Long-standing stereotypes persist around certain dog breeds, with Pitbulls often labelled dangerous, Jack Russells seen as loud and Border Collies assumed to need excessive attention. The article examines how many of these common myths actually hold true.
Carers who took in a young cat were surprised to discover he had missing toes, the result of a rare birth defect. The cat is now looking for a peaceful home of his own to settle into.
The Border Collie Trust is appealing for people with time, patience and big hearts to adopt a collie in need of a home. The charity offers ongoing support to new owners, even after a collie has settled in.
Ahead of National Gardening Week, feline welfare charity Cats Protection has shared tips to help cat owners make their gardens safer for pets. The charity warned that lilies and daffodils are highly toxic to cats, with lily pollen posing a fatal risk even through brief skin contact.
Woodpeckers are known for their distinctive drumming sound and bright colours, and are valued as natural pest controllers in gardens. The article sets out simple ways for households to attract these beneficial birds to their outdoor space.
Nine-year-old cat Felix has recovered after having an eye removed and is now ready for a new home, thanks to volunteers at Cats Protection's Teignbridge & Torbay Branch. He arrived at the branch in late November after his previous owner, living in a care home, was no longer able to look after him.