A moment that changed me: I went to a party – and spent all evening with the host’s puppy

A moment that changed me: I went to a party – and spent all evening with the host’s puppy

Lacy spent that final year that I lived at home sleeping with me every night.She is now in a dog buggy, as she can’t walk for very long and it is the best way to keep her with me for as much of the day as possible.

Jack Russells are UK dogs with longest life expectancy as French Bulldogs have shortest

Jack Russells are UK dogs with longest life expectancy as French Bulldogs have shortest

JACK RUSSELLS have the longest life expectancy of pet dogs in the UK, while French Bulldogs have the shortest, a new study suggests.According to the research, Border Collies had the second-longest life expectancy at 12.1 years, with Springer Spaniels third on 11.92 years.

Ukrainian volunteer, 26, shot dead after delivering food to dog shelter

Ukrainian volunteer, 26, shot dead after delivering food to dog shelter

Anastasiia Yalanskaya’s car was found riddled with bullets not far from home (Picture: Facebook/Telegram)A 26-year-old Ukrainian recruiter was shot dead in her car as she was on her way back from delivering food to a dog shelter near Kyiv.

Dog poo left on pitch left rugby player with life-changing injury for 17 years

Dog poo left on pitch left rugby player with life-changing injury for 17 years

Darryl Adams says his leg has ‘never been right’ since the incident (Picture: Media Drum World)Dog poo left on a rugby pitch in Wales has left a man with life-changing injuries.

Hope for dog owners after invention of new pill could extend their lives by a third

Hope for dog owners after invention of new pill could extend their lives by a third

DOG owners could soon be offered a new pill that may help to extend the lifespan of their pets, by as much as a third.The new pill may extend the lifespan of dogs (Image: GETTY)They are considering middle-aged dogs for the study.

Tiny paralysed dog struggling to find home as she is so small

Tiny paralysed dog struggling to find home as she is so small

Little Gem lost her back legs soon after she was born (Pictures: Flori’s Friends Rescue)An incredibly small dog has so far been unable to find a forever family because of her miniscule size.

These animals are desperate for forever homes – will you be their Valentine?

These animals are desperate for forever homes – will you be their Valentine?

A distinguished gentleman (Picture: Blue Cross)Pongo is a one-year-old Lurcher cross who’s looking for active and experienced dog owners who can take him for lovely long walks and keep up with him.

Disabled Labrador Retriever inspiring others with thrilling adventures

Disabled Labrador Retriever inspiring others with thrilling adventures

‘A couple of years ago she started to have a bit of trouble on one of her hind legs and found it difficult to walk, so I had to do some research and find out what she could do to make Molly comfortable,’ says care worker Jackie from Melbourne, Australia.

Vets want to help your pet – and you – but death threats aren’t good for anyone’s health

Vets want to help your pet – and you – but death threats aren’t good for anyone’s health

Your dog doesn’t know they have cancer and we’re having difficult conversations about surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, palliative care.Although we dwell on the difficult clients, I know that most appreciate the care we give them and their pets.

Dog sat on owner for 13 hours after he broke his leg climbing mountain

Dog sat on owner for 13 hours after he broke his leg climbing mountain

North the Alaskan Malamute curled up on his injured owner on the mountain for 13 hours (Picture: HGSS/Antonija Sjaus Brkic)A hiker will be forever thankful he brought his dog along with him for a walk in the Croatian mountains.

Dog left tied to a lamp post with a broken leg finally finds a loving home

Dog left tied to a lamp post with a broken leg finally finds a loving home

After a really rough time, Steve is looking forward to his first Christmas with a loving family (Picture: RSPCA)When lurcher Steve was found tied up to a lamp post at a bus stop, in Canterbury, Kent, he was freezing cold, terrified, and in pain.

Cat in wheelchair and three-legged dog are best pals

Cat in wheelchair and three-legged dog are best pals

They love exploring the outdoors together (Picture: @scooterspath/Mercury Press)Rose Mary and Roy originally planned to just foster Falco and help him find a new home.

Dog abandoned for being 'too old' thrives in new home and as an 'ambassadog'

Dog abandoned for being 'too old' thrives in new home and as an 'ambassadog'

Maria BuckIt pains her to think of Rex being abandoned, particularly without teeth or the ability to defend himself if he “got in a jam.” She hopes families won’t give up on senior pets, and that more people will consider adopting them when they do need new homes.

Veteran with amputated leg adopts three-legged dog with the same injury

Veteran with amputated leg adopts three-legged dog with the same injury

German Shepherd Kane lost his leg after it was severely fractured when he was hit by a car (Picture: Jam Press) People have been left in tears over a video of the new family leaving the animal shelter together (Picture: Jam Press)And a video of the moment the pair went home to start their lives together has left viewers in tears.

More dog owners thinking about giving up pet, charity says

More dog owners thinking about giving up pet, charity says

Owen Sharp, the chief executive of the Dogs Trust, said: “Following the boom in pet ownership during the pandemic, which saw millions of us delighting in the companionship of a dog, today’s figures have sadly come as no surprise to us.

Puppy believed to have two tails actually has a fifth leg and foot

Puppy believed to have two tails actually has a fifth leg and foot

Adorable Chanel No 5 is a social media sensation (Picture: @norcal_bullybreed_rescue /TikTok)A puppy has stolen the hearts of social media users after being born with a fifth leg.Under the name @norcal_bullybreed_rescue , the carer has been sharing Chanel’s updates on TikTok to the delight of viewers.

Cat owners: have you experienced issues with pet illness related to cat food?

Cat owners: have you experienced issues with pet illness related to cat food?

We would like to hear from anyone who has experienced issues with these cat foods, or pet food more generally.Your responses are secure as the form is encrypted and only the Guardian has access to your contributions.If you’re having trouble using the form, click here.

Cat owners may be forced to microchip pets as UK thefts soar

Cat owners may be forced to microchip pets as UK thefts soar

Millions of cat owners could be expected to get their cats microchipped or face fines under new government plans as the number of felines being stolen has risen sharply during the pandemic.

April, the giraffe who became an online star, dies

April, the giraffe who became an online star, dies

April, the giraffe who became a sensation when a rural New York zoo livestreamed her 2017 pregnancy and delivery , was euthanized Friday because of advancing arthritis, the zoo said.“She is a precious member of our family, and while we knew this day would eventually come, our hearts are hurting,” Animal Adventure Park owner Jordan Patch said in a statement.

Three-legged Golden Retriever living her best life thanks to new bionic leg

Three-legged Golden Retriever living her best life thanks to new bionic leg

They stay in touch, along with other members of Frankie’s litter and one of Frankie’s fellow Golden Retriever buddies, Mia. Joey said: ‘The bionic leg has improved her quality of life so much, she loves it’ (Picture: Mercury Press & Media) Joey and Jodie had lost Tucker, one of their Golden Retrievers, to cancer just three days before Frankie was born, and were looking to get another puppy to keep their other dog, 11-year-old Gabby, company.