'Distressing' Shetland pony seriously injured after being mauled in 'dog attack'

'Distressing' Shetland pony seriously injured after being mauled in 'dog attack'

RSPCA inspector Christine McNeil said the suspected attack must have been "distressing" for the Shetland pony and her foal.The Shetland pony suffered had injuries to both her hind legs and stomach (Image: RSPCA)"It must have been such a distressing incident for her and her foal.

Woman shares hilarious adoption website for 'hellion' foster dog Hank

Woman shares hilarious adoption website for 'hellion' foster dog Hank

Courtesy Christine ClauderThe last pet in Clauder's family, a cat named Dorito, enjoys dogs but Hank has a hard time understanding that the cat isn't always in the mood to play.

Dr Christian: ‘Detection dogs could be vital in our fight against Covid’

Dr Christian: ‘Detection dogs could be vital in our fight against Covid’

‘If you think of the bigger picture with the pandemic, these dogs could be a real game-changer.’ (Picture: MDD)As I watched them work, it just seemed like such an obvious thing to do.

Metro Lifeline is back and we need you – and your dog – to help!

Metro Lifeline is back and we need you – and your dog – to help!

Already signed up to join our 10k Woof and Walk for MDD are singer Alexandra Burke , TV’s Dr Christian Jessen , reality star Pete Wicks and presenter Debbie Flint.singer Alexandra Burke, TV’s Dr Christian Jessen, reality star Pete Wicks and presenter Debbie Flint will be joining our Woof and Walk for MDD.

Puppy mill survivor crowned World’s Cutest Rescue Dog

Puppy mill survivor crowned World’s Cutest Rescue Dog

Christin said: ‘She has an amazing joy for life.’ (Picture: Jam Press)Lamb Chop, whose tongue hangs out of her mouth due to the loss of her teeth, also had to have several tumours removed and needed treatment for a bad case of cauliflower ear due to the medical neglect she suffered at the puppy mill.

Lamb Chop, a puppy mill survivor, named 'world's cutest rescue dog' of 2020

Lamb Chop, a puppy mill survivor, named 'world's cutest rescue dog' of 2020

Of the more than 10,000 dogs whose owners entered them into People magazine's World's Cutest Rescue Dog contest, little Lamb Chop came out on top.Christin Schubert adopted Lamb Chop.Like many rescue dogs, Lamb Chop had socialization challenges after being adopted.

Adorable special needs pups have a condition that makes them wiggle

Adorable special needs pups have a condition that makes them wiggle

Trimble and Twitch just love being around people, so much so that Christie often takes them to visit children in her community who also have special needs.

Watch astronaut Christina Koch reunite with her dog after 328 days in space

Watch astronaut Christina Koch reunite with her dog after 328 days in space

Koch, 41, who returned to earth this month after 328 days on the International Space Station — a new record for the longest spaceflight by a woman — tweeted a video of her emotional reunion with her beloved dog, LBD.

Dog who’s learning to talk using custom keyboard already knows 29 words

Dog who’s learning to talk using custom keyboard already knows 29 words

That’s because Christina, a speech-language pathologist, has given her doggo Stella a customised keyboard which allows her to press what she wants to say.She now knows 29 words (Picture: @hunger4words)Christina has been documenting Stella’s learning journey on her blog Hunger for Words.

Playing cat and mouse over posh nosh

Playing cat and mouse over posh nosh

• Christine Allen, of the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development, writes of the excellent work being carried out to counter climate change by many people in the Catholic church (Letters , 13 July). • Read more Guardian letters – click here to visit

Look at these very cute dogs trying very hard to catch treats

Look at these very cute dogs trying very hard to catch treats

(Picture: mediadrumimages / Christian Viel)There’s a new calendar filled with photos of dogs catching treats and it’s adorable. The pictures were taken by photographer Christian Vieler, who created the Dogs Catching Treats 2019 calendar. (Picture: mediadrumimages / Christian Viel)He’s really set on catching that treat

Don’t let your pets be an afterthought this Guy Fawkes

Don’t let your pets be an afterthought this Guy Fawkes

Read: Kids with pets may have lower asthma riskHowever, you can certainly make things more bearable for your pets, by providing a safe haven for them during this stressful time.NSPCA spokesperson Christine Kuch told Health24 that animal owners have the responsibility to ensure that their pets aren’t exposed to the negative effects of Guy Fawkes celebrations.

Political correctness gone mad in jerk row | Brief letters

Political correctness gone mad in jerk row | Brief letters

Christine Benson (Letters, 17 August) need not be concerned. • Join the debate – email [email protected] • Read more Guardian letters – click here to visit gu.com/letters

Dog jackets, and more: How to best care for your pets in winter

Dog jackets, and more: How to best care for your pets in winter

Luckily, the quick thinking of her rescuer spared her.Source:SuppliedLike humans, animals can also suffer in the cold without sufficient warmth and protection.Every winter, almost 5600 animals are taken care of by RSPCA NSW.As temperatures start to drop off across the state, RSPCA NSW urges pet owners to consider the effects of the bitter weather on their pets.RSPCA NSW Yagoona Hospital’s managing veterinarian, Dr Christina Zhu, provided five tips to keep pets out of harm’s way this winter.1.