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.

Texas dog walker permanently disfigured in ‘bloodthirsty’ attack by 2 dogs, lawsuit says

Texas dog walker permanently disfigured in ‘bloodthirsty’ attack by 2 dogs, lawsuit says

The day of the attack was the first time Durand had been hired to walk the animals, although she had previously met the dogs when she discussed the job with Ashley Bishop, according to the lawsuit.

Body of young dog found padlocked in suitcase and dumped in river

Body of young dog found padlocked in suitcase and dumped in river

The RSPCA thinks the way the dog’s body was disposed has ‘suspicious’ (Pictures: RSPCA/Getty)The bloody body of a dog seems to have been padlocked into a suitcase and dumped into a river.

These dog costumes will put your Halloween outfit to shame

These dog costumes will put your Halloween outfit to shame

Took cute to spook (Picture: J Mayer/REX/Shutterstock)Thought you nailed your Halloween party outfit last night?A group of pooches showed up to the Washington Square Park Halloween Parade dressed to the nines in a plethora of spooky (and hilarious) costumes.

This dog is our favourite breeds all rolled into one very good boy

This dog is our favourite breeds all rolled into one very good boy

Just look at the ears on this Cocker (Picture: Getty)The research also found that half of Brits have a favourite breed but only a third of people own their preferred dog.

Dog wins first place in dog costume contest by dressing as Donald Trump

Dog wins first place in dog costume contest by dressing as Donald Trump

(Picture: SWNS)A dog won first place in a dog costume contest by dressing up as Donald Trump. (Picture: Jeanette Young / SWNS.com)Jeanette said that her family are Trump supporters and Marshall’s costume was a loving tribute.

Dog who lost his fur due to rare condition wears Burberry-style coat

Dog who lost his fur due to rare condition wears Burberry-style coat

(Picture: Tom Maddick / SWNS.com)Fraser the four-year-old poodle seriously slays in his Burberry-style doggie coat which he wears everywhere. (Picture: Tom Maddick / SWNS.com)‘He hates going out in the wet, I certainly wouldn’t like to go out with nothing on in this weather,’ she said.

Oh look, here’s that pooing dogs calendar you were after

Oh look, here’s that pooing dogs calendar you were after

(Picture: poopingpooches.com)If you’re going to rely on good old glossy paper rather than your phone, you might as well choose a calendar that brings you true joy each time you flip the page to a new month.

Rachael Ray's Nutrish 'natural' dog food is ‘potentially harmful,’ lawsuit says

Rachael Ray's Nutrish 'natural' dog food is ‘potentially harmful,’ lawsuit says

Rachael Ray's Nutrish 'natural' dog food is ‘potentially harmful,’ lawsuit says copied! Nutrish, the company that makes celebrity chef Rachael Ray's dog food brand, markets itself as containing natural ingredients. But a new lawsuit claims it contains a weed-killing chemical.

Adelaide’s cold weather forces many to rug up, including cat called Milk, a star attraction at a Felixstow pet cafe

Adelaide’s cold weather forces many to rug up, including cat called Milk, a star attraction at a Felixstow pet cafe

The National Weather Service forecasted Trail Ridge Road could receive 36 inches by Friday evening. The national park shared this footage from Trail Ridge Road, which is the highest continuous paved highway in North America with an elevation above 12,000 feet at its peak.