Puppy scam: Americans desperate for a canine companion paid for imaginary pups

Puppy scam: Americans desperate for a canine companion paid for imaginary pups

Google says the alleged fraudster is responsible for “perpetrating a puppy fraud scheme to exploit the Covid-19 pandemic for personal gain, while taking advantage of unsuspecting and vulnerable victims”.In one instance, a victim paid Noel $700 in “electronic gift cards” to buy a puppy.

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.

Pandemic made animal-assisted therapy to move online

Pandemic made animal-assisted therapy to move online

The session is most fruitful when you can physically be around the animal and touch it, but experts say that even online sessions of AAT can be helpful in dealing with stress and anxiety.

In Focus: Inside the shady world of online animal selling

In Focus: Inside the shady world of online animal selling

The Ackers family paid a huge emotional price when they got Reggie, an adorable fox-red Labrador puppy (Picture: Supplied)However, just three days after they welcomed Reggie into their home, Richard found himself standing in a vet’s examination room being told that the kindest thing they could do for their puppy was to end his life.

Owners offload dogs bought in lockdown by pretending they are strays

Owners offload dogs bought in lockdown by pretending they are strays

People are pretending that dogs they acquired during lockdown are strays so that rescue centres take them in, after failing to sell them online, animal rescue charities and shelters have warned.

Cat cafe founder defies anti-Asian racist bullying to help animals

Cat cafe founder defies anti-Asian racist bullying to help animals

“I’ve had people who asked me if we opened up near Chinatown so that people could take home the cats to eat them,” she said.“I’m so lucky to have parents like that, but people will comment, ‘Oh, your dad probably eats the cats.

Talented dog earns more than £13,000 selling his paintings online

Talented dog earns more than £13,000 selling his paintings online

Hunter has sold hundreds of paintings on Etsy (Picture: @.online / Caters News)‘One thing that always impresses us is how unique each painting is; he can get pretty creative with his brush strokes depending on his mood.

Fat felines: we all love a ‘chonky’ cat – but the online trend has to end

Fat felines: we all love a ‘chonky’ cat – but the online trend has to end

The internet is now full of pictures of fat cats that their owners think are adorable but are actually health disasters, barely able to fit through a cat flap, let alone jump on to a ledge.Fat cats on diets are probably OK.

Chewy sends pet paintings to keep customers from straying

Chewy sends pet paintings to keep customers from straying

But it typically sends them out to those that have pet photos on their Chewy account or have shared one with a customer service agent.Chewy says it rejects artwork that doesn’t look enough like the pet or sends it back to be reworked.

Woman creates hilarious elf dog snaps with her two pooches

Woman creates hilarious elf dog snaps with her two pooches

Linda loves dressing her pooches up every day (Picture: Caters)Parents might be getting Elf on the Shelf to pose in all sorts of ways in the build up to Christmas but one woman has adapted the trend for her dogs .

Five free virtual events to join online this week in lockdown

Five free virtual events to join online this week in lockdown

This week alone, there are tonnes of fantastic free virtual events taking place, from a West End musical-themed pet adoption evening, to an online celebration of all things plant-powered.

Dog left disappointed when 'doggy pool' owner ordered online is size of bowl

Dog left disappointed when 'doggy pool' owner ordered online is size of bowl

The pool, which had been sent from China, was the size of a water bowl (Picture: @darcy_the_newfie / Caters News)Her stepdad told Chelsea the pool might take a while to arrive as it would be coming all the way from China.

Here's what pet stores are doing during coronavirus closures

Here's what pet stores are doing during coronavirus closures

"All Petco stores are open and continuing to provide the essential products and services for pets who are counting on us in these uncertain times," said the national brand in a statement to TODAY.

Adorable husky has unfortunate penis-shaped markings on his head

Adorable husky has unfortunate penis-shaped markings on his head

Nitro owner says she can’t ‘unsee’ the marks now (Picture: Caters)An adorable young husky causes a stir whenever he meets new people because the markings on his head look just like a penis.

Meet Ducky, the dog with the sweetest smile

Meet Ducky, the dog with the sweetest smile

When Gillian shared a video of Ducky smiling in Facebook community Cool Dog Group, it quickly racked up thousands of comments from people besotted with the little pup.

This is what the world looks like from your dog’s point of view

This is what the world looks like from your dog’s point of view

Roxy’s antics are filmed from a GoPro strapped to a saddle on her back (Picture: SWNS)Remarkable footage shows what the world looks like from the eyes of a dog.

Boris Johnson cornered by man talking about excessive dog poo

Boris Johnson cornered by man talking about excessive dog poo

Get ’em out!’ (Picture: BBC)The prime minister has been stopped by a man complaining about a park ‘full of dog poo’.He was in Manchester on the election campaign trail when he had the exchange yesterday, with a man very passionate about people registering their dogs.

This Russian dog is going viral for its quirky REAL eyebrows

This Russian dog is going viral for its quirky REAL eyebrows

A stray dog with striking eyebrows was recently found trotting through the streets of Bratsk, the Russian city where temperatures get down to -12° at this time of year.

Why does this dog Christmas jumper make it look like you’re patting a penis?

Why does this dog Christmas jumper make it look like you’re patting a penis?

Primark were another company who got caught out a few years back, when people spotted a hidden penis design in their #Elfie t-shirts .

When are the H&M dog and owner jumpers on sale and how much do they cost?

When are the H&M dog and owner jumpers on sale and how much do they cost?

As fashion lovers might predict, thanks to the link with Pringle, dog owners can expect heritage highland argyles and jacquards featuring in the cosy knitwear collection that both pups and their debit card-wielding humans will appreciate now the temperatures are dropping.