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Residents left desperate as East London market attracts rats ‘the size of cats’
7+ hour, 27+ min ago (339+ words) Locals say food waste from the award-winning market is attracting giant rodents and breeding pests near their homes Furious locals claim that food waste from an East London market is luring rats as large as cats to the area - and…...
Dubai expats fleeing missiles warned 'do not abandon pets' by animal shelters
8+ hour, 47+ min ago (221+ words) Vets and animal shelters in Dubai are reporting that more pets than usual are being abandoned(Image: AzmanJaka via Getty Images) Pet owners in Dubai are reportedly abandoning their defenceless animals on the streets whilst fleeing Iranian missiles, with a…...
'Hidden spot' in London lets you pet cats while you eat lunch
1+ week, 4+ day ago (609+ words) A little-known cafe in London lets you mingle with adorable cats while you eat your lunch - and you don't have to pay the extreme prices charged by dedicated cat cafes If you've ever wanted to pet a cat while you…...
Couple captures video of famous 'beast' during UK hotel stay
1+ week, 6+ day ago (487+ words) A legendary 'beast' was captured on video by a couple enjoying a birthday celebration at a UK hotel. Karen Carter was celebrating her husband's birthday at a Devon hotel when they spotted a 'big, black cat' in nearby fields. The…...
'Devastating' swan death in London park as residents battle wildlife crime surge
2+ week, 6+ day ago (329+ words) After the recent swan attack, Save Our Swans Uxbridge are ramping up efforts to combat wildlife crime(Image: Getty) A female swan was killed in a suspected dog attack at Rockingham Recreation Ground in Uxbridge, sparking renewed concern over wildlife…...
Dad threw daughter's cats into Thames and shouted 'let them die', court hears
2+ week, 6+ day ago (499+ words) Andrew Shephard tipped a box of kittens off Twickenham Bridge in West London (Image: Google Maps ) A father who drunkenly threw his daughter's pet kittens into the River Thames, declaring "let them die, has been spared jail. Andrew Shephard was…...
RSPCA shares stark warning over 'emerging trend' of killing swans and geese
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (623+ words) Water birds have been left seriously injured and in some cases dead as people shoot them with catapults(Image: Getty) The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) has slammed the "emerging trend" where swans and geese…...
Person falls through icy lake while trying to save dog in Epping Forest - MyLondon
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (257+ words) An urgent warning has been issued to the public following the incident A person fell through an icy lake while trying to save a dog in trouble. An urgent warning has been issued to the public following the incident. The…...
Alert to dog owners over hidden risk on morning walk during cold snap
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (530+ words) A pet expert has issued a warning to UK drivers and dog owners alike Dog owners may be unwittingly walking their pets along hazardous paths without realising the danger until it's too late. January is a particularly high-risk period for…...
Men jailed for conspiring to sell meat meant for pet food to shoppers
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (476+ words) Two men have been jailed for their roles in a conspiracy to sell meat meant to be used in pet food to unsuspecting shoppers. Anthony Fear, 63, ran a company which supplied meat which was not deemed fit for human consumption…...