dogs
MSP wins enough support to introduce greyhound racing ban Bill at Holyrood
Mark Ruskell said it means the ‘writing is on the wall’ for the sport.
Mass cull fears as bill to regulate Turkey’s stray dog population approved
It is estimated that around four million stray dogs roam Turkey’s streets and rural areas.
Smell of human stress affects dogs’ emotions, study finds
A pessimistic response reflects a negative emotional state, researchers suggested.
Dogs rock bows and rosettes at polling stations on election day
The hashtag #dogsatpollingstations has become a highlight of election days for animal lovers on social media.
The rules on bringing your dog when voting in the Northern Ireland election
Dogs outside polling stations are always an election highlight, but can you bring them inside?
Scotland’s loneliest dog finds home with family who fell in love at first sight
Roxy the Staffordshire bull terrier has finally been adopted after spending 767 days in the care of the Scottish SPCA.
Pairing shelter dogs together ‘could cut stress and help them find homes sooner’
The findings offer one possible solution for animal shelters struggling with limited space, researchers say.
Licensed XL Bully dog numbers double in the north since England and Wales ban announced
Plans are now underway to ban the breed in the Republic
New stamps issued featuring images of popular dog breeds
Royal Mail worked on the stamp issue with an animal expert.
Sharing the wonder of a pup’s eye view of the world
Inspired by his new canine friend Oisín, Stephen Colton reflects on the beauty of our surroundings