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What to do if you see a dog (or a pig) on the motorway after M5 drama
2+ hour, 28+ min ago (527+ words) WE are a nation of animal lovers, but they can cause havoc if they get loose on a motorway or a major road, bringing traffic to a standstill and potentially putting lives at risk. This was vividly illustrated last Friday…...
First photo of 'dog on the loose' saved by police that brought M5 to a standstill
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (339+ words) THIS is the adorable dog that brought the M5 to a standstill when the pet escaped onto the motorway. The dark-haired Poodle is pictured in the footwell of the officer's car after being rescued by West Mercia Police on the M5 near…...
What to do if a dog is in a car on a hot day and if you can smash a window
1+ week, 1+ day ago (735+ words) With the latest heatwave gripping the UK and temperatures reaching near-40 C in some areas, looking after your pets is important. Leaving dogs in cars during a warm day can cause serious health issues and sometimes death, with bystanders known…...
New pet travel agency opening in Chipping Norton
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (240+ words) A new travel agency for pets is opening in Chipping Norton. The new business, Pet Set Go, has been set up by Carnilove, who make food for pets, and is a pop-up. It is said to be a "dedicated pet…...
Cotswolds zoo that supplied animals to Hollywood closes after 50 years
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (389+ words) A zoo that brought a touch of the wild to the world of film and television has closed its gates for good. Located in the Cotswolds, Heythrop Zoo was not open to the general public but built a global reputation…...
Risk to pets: Cotswolds vets warn owners about common spring hazards
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (328+ words) A Cotswolds veterinary practice is urging pet owners to be aware of seasonal dangers. Stow Veterinary Surgeons, in Burford, is seeing a rise in avoidable cases linked to toxic plants and grass seeds, which could pose serious threats to pets....
Vets warn over subtle signs of pain often mistaken for old age
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (398+ words) Stow Veterinary Surgeons have launched a Geriatric Pets Awareness Campaign (Image: Stow Veterinary Surgeons) Many pets could be living with undiagnosed joint pain. A veterinary practice is urging owners to look out for subtle signs of discomfort that are often…...
'Yellow glowing eyes' - Spate of panther sightings in Worcestershire revealed
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (513+ words) A SPATE of mysterious panther sightings reported by the public across Worcestershire has been revealed in logs disclosed by police. The reports are possible clues of what big cat enthusiasts see as the decades-long presence of the creatures in the…...
'More and more' pregnant dogs being abandoned in Worcestershire
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (391+ words) (Image: Supplied) DOG wardens have warned of finding increasing numbers of pregnant dogs abandoned across Worcestershire. More than 50 puppies entered rescue centres across the county as a result of 12 pregnant abandoned dogs having to be seized by the Worcestershire Regulatory…...
Penguins become latest residents at Cotswolds park
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (222+ words) Three new Humboldt penguins have waddled into the Cotswolds as part of an international conservation effort. The male penguins, hatched in 2024, arrived at Birdland Park and Gardens from Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo in Wales and are now settling…...