Racing greyhounds are well looked after

Racing greyhounds are well looked after

Thanks to sustained industry efforts, the injury rate in races is under 2% and most are not serious; 9,997 out of every 10,000 greyhounds that run go home safe.

She takes an age to walk now, but I love my old dog, smells and all

She takes an age to walk now, but I love my old dog, smells and all

Rescuing a dog is high on the list of the best things I’ve ever done.Old dogs stop more to smell the roses, just as their puppy selves once did.

Inseparable shelter chihuahuas get married in an adorable ceremony

Inseparable shelter chihuahuas get married in an adorable ceremony

Peanut, nine, and Cashew, three, (bit of an age gap, there…) got married at the San Antonio Humane Society (SAHS) in Bexar County, Texas last Wednesday.

Dog news: UK's LONELIEST pup is waiting for new home after more than a YEAR in kennels

Dog news: UK's LONELIEST pup is waiting for new home after more than a YEAR in kennels

Henry has been waiting at the dog rescue centre for more than a year (Image: © Battersea Dogs&Cats Home / SWNS) Sign up for FREE for latest news plus tips to save money and the environment.

Trio of ‘small but mighty’ chihuahuas search for home together

Trio of ‘small but mighty’ chihuahuas search for home together

RSPCA staff hope the three ‘feisty’ pups won’t need to be split up and can be rehomed together (Picture: RSPCA)Tiffany added: ‘They are very feisty and they need owners who can help manage their behaviour.

Elderly dog chained to wall entire life overlooked at shelter with no offers for new home

Elderly dog chained to wall entire life overlooked at shelter with no offers for new home

Elderly dog chained to wall entire life overlooked at shelter with no offers for new home (Image: Natalia George) Felix has been overlooked by prospectives owners, possibly due to his age (Image: Natalia George).

Should pets be allowed on planes? Change in Australian law prompts fierce debate

Should pets be allowed on planes? Change in Australian law prompts fierce debate

Ryanair denies boarding to child whose passport is valid for Spain flightYou can rent the French villa in the new Downton Abbey movie - for £19k a nightOwner Mary Meister told reporters Lewis was “spoiled rotten” by Singapore staff who allowed him into the business cabin as an “emotional support animal”.A business class flight from Melbourne to Milan or Rome, via Singapore, with Singapore Airlines typically costs around £5,000 one way, lasting around 23 hours.

Lonely dog has had zero viewings after 150 days in a shelter

Lonely dog has had zero viewings after 150 days in a shelter

Poor Skye has a leg deformity which the charity think might put some people off (Picture: RSPCA)The RSPCA has launched a heartfelt appeal to find a new home for Skye, a three-year-old dog who has spent more than 150 days at one of their centres – yet still hasn’t had one viewing.

Instagram: National Pet Day: Five things to keep in mind while looking for a pet-friendly accommodation

Instagram: National Pet Day: Five things to keep in mind while looking for a pet-friendly accommodation

A pet owner would agree that booking the right accommodation ahead of their arrival at the destination is very important for a pleasant trip.To make the process even smoother, pet owners can search for accommodations that are pet-friendly by using the ‘pet-friendly’ filter on and ensure a comfortable stay for their pet.

Donate to Kiwi  -  Support animal welfare with CUDDLY

Donate to Kiwi - Support animal welfare with CUDDLY

She was hospitalized at the veterinary hospital for two weeks to receive medicated baths to treat her, and when kiwi’s skin was no longer irritated and her hair started to regrow, she was taken back to the shelter.

Donate to Blady  -  Support animal welfare with CUDDLY

Donate to Blady - Support animal welfare with CUDDLY

However, Four months later, the shelter staff noticed that Blady started to lose hair.The shelter staff and volunteers started to give Blady the baths but he did not improve.Any donations you could spare will help Blady start a new life free from suffering and debt.

Pet owners may struggle to get care as vets threaten to quit amid pandemic crisis

Pet owners may struggle to get care as vets threaten to quit amid pandemic crisis

Dr Samantha Webster, a vet at Joii Pet Care, said: “The wider veterinary profession is under extreme pressure currently due to so many factors including staff shortages, rises in pet ownership and longer, unsociable working hours.

Rescue dog who ‘dreams of finding home’ to mark one-year anniversary in kennels

Rescue dog who ‘dreams of finding home’ to mark one-year anniversary in kennels

A RESCUE dog who "dreams of finding a home" is set to mark the heartbreaking milestone of one year in kennels.Ms Cosby said: “I just don’t understand why Bandit has received such little interest, it’s heartbreaking.“Bandit dreams of the days he will find his new cosy home.

Stressed pit bull in shelter for a year relaxes in princess tent

Stressed pit bull in shelter for a year relaxes in princess tent

Courtesy of I Heart Dogs Rescue and Animal HavenStarsky enjoyed his special place for about a week until he discovered that tent poles make excellent chew toys.Starsky is one of more than 100 dogs cared for by staff and volunteers at the nonprofit I Heart Dogs Rescue and Animal Haven in Michigan.

Dog who had never been on a walk until rescue still waiting for home

Dog who had never been on a walk until rescue still waiting for home

(Picture: RSPCA)A dog who had never received any human interaction before the RSPCA rescued her has spent more than a year at the shelter looking for a new forever home.

Dog who had 'never been outside' saved from barn where she was kept with 44 other animals

Dog who had 'never been outside' saved from barn where she was kept with 44 other animals

RSPCA rescue dog Ellie still waiting for home after 450 days.Ellie was found with over 40 other dogs in a ramshackle barn (Image: RSPCA Wales).

Heartbreak as overlooked rescue dog still waiting for home after 750 days in kennels

Heartbreak as overlooked rescue dog still waiting for home after 750 days in kennels

But poor Layla is still patiently waiting at the RSPCA Sheffield Animal Centre for a forever home despite being very popular with staff, who fear she is being overlooked as she can be nervous with new people.

Dog who just wants a fuss still patiently waiting for forever home after almost 500 days

Dog who just wants a fuss still patiently waiting for forever home after almost 500 days

A DOG who "loves a fuss" is still patiently waiting to be picked after almost 500 days at a rescue centre.The nine-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier has still not found a forever home (Image: RSPCA)Snowy is very clever and would be keen to learn more tricks with a new owner.

Dog who 'spent all his time staring at the wall' finds home

Dog who 'spent all his time staring at the wall' finds home

Poor guy (Picture: RSPCA/Andrew Forsyth) ‘He would squash himself at the back of his kennel and spent all of his time staring at the wall’ (Picture: RSPCA/Andrew Forsyth)Kennel supervisor Tiffany Saunders said: ‘When Ralph arrived he was completely shut-down.

Incredible transformation of terrified rescue dog who hid in kennel staring at the wall

Incredible transformation of terrified rescue dog who hid in kennel staring at the wall

Incredible transformation of terrified rescue dog who hid in kennel staring at the wall.A RESCUE dog who was so terrified he hid in his kennel staring at the wall is now "unrecognisable" as he thrives in his loving new home.