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9 July 2025

Tiny dog helps save hiker trapped in Swiss glacier

Tiny dog helps save hiker trapped in Swiss glacier

A small pet dog is being hailed as a “four-legged hero” for helping to save his owner’s life after he fell down an icy crevasse in the Swiss Alps.

The Air Zermatt helicopter company credited the pint-sized pooch with drawing their attention to the location of the hiker, who was extracted and taken to hospital.

8 July 2025

Should you take your dog on holiday

Should you take your dog on holiday

Read the story of a couple who took their pup with them on holiday after their dog-sitter unexpectedly cancelled on them.

8 July 2025

Sniffer dog killed after eating sausages filled with nails

Sniffer dog killed after eating sausages filled with nails

An Italian sniffer dog was killed after eating sausages filled with nails that were thrown into his kennel according to his trainer.

Bruno, a seven-year-old bloodhound, had been hailed as a hero for finding nine missing people during his career, and was once honoured by Italy's prime minister.

7 July 2025

Owning dog or cat could preserve some brain functions as we age

 Owning dog or cat could preserve some brain functions as we age

Cats and dogs may be exercising more than just your patience: they could be keeping parts of your brain ticking over too. In a potential breakthrough for preventive health, researchers have found that owning a four-pawed friend is linked to slower cognitive decline by potentially preserving specific brain functions as we grow older.

3 July 2025

Lost dog swims 100 miles

Lost dog swims 100 miles

A five-year-old retriever cross named Amber, who was rescued from the streets of Qatar and brought to the UK, went missing just one night after arriving at her new foster home in the New Forest. After 36 days and covering around 100 miles—eventually swimming to an island—she was finally rescued by a passing ferry and safely returned.

3 July 2025

Dog treats laced with fishhooks found in park

Dog treats laced with fishhooks found in park

Dog walkers have been warned to "be vigilant" by police and council after treats laced with fishhooks were found in a popular park.

Jon Moss said his Spanish Mastin, Ripley, was seconds away from eating the treat in Castle Meadows in Abergavenny.