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‘Lassie’ dog breed at risk of dying out as numbers fall

Rough collies became popular thanks to the TV series Lassie

The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2023

Missing man and dog found dead after 'falling 100ft' during walk in bad weather

Kyle Sambrook, from West Yorkshire, was carrying his pet pooch Bane through the Scottish Highlands when he fell almost 100ft in "appalling weather", rescuers believe

Daily Mirror · Feb 26, 2023

South Africa: Footage of tigers roaming the streets highlights boom in big cat farming

Footage shows two different tigers exploring the streets of South Africa during the month of January. These two escaped big cats shocked residents and one of them attacked a man. Animal rights activists say these events shine a light on the big cat breeding and export business in the country.

France 24 · Feb 26, 2023

Body of missing hillwalker found alongside dog in Scotland

Kyle Sambrook was reported missing after he failed to return home on Tuesday

Manchester Evening News · Feb 26, 2023

Hokkaido dogsled race held for 1st time in 4 years

WAKKANAI, Hokkaido -- At the Japan Cup 2023 Wakkanai Dogsled Race mushers and their dogs became as one, as they unleashed breakneck speed on Saturday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 26, 2023

Driver who killed Scottish vet in crash released from jail after just half his sentence

Thomas Wainwright, who was eligible for parole after serving six years of his sentence, was told he would be released from prison next month following a Parole Board hearing last week.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 26, 2023

Rescue dog walking 1,000 miles for Manchester charity who saved him

Toby's hoping to raise £2000 for Dogs Trust Manchester

Manchester Evening News · Feb 26, 2023

Dog owner arrested after pitbulls attack and kill elderly man and injure his wife

‘It was a horrific scene, horrific for the people who had to experience it and for the firefighters who were part of the rescue’

The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2023

The big picture: bonds of friendship across species boundaries

German photographer Yana Wernicke follows women saving farm animals from slaughter to ​explore our connection with fellow mammals​

The Guardian - UK · Feb 26, 2023

Rules on 'cruel' animal trips won't extend to Scotland after constitutional row

A WESTMINSTER bill to prohibit the sale and advertisement of cruel animal experiences abroad will not be extended to Scotland due to a row between…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 26, 2023