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Ginger cat and Golden retriever sleeping cuddled up.

Pet abduction could be made a criminal offence

Abducting pets is not currently a specific criminal offence in Wales, but this may be changed.

Peanut is in a kennels and is wearing a pink jumper and looking directly into the camera. She has large brown eyes and long ears hanging down the side of her head. She has light brown and white fur, which is very thin - like her body.

Abandoned 'festive pets' reaches six-year high

The RSPCA want to speak to anyone who has information about the lurcher's owner.

Baby outside

How to keep babies warm in cold weather and other winter tips

Much of the UK is facing a cold snap, so here are some tips to cope with low temperatures.

A close up shot of a terrier dog with white and brown face looking sad behind bars at South East Dog Rescue

Animal rescue centre closure risk over site sale

South East Dog Rescue is trying to raise £1.7m to purchase its site after it was put up for sale.

A close-up showing part of a woman's face, snuggling up to a guinea pic. The woman has several facial piercings. he animal is ginger and white and has dark eyes and a pink nose. It is very cute

The joy and heartbreak of fostering abandoned pets

Foster carers describe the successes and failures of temporarily looking after unwanted animals

Cockapoo Luna (left) and Daisy play in the snow during a walk at Sixmilewater Park in Ballyclare, Northern Ireland

How to look after pets during the cold spell

Pets can need help to stay warm when wintry conditions arrive.

A black and white dog is sitting on green grass and looking up at a person. The dog has bright blue eyes. The person is in a blue outfit with their back to the camera, and only their arm and part of the back is visible.

Dogs home sees December influx of pets

City Dogs Home says it expects more dogs to be taken to the centre in January.

Stoke & Staffordshire

Peggy – a pug and Chinese crested cross dog - wears a rec-checked shirt and has a long, pink tongue hanging from its mouth

What next for ugliest dog turned film star?

The past year for Peggy has been "unbelievable" with her popularity growing, says her owner.

Hull & East Yorkshire

A woman in a white top is holding a small Chihuahua dog while another woman in a blue top using a stethoscope and smiling gives the dog a health check

Free health checks for pets owned by homeless

Bath Cats and Dogs Home has launched an appeal to help fund its Together Project.