http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/pets/news/?service=Rss http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/pair-to-stand-trial-over-postman-dog-attack-1829623.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/pair-to-stand-trial-over-postman-dog-attack-1829623.html <p> A man and his daughter will face trial next year accused of breaching the Dangerous Dogs Act after two rottweilers attacked a postman. </p> Crime Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:37:13 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/pets/news/dog-unhurt-after-80ft-mineshaft-plunge-1829323.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/pets/news/dog-unhurt-after-80ft-mineshaft-plunge-1829323.html <p> A cocker spaniel named Nell fell 80ft down a mineshaft and escaped unscathed, the RSPCA said today. </p> News Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:46:18 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/pets/news/paul-ogradys-dog-buster-dies-1824592.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/pets/news/paul-ogradys-dog-buster-dies-1824592.html ]]> <p> TV host Paul O'Grady is mourning the death of his faithful sidekick, Buster. </p> News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:56:41 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/pets/news/dog-breeder-jailed-over-dead-puppies-under-stairs-1823614.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/pets/news/dog-breeder-jailed-over-dead-puppies-under-stairs-1823614.html <p> A dog breeder was jailed for 20 weeks yesterday and banned from keeping animals for life after being found with 15 dead and dying puppies in suitcases in a locked cupboard under her stairs. </p> News Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:38:50 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/police-appeal-over-savage-attack-on-guide-dog-1823587.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/police-appeal-over-savage-attack-on-guide-dog-1823587.html <p> This shocking video shows a blind woman's guide dog being savaged by a terrier-type dog at a railway station. </p> Crime Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:13:27 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/pets/news/obese-dalmatian-man-banned-from-keeping-dogs-1823488.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/pets/news/obese-dalmatian-man-banned-from-keeping-dogs-1823488.html <p> A man has been banned from keeping dogs for 10 years after allowing his Dalmatian to become chronically obese. </p> News Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:10:28 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/pets/news/mystery-over-prize-budgie-deaths-at-show-1821557.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/pets/news/mystery-over-prize-budgie-deaths-at-show-1821557.html <p> Bird lovers and exhibitors watched on in horror as 38 prize budgies keeled over and died during a show. </p> News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:30:03 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/pets/news/pet-charity-pdsa-makes-pound1m-from-tax-back-scheme-1820173.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/pets/news/pet-charity-pdsa-makes-pound1m-from-tax-back-scheme-1820173.html <p> Veterinary charity PDSA has announced it is £1 million better off thanks to its supporters signing up to tax-back scheme Gift Aid. </p> News Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:39:48 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/man-jailed-for-drowning-partners-dog-1818589.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/man-jailed-for-drowning-partners-dog-1818589.html <p> A man has been jailed after drowning his partner's dog in the kitchen sink while drunk, the RSPCA said today. </p> Crime Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:09:17 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/pets/news/demands-grow-for-weapon-dogs-to-be-brought-to-heel-1817716.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/pets/news/demands-grow-for-weapon-dogs-to-be-brought-to-heel-1817716.html ]]> <p>The number of dangerous dogs used by criminals is soaring, sparking an epidemic of dog-related crime which has seen the number of animals seized by police nearly double in a year, and a three-fold increase in people needing hospital treatment for bites.</p> News Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/pets/news/firefighters-in-sixhour-rescue-of-pet-duck-1817571.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/pets/news/firefighters-in-sixhour-rescue-of-pet-duck-1817571.html <p> Firefighters "went beyond the call of duty" during the six-hour rescue of a pet duck from a water pipe, its grateful owner said today. </p> News Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:48:40 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/pets/news/win-a-doggy-weekend-away-1816414.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/pets/news/win-a-doggy-weekend-away-1816414.html ]]> <p> Dogs have been man's best friend for centuries, whether it's helping him catch wild animals to feed the family, defending his house against burglars, or just offering a shoulder to cry on and a pair of understanding ears when times are tough. But did you know that the majority of dog owners say their four-legged friend has also played a major part in helping them talk to strangers, make new friends and even find true love? </p> News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:10:53 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/pets/news/luxury-hotels-for-vip-dogs-beat-strays-crisis-1813645.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/pets/news/luxury-hotels-for-vip-dogs-beat-strays-crisis-1813645.html <p>Taipei's dogs are living it up at hotels, complete with VIP suites and pools, that aim to ease the problem of strays that has plagued the city for decades.</p> News Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000