http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/pets/news/?service=Rss 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