Animal welfare

Puppies abandoned in bin bag by side of road

Convicted paedophile jailed for hunting and killing animals

Horse owners angry after youths filmed riding them

Tortoises have human-like feelings, study finds

Man sentenced for 'barbaric cruelty' towards dogs

Newly rescued goat stolen from sanctuary

Rescued one-eyed shih-tzu progresses 'every second'

Mutilated pets import ban bill passes to Lords

Dumped puppies 'lucky to survive hot weather'

Catteries struggling to meet summer holiday demand

RSPCA called to more cases involving multiple pets

Animal cruelty reports rise by a third in a year

Cats highlighted in RSPCA summertime cruelty study

Festival boosts 'inundated' animal rescue charities

Wildlife park appeals for money to rescue Ukraine lions

Dartmoor dairy farm banned for animal neglect

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How dog walks can become deadly when the heat rises

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Animal charity asks for help after baby surge

White-tailed eagles thriving across South East

Owners urged to keep pets healthy in hot weather

Animal owners warned of 'huge risks' of heatwave