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Gentle giants Newfoundland terriers Leo and Teddy weigh 70 and 75 kilos (11 and 11.8st), around the same as the average British woman, and are both taller than their owner

A series of horrific images, which the Mirror has decided not to publish, shows the muscle-bound dog with his paws burned to the bone and a fractured skull after being found by a member of the public in south London

According to an ONS survey, police recorded crime in England and Wales in the year ending, June 2023 was up by 4 per cent, with nearly 3 million theft incidents in a year.

Sweet photos show the moment animals at petting and experience zoo, Get To Know Animals in Epping, Essex, dived into scrumptious treats including mince pies and Brussel sprouts

Lyn Williams was plagued by the metre-wide green PVC ball for almost two weeks as it kept appearing in the front garden of her Anglesey home, before confronting her on a country lane

Owners are urged to think twice before allowing their animals to run free in a rural environment. It comes after a series of attacks on sheep across the country

As the first restrictions on XL Bully dogs come into place on New Year's Eve, dozens of owners walked their pets unmuzzled on the sea front in Margate ahead of the eventual ban

Take a quick glance at the image in front of you and you might think it's just a bunch of cats - but there's a rabbit hiding among them. Are you one of the few people who are able to spot it within 9 seconds?

Animal charities are rushing to re-home abandoned XL Bully dogs before New Year’s Eve as the ban on the breed looms closer - it will be an offence to own one from February 1 unless the animal is registered to the Index of Exempted Dogs

You might have thought that dogs were man's best friend, but it turns out it's orangutans. One Mancunian was left emotional after needing to breastfeed her baby in a zoo next to the primate

WARNING - GRAPHIC IMAGE: Snake charming is illegal in parts of the world - but one shaman used serpents for 'traditional medicine'. However, things quickly turned deadly when he started teasing a king cobra

Eoin O’Faodhagain, 59, was “shocked” to spot a 10-foot wake on the surface as the infamous creature reportedly prowled the waters just beneath, while he watched via webcam

Here are some tips to keep your pets calm during the fireworks on New Year's Eve

A veterinary expert has explained that there are five main warning signs that a dog may be poised to attack you, and that these warnings can be applied to any breed

The abandoned seven stone XL Bully dog named Envie turned aggressive and made several vicious attacks, with her former owner saying she was probably treated poorly in the past

Karlos Vemola, an MMA veteran who now fights for OKTAGON, has a bizarre pet collection - and he cited Mike Tyson for his love of tigers

A woman's death from a rare form of bird flu just weeks after catching it has sparked fears that the virus is mutating towards causing a pandemic in humans

As the cold weather batters Britain, drivers could be making an easy mistake while trying to stay warm behind the wheel - and it could result in a hefty £5,000 fine

How old is too old to still sleep with a cuddly toy or comforter? One 35-year-old woman has admitted she can't drift off without her stuffed animals even though other people think it's 'weird'

After a successful breeding program, the San Diego Zoo has announced that the critically endangered Lord Howe Island stick insect is now on display in a special exhibit

Officers with the League City Police Department in Texas helped rescue 11 ducklings that had fallen in a storm drain, with help from a very concerned mama duck

The tide of furry vandals is so severe that the RAC has said breakdowns caused by animals munching on our vehicles are now at record levels - with hundreds of cars and vans destroyed this year

Tens of thousands of people have gathered at more than 200 meet locations across the UK for the controversial annual Boxing Day hunt parades, including protesters calling for the 'smokescreen' sport to be banned

A mum-of-two was faced with a terrifying furry visitor who was hiding in her Christmas tree - as many say it would be their "worst nightmare" to find at Christmas

Bloodsports fan David Cameron’s bombshell return to the political frontline as Foreign Secretary has also bolstered fears for the return of hunting