13 h. ago A real wag: Superman gets the bleak realities of dog ownership spot on

Hollywood has hitherto been ridiculously soppy over canines. The scrappy, wild and disobedient beast here is as annoying as the real thingSuperman might be one of the most confusing blockbuster films to hit the big screen this year. The tone, as you might expect from a goofball superhero movie that is plainly about the invasion of Gaza, is all over the shop. Too many characters contribute too little to the plot. There are moments when it feels like it was written specifically to provide work for the silly-glasses and ironic-haircut industries. It is a bit of a mess.But that said, one thing is demonstrably true: the dog is cool. As shown in the trailer, Krypto the superdog is Superman’s secret weapon. A mile away from his last screen outing, where he was muscular and proud and voiced by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Superman’s Krypto is scrappy and wild. He doesn’t obey commands. He destroys whatever equipment is put in front of him. Whenever he may or may not save the day, it seems lik...

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36 h. ago Urgent warning to dog owners of hidden hazard in Scottish lochs this summer

Dogs who come into contact with the substance risk bouts of vomiting, diarrhoea and even seizures

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36 h. ago Expert issues urgent warning to dog owners over fatal bacteria in UK

UK-based dog nutrition expert Simon Crawshaw has warned dog owners they should be cautious when taking their pets for walks and swims.

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41 h. ago Urgent warning to dog owners over bacteria appearing in UK lakes and ponds

With the recent heatwave followed by heavy rain, the 'hidden' danger is making a strong comeback in lakes and ponds

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57 h. ago Disturbing CCTV captures dog owner drop then repeatedly hit Jack Russell Terrier

Cameron Lee, 18, from Swansea was jailed for the 'pain and suffering' he caused to the little dog called Casper

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57 h. ago Disturbing CCTV captures man drop then repeatedly hit Jack Russell Terrier

Cameron Lee, 18, from Swansea was jailed for the 'pain and suffering' he caused to the little dog called Casper

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3 d. ago Dog Thefts 2025: These are the 10 breeds of adorable dog most often stolen

With dog ownership at record levels, tragically thefts are also on the up – particularly when it comes to these specific breeds.

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3 d. ago Dogs 'should wear sunglasses and use sun cream' as UK faces further heatwaves

Expert Jacqueline Boyd has warned dog owners that they have to be careful with their furry friends during the summer monthsafter advice from the RSPCA that we should use sun cream on them

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4 d. ago I'm a dog mum and making one change to the way I order pet food saved me £200 a year

I've been a dog owner for 10 years and I've always just ordered pet food when I've needed it - but now I've found a new way to save money

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6 d. ago Pet owners given heatwave warning after dog rescued from hot car

RSPCA warns car interiors can reach upwards of 47C during hot weather

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6 d. ago New £100 fines introduced for dog owners who fail to clean up mess

Councillors agreed to a public spaces protection order across the county which includes a £100 fine for not cleaning up dog mess

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7 d. ago Dog owners urged to put a bandana on pooches this weekend for important reason

A vet with over 30 years experience has issued vital advice

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7 d. ago Owner of 'dangerously out of control' dog jailed as judge orders pet to be destroyed

'These offences demonstrate that you are an irresponsible dog owner'

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7 d. ago Dog owners urged to follow one walking rule during UK heatwave

The Met Office is now warning pet owners to avoid walking their dogs during certain times of the day, following the news of a third heatwave for later this week.

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8 d. ago Inside the horrors of the holiday hotspot dog torture crisis: From canines being raped by humans to 'owners' undertaking 'at

The sought after locations of Egypt, Morocco and Turkey are visited by thousands of Brits each year - but at the same time hundreds of animals are mistreated, abused and even killed.

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8 d. ago Dog owners face £100 fines for walking their pets in four parks

Four parks have been added to the list of places where dog walkers are banned in a Welsh county

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8 d. ago Future pet tech: 40% of cat and dog owners keen on devices that interpret barks and meows

A survey of 2,000 cat and dog owners has discovered the technological advancements they're hoping to see for their pets in the future

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9 d. ago Dog forced to live with horrific injuries after owner refused to pay vet costs

WARNING: This article contains images readers may find upsetting

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1 week ago Shelter fights to keep dog brothers together after NYPD cop owner dies from cancer

The dogs are each 3-years-old and are a bonded pair

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1 week ago Horror moment dog owner hurls elderly pet over fence and onto concrete

WARNING: Distressing content. Shocking CCTV footage caught the moment Kieran O’Connor, 35, throwing his dog over a fence and onto concrete while he walked through a gate

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