Guard dogs save Namibian cheetahs

A scheme using guard dogs to protect sheep and goats in Namibia is proving so successful that it has been exported to Kenya.

Fire dog investigates 100th blaze

A specially trained dog which is used to investigate the cause of major fires is hailed for his skills after he visited his 100th fire scene.

Dog owners get chocolate warning

Dog owners in Derby are being warned not to feed their pets chocolate meant for humans over the Christmas period.

Prince ’struck dog’ claim inquiry

The RSPCA says it is looking at claims Prince Edward may have struck a Labrador with a walking stick in Norfolk.

Prince ’struck dog’ claim inquiry

The RSPCA says it is looking at claims Prince Edward may have struck a Labrador with a walking stick in Norfolk.

Labrador guide dog ate £250 cash

A guide dog eats more than £250 in notes over Christmas after developing a taste for money.

Puppy takes up new search dog job

A Dorset search and rescue charity is celebrating the arrival of a new canine recruit - 14-week-old springer spaniel puppy Bailey.

Rise in number of abandoned dogs

A dog's home says it is struggling to cope with an increase in strays.

Film fans ‘lapping up’ dog tale

Marley and Me, with Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson, dominated North American cinemas on Christmas Day, reports suggest.

Dog and fox trapped in water pipe

Dorset fire crews are trying to rescue a Jack Russell and a fox trapped inside an underground water pipe.