Animals

Four-legged friends will be allowed to explore walled gardens with their owners throughout March.

Sculptures which will celebrate a town’s rich agricultural heritage will be unveiled during a special event next month.

A passionate sniffer dog trainer who wants to ‘bring light’ to the lives of care home residents is looking for volunteer ‘stooges’ to come forward.

An 18-metre long whale is swimming into the area to help children learn more about how they can make the environment better.

A woman is looking forward to competing at one of the world’s largest and most prestigious dog shows.

A resident who relies on her hearing dog is giving back by raising money for charity and donating food to those in need.

Police are appealing for information after three sheep were killed in a suspected livestock theft.

A woman has been jailed for abusing her dog and assaulting four people who tried to protect it at a city pub.

Visitors to a vineyard will soon be able to walk their dogs in a dedicated exercise area.

A ‘beekeeping for beginners’ course is taking place over two afternoons next month.

A veterinary practice has a new owner who is expanding services and looking to connect with the local community.

Tributes have been paid to a woman who dedicated her life to caring for and rescuing cats.

Pigs’ heads, trotters and other animal parts have been dumped in the bins of a recently widowed woman.

Farmers have been granted planning permission to convert a parcel of agricultural land into a dog-walking field.

One dog's blood could help save the lives of up to four others as part of a donation scheme.

Pet owners and police are concerned that cats are returning home with parts of their fur shaved off.

There are many factors to think about when getting a dog, writes a pet expert.

Neighbours of a planned solar plant say it will kill visitor attractions and harm the local economy.

A new proposed park space could mean dogs can be let off leads, as well as encourage biodiversity.

A new children’s book is set to raise funds for three charities, including Blind Veterans UK.