Pets

Bert with Seadown nurse Ali Church, who helped him lose the weight he gained after a near-fatal accident

Much-loved family pet recovers after losing teeth in near-fatal crash

Jess on Scafell Pike with Louis

Jess on Scafell Pike with Louis

Louis the cat etches name in history books after scaling Britain's highest peaks

Border Collie Max, pictured, made a great escape to Hamble train station and had to be rescued by police officers

Border Collie Max, pictured, made a great escape to Hamble train station and had to be rescued by police officers

Dog who made ‘great escape’ rescued close to train tracks

The snake was spotted near The White Swan pub

The snake was spotted near The White Swan pub

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UK's largest snake is spotted swimming in the River Itchen

These Hampshire police dogs are keeping people safe at the Paralympics

These Hampshire police dogs are keeping people safe at the Paralympics

Paris Paralympics 2024

These Hampshire police dogs are at the 2024 Paralympic Games

Maypole Bupa Care Home hosted a dog show for the Southampton community

Maypole Bupa Care Home hosted a dog show for the Southampton community

Care home delights residents with its very own dog show

Cassie eyes up the range of drinks for dogs at The Four Horseshoes in Nursling

Cassie eyes up the range of drinks for dogs at The Four Horseshoes in Nursling

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Pub offers free treats for pups on this bank holiday

Jess with Louis the cat on top of Snowdon

Jess with Louis the cat on top of Snowdon

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Meet the cat set to climb Britain's three highest peaks

Natural dog treats firm Barney's Bites was inspired by XL Bully Barney

Natural dog treats firm Barney's Bites was inspired by XL Bully Barney

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The family run natural dog treat firm inspired by a poorly pet, XL bully Barney

The owner of a dog killed in a ‘horrific’ crash on the M271 in Southampton on August 11 has spoken of her heartbreak

The owner of a dog killed in a ‘horrific’ crash on the M271 in Southampton on August 11 has spoken of her heartbreak

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Devastated owner left heartbroken after dog killed in 'horrific' crash

Dog walkers launch first permanent pet first aid classes in Southampton

Dog walkers launch first permanent pet first aid classes in Southampton

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Dog walkers launch first pet first aid classes in Southampton

The snake an Isle of Wight woman discovered in her living room.

The snake an Isle of Wight woman discovered in her living room.

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Woman's shock as she discovers exotic snake in her living room

Meeko has gone missing after escaping from a house in Oxford Avenue, Southampton

Meeko has gone missing after escaping from a house in Oxford Avenue, Southampton

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Woman 'hasn't slept' after pet budgie disappears

The animal rescue team with Runty

The animal rescue team with Runty

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A hog in the bog: pig rescued after getting stuck in mud

RSPCA reveals 1,078 animal abuse reports in Hampshire so far this year

RSPCA reveals 1,078 animal abuse reports in Hampshire so far this year

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Animal cruelty cases spike as '41 reports made a week' in Hampshire

Kune Kune pigs Ada and Isla

Kune Kune pigs Ada and Isla

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These pigs are still looking for a loving new home - could you help them?

Dibden Golf Course

Dibden Golf Course

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Pitbull 'on the loose' at golf course sparks police probe

Southampton Common will host Wessex Cancer Support’s Dog Jog on September 29

Southampton Common will host Wessex Cancer Support’s Dog Jog on September 29

Get fit and support a cause with your pup in fun run event

Monty the white Doberman

Monty the white Doberman

Meet Monty - the puppy who needs sun cream and goggles in hot weather

XL Bully dogs were banned in the UK after a string of dog attacks involving the breed

XL Bully dogs were banned in the UK after a string of dog attacks involving the breed

American Bully XL

Why were American XL Bully dogs banned in the UK?

Hampshire Dachs Fest 2024 will take place in August

Hampshire Dachs Fest 2024 will take place in August

Sausage dogs, now's your time to shine! New festival dedicated to Dachshunds

Does your cat scratch your furniture?

Does your cat scratch your furniture?

Cat scratching your furniture? This is how you can stop it without hurting them

Three-year-old domestic shorthair, Hope

Three-year-old domestic shorthair, Hope

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A ginger cat is still on the hunt for a loving forever home

Digby has been signed up for the study

Digby has been signed up for the study

New Forest puppy Digby becomes 9,000th dog in unique Dog's Trust study

Lymington was well-received in a number of factors that were ideal for dogs

Lymington was well-received in a number of factors that were ideal for dogs

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New Forest town ranked as the best spot for a dog-friendly holiday in the UK

A tag needs to include the owner's name as well as their address and postcode according to the legislation which is law in Scotland and England.

A tag needs to include the owner's name as well as their address and postcode according to the legislation which is law in Scotland and England.

The 'little-known' dog collar law could see pet owners fined £5000

Big Moose from Stubbington Ark

Big Moose from Stubbington Ark

A Fareham dog has been looking for an owner for two years - could he be yours?

A large snake was found in a Hampshire garden today

A large snake was found in a Hampshire garden today

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Large snake found slithering beneath shed in garden

The RSPCA is celebrating its 200th birthday

The RSPCA is celebrating its 200th birthday

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RSPCA seeks support from Hampshire residents for animal welfare movement

Whiteley's recent dog event collected over £780 for The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association.

Whiteley's recent dog event collected over £780 for The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association.

Shopping centre says its paw-some fundraiser a big success

All cat owners in England must have their pet microchipped or face fines of up to £500

All cat owners in England must have their pet microchipped or face fines of up to £500

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Pet owners warned they have weeks to act as new £500 fine rule becomes law

The cat hotel in Bursledon will open in July

The cat hotel in Bursledon will open in July

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Couple opens new cat hotel with 'luxury suites' in their garden

Blue Cross pet charity in Southampton has offered its gratitude to its volunteer pet foster carers

Blue Cross pet charity in Southampton has offered its gratitude to its volunteer pet foster carers

Pet foster carers in Southampton thanked by Blue Cross during Volunteers' Week

You could be fined £500 if your cat isn't microchipped from Monday (June 10) in England

You could be fined £500 if your cat isn't microchipped from Monday (June 10) in England

More than 2 million cat owners given 48-hour warning as new law approaches

Loose hairs in the bedding can cause a lot of irritation to not only yourself as the owner but your pet too

Loose hairs in the bedding can cause a lot of irritation to not only yourself as the owner but your pet too

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Warning to anyone who shares a bed with their dogs this summer

‘It’s a health hazard’: Resident’s anger over unemptied bin overflowing with dog poo

‘It’s a health hazard’: Resident’s anger over unemptied bin overflowing with dog poo

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Bin near school overflowing with dog poo a 'health hazard', claims resident

New data regarding Southampton pet owners has been revealed

New data regarding Southampton pet owners has been revealed

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One in three pet owners in Southampton admit to being intimate in front of a pet

Picture gallery as Dogstival returns with 'barking success'

Charlotte Burton

Charlotte Burton

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Southampton dog walkers named best in the region at glitzy awards ceremony

Stella is looking for a new home

Stella is looking for a new home

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This dog is searching for a forever home - could you look after her?

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Two cheeky pigs at a rescue centre are looking for a new home

Blue green algae, or cyanobacteria, are a group of bacteria that can contain dangerous toxins which can be harmful and potentially fatal to pets

Blue green algae, or cyanobacteria, are a group of bacteria that can contain dangerous toxins which can be harmful and potentially fatal to pets

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Warning to dog owners walking pets near lakes and rivers over toxic threat

Gordon Jamison and his dog Ru, who has been bitten by an adder twice in less than a year

Gordon Jamison and his dog Ru, who has been bitten by an adder twice in less than a year

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'He was very upset and visibly shaking': Dog suffers two adder bites

From July 31 in Scotland, XL Bullies will also be banned

From July 31 in Scotland, XL Bullies will also be banned

What does an XL Bully look like? See height, head and body characteristics

XL Bullies were the latest dog breed to be added to the Dangerous Dog Act 1991 in December 2023

XL Bullies were the latest dog breed to be added to the Dangerous Dog Act 1991 in December 2023

What is the Dangerous Dog Act 1991? Find out why it was introduced

A ban on XL Bully dogs came into force in England and Wales in 2023 and Scotland will follow in August 2024.

A ban on XL Bully dogs came into force in England and Wales in 2023 and Scotland will follow in August 2024.

All the dogs banned in the UK from XL Bully to Pit Bull Terrier and the penalty

Tibetan Mastiffs, Newfoundland and Mastiffs top the list of most expensive dogs to own over its lifetime.

Tibetan Mastiffs, Newfoundland and Mastiffs top the list of most expensive dogs to own over its lifetime.

The UK's top 20 most expensive (and most affordable) dog breeds to own revealed

Mishka the raccoon lives in Fawley with Gillian and Graham Waters

Mishka the raccoon lives in Fawley with Gillian and Graham Waters

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Meet the New Forest couple with a 'lazy and lovable' pet racoon

Tinkerbell and Terence

Tinkerbell and Terence

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Adorable bunny duo in desperate need of a home to spend their 'retirement'

John Parker, 82, was knocked off his bike and ended up in hospital.

John Parker, 82, was knocked off his bike and ended up in hospital.

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Pensioner left with bleed on brain after being knocked off bike by out of control dog

Toby Jo in a kitty tie

Toby Jo in a kitty tie

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Pick up our Pets 2024 picture special in the Daily Echo on Friday

Tilly the Bengal cat

Tilly the Bengal cat

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Woman admits spending money meant for beloved cat's fundraiser

Puppies have been seized in Ringwood suspected to be a banned breed.

Puppies have been seized in Ringwood suspected to be a banned breed.

XL bully seized after 'attacking other dogs' as man arrested

Dogs can exhibit a number of signs of stress that you can be aware of

Dogs can exhibit a number of signs of stress that you can be aware of

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Top 10 most common signs of stress in dogs noticed by owners themselves