The UK Government has launched a major new animal welfare strategy, proposing bans on electric shock collars for pets and trail hunting. Discover the full scope of the plans and the political reaction.
Strictly star Vicky Pattinson urges the public to think twice before getting a 'Christmas puppy', highlighting the huge commitment of dog ownership and advocating for adoption.
A flagship government strategy proposes banning electric shock collars for pets and cracking down on puppy farming. Discover the full raft of new animal welfare protections.
Nearly 900 people in the UK are waiting for a guide dog due to a critical shortage of volunteer puppy raisers. The charity is appealing for help, especially in Scotland and the North West.
Olympic star Simone Biles and NFL husband Jonathan Owens criticised by animal rights activists after their new Doberman appears with cropped ears. PETA urges adoption over breeding.
Lithuanian authorities have detained 21 suspects in a major crackdown on a criminal network using weather balloons to smuggle cigarettes from Belarus, an operation that caused airport closures. Read the full investigation details.
Lithuanian authorities have detained 21 suspects in a major crackdown on a criminal network using weather balloons to smuggle cigarettes from Belarus, an operation that forced repeated airport shutdowns. Read the full investigation details.
A puppy training expert explains why saying 'no' can be harmful and shares a more effective, positive method for correcting behaviour and building a confident dog.
The family of Yvonne Ford, 59, who died from rabies after a puppy scratch, have raised serious concerns about NHS preparedness at a pre-inquest hearing. Read the full story.
The incredible true story of a secret beach bunker in Wales that led to an international drug smuggling bust. A new BBC documentary reveals how locals helped foil the plot. Watch Cannabis Cove: Operation Seal Bay tonight.
Timothee Chalamet shares holiday photos with a new puppy as speculation about his relationship status with Kylie Jenner intensifies. Discover the latest details here.
Guide dog owners and puppies in training enjoyed a special touch tour of The Royal Ballet's Nutcracker, highlighting the importance of accessibility in the arts. Discover how the Sponsor a Puppy scheme creates independence.
Top canine behaviourist reveals the one rule new puppy owners must follow from day one to prevent separation anxiety and ensure a calm, well-mannered dog.
Two Romanian lorry drivers sentenced for attempting to smuggle 49 migrants from UK to France. National Crime Agency warns of sophisticated people smuggling operations targeting HGV drivers.
Six puppies and a caring older dog were abandoned in a field. Rescuers share the heartwarming story of their bond and the urgent search for remaining puppies' forever homes.
A woman was stunned after her 'mini dachshund' puppy grew into a 39-pound standard-sized dog. Discover the heartwarming story of Winston's unexpected growth.
Amanj Hasan Zada ran a multi-million pound migrant smuggling operation from his Preston terraced house using social media. Discover how NCA investigators brought him down.
Love Island's Georgia Harrison responds to online criticism after sharing a baby hack using puppy pads. The new mum says she is 'still learning' and welcomes advice.
Guide Dogs puppies created a special guard of honour at a Premiership Women's Rugby match in Gloucester. The event highlighted their vital socialisation training and celebrated volunteer efforts.
RSPCA and police save dozens of dogs living in squalor during dramatic raid on suspected puppy farm as investigation continues
Bella Culley, a British woman from Hertfordshire, faces serious charges after allegedly smuggling drugs into a Georgian prison during what she thought was a romantic holiday. Exclusive details reveal her shocking ordeal.
Heartwarming rescue mission saves 22 puppies abandoned on busy Utah highway in sweltering heat. The dramatic operation involved multiple agencies working together to give the dogs a second chance at life.
The Golden Bachelor star Geri has been spotted embracing wellness trends with an adorable puppy yoga class, combining furry friends with fitness for the ultimate stress relief.
A courageous passerby rescued a defenceless cockapoo puppy after witnessing a man attempting to drown the animal in a Manchester canal in what police are treating as intentional cruelty.
Vilnius Airport faces unprecedented closure as criminal gangs deploy hundreds of balloons carrying contraband cigarettes across the border from Belarus, creating major security concerns.
Kerala's Sabarimala Temple faces security crisis as gold reserves hit record value, triggering smuggling concerns and urgent protection measures.
A terrified puppy survives being abandoned on the streets twice before a dramatic rescue leads to her finding a forever family in a heartwarming turn of fate.
The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association makes difficult choice to rehome 200 puppies in training due to funding pressures and changing demand for assistance dogs.
British border security experts are being sent to the Balkans to disrupt sophisticated people smuggling operations targeting the UK, as the government launches a new offensive against cross-channel migration routes.
A six-month-old puppy miraculously survives after being thrown from a moving vehicle in Birmingham. The RSPCA is investigating this disturbing case of animal cruelty as the brave dog, now named Snoop, recovers and searches for his forever home.