The Latest Breaking News on Pets

West Lothian animal farm bans dogs after pup mauls guinea pig and chases donkey

After excessive dog fouling as well as the heartbreaking loss of the rodent over Easter, a ban has been put in place from May 1 to protect the remaining animals.

Edinburgh Live · May 12, 2023

Worker at vets scammed more than £37,000 in fake pet insurance claims for seven cats, dogs and rabbits that didn't exist

Helen Pearse pretended she had several pets that didn't exist in order to make the claims

Wales Online · May 12, 2023

Dogs Trust rehoming centre at West Calder is feeling the strain - and needs your help

Could you become a foster carer to a dog that's looking for their forever home?

Daily Record · May 12, 2023

World's oldest dog Bobi the Rafeiro celebrates his 31st birthday with massive party plans

More than 100 people, some travelling from overseas, are due to attend the festivities which will include plenty of local food and a dance troupe which Bobi will dance with.

ABC News · May 12, 2023

Jail for two men who arranged for dogs to have ears cropped

WARNING: This report contains distressing images

Wales Online · May 12, 2023

World's oldest dog Bobi celebrates milestone birthday in style with 100 party guests

Bobi, the world's oldest dog, has turned 31 and is celebrating the occasion with a huge party at his family farmhouse in Portugal. People will be flying across countries to join him

Daily Mirror · May 12, 2023

'Don’t have anyone in your house or seeing the dog you don’t know, if they see fresh wounds they could report you'

The pair were banned from keeping animals for 15 years

Manchester Evening News · May 12, 2023

Trusted Northumberland vets practice employee spared jail for £36,000 fraud

Helen Pearse, of Widdrington Station, carried out a series of frauds on insurance companies through her role at a Northumberland-based veterinary practice

Chronicle Live · May 12, 2023

Mother shares horrifying moment she found ticks living in her daughter’s ear

‘Be sure and check your babies’ ears after playing outside,’ the mom wrote on TikTok

The Independent UK · May 12, 2023

Frozen mice shortage leaves Perth reptile owners and wildlife carers 'desperate'

A major supplier of frozen rodents has decreased shipments to WA, reducing the supply for pet snakes and reptiles and forcing up costs at smaller pet shops.

ABC News · May 12, 2023