5 h. ago Dog rescue charity saved from brink after being weeks away from closure

Islay Dog Rescue near Cumnock had enough funds to last just three weeks before supporters rallied behind the charity at the weekend.

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11 h. ago 'I almost died when cat bit me in Turkey, but my dogs saved my life'

Mum Chloe was on holiday when she was bitten by a cat, but her dogs made sure she got an urgent test back home in the UK

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11 h. ago Mum almost died with rabies after being bitten by cat in Turkey resort

Chloe says her dogs save her life when she got home as they wouldn't leave her wound alone

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41 h. ago The savage dog fighting syndicate where animals are raised to kill or be killed: Undercover probe exposes the underground rings that span the globe

Two-year-old pitbull Ruby was bought from Zoltan Borbe, a kennel owner said to have connections to an animal abuse syndicate, who met the buyer in Amsterdam.

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3 d. ago Discover the top 9 healthiest dog breeds that could save you a fortune in vet bills

A healthy dog is a happy dog, but some breeds are naturally healthier and less prone to expensive medical issues

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5 d. ago Guide dog 'brought back joy' for Paisley man after losing wife and job following retinal tear

Guide dog Marine helped Carlos Rodriguez gain his confidence back after losing his wife and his job.

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6 d. ago Scots blind man who weighed 27st says guide dog saved his life

Carlos Rodriguez, 47, from Paisley, became depressed and suicidal after losing almost all of his vision.

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9 d. ago Community pulls together to keep dog rescue going after it was badly flooded

After contractors agreed to help out for free the dog rescue in Rhondda Cynon Taf has saved more than £80,000

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1 week ago Dramatic moment Coastguard launch rescue bid to save dog who fell off 300ft cliff onto narrow ledge

The officers from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency rushed to Nose's Point in the town of Seaham, County Durham, to help the pooch's (pictured) despairing owner.

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2 w. ago Moment police dog saves handler from shovel wielding arsonist as he attempted to burn down flat to avoid arrest

PC Tom Marsden and PD Yoiko descended on the apartment (pictured) in Hull, East Yorkshire, in July last year to help officers who were trying to apprehend the man.

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3 w. ago Moment police rush to save rescue dog trapped in burning house

Watch as police officers save a rescue dog trapped inside a burning house.

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