Cancer survivor spends £14,000 to save life of her priceless pet dog, aged 14
A cancer survivor spent £14,000 to save the life of her 14-year-old dog after he helped her recover.
Pets
Minister unveils puppy-buying guide to combat illegal breeders
The Scottish Government has launched a campaign to help people avoid puppy farmers when buying a new pet.
UK pet owners travelling to Europe may face four month wait
Pet owners in the United Kingdom could be forced to get their animals vaccinated up to four months before they travel to a European country in the wake of a no-deal Brexit.
Dog’s day: Basketball player’s pet quarantined on landing in Australia
An American basketball player who flew into Brisbane with his French bulldog placed inside his hand luggage has run afoul of Australia’s quarantine laws.
People are explaining the best tricks they’ve accidentally taught their pets
Have you ever accidentally taught your pet something brilliant, and kept it as their party trick? Well, you’re not alone.
10 wonderful lists of pet names which may put your own to shame
Talking to your pet is a personal and often very highly-pitched interaction, utilising more nonsensical words than it’s possible to count.
People are listing their pets’ best qualities for pretend job interviews
If you could put your pet through a job interview, what would be their biggest strengths and weaknesses?
Dundee boy with cerebral palsy gets cat back after two women seen throwing her out of car outside Ninewells A&E
A Dundee boy with cerebral palsy is “delighted” to have been reunited with his pet cat after the animal’s mysterious disappearance.
Remembrance walk for bereaved local pet owners
Bereaved dog owners in Fife are being urged to come together to pay tribute to their much-loved pets at a special remembrance walk.
Meet Archie, the canine viral sensation playing keep away with his owners’ stuff
When you spot your phone in your dog’s jaws, your usual reaction might be fear, anger and a trip to the shops for a new one – but Archie makes it deeply endearing.
Plea to fishermen after discarded hook pierces dog’s tongue at local beach
A family whose pet was forced to undergo emergency surgery is urging anglers to be more careful when discarding their hooks.
Cat Levi on the mend as owners slam ‘disgusting’ thugs over Dundee street shooting
A gran has slammed the “disgusting” thugs who shot her beloved cat with an air rifle, leaving a pellet embedded in his lung that cannot be removed.
VIDEO: SSPCA releases footage in bid to find ‘handsome’ Vinnie a home in Dundee
The SSPCA has released a video of a cat at its Dundee rescue centre to attract folk to take him in.
Treat your dog to cinema trip with Pooches At The Playhouse
It may not quite be 101 Dalmatians but it will be very nearly that at Perth’s Playhouse cinema on June 17.
Dundee MPs back PDSA scheme to support low-income pet owners
Dundee MPs Chris Law and Stewart Hosie have backed pet charity the PDSA’s rollout of a new scheme to offer support to certain low-income pet owners.
Fancy getting a cat? Olive is affectionate and loves to be the centre of attention
The Scottish SPCA has appealed for a local person to come forward to look after a rescue cat from its Dundee branch.
Dogs put to the test in Dundee event
Dogs in Dundee will be put through their paces at an event in Coldside next week.
Dundonians asked to raise funds for abused, abandoned and injured pets
The Scottish SPCA has issued an appeal for kind-hearted Dundonians to come forward to volunteer and help raise funds for abused, abandoned and injured pets.
Dundee designer creates online map of dog-friendly places in the city
A Dundee designer has created an online map to let dog owners know where they can take their canine companions when they go out for a tipple or two.
New homes needed for 11 gerbils in local area
Scottish SPCA officials at Petterden have appealed for homes for a large number of gerbils that recently came into their care.