How Ukrainian pets bring solace for some refugees but heartbreak for others

How Ukrainian pets bring solace for some refugees but heartbreak for others

At a nearby refugee reception centre in Lodyna just over the Polish border, a young girl arrived with her mother after a long journey from eastern Ukraine and the first thing she did after being given a camp-bed was to feed and cuddle the rats in her pet carrier.

Timid puppy rescued from Romania is looking for a loving home – can you help?

Timid puppy rescued from Romania is looking for a loving home – can you help?

Elsie is still timid but is making progress (Picture: Oakwood Dog Rescue)Elsie is around 10 months old and in need of a loving home.Elsie waiting on her new owners to come and take her home (Picture: Oakwood Dog Rescue)‘All it takes is patience and taking on board advice from staff.

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.

80-year-old woman sets off on yearly 600-mile pony trek from Hexham to Inverness

80-year-old woman sets off on yearly 600-mile pony trek from Hexham to Inverness

Jane lives on a diet of porridge, oatcakes, and cheese (Picture: Katielee Arrowsmith SWNS)‘I refuse to go slogging on through pouring wet rain,’ Jane said.Jane has no plans to stop her annual journey any time soon (Picture: Katielee Arrowsmith SWNS)Campervans on single track roads have also become a more persistent problem.

Homesick doggy daycare escapee Daisy treks seven miles to get home

Homesick doggy daycare escapee Daisy treks seven miles to get home

Charlotte said: ‘Never in a million years did I think she would be able to find her way home’ (Picture: BPM MEDIA)Phil and Charlotte don’t blame the day care for ‘headstrong’ Daisy’s daring escape.

Wayne Brady shares what he loves the most about dogs

Wayne Brady shares what he loves the most about dogs

“I think in this time of quarantine, especially at the beginning, you lean on your family.The pre-show will air across Royal Canin social channels on Jan. 12, 2021, where Brady will be joined by other puppy experts.

From smart planning, extra food to pet-friendly accommodations, pet parents take road trips with safety checks amid pandemic

From smart planning, extra food to pet-friendly accommodations, pet parents take road trips with safety checks amid pandemic

And while our furry buddies need a change of scenery as much as we do, there are a few ways to make road trips with pets safe and fun amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dog forgotten at petrol station spent a month walking 37 miles home

Dog forgotten at petrol station spent a month walking 37 miles home

Seven-year-old Dou Dou walked 37 miles to be reunited with its owners (Picture: Qianjiang Evening News)A loyal dog which was accidentally left at a petrol station took nearly a month to walk home 37 miles and be reunited with its owners.

Greedy labrador ate his entire lead during 15-minute car journey

Greedy labrador ate his entire lead during 15-minute car journey

‘It’s only about a 15-minute journey but when Brian went to get him out, all that was left was the metal end of the lead,’ said Ms Hillman.Ms Hillman said that although Max was initially a bit queasy when he returned home, he has since returned to his old self.

Man stranded on Thai island in lockdown brings four rescue dogs back to the UK

Man stranded on Thai island in lockdown brings four rescue dogs back to the UK

The pair formed an instant bond while Mark spent four months in a bungalow on the beach on Koh Lanta (Picture: Kaitelee Arrowsmith / )When restrictions lifted and Mark got ready to head back home to Edinburgh, he knew he couldn’t leave without Poppy – so decided to bring her with him, along with three other dogs destined for new homes in England.

Man's mission to walk around the world with a dog hits pause due to coronavirus

Man's mission to walk around the world with a dog hits pause due to coronavirus

Tom met Savannah shortly after he set off (Picture: Tom Turcich / SWNS) He decided to bring her along as a form of protection (Picture: Tom Turcich / SWNS)Savannah is set to be the first dog to ever walk the length of the Americas and Tom hopes she will become the first to walk the world.

The Texas business owner who is literally eating his own dog food

The Texas business owner who is literally eating his own dog food

“Well, it’s a little naive to say I want to [eat dog food] for 30 days,” he admitted in the first of a series of videos documenting his journey on the company’s YouTube page.

Stolen dog found 2,000 miles away from home returned by 15 strangers

Stolen dog found 2,000 miles away from home returned by 15 strangers

So when one sweet pit bull was stolen and found 2,000 miles away from his home, 15 strangers decided to help him get back.

Man travels down the Thames with dog to collect presents for homeless

Man travels down the Thames with dog to collect presents for homeless

Phil Bradshaw and his dog , Lucky, are taking part in The Christmas Cruise for StreetVet, an animal welfare charity, with the aim to collect donations for homeless people during Christmas .

Goofy rescue dog’s tongue constantly hangs out of his mouth

Goofy rescue dog’s tongue constantly hangs out of his mouth

(Picture: STEPHANIE TRAN / CATERS NEWS)A goofy rescue dog who looks like he’s always pulling a silly face is melting hearts online. He was adopted by Stephanie Tran, 28, who fell in love with the special needs dog due to his unusual looks and longing to be loved when she met him in January.

Meet the pair who saved 11,000 dogs by turning their home into a shelter

Meet the pair who saved 11,000 dogs by turning their home into a shelter

Meet the pair who saved 11,000 dogs by turning their home into a shelter copied! Since then, they’ve found homes for more than 11,000 dogs, a heartwarming journey detailed in the new documentary “Life in the Doghouse.”

Chewy Customer Service Stories: Meet Taina

Chewy Customer Service Stories: Meet Taina

Chewy Customer Service Stories: Meet Taina “I get the same homey experience from the pet store that I do here at Chewy,” Taina says.

Shock as dog dies in freak accident

Shock as dog dies in freak accident

We are utterly devastated, I can’t believe my two-year-old puppy has gone.“So many people have been saying on my Facebook that their dogs do this and they didn’t know about the danger.