I thought I had seen the worst of online abuse – then I posted about my dog

I thought I had seen the worst of online abuse – then I posted about my dog

On one level, this is a good thing: I want people to have high standards for pet owners.I got the same reaction when his retractable dog lead failed at the same time as he spotted a squirrel and he circled a couple holding hands (twice), tying them together.

‘He raids the bin and eats the cat’s food!’ – the dangerous rise in obese pets

‘He raids the bin and eats the cat’s food!’ – the dangerous rise in obese pets

A 39-year-old dog walker from Mottingham, south-east London, Mary says that Blue is on a calorie-controlled diet and regularly walked.“Being at home has made owners more likely to give pets a little bit of what they’re having,” says PDSA vet Lynne James.

'Hank the Tank,' Bear Ravaging Lake Tahoe Homes, is Actually 3 bears

'Hank the Tank,' Bear Ravaging Lake Tahoe Homes, is Actually 3 bears

The state Department of Fish and Wildlife on Thursday said it will soon begin trapping bears in the South Lake Tahoe area to tag the animals and collect evidence for genetic analysis.

Woman shares hilarious adoption website for 'hellion' foster dog Hank

Woman shares hilarious adoption website for 'hellion' foster dog Hank

Courtesy Christine ClauderThe last pet in Clauder's family, a cat named Dorito, enjoys dogs but Hank has a hard time understanding that the cat isn't always in the mood to play.

Meet the dog who can play noughts & crosses and eat like a human

Meet the dog who can play noughts & crosses and eat like a human

Jennifer Sainer and Max Sura are never short of someone to play games with – as they’ve taught their dog Hank to play noughts & crosses.Jennifer and Max added: ‘He also loves playing fetch 24/7.

Video shows animal shelter empty after all pets were adopted amid coronavirus

Video shows animal shelter empty after all pets were adopted amid coronavirus

In the heartwarming video, a Riverside County Animal Services employee named Julie explains that the shelter wanted to thank the community for stepping up in the time of need.

Police dog swept away in river found ‘soaking and shaken’ by rescuers

Police dog swept away in river found ‘soaking and shaken’ by rescuers

The dog was found ‘soaking and shaken’ after she was swept away (Picture: South Wales Police : Heddlu De Cymru/Facebook)A police dog ‘swept away’ in the River Taff during a training exercise has been safely rescued after officers launched an urgent appeal.

Tim Tebow posts heartbreaking video saying goodbye to his dog, Bronco

Tim Tebow posts heartbreaking video saying goodbye to his dog, Bronco

Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow posted a heartbreaking video of himself saying goodbye to his beloved dog, Bronco, before putting him down Wednesday night."For so many people, (dogs) are our best friends and they provide so much joy and love," Tebow told last year.

Julianne Hough mourns the death of her 2 beloved dogs: 'I love you forever'

Julianne Hough mourns the death of her 2 beloved dogs: 'I love you forever'

"It is with the heaviest heart that I share with you the passing of our beloved dogs Lexi and Harley," he wrote.

Hank the dog saves his family from a massive fire in their garden

Hank the dog saves his family from a massive fire in their garden

One family couldn’t figure out why their dog Hank kept barking up a storm one night when they went to bed. ‘At midnight last night, Hank started barking from the living room,’ wrote the dad.

'Fly sweet angel': See Jenna Dewan and Channing Tatum's tributes to late dog

'Fly sweet angel': See Jenna Dewan and Channing Tatum's tributes to late dog

Dewan, 38, shared a sweet gallery of photos of herself and her and Tatum's 5-year-old daughter, Everly, snuggling up to Lulu. While Meeka loves accompanying Dewan to the spa, Lulu's more adventurous personality made it easy for her to bond with Tatum.

12 Rescue Dogs Who Are Thankful for Their Forever Homes

12 Rescue Dogs Who Are Thankful for Their Forever Homes

In a post on Imgur, user orogamo shared a photo of this sleepy cutie with the following caption: “My mom adopted a dog from the Dominican Republic that was found in a Dumpster. In this photo, shared by Reddit user Mormotron, Sadie Lou is on her way home after being adopted by her new parents.

Orphaned Dog Finds New Home with the Milwaukee Brewers

Orphaned Dog Finds New Home with the Milwaukee Brewers

JSonline.com reports that 250 eager fans packed the Miller Park Hot Corner Tuesday, hoping they could take a photograph with the New Milwaukee Brewers' team mascot, Hank. Hank became a local celebrity after the team publicized that they were seeking his owner.

Paw-fect presents: 15 of the best Christmas gifts for dogs and cats

Paw-fect presents: 15 of the best Christmas gifts for dogs and cats

Ideal for the pet-owning interiors fan on your Christmas gift list. Take a tour of our pick of the best Christmas gifts for pets and their owners in our gallery above…