Woman whose dog died moved by kind act after trying to return dog food

Woman whose dog died moved by kind act after trying to return dog food

Anna Brose took to Twitter on 15 June to share an interaction with online pet food retailer Chewy after inquiring whether she could return a bag of food after the death of Gus. The Wisconsin-based artist explained that Chewy’s customer service recommended she donate the unopened bag to a shelter, rather than returning it.

Dog owners face £1,000 fine if their pets won’t stop barking

Dog owners face £1,000 fine if their pets won’t stop barking

A warning has been issued to dog owners after a woman lost her pet over its barking (Picture:Getty)If your dog’s incessant yapping annoys your neighbours too much, you could end up having to pay a £1,000 fine.

Florida woman saves pet dog from alligator attack: 'It’s killing her'

Florida woman saves pet dog from alligator attack: 'It’s killing her'

Pineda jumped into action, pulling on Gloria's bottom half while the alligator still had the dog's head in its mouth, continuously screaming at the animal.

Unwanted cocker spaniel damaged spine ‘being thrown from car’

Unwanted cocker spaniel damaged spine ‘being thrown from car’

Beethoven was found as a stray in Kent (Picture: Triangle News)A cocker spaniel found with damage to his spine and broken bones may have been thrown from a car, a local council in Kent fears.

Pet owners love this de-shedding brush – and it's on sale

Pet owners love this de-shedding brush – and it's on sale

It’s a specially designed brush that works to tackle loose undercoat hair, allowing you to collect your dog’s or cat’s shedding fur before it ends up all over your home.All this combined means the tool removes significantly more loose hair than your average comb or brush.

A free pop-up corgi photo studio is coming to London for the Jubilee

A free pop-up corgi photo studio is coming to London for the Jubilee

Cosy up (Picture: Lucy Young)Interact with cute dogs without spending a penny.Royalists and dog fans can pose for pictures with real corgis in a pop-up photo studio.

Biologists warn against toxic SAMe ‘health’ supplement

Biologists warn against toxic SAMe ‘health’ supplement

The team, from Manchester and Kyoto universities, reported last week that the supplement – known as SAMe – can break down inside the body into substances that cause a wide range of medical problems, including kidney and liver damage.

Dying dog with cancer treated to favourite human foods by heartbroken owner on final day

Dying dog with cancer treated to favourite human foods by heartbroken owner on final day

A dying dog with cancer was treated to his favourite human foods on his final days by his owner (Image: Calah Rose)She said: "When I was expecting my children, he guarded my belly from anyone who thought to get too close.

‘Beautiful’ baby girl mauled to death by dog is pictured for first time

‘Beautiful’ baby girl mauled to death by dog is pictured for first time

Bella-Rae Birch was just 17 months old when she diedA ‘beautiful’ baby girl killed by a dog her parents had owned for a week has been pictured for the first time.For more stories like this, check our news page.

Paws off: protecting clothes from your pets (and what to do when you’ve failed)

Paws off: protecting clothes from your pets (and what to do when you’ve failed)

Although it may seem obvious, keeping dogs or cats out of certain spaces and remembering to carefully put shoes and bags out of reach in closed cupboards is the most straightforward way to prevent your things from being damaged or soiled by a pet.

Is your dog showing signs of depression and anxiety? Here’s how to help

Is your dog showing signs of depression and anxiety? Here’s how to help

Guide Dogs is encouraging dog owners across the UK to incorporate a variety of canine enrichment into their daily life to help maintain good mental health and wellbeing for their pets.

Soul animal: A dog or a cat: Which is your soul animal?

Soul animal: A dog or a cat: Which is your soul animal?

Training a cat is typically more difficult than a dog, because a cat has its way of doing things, and he will do only what he likes to do.If that is how you like your things to be, you may be a cat person.

New dogs, new tricks: lockdown puppy boom changes face of Crufts

New dogs, new tricks: lockdown puppy boom changes face of Crufts

As well as best in show, competitions include agility, heelwork and flyball, with Crufts anticipating record UK interest – although international numbers are down.“Working from home has opened up dog ownership for a lot more people and there was obviously huge demand for dogs during lockdown, but I think that has extended now and people are looking at other activities to do with their dog, beyond normal pet ownership,” said Lambert.

Valentine's day with pets: Have a pawsome Valentine’s Day

Valentine's day with pets: Have a pawsome Valentine’s Day

Happily single or married, whether you have a long-distance relationship or have just started dating, or any relationship phase, one partner to celebrate Valentine’s Day can never go wrong., your pet.On your way back, take a long walk, and end the day by visiting a pet-friendly café.

Adorable puppy enjoys his first flight on a plane – and even gets a window seat

Adorable puppy enjoys his first flight on a plane – and even gets a window seat

Louie is now happy in his new home with Amanda, and even has a big brother to play with – Leo, another Golden Retriever.

Pets at Home set for profit boost but supply chain costs increase

Pets at Home set for profit boost but supply chain costs increase

Bosses said sales hit £319.4 million in the 12 weeks to December 30, a jump of 5.8% on the same period a year ago.Pets at Home said: “We, like many others, are witnessing a number of inflationary pressures across the supply chain.

Dog owners warned as mystery illness ‘spreads like wildfire’ across Yorkshire

Dog owners warned as mystery illness ‘spreads like wildfire’ across Yorkshire

But one vet says vomiting and diarrhoea ‘can be a normal occurrence this time of year’ (Picture: Getty Images)Pet owners in Yorkshire claim their dogs are coming down with a mystery illness that’s ‘spreading like wildfire’.

Pet parties: the surprising – and occasionally dangerous – trend for animal birthday celebrations

Pet parties: the surprising – and occasionally dangerous – trend for animal birthday celebrations

But if I avoid ostentatious drone displays and public health violations, should I still have a birthday party for my pet?So you’re saying that pet birthday parties don’t actually have anything to do with the animals?

Man cries with joy as he’s reunited with dog missing for a week in the snow

Man cries with joy as he’s reunited with dog missing for a week in the snow

Salty and her owner Roger Jacobs were reunited in Montana just before the new year (Picture: SWNS)After going missing in the snow for a week, this is the adorable moment a lost dog was reunited with her owner.

Field day for dogs as owners pay by the hour for safe green spaces

Field day for dogs as owners pay by the hour for safe green spaces

Twice a week, in rural Cambridgeshire, Rebecca Lee hires a private field for her dog, Moscow, to run about in for an hour.