Dog warning: Contaminated water sparks fear for owners as TWO pets die

Dog warning: Contaminated water sparks fear for owners as TWO pets die

Professor Elliott said the blooms of algae can release toxins and can be identified as a "messy green colour" in the water.Northern Ireland Environment Agency said there was no visual algae bloom in the water (Image: Getty).

Elderly rescue dog struggling in kennels desperate to find loving retirement home

Elderly rescue dog struggling in kennels desperate to find loving retirement home

Daisy is struggling with life in a kennel at the Hillfield Animal Home (Image: RSPCA).

Pet lovers rejoice! Scientists plot to create cats that don't trigger allergies

Pet lovers rejoice! Scientists plot to create cats that don't trigger allergies

Supporters of genetic modification argue humanity has already been changing animals' genes for thousands of years through selective breeding.

Dog who just wants a fuss still patiently waiting for forever home after almost 500 days

Dog who just wants a fuss still patiently waiting for forever home after almost 500 days

A DOG who "loves a fuss" is still patiently waiting to be picked after almost 500 days at a rescue centre.The nine-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier has still not found a forever home (Image: RSPCA)Snowy is very clever and would be keen to learn more tricks with a new owner.

Locals on alert after 'big cat' sighting leaves dog 'petrified to go to end of the garden'

Locals on alert after 'big cat' sighting leaves dog 'petrified to go to end of the garden'

Country road near Hale (Image: Google) The woman said her neighbours dog was "petrified" to go into the garden after (Image: Getty)In 2021, more than 20 sightings of a big cat or puma-like animals were reported to Puma Watch North Wales from the Cheshire area.

Reduce your pet’s carbon pawprint the right way

Reduce your pet’s carbon pawprint the right way

Even though our pets are imprinted in our hearts forever, they leave a carbon footprint through pet accessories, toys, apparel, poop bags, pet food, products and packaging,” says Pune’s Anushka Iyer, who owns a pet lifestyle brand, adding that it’s important to keep all this in check.

Dame Joanna calls for change - 'Stop blasts killing whales around UK'

Dame Joanna calls for change - 'Stop blasts killing whales around UK'

The Stop Sea Blast campaign, which Dame Joanna fronts, is calling for a change in how munitions left in the water from the wars are disposed of when building offshore wind farms.

Hunting trophy ban to protect world's threatened animals

Hunting trophy ban to protect world's threatened animals

A BAN on imports of hunting trophies could save thousands of endangered animals, Environment Secretary George Eustice has said.Humane Society International UK, said: "We welcome the Government's commitment today to a UK hunting trophy import ban that will protect thousands of species including lions, elephants and giraffes, ruthlessly targeted by trophy hunters.".

Co-working spaces: Here’s how Mumbaikars are grabbing paw-sitivity at work

Co-working spaces: Here’s how Mumbaikars are grabbing paw-sitivity at work

In a bid to make current work life interesting, they are heading to cat cafés to infuse a cheerful element into their corporate lives.Many times, I’ve been up against deadlines and that stress has kind of melted away being among the cats.

Raw sewage threatens first beaver colony in 400 years

Raw sewage threatens first beaver colony in 400 years

THE first wild beaver colony to live on an English river for 400 years is under threat because of raw sewage spills, wildlife experts warned.Sewage from Honiton treatment works in Devon has contaminated the water used by the beaver colony along the river Otter, Devon Wildlife Trust said.

Huntsman filmed shooting dog dead ‘that was no longer fit for purpose’

Huntsman filmed shooting dog dead ‘that was no longer fit for purpose’

The Duke of Beaufort’s Hunt insisted dogs were ‘humanely euthanised’ (Picture: Keep the Ban / SWNS)Kennel staff at a leading countryside hunt have been filmed shooting dead retired hounds.

Rescue dog who faced 'certain death' in search of home after 7 years of being 'overlooked'

Rescue dog who faced 'certain death' in search of home after 7 years of being 'overlooked'

A RESCUE dog who has been "constantly overlooked" for seven years is keeping his paws crossed for a forever home.Peter, a seven-year-old crossbreed, was rescued when he was a puppy in 2014 from a public shelter in Bosnia where he faced "certain death" by Saving Suffering Strays.

Geronimo owner disputes decision to kill alpaca after post-mortem

Geronimo owner disputes decision to kill alpaca after post-mortem

GERONIMO'S owner called for Environment Secretary George Eustice to resign yesterday after she claimed a post-mortem showed no trace of Bovine TB.Helen and protesters at Whitehall yesterday (Image: PA)Geronimo was put down last week after twice testing positive for Bovine TB.

Vets warning to dog owners: Don't let pets drink from shared water bowls

Vets warning to dog owners: Don't let pets drink from shared water bowls

Speaking to TeamDogs, Kathleen Pohl, a veterinary surgeon at Zetland Vets and My Family Vets, warned: “If your dog is at risk and you are aware of a local outbreak, it would be sensible to avoid locations where your dog might have close contact with others such as busy parks, day care or shared public water and food bowls.”.

Adorable sleeping habits of dogs revealed in infographic

Adorable sleeping habits of dogs revealed in infographic

Almost half of dogs have amused their owners by waking themselves up after breaking wind (Image: SWNS)Six in ten (59 percent) admitted they should educate themselves more on dogs and their sleeping patterns to ensure they're living a healthy life.

Things to be sure of before you keep a dog

Things to be sure of before you keep a dog

Don’t be under the impression that you just need to spend on dog food and the time when you buy them.You need to make sure your dog lives in a pet-friendly space in your home.Celeb inspired makeup looks for Raksha Bandhan.

Dog warning issued as 1,500 illegally smuggled puppies rescued after lockdown demand surge

Dog warning issued as 1,500 illegally smuggled puppies rescued after lockdown demand surge

STOCK IMAGE Dogs Trust have rescued 1,500 illegally imported puppies (Image: Getty Images ) STOCK IMAGE Dogs Trust is urging the Government to do more to end puppy smuggling (Image: Getty Images)The youngest puppies seized were just four weeks old.

Queen’s Balmoral Estate slams dog walkers for littering land with poo bags

Queen’s Balmoral Estate slams dog walkers for littering land with poo bags

Up to twenty bags have had to be cleared from the estate (Picture: PA)Andy puts it down to the fact that there are fewer people outside during lockdown so the dog owners don’t feel like they are being watched.

How to travel with your dog for a staycation or day trip

How to travel with your dog for a staycation or day trip

When it comes to the trip itself, it can be tempting to throw the normal rules out the window but it’s much harder for your dog to adpat.

World Environment Day: #WorldEnvironmentDay: Take a step towards becoming sustainable pet parents

World Environment Day: #WorldEnvironmentDay: Take a step towards becoming sustainable pet parents

I am strongly against packaged food, because some of them are really unhealthy for the pets and the environment," says Snehal.If you invest the same money on these strays, you can give a better life to so many of them at that cost, so adoption should be your go to choice," says Trisha.