Campaigners call for tougher controls on dog ownership 'As easy as buying crisps'

Campaigners call for tougher controls on dog ownership 'As easy as buying crisps'

Comparing bad dog owners to bad parents, RSPCA vicepresident Chris said dogs should be kept on leads following a spate of horror attacks, including one outside his partner's home.

World's tallest living dog is Zeus, a Great Dane, according to Guinness World Records

World's tallest living dog is Zeus, a Great Dane, according to Guinness World Records

Walking around the Dallas Farmers Market with the world’s tallest living male dog — a Great Dane named Zeus, according to Guinness World Records — garners a lot of stares, smiles, photo requests and one comment in particular.

Trapped dog who fell into 12ft mineshaft is pulled out alive after four days

Trapped dog who fell into 12ft mineshaft is pulled out alive after four days

Two-year-old Olive was visibly excited to see her owners – Jo Belton and her daughter Charlotte (Pictures: Facebook)Adorable footage shows the moment a brave dog was reunited with her owners after being stuck in a mineshaft for four days.

Smelly boy! Couples living in apartments warned about 10 cute dogs you should NOT buy

Smelly boy! Couples living in apartments warned about 10 cute dogs you should NOT buy

Couples living in apartments with no garden have been warned about 10 cute dogs they should not buy (Image: Getty) Weighing up to 180 lbs, Saint Bernards are not suited to living in close confines (Image: Getty)Springer Spaniels are also highly energetic and tend to run around indoors to keep themselves amused, meaning they are likely to cause damage to a smaller living space.

Dog abandoned for being ‘gay’ is adopted by same-sex couple

Dog abandoned for being ‘gay’ is adopted by same-sex couple

Fezco’s story quickly made national headlines and caught the attention of Steve Nichols and his husband, John Winn, who live just outside Charlotte, not far from the shelter.

Stylish cockapoo now has more outfits than her owner

Stylish cockapoo now has more outfits than her owner

A glimpse into her wardrobe (Picture: Mercury Press)Nicole, from Essex, says: ‘She has more clothes than me at this point, definitely more new stuff.So chic (Picture: Mercury Press)Nicole even admits that a lot more of her time and energy goes into Luna’s outfits, rather than her own.

Heartbreak for 'bald and chatty' dog shunned in shelter for 400 DAYS over his looks

Heartbreak for 'bald and chatty' dog shunned in shelter for 400 DAYS over his looks

Jay is described as 'quite chatty' when he wants attention but also a 'real softie' (Image: RSPCA)Jay's ideal home would be with no children and where he is the only pet as he struggles around other dogs.

Soul animal: A dog or a cat: Which is your soul animal?

Soul animal: A dog or a cat: Which is your soul animal?

Training a cat is typically more difficult than a dog, because a cat has its way of doing things, and he will do only what he likes to do.If that is how you like your things to be, you may be a cat person.

All dog wants after 60 hours trapped underground is a belly rub

All dog wants after 60 hours trapped underground is a belly rub

She reached out to various authorities in vain until good news came this Tuesday when fire crews began work with the RSPCA to save the trapped spaniel.

Woman Hears Crying On Train Tracks — And Finds Tiniest Puppy Tied Down

Woman Hears Crying On Train Tracks — And Finds Tiniest Puppy Tied Down

Deirdre Oakley The poor puppy was all alone, and appeared to be only hours old, as her eyes were closed and her umbilical cord was still attached.“She was declared less than 12 hours old,” Deirdre Oakley, the pup’s new mom, told The Dodo.

‘London’s loneliest dog’ still searching for home after 500 days in shelter

‘London’s loneliest dog’ still searching for home after 500 days in shelter

Cathie continued: ‘Once she knows people, she does calm down a lot – she’s lovely and very cuddly, but it does take a while for her to get to that stage and to trust you.’.

Couple sent letter saying they’re ‘evil’ for not walking their dogs enough

Couple sent letter saying they’re ‘evil’ for not walking their dogs enough

The two Dobermanns are allowed to run around their garden (Picture: Kate Field/MEN Media)A married couple was left ‘raging’ after being sent a letter calling them ‘evil’ for not walking their dogs .

Pets prove to be the pandemic’s cute, furry growth area

Pets prove to be the pandemic’s cute, furry growth area

But it turns out that most of the dogs and cats who found new homes during the pandemic are still there.

Field day for dogs as owners pay by the hour for safe green spaces

Field day for dogs as owners pay by the hour for safe green spaces

Twice a week, in rural Cambridgeshire, Rebecca Lee hires a private field for her dog, Moscow, to run about in for an hour.

Wellness for dogs: why your pet needs vaccines but not reiki and raw meat

Wellness for dogs: why your pet needs vaccines but not reiki and raw meat

Neck says vaccinations and diets are more common and much more complicated issues for vets.Photograph: Dorling Kindersley/Getty ImagesBut there’s a complication in the dog world – some vaccines given yearly may protect for longer than that but they are not approved to be given, say, every three years.

Treats, poo bags and acceptance: what to pack for a roadtrip with your dog

Treats, poo bags and acceptance: what to pack for a roadtrip with your dog

For new doggy travellers, start with short trips to see how your dog takes to car travel and life on the road.Equally, if your dog is elderly, has health issues or simply does not like to travel, then you should make sure that taking them with you is the best option.

Chihuahua becomes singing sensation despite losing his jaw

Chihuahua becomes singing sensation despite losing his jaw

Pepe lost the bottom part of his jaw in a dog attack in 2017 (Picture: Caters News)This adorable Chihuahua loves nothing more than a good sing song – despite losing his jaw and teeth in a savage attack.

Rescue me: why Britain’s beautiful lockdown pets are being abandoned

Rescue me: why Britain’s beautiful lockdown pets are being abandoned

Covid has been a factor in that rise, with 7% of owners surveyed saying they got a cat for reasons related to the pandemic, such as furlough or spending more time at home.

Moschino announces first-ever pet collection

Moschino announces first-ever pet collection

The 14-piece collection from Moschino comprises accessories and clothing, including biker jackets, trench coats, hoodies and T-shirts.Other items include an olive green twill dog jacket, which is made from polyester fabric and features a zip pocket detail, logo print on the back and a zip closure.

Great British bark-off: my Dog Slot show was a forerunner of Dog TV

Great British bark-off: my Dog Slot show was a forerunner of Dog TV

Reading Tim Dowling (We are way past peak puppy – it’s time to end the great British dog obsession, 22 November ) took me back to 1973, when I was launching a small local cable TV station, Bristol Channel.