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'Find owner of abandoned pit bull that killed my mum', distraught daughter says

Anne Shields, 67, sustained “catastrophic” head and arm injuries after the dog suddenly turned on her at her holiday home in Valencia, Spain three days after she rescued the animal

Daily Mirror · Mar 13, 2023

New rules makes microchipping for cats in England compulsory

Owners will have until June 2024 to microchip their cat in a move aimed at helping to reunite them with a lost or stray pet.

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2023

Little-known Highway Code rule could land dog owners with £5,000 fine

More than a third of dog owning drivers aren't aware of the Highway Code's rule on restraining pets while on the roads

Nottingham Post · Mar 13, 2023

Dr Hilary issues warning to dog owners amid surge in norovirus cases

Dr Hilary was on ITV's Lorraine and said dogs can carry norovirus - here's his advice on how to reduce the spread of the bug

Chronicle Live · Mar 13, 2023

Co Tyrone vet's pride as she's named as finalist for UK Vet of the Year

Claire has beaten off competition from thousands of nominations and has been announced as one of three finalists for the top prize

Belfast Live · Mar 13, 2023

Hero Scots cop and dog crawled through woods with broken heel bone to find missing woman

Constable Carly Fulton and her canine companion Ben have won a national award for their efforts after being called out to find a vulnerable woman in the Carluke area last August.

Daily Record · Mar 13, 2023

Warning to pet owners as dogs could be spreading 'nasty' norovirus bug

Norovirus is on the rise and Dr Hilary claims it can be caught from your pet

Liverpool Echo · Mar 13, 2023

Woman died after being mauled by dog she took in as a stray

"She was looking after him until she found someone who could take him. She stuck with him and then this happened. It’s a nightmare."

Manchester Evening News · Mar 13, 2023

Council unleashes new rules for dogs and owners in public spaces

Pooches and their parents will need to follow new commands as Lake Macquarie City Council gives its plan to manage dogs in public spaces the green light.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 13, 2023

Singapore Airlines called out for allegedly discriminating against student with disability

Student Isabella Beale, 23, is accusing the airline of discriminating against her for being an amputee on her flights to and from Europe.

ABC News · Mar 13, 2023