7 h. ago Teen plunged 100ft to death from cliff trying to save pet dog that chased rabbit

Keeleigh Plant, 18, had been trying to save her pet dog Bertie who had ran off chasing a rabbit towards Hope Cove in south Devon, when she fell 100ft to the rocks below

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16 h. ago Teenage girl, 18, plunged off cliff and fell 100ft to her death trying to retrieve her cockapoo which was chasing a rabbit, inquest told

Keeleigh Plant, 18, from Galmpton, Devon, fell to her death at Hope Cove, Devon, while trying to grab hold of her cockapoo, Bertie, which had chased after a wild rabbit, during the incident in May 2023.

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44 h. ago All dog owners should know this 7 second rule to protect their pet in the heat

Rising temperatures can quickly become dangerous for your four-legged friend

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3 d. ago Dog owners could be 'hurting pets' feelings' by making two key mistakes

Dog owners could be 'hurting their pet's feelings' with a common habit, a social media user has claimed - and it's very easy to do without realising you're even doing it

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4 d. ago Mother of two toddlers attacked by the family American bulldog praises her neighbours for saving children's lives

The two-year-old and three-year-old boys were playing in the sunshine on Thursday when their pet dog, Oakley, attacked them.

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5 d. ago The one type of dog bowl you should never let your pet drink from, expert warns

A vet nurse has issued a warning for dog owners to keep their pet pooch from falling ill.

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6 d. ago Four common summer culprits all dog owners must watch out for in hot weather

Your dog will love summer for long evening walks and splashing in garden pools but there are frequent summer-related dog problems that can arise, forcing pet owners to stump up huge bills

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6 d. ago Hunstanton dog attack: 'Mastiff' mauls woman in broad daylight as police search for man

A woman and her pet border terrier both suffered severe injuries after a large dog, believed to be a mastiff, was off its lead and attacked them in Hunstanton, Norfolk, police said

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6 d. ago Dog owner claims pet's favourite sleep position reveals 'secrets' about personality

A dog owner has shared a video claiming a dog's sleeping position doesn't only communicate their temperature and comfort level - but also 'secrets' about their personality

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8 d. ago Stacey Solomon gives tearful update on dog Teddy who might 'never be the same again'

Stacey Solomon issued an emotional update over a week after revealing her family pet dog, Teddy, had all of a sudden taken ill and needed to be rushed to the vets

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9 d. ago Which dog should I get? How to choose the best pet for families, city living or people with allergies

We asked professional dog trainer Graeme Hall AKA The Dogfather to give us his suggestions for your perfect poochAt the risk of pleasing a handful of the dog owning population and annoying the vast majority, we asked Graeme Hall, AKA The Dogfather, a dog trainer, presenter of TV’s Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly and author of Does My Dog Love Me? to suggest the best breeds for different contexts. “It would be really funny if for every category I said labrador,” laughs Hall. However, his recommendations do come with a caveat: “Dogs are individuals. All Yorkshiremen are smashing, but every now and again you might meet one who’s not. Dogs are a bit like that.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago Terrifying final moments of teen beauty queen who plunged 25ft to death

Joeylin McDonald, 13, died on Friday, April 18, after she fell about 25ft through an attic floor and down into the gym below - police are investigating the circumstances around the fall

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1 week ago Pet owners share key things you should know before getting a dog or cat

While more than half of pet owners said having a pet has improved their physical and mental health, there are definitely a few insights they wish they had prior to becoming pet parents

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1 week ago 'Pocket bully' dog overpowers pensioner as armed police rush to fatal attack

South Yorkshire Police said armed officers rushed to the scene where a 'pocket bully' dog had overpowered a pensioner and attacked her pet shih-tzu, ultimately killing it

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1 week ago Dog owners say their bond with their pet is more satisfying than with their partner

Having control without negatives is why many people rate relationship with canine pet, researchers say

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2 w. ago Is YOUR dog suffering from anxiety? Top trainer LOUISE GLAZEBROOK reveals the hidden signs that your pet is stressed based on its breed

Britain's dogs are more anxious than ever, with vets revealing a shocking tenfold increase over the past decade in the number on 'Puppy Prozac'.

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2 w. ago Dog owners rate their bond with their pet as MORE satisfying than their relationships with their friends, partner and even their children, study finds

Most dog owners will tell you that their pet is a key member of the family. But a new study has revealed just how strong the connection between owners and their pets really is.

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2 w. ago Rampaging dog owner's three words before beloved cavapoo savaged in brutal attack

Steven Yorke revealed the terrifying ordeal he and his dog faced when an off-lead pet attacked his beloved cavapoo on a woodland walk - leaving it fighting for its life

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2 w. ago 'Rampaging dog BIT MY LIPS OFF after I tried to pet it while I was out on a date'

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT. Connie Wanberg, from Minnesota, says she she went to pat a labrador but the dog jumped and latched onto her face with her lip found "chewed up" on the floor

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2 w. ago Woman and her pet dog injured in 'terrifying' targeted attack

The attack left both a woman and her dog injured and has been described as “terrifying” by police

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