Dog owners are being warned to keep out of private farm land, and are urged to keep their pets on leads while walking on public footpaths next to livestock, especially while lambing season is in full swing.

Farmers are warning that attacks on livestock by dogs are reaching “epidemic proportions” as they brace themselves for a surge in dog attacks heading into peak lambing season.The start of lambing season has been fraught for farmer Gordon Wyeth due to attacks on his sheep by pet dogs.

Alex Bowman, a stock car racing driver who competes full time in the NASCAR Cup Series, kicked off the season yesterday at Arizona’s Phoenix Raceway by driving a car with a paint scheme honoring the nonprofit Best Friends Animal Society.

The puppies had been abandoned (Picture: LaMa Animal Rescue/Facebook)The no-profit also said that they are ‘overrun and it’s not even puppy season yet’, highlighting a rise in stray and abandoned dog cases locally.

Winter is on and while we may cover up in the chill, pets also need to stay safe and warm.Winter may seem like a lazier season, but don’t let that come in the way of your pet’s grooming session.

Animal rights activist, Dola Sengupta says, “Last year, around 100 stray dogs and cats died during the monsoon due to lack of shelter and food in Pune and Mumbai.

Falling prey to parasites is the biggest trouble for dogs, especially during monsoon, and to curb this, pet owners are ensuring that their pooches remain always clean.So, one must take care that the pet is drinking clean water and ensure that they are given all the required vaccines.

Warmer temperatures in Chicago allowed the Brookfield Zoo giraffes to head outside for the first time this year and they took !They started running around and stretching their legs.Giraffes Arnieta (left) and Potoka (right) stretch their legs outside for the first time following winter.

All dogs that became available at the shelter on or before Super Bowl Sunday are eligible to be adopted for free, thanks to Nnadi.Nnadi previously sponsored one dog to be adopted for free after every Chiefs win this season.

Forget dry kibble and mince pies for dogs ; this hamper features only the finest ingredients, with a three-course menu including Beluga caviar, Wagyu beef and truffles.Considering the ingredients used, you could always skip out on making the turkey this year and just share the hamper meal with your pooch.

We’re celebrating the season of giving by offering three lucky Stuff We Love newsletter subscribers the chance to win $500 worth of toys for the holiday.

Ducky the terrier abandoned wearing a snowman jumper (Image: RSPCA) The animal welfare charity says it witnessed a massive surge in emergency calls between Christmas and the New Year, with abandoned pets and wildlife getting into difficulty seeing its frontline officers working round the clock.

As you shop for stocking stuffers for friends and family, it’s a great time to give back and help pet shelters by picking up much-needed items, like dog food, cat food and cat litter.

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Hair shedding, immunity issues or an infection—the answer to these problems faced by your dog can be found in their diet, say experts. Diet is one of the most important elements to solve the underlying problem of yeast build up and its resulting infections throughout a dog's body.

If you are having a holiday party, the easiest way to keep your pets safe from costumes, candles and hazardous treats, is to make part of your home a sanctuary for them.

Should your pet wander off, a common occurrence in the summer months, having an ID tag, a GPS tracker, and a microchip is an important way to help ensure your pet returns to you, safe and sound.