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Animal rights charity Peta has warned that the only animals that should wear wool are sheep. But Charlotte Cripps, who has bought her golden retriever a Christmas jumper and a reindeer hoodie, disagrees – as long as a dog doesn’t mind, it’s all part of the festive spirit

Editorial: New protections for hares, and more humane conditions on farms, should be welcomed by all

A group of volunteer pilots and animal lovers, known as Seuk’s Army, has been conducting weekly airlifts to rescue pets from overwhelmed Southern shelters

Restaurant and food industry heads are complaining about the new animal rights legislation

SeaWorld announced in 2016 that it would stop its orca breeding program

Move is part of a long-awaited Labour strategy including outlawing hen cages and ending puppy farming

Trail hunting is set to be banned under new animal welfare reforms, with ministers aiming to close what they say is a loophole in existing hunting laws

The animal welfare strategy, launched on Monday, includes plans to ban trail hunting, for fear it is being used as cover for chasing live foxes.

The experts have spoken — here's what to do if, like mine, your Poinsettia needs some TLC before Christmas

The world can be stressful and overwhelming, but even with all its lows, it still gave us one comforting silver lining: animals. Free from worrying about jobs or bills, they’re able to stay playful, curious, and effortlessly funny, often making the day feel a little better just by being themselves.…

Case of man who apparently targeted Christians is latest in series of incidents in Hampshire of animal remains being dumped