‘Don’t adopt them!’ Expert sparks fury with five ‘worst’ dog breeds to take home

‘Don’t adopt them!’ Expert sparks fury with five ‘worst’ dog breeds to take home

A former pet industry worker sparked debate by warning people not to adopt five unexpected dog breeds in a video which amassed seven million views.Many took to the comments to defend their dog breed while others agreed with her controversial opinions.

Heartbreak of unwanted rescue dog waiting more than half her life for loving home

Heartbreak of unwanted rescue dog waiting more than half her life for loving home

Heartbreak of unwanted rescue dog waiting more than half her life for loving home.Tokyo has been waiting more than half her life for a forever home (Image: WOODFIELD PETS CHARITY).

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.

Unwanted dog who was 'forgotten about' in shelter for years desperate for loving home

Unwanted dog who was 'forgotten about' in shelter for years desperate for loving home

Marija Stojanovski, who works at the shelter, asked non-profit organisation Viktor's PawPrints, which rehomes unwanted dogs from North Macedonia to the UK, to step in to try to find adopters for Slvinik and her best friend Angel, a five-year-old retriever cross who was also rescued as a stray.

Dog 'terrified of everything' after being rescued struggling to find home

Dog 'terrified of everything' after being rescued struggling to find home

Hades has been patiently waiting but has not found the right adopters (Image: RSPCA)“One of his biggest challenges is his struggle meeting new people.Hades is looking for experienced owners to take him on (Image: RSPCA).

You can now get paid to play with guide dog puppies

You can now get paid to play with guide dog puppies

Guide Dogs are looking to take on a new recruit, working as a Canine Science Assistant – with part of the responsibilities including cuddling puppies.

Tim Dowling: I fear we may be getting a kitten. Or worse, a corgi

Tim Dowling: I fear we may be getting a kitten. Or worse, a corgi

I look down.“Not now,” I say.‘No, of course I don’t like corgis.’ Illustration: Peter Gamlen/The GuardianA few days later my wife rings me.“Do you like corgis?” she says.“What does that mean?” I say.“We’re going to look at a kitten,” my wife says.

Country diary: magpies are not to be seen in black and white terms

Country diary: magpies are not to be seen in black and white terms

For several years, the ivy’s inner reaches have been home to a pair of magpies, whose calls one eminent ornithologist unkindly compared to the sound of machine-gun fire.I counted five magpies flying towards the shot bird.

Your dog can figure out if you’re lying about how many treats you have

Your dog can figure out if you’re lying about how many treats you have

Gregory Berns, professor of psychology at Emory University in America, and senior author of the study, said: ‘Our work not only shows that dogs use a similar part of their brain to process numbers of objects as humans do – it shows that they don’t need to be trained to do it.’.

'Everything is different': Lorde to delay album release after death of pet dog

'Everything is different': Lorde to delay album release after death of pet dog

The New Zealand singer-songwriter had been working on her highly anticipated follow-up to 2017’s hit Melodrama when her beloved dog, Pearl, died suddenly.Pearl, who was adopted by Lorde last year, had suffered various illnesses throughout his life, and the singer had been working with vets to pinpoint the issue.

Sorry, but your dog just isn’t that clever

Sorry, but your dog just isn’t that clever

There were also various other tasks looked at in the journal of Learning & Behaviour, such as releasing food with a string and being able to recognise human faces.