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Owners of missing cat found after 10 years 'can't get her back' because of privacy rules
Cats
Persian/Burmese cat Binky vanished from Paignton, Devon in 2016 and was traced via microchip near London - but owner Warren Croft faces battle over keepership as police investigate
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'I'm a vet and you should only feed your dog a certain amount of food each day'
Dogs
A vet has shared a dog feeding schedule by age to help owners feed their pets the right amount each day. According to Amir Anwary, there are some key rules they should follow
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Trainer killed by orca suffered devastating injuries - 'organs ripped open and bones broken'
Animals
WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT Keto the killer whale has died aged 29 at Loro Parque in Tenerife. The orca was born at SeaWorld Orlando in 1995 and spent his entire life in captivity
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Hikers terrifying deaths on same night as they're mauled to death by bears
Animals
Nineteen-year-olds Julie Helgeson and Michele Koons were both working summer jobs at lodges inside the park, and had set out on nighttime hiking expeditions from which they would never return.
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Couple eaten alive by bear leave behind 'most horrifying recording ever made'
Animals
WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Timothy Treadwell and his girlfriend Amie Huguenard were killed and eaten by a grizzly bear in Alaska with the audio of their final moments described as the 'worst recording ever made'
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World's oldest tortoise 'Jonathan' falls victim to crypto death scam
Animals
Jonathan the tortoise is 194 years old - and this week was the centre of a crypto scam
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Foxes, cats and rats will stay away from gardens with 39p natural repellent
Gardening
Gardeners say the animals hate one particular smell
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Man's face and genitals ripped off while celebrating birthday of pet chimpanzee 'son'
Animals
WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT The ape aggression might have been caused by jealousy over the birthday treat, experts say, and left
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Pet owner nurses dog back to health and people can't cope with adorable reaction
Dogs
A devoted dog owner has shared the adorable method he used to care for his 'poorly pup' when she was feeling under the weather - and it has left people utterly smitten
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'I'm a vet and owners need to stop making common mistake, it gives dogs anxiety'
Dogs
Vet Amir Anwary has issued a stark warning to dog owners after seeing a rise in pets with separation anxiety - and says one common mistake could be making it even worse
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Cat owner catches her sneaky pet up to no good but there's reason for behaviour
Cats
Cat owner Alexa Kaye captured the moment she caught her feline getting up to no good on her dressing table, but according to experts there are three reasons why kitties show such behaviour
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Farm family terrorised by 'unknown beasts' who left claw marks in walls of their home
Animals
The family were living in a remote farmhouse in Maine when they were terrorised by a pack of wolves - the animals scratched their claws into the walls of the house during the attack
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Dog trainer says 1 key task can help your pet avoid getting separation anxiety
Dogs
Clinical canine behaviourist Will Atherton has detailed one 'simple' technique he claims will prevent your dog from developing separation anxiety - and in fact, enjoy being left alone
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Top 5 'easiest' dog breeds for first-time owners — and it's not Border Collie or pug
Dogs
A vet nurse has shared her top five dog breeds for first-time owners - and some may surprise you.
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13 lambs have necks 'deliberately broken' in sick act in Co Down village
Crime
Police said the lambs had been killed between 7pm on Friday and 7.45am on Saturday
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Robins will flock to your garden this spring if you place common fruit outdoors
Animals
Lots of people like the idea of robins visiting their garden and in March you could just make it happen. They'll flock to you if you leave a common fruit outside this spring
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Keep rats and mice away from your home with 22p kitchen staple
Life hacks
As spring brings warmer weather, rats and mice become more active - but a DIY expert says there's a simple, natural method to deter them using a common kitchen ingredient
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'We left cavapoo puppy home alone and were devastated after checking pet cam'
Dogs
Joannie and her husband welcomed cavapoo puppy Midnight into their home in December, and have been sharing adorable photos and videos online - but one recent pet cam clip left them emotional
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'I'm a vet and 1 tell-tale symptom in pets could mean they're at end of life'
Animals
A vet has shared a key sign that could indicate your pet needs medical attention, and it's a symptom that may seem relatively innocent at first but could show they're at the end of their life
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Irish gardeners urged to cut holes in fences before April
Gardening
Households across Ireland are being urged to create small 'hedgehog highway' holes in fences before April.
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Two rare 'doomsday fish' wash up on beach and the sighting is causing panic
Viral
Two deep-sea creatures, known famously as 'doomsday fish', recently washed up on a Mexican beach - and everyone is having a meltdown at the extraordinarily rare sighting.
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Dog trainer names five types of people who 'should never own a dog'
Dogs
A professional dog trainer has warned that certain personality types are unsuited to dog ownership
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'I moved my dog from a flat to a house and was left floored by his reaction'
Dogs
A woman has shared a heartwarming video showing her beloved dog's delighted reaction to moving from a small flat to a house with a garden after three long years
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'End of the world' Irish island with nothing but ruins, sheep and very unique attraction
Travel
The island offers breathtaking scenery and a deep-rooted history, yet it's all been left to its own devices - apart from one new modern-day addition that continues to welcome tourists
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