Boy, 3, mauled to death by dogs is named as man, 48, arrested

Boy, 3, mauled to death by dogs is named as man, 48, arrested

Detectives now know Daniel was with a number of dogs in an outdoor area surrounding his home when he was viciously attacked.

Three-year-old boy dies in hospital after being ‘mauled by dog’

Three-year-old boy dies in hospital after being ‘mauled by dog’

Police and paramedics were rushed to the scene at Carr Lane (Picture: Google)A three-year-old boy has died after a suspected dog attack in Rochdale this afternoon.Greater Manchester Police have said a criminal investigation has been launched following the attack.

Duck finds missing remains in North Carolina murder investigation

Duck finds missing remains in North Carolina murder investigation

According to Buncombe county sheriff’s office, “Apparently, the duck ran underneath the trailer at 11 Beady Eyed Lane, and as they were chasing after their pet duck, they ran across the container that Nellie Sullivan was located in.”.

Horror dog warning as breeders create ‘Frankenstein' puppies ‘unable to live healthy life'

Horror dog warning as breeders create ‘Frankenstein' puppies ‘unable to live healthy life'

But the traditional French bulldog isn’t the worst example - vets have warned that these dodgy dog breeders are creating animals with even worse health outcomes.The breeders create unique breeds of dog (Image: Getty).

Adorable puppy ‘had face ripped off’ during horror attack while out on evening walk

Adorable puppy ‘had face ripped off’ during horror attack while out on evening walk

She said the other dog was not on a lead and “bit [Jolene’s] jaw completely off” such that “her face was gone”.The worried owner rushed the 11-month-old Griffon Bruxellois to the vets, who were able to operate on her, but she sadly died the following day.

Meet the ghost-hunting dog who carries out paranormal investigations

Meet the ghost-hunting dog who carries out paranormal investigations

Bond outside an abandoned barn (Picture: William Lailey/Caters)Bond was a race dog for three years before he was rescued by Greyhound Gap and then adopted by Brian and Helen.With his new owners (Picture: William Lailey/Caters)Brian and Helen usually bring Bond’s bed with them to every investigation.

Yorkshire terrier ‘stabbed to death’ in horrific attack on housing estate

Yorkshire terrier ‘stabbed to death’ in horrific attack on housing estate

The disturbing attack took place in the Orchard Park estate in Hull, East Yorkshire, and is being investigated by the RSPCA.For more stories like this, check our news page.

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.".

Man in his 60s mauled to death by three dogs as woman arrested

Man in his 60s mauled to death by three dogs as woman arrested

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control.She added: ‘A woman was arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control.

Oklahoma boy, 7, fatally mauled by family Corgi mix, authorities say

Oklahoma boy, 7, fatally mauled by family Corgi mix, authorities say

The preliminary investigation indicates the child was attacked by a family pet (dog),” according to a statement from the Creek County Sheriff’s Office.The sheriff’s office said it was working with the Oklahoma Medical Examiner’s Office in the investigation.

‘The new drugs’: Northern Ireland gateway for £150m illegal puppy trade

‘The new drugs’: Northern Ireland gateway for £150m illegal puppy trade

A BBC and Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals investigation found puppies were being bred in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland and illegally moved across to Great Britain through Belfast port to cater for the rocketing demand for pets during the Covid lockdown.

Production allowed to resume of cat food at centre of pet deaths inquiry

Production allowed to resume of cat food at centre of pet deaths inquiry

The company supplied Applaws, AVA and Sainsbury’s hypoallergenic cat food, batches of which were recalled in June after concerns that mould known as mycotoxins in the food may have been responsible for the blood condition, thought to have harmed or killed thousands of pets.

Two Labradors stolen from outside M&S reunited with owners

Two Labradors stolen from outside M&S reunited with owners

Footage on the left shows the dognappers running off with Denzel and Welly (Picture: Crewe Police/Dale Robson)Two black Labradors have been reunited with their owners after two thieves ran off with them after snatching their leads from outside a supermarket.

China fur farm shame: Terrified animals crammed in cages, electrocuted and skinned

China fur farm shame: Terrified animals crammed in cages, electrocuted and skinned

Animals are kept in filthy conditions, electrocuted and skinned in front of their cage mates (Image: HSI) The horror scenes at Chinese fur farms have been uncovered by HSI in an investigation of 13 Chinese fur farms between November and December 2020 (Image: HSI)The charity claims basic biosecurity measures were not being followed despite the coronavirus pandemic, which has seen outbreaks at fur farms.

38 French bulldog puppies found dead in cargo on plane

38 French bulldog puppies found dead in cargo on plane

At least 500 puppies were on board the Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) plane at Toronto Pearson Airport, officials said yesterday.The animals were French bulldogs, a popular breed in Canada, and Scott Weese of the University of Guelph told CBC that puppy sales are ‘lucrative’ in the country.

Popularity of pug-like dogs 'could be fuelling rise in canine fertility clinics'

Popularity of pug-like dogs 'could be fuelling rise in canine fertility clinics'

The boom in popularity of flat-faced dogs such as pugs and French bulldogs may be fuelling a rise in canine fertility clinics, some of which advertise banned procedures, an investigation has found.

Woman jumped in river to save drowning dog weighted down with rock

Woman jumped in river to save drowning dog weighted down with rock

Hero Jane Harper says she was sure Belgian Shepherd Bella was dead until she saw her eyes move (Pictures: Raymonds/Facebook/BPM Media)A woman who threw herself into a river to save a drowning dog that had been weighted down has described the ‘horrific’ rescue mission.

3 women investigated for causing deadly blaze at German zoo

3 women investigated for causing deadly blaze at German zoo

Three women are under investigation in Germany for launching paper sky lanterns for the new year which apparently ignited a devastating fire that killed more than 30 animals at a zoo, officials said Thursday.

Poisoned beagles slowly die in pools of blood at ‘German lab’

Poisoned beagles slowly die in pools of blood at ‘German lab’

A beagle cowers in the corner of its caged enclosure, lying in a pool of its own blood (Picture: Cruelty Free International and SOKO Tierschutz)A shocking undercover investigation has found dozens of beagles slowly dying in bloodied cages, allegedly held in a German laboratory.

Thugs caught wild rabbits and filmed as they fed them to their dogs

Thugs caught wild rabbits and filmed as they fed them to their dogs

The wild rabbits were caught near playgrounds and fields in the Eastbourne area of East Sussex (Picture: RSPCA / SWNS)It was then discovered that his son Liam Smith, had been going out with Earwaker rabbiting and ferreting, and they were catching rabbits and ‘dropping’ them in front of their dogs for the dogs to chase.