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The footage, which appears to show a large black cat prowling through a field, was captured by Becky Clarke at an undisclosed location in the Cheshire countryside

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT The trainer was attacked and killed by Tilikum the orca, who she had worked with at SeaWorld for years and her injuries from the prolonged attack were horrific

Researchers from the the University of Washington found whilst small and large dogs both suffered from the same amount of health conditions, larger breeds were prone to worse ailments

Whether it's winter conditions, health problems or behavioural issues, there are ways you can keep your pets both mentally and physically stimulated from the comfort of your own home

Experts have said that the feeling of desire, which causes us to crave certain people more than others, has a biological signature behind it after a new study on voles

Distraught owner Katie Salt, 39, spent weeks searching for the 12-year-old black and white cat, but Oscar never returned home after unexpected heavy snow in 2020

New Year's resolutions already dropped by the wayside in the face of juggling real life? The Mirror team has some easy and simple suggestions of tried and tested ways to give yourself a boost

The Government has backed the Pet Abduction Bill, which was put forward by Tory MP Anna Firth, after ministers angered campaigners by dropping their own legislation last year

RSPCA officers are now investigating the animal's death - as it’s feared the puppy may have been dumped as a result of new government legislation

A woman has confessed to dropping off her mother-in-law's puppy at an animal shelter in secret after it wrecked her house and tried to bite her kids, admitting that she lied and said it had run away

Many foods recommended as healthy alternatives to fatty snacks are deadly for dogs - and the time of year can be full of hazards for pets as owners juggle changes to their diet

The cold weather poses many hazards for our canine friends, some of which can be fatal, so a vet has shared her top five tips to keep your pooch safe during the winter

Marisa and Russell were stunned to learn the effects diabetes can have on a non-obese person who they met while taking part on Channel 4 show which takes a two month trip to Tonga, Japan, USA and India

Visitors to the Bahamas hotel can don wetsuits and diving gear to walk through the hotel's shark exhibit, coming face to face with the dangerous beasts, but police are investigating an attack

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging pet owners to remain mindful when using antifreeze this winter as even a small amount can be toxic to animals

Expert issues stark warning to dog owners as the temperature drops, listing anti-freeze and rock salt as potentially perilous for your pet during winter walks

As the temperatures drop significantly, Dr Scott Miller explained there are signs you should be looking out for that may signal your dog is far too cold and needs warming up

A woman has an urgent warning to all pet owners to remain mindful of what they put in their household bin after her dog died within 24 hours after eating a hand warmer

The owners of privately-owned South Lodge Meadows near Lutterworth allow XL Bullies to run around on the land without muzzles or leads, as long as they are with dogs from the same home

Aichaa, from Bicester, Oxfordshire, fears her two XL Bullies will be taken away from her. It comes as the government continues its crackdown against the breed following a spate of attacks

A mum was left mortified when she noticed her greedy cat had come home with a full roast chicken in his mouth - and suspected he'd stolen it from one of her neighbours

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Kaelan Rockey, five, went to The White Hart pub in Smallthorne, Stoke-on-Trent on Christmas Eve, with CCTV showing the horrific 'unprovoked' attack by a German Shepherd

WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES - Jeffrey Heim was bitten by a huge alligator while sifting through the sand at the bottom of the Myakka River in Florida. He was lucky to escape

In the quest to cure type 1 diabetes, scientists have made a surprising discovery – a gene that’s essential for forming the pancreas in human beings is absent from almost all other animals, except apes

Animal shelter Fulton County Humane Society, in Archbold, Ohio, has vented on its social media at irresponsible pet owners who give up their pets because they are not prepared for ownership