penny”, Nicole says.

The viral 'demonic' Chihuahua has multiple Halloween costumes — see pics

The viral 'demonic' Chihuahua has multiple Halloween costumes — see pics

But Prancer has come a long way since his adoption in April — so no, he won’t be wearing a Chucky costume on Oct. 31) Instead, Prancer’s Halloween costumes will showcase more sparkling facets of his personality, which has begun blossoming since he was adopted from Second Chance Pet Adoption League in New Jersey by Connecticut resident Ariel Davis.

Boohoo is selling matching Halloween costumes for you and your dog

Boohoo is selling matching Halloween costumes for you and your dog

Simply terrifying (Picture: Boohoo)Moreover, if these outfits don’t tickle your fancy, here are five of the best pet costumes to dress your dog in come October 31.

Putting your dog in doggy day care can cost ‘up to £11,000 per year’

Putting your dog in doggy day care can cost ‘up to £11,000 per year’

Dog owners in the capital will be facing the largest bills as London is the most expensive city for pet services, costing an average of £17 per hour for dog walking and £45 per day for doggy day care for one dog.

Dog owners issued warning after petrified lamb drowns running away from pet

Dog owners issued warning after petrified lamb drowns running away from pet

Dog owners are being warned to keep out of private farm land, and are urged to keep their pets on leads while walking on public footpaths next to livestock, especially while lambing season is in full swing.

Jenna Bush Hager selects 'fresh new novel' for March 2021 book club pick

Jenna Bush Hager selects 'fresh new novel' for March 2021 book club pick

After 18 New York Times bestselling picks such as "Dear Edward" by Ann Napolitano, "Leave The World Behind" by Rumaan Alam and "White Ivy" by Susie Yang, Read With Jenna is poised to introduce readers to even more new and exciting stories this year.

Top 10 most popular dogs as prices hit £4,000 during lockdown - watch out for hidden costs

Top 10 most popular dogs as prices hit £4,000 during lockdown - watch out for hidden costs

Research from Burgess Pet Care has revealed that cocker spaniels are the most popular breed of dog purchased since the first lockdown.(Image: Burgess Pet Care)Burgess Pet Care has listed the essential vet treatments dog owners must be aware of when owning a puppy including microchipping £15, neutering £110- £300, and vaccinations £143.60.

Animal rescues by London fire brigade rise 20% in pandemic year

Animal rescues by London fire brigade rise 20% in pandemic year

Firefighters called to 755 animal incidents in 2020, with cats most commonly in need of help.The number of incidents involving foxes attended by the LFB last year nearly doubled, from 32 rescues in 2019 to 61 in 2020.

‘Britain’s naughtiest dog's' chewing habit costs owners nearly £9k

‘Britain’s naughtiest dog's' chewing habit costs owners nearly £9k

His owners claim to have ‘Britain’s naughtiest dog’ after he chewed his way through eight sofas, two dining room tables and 10 remote controls – costing Jill Kirkham and her partner Steve nearly £9k in total.

Woman batch cooks her dog's meals for less than £10 a week

Woman batch cooks her dog's meals for less than £10 a week

Tanya didn’t realise how easy it was to make her own dog food (Picture: @ember_and_rufus / CATERS NEWS)We’re all looking for ways we can cut back at the moment – especially with Christmas just around the corner .

Pet insurance: how to get the best-value policy for your dog

Pet insurance: how to get the best-value policy for your dog

When we opted for lifetime cover, the site came up with 53 policies ranging in price from £9.97 a month with the insurer Animal Friends to £74.21 with Asda Money.

The most expensive dog breeds could cost over £15,000 in a lifetime

The most expensive dog breeds could cost over £15,000 in a lifetime

These breeds tend to live to 13 to 14 years on average and cost between around £7000-£8000 through that time.On average, getting a dog can cost £2,030 in the first year when they’re a puppy and roughly £850 every year after that.

Brits purchasing 'pandemic puppies' cost £400m in vet bills

Brits purchasing 'pandemic puppies' cost £400m in vet bills

Pet care brand Bob Martin has identified a tenfold spike in demand for people looking to purchase a companion animal whilst in lockdown, with the cost of not rehoming or buying from responsible breeders reaching £400 million across the country.