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A thousand pets killed in breeding centre blaze

More than 1,000 animals - mostly guinea pigs - have died after a fire at a pet breeding centre in Devon, police said.

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Postmen boycott house in Leeds after cat attacks

Friday, 9 April 2010

Mail deliveries have been stopped to a house after postal workers were attacked by an elderly cat, Royal Mail confirmed today.

Junk food killing pet cats and dogs

Wednesday, 7 April 2010

The junk food and poor eating habits affecting humans is also killing their four-legged pals, say veterinary surgeons and experts.

Show previews pet treats of 2010

Friday, 26 March 2010

Custom pet foods, puppy piñatas and deer antler treats are amongst the pet products of the future on show at the Global Pet Expo which began March 25.

'Dog tax' proposal ditched a week after it was mooted

Wednesday, 17 March 2010

The Government has ditched proposals for a "dog tax" that would force owners to insure against their pets attacking people barely a week after the idea was first floated.

Yogi the Hungarian Vizsla and handler John Thirwell celebrate after winning 'Best in Show' at Crufts

Yogi wins Best in Show at Crufts

Monday, 15 March 2010

A Hungarian Vizsla took the coveted title of Best in Show at the world famous Crufts dog show.

What about me? An Otterhound tries to get some attention on day 2 of DFS Crufts 2010 at the Birmingham NEC.

Crufts opens amid controversey

Thursday, 11 March 2010

Crufts dog show started today amid claims that pedigree breeders are "creating a Frankenstein's monster of a dog".

Kennel Club attacked over breeding rules

Thursday, 11 March 2010

Film-maker claims more should be done to prevent hereditary damage

Kennel Club accused of failing to act on breeding concerns

Wednesday, 10 March 2010

The producer of a controversial BBC documentary about health problems in pedigree dogs has accused the Kennel Club of failing to take sufficient action in the wake of the programme's revelations.

Alan Johnson said some owners breed and keep dogs for the sole purpose of intimidating others, in a sense using dogs as a weapon.

Dog owners facing tough insurance regulations

Tuesday, 9 March 2010

Proposals suggest forcing every dog owner to take out insurance and have their dog microchipped.

Welfare issues loom as hopefuls prepare for Crufts

Tuesday, 9 March 2010

Both four and two-legged Crufts hopefuls were today immersed in last-minute preparations for the controversial contest.

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