Jumbo (left) died after being struck by an e-scooter (Image: Getty/SWNS) An e-scooter rider stopped by a police officer in Islington, London (Image: PA)Ms Reynolds approached the police after the incident in High Wycombe at about 8.15am on May 12.Zipp Mobility, which hires out e-scooters in the town, said it was investigating what had happened.

The 18-year-old conservationist and son of the "Crocodile Hunter" star Steve Irwin encountered a "decent size snake" in the middle of the road of his family's zoo at night, so he decided to help.He's either going to get eaten, or he's going to eat one of the other animals," Irwin said, while holding up the snake.

Frank Tunbridge, a Somerset resident who had studied wildlife for decades, has received dozens of emails and calls reporting big cat sightings in recent years.

The dog was put to sleep after vets advised it was the kindest thing to do (Image: SCOTTISH SPCA)“He was microchipped to an address in Falkirk but was reported missing from this address in June 2021.“The dog was in generally poor condition, and was suffering from a severely ulcerated eye.

As more people return to physical workplaces, fears are growing that new owners may try to sell on dogs on to inappropriate homes or simply abandon them.

Freya was rushed to the vets (Picture: RSPCA)A dog is lucky to be alive after being ‘thrown’ from a vehicle doing around 50mph on a rural Kent road.

Rescuers point out that people impulse-bought pets amid the pandemic, and eventually ended up abandoning them when they realised that they were not ready for the responsibility.

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.

And yet, I am an animal lover – especially given the way people always seem to disappoint these days – so I am finally embracing the label.

Essex Police seized 27 dogs following a raid at an address in Braintree Road, Dunmow (Picture: Google)Pc Glenn Braden said: ‘We know the devastation the loss of a much-loved pet can cause and we take reports of thefts seriously.

Pet dogs are second-most reported roadkill in North East England, says new study.Pet dogs are second-most reported roadkill in North East England.Dogs and cats are the second most reported roadkill in North England.

The huge dog attacks the two toddlers after escaping from a nearby business (Picture: Facebook/Mohammed Hussain)Two young children were rushed to hospital after being mauled by an escaped guard dog.

Norman wears heavy coats outside and pyjamas in the house as he gets cold very easily (Picture: Caters)‘In the winter, he is in clothes pretty much all day, every day.

James Franklin, 26, has been charged with aggravated animal cruelty (Picture: Ouachita Correctional Center)An alleged animal abuser has been accused of shooting a dog dead after it chased his car when he drove past the owner’s house.

Jabbari, representing himself, said: ‘Unfortunately I really didn’t know it’s against the law to drive an electric scooter.

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.

On Wednesday, the couple posted photos from their road trip and revealed that they've adopted two rescue dogs to come along with them on their new adventure.

The animals have now been taken to a rescue centre (Picture: Scottish SPCA / SWNS.COM)Jenny Scott, an SSPCA inspector, said: ‘The dogs were found in an appalling condition.

Warning to dog owners after sausages laced with fish hooks (Picture: Twitter / @dido15)Dog owners in Glasgow have been warned to be vigilant of their pets eating food found on the road after a man was spotted leaving sausages wrapped with fish hooks on the ground.

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