Pets & Animals
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'Gentle' Malcolm, 85, spends days crying after fire kills beloved poodles
An 85-year-old Horsforth dog judge has been left heartbroken after a fire destroyed his home and killed his beloved poodles and pet parrot
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Two dogs seized from home after animal welfare concerns
Two dogs have been seized from a property in Eastfield following concerns about animal welfare.
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Two dogs seized from home after animal welfare concerns
Two dogs have been seized from a property in Eastfield following concerns about animal welfare.
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Councillor in a lather over dog wash unit planned for historic Saltburn promenade
A councillor is objecting to plans for a proposed self-service machine on Saltburn’s Lower Promenade allowing pet owners to wash and shampoo their dogs.
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Man dies after tiger attack at Yorkshire zoo
Police believe man climbed into area housing two endangered Amur tigers at wildlife park near Doncaster
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Man dies after incident in tiger enclosure at Yorkshire zoo
The man who got into a tiger’s enclosure in a Yorkshire zoo has died, police have said. He was attacked by a tiger.
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Man 'jumps into tiger enclosure' at Yorkshire zoo as 'shots fired and park evacuated'
A Yorkshire wildlife park has been evacuated after a man “jumped into a tiger enclosure” at a Yorkshire zoo.
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Man 'jumps into tiger enclosure' at Yorkshire zoo as 'shots fired and park evacuated'
A Yorkshire wildlife park has been evacuated after a man “jumped into a tiger enclosure” at a Yorkshire zoo.
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Mystery of why big dogs age faster than small ones finally solved
Researchers analyzed the health of more than 860 dogs
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Three arrested after cat's tail posted through Hull letterbox
Police have made three animal cruelty arrests after a dead cat’s tail was posted through a letterbox in Hull.
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York RSPCA steps in after starving and filthy dogs found in back of a van
The York RSPCA branch has stepped in after 21 dogs and a cat were found living in heavily soiled crates piled high in the back of a caravan and van. Police seized the animals from the vehicles in a car park in Walney Road,...
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WATCH - Woman sentenced after keeping 21 dogs and cat in 'filthy' conditions
A York animal rescue team has helped to rehome 20 dogs and a cat found in filthy crates.
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WATCH - Woman sentenced after keeping 21 dogs and cat in 'filthy' conditions
A York animal rescue team has helped to rehome 20 dogs and a cat found in filthy crates.
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County Durham pet crematorium where animals get 'love, dignity and respect' reopens
A pet crematorium has reopened in Annfield Plain after an eight-month closure.
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Agricultural field could be transformed into secure exercise area for dogs
Plans for a secure, bookable dog exercise area near Sutton-in-Craven have been submitted to North Yorkshire Council, with fencing, parking and a dog wash.
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10 adorable dogs available for adoption at the RSPCA York, Harrogate and District branch
The RSPCA York, Harrogate and District branch currently has nine dogs that are available for adoption.
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RSPCA issues urgent plea as Durham rescue centres overwhelmed by animal crisis
The RSPCA is urgently seeking adopters across County Durham as rescue centres struggle with cases involving dozens, and sometimes hundreds, of animals at one address.
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Yorkshire Entrepreneur Launches Squeaker-Free Pet Brand Following Tragic Loss of Beloved Dachshund
A Whixkley dog owner is turning personal heartbreak into a regional safety campaign, warning pet lovers about the hidden dangers of loose toy squeakers.
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Your Cat Won’t Appreciate These Prime Day Deals, but You Will
My favorite pet tech can handle feeding, help with litter duty, and let you check in while you’re away.
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Ilkley Lido to welcome hundreds of dogs for special swimming weekend
Hundreds of dogs will be given the chance to make a splash at Ilkley Lido during a special weekend before its outdoor pool closes for the winter.
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Woman who 'hates running' taking on insane challenge in 'desperate' help for animals
County Durham vet Dr Janey Lowes, who admits she "absolutely hates running", is preparing to run the length of Sri Lanka to raise more than £1 million for a new animal hospital.
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Care home launches heartwarming dog visitor scheme after puppy bus delights residents
Wharfeside Care Home in Otley invites local dog owners to walk pets, meet residents and enjoy free tea after Billy’s puppy bus visit.
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Happy update for more than 80 dogs found in ‘squalid’ faeces-covered home
More than 80 dogs rescued from a “squalid” home in South Yorkshire have found new homes after being discovered living in appalling conditions. The 84 dogs, mostly Springer Spaniels, were rescued from a property in Tickhill, near Doncaster, in April 2025. RSPCA officers discovered many rooms in the house were covered from floor to ceiling in faeces and dirt several inches thick. All but one of the rescued dogs have now been rehomed. Social worker David Parkes, 61, had denied owning or having responsibility for the animals, but was found guilty of three animal welfare offences. His wife Delphine Parkes, 60, and son Sam Parkes, 28, who lived in the same house, both pleaded guilty to three animal welfare offences. All three defendants will be sentenced on 9 December at Doncaster Magistrates' Court.
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Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen reveals names of new dogs after loss of Chalky
Amanda Owen has revealed the names of her family's new dogs, Rascal, Patch and Dora, ahead of the return of Our Farm Next Door.
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The North East animal abusers brought to justice after starving and beating pets
The North East animal abusers prosecuted after some of the region's most disturbing cruelty cases prosecuted by RSPCA in 2026.
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Meet eight of the rescue dogs searching for forever homes in North East
From Cane Corsos and greyhounds to lurchers and Chow Chows - meet eight rescue dogs at Maxis Mates in Guisborough searching for loving forever homes.
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Russia leads world in cat ownership — yet has 2.8 million strays
Nearly 59% of Russian households own at least one cat, the highest rate globally, but the 2022 mobilisation order left hundreds of thousands of animals abandoned when owners fled the country or were sent to the front in Ukraine. Up to 98% of Russia's stray cats and dogs were once domestic pets.
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Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen reveals names of new dogs after loss of Chalky
Amanda Owen has revealed the names of her family's new dogs, Rascal, Patch and Dora, ahead of the return of Our Farm Next Door.
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Dogs descend on Raby Castle for fun-filled Bark in the Park event
Raby Castle's Bark in the Park returned on September 27, bringing dogs and owners together for fun dog shows, agility displays, training and estate walks.
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North Yorkshire care home dog show raises funds for therapy charity
Leeming Bar Grange Care Home’s annual dog show raises £151 for Jack and Pals Therapy Dogs, bringing residents, families and pets together in North Yorkshire.
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New life for dog rescued with 83 others from Doncaster house
Katy is one of the springer spaniels who has now been rehomed after RSPCA investigation.
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Twisteddoodles on the discovery of a new cat species
This week's cartoon from Twisteddoodles
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Pet owner who kept 84 dogs in 'squalid' home guilty of neglect
A pet owner has been convicted of neglect after 84 dogs were found living in ‘appalling’ conditions at his house in Doncaster.
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How to adopt a hedgehog or owl to help protect North East wildlife
Northumberland Wildlife Trust relaunches hedgehog and owl adoptions, offering gifts that fund conservation and nature reserves across the North East.
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Last Word: This week’s new questions
Why do dogs generally follow instructions, whereas cats largely ignore them? Will we ever build a space telescope that can see as far as the big bang?
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Knaresborough vet backs new rules to tackle rising pet bills
A family-run vet practice in Knaresborough has welcomed new rules aimed at making pet care costs clearer for owners.
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Countries with more indoor cats are happier, but there’s a catch
Researchers suspect link between cats and happiness is tied to economic factors
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Harrogate care home to host charity dog show this weekend
A Harrogate care home is inviting local dogs and their owners to take part in a charity dog show this weekend.
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'Rats as big as cats': York families forced to live beside year-long rubbish heap
A shared garden in Dringhouses, York, has become 'an unofficial dump' for unwanted furniture, clothes, suitcases, pet paraphernalia and…
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North East man given 10-year animal ban after dog euthanised due to malnutrition
A Middlesbrough man has been given a ten-year animal ban and a suspended jail sentence after his young dog was taken to the vet in such a state that…
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Award for West Midlands police dog Captain who retired through injury
Captain retired from duty in 2022 and is being recognised by a charity for retired police dogs.
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'Rats as big as cats': York families forced to live beside year-long rubbish heap
A shared garden in Dringhouses, York, has become 'an unofficial dump' for unwanted furniture, clothes, suitcases, pet paraphernalia and…
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How Ring doorbells could soon help reunite North East owners with their lost dogs
North East dog owners could soon have access to a new tool helping to track down lost pets - with Ring's AI Search Party feature launching in…
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Our Yorkshire Farm family welcome new pet arrivals after heartbreaking loss of dog
New four-legged additions are set to arrive at Ravenseat following the death of the Owen family's beloved dog Chalky.
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North East woman banned for life from owning pets after dog left emaciated
Middlesbrough woman Rebecca Tuffs receives community order and lifetime animal ban after emaciated Staffie-type dog Kiara suffered despite RSPCA…
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Crews carry out dramatic rescue of dog trapped on ledge next to waterfall
Emergency crews rescued a dog trapped on a ledge near a waterfall.
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Rare Hockney painting of beloved dachshund expected to fetch £2.5m at auction
Rare David Hockney painting of dachshund Stanley, first from his Dog Series at auction, could fetch £1.5m-£2.5m at Christie’s London sale on…
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County Durham man beat dog then dumped body on wasteland 'for foxes to eat'
A County Durham man who threw his dead dog over a wall so "foxes could eat it" has been banned from keeping animals for life.
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Body of missing cat found in woods after severed tail posted through letterbox
A missing cat whose severed tail was posted through his owners' letterbox has been found dead in woods near their home.
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Man banned from keeping animals after dog starved in cellar with scratch marks on door
Scratch marks were found on the door of a cellar where a starving dog suffered for at least 10 days before dying of starvation.