Ben Fogle recently leapt to the rescue of his elderly pet dog when it was set upon by a fox.

The television presenter had seen the feral animal in his neighbourhood for several days in a row, but his close encounter with it came when he was walking his black Labrador Inca, along with his other pet Maggi and his mother-in-law’s dog Beca – both Labradors – in central London near where he lives.

He had let the dogs off their leads to run free on some private land when the fox decided to (more…)

Two superstar sniffer dogs working for the Indian Police are in the doghouse after having a litter of pups each.

Police chiefs in Chhattisgarh, central India, have taken action against the dogs’ handlers, and suspended them from duty for dereliction of their responsibilities.

In their defence, the handlers have cited poor quality kennels and rickety enclosures at their (more…)

As a nation of dog lovers, the UK is well known for spoiling their four legged friends. One only has to take a stroll around the nearest pet shop or idly browse the internet to see the dog baskets, collars, toys and treats available to shower on your pet. In fact, many owners consider their dogs to be part of the family, and treat them like a favourite child.

However, some would say that one man in Toowoomba, Australia, has taken his love for his pet Labrador a little too far.

In an emotional ceremony, Joseph Guiso gave an emphatic ‘Yes!’ when asked if he accepted (more…)

Dominating the news in the north of England this week was a gas explosion in Manchester. The explosion happened in the early hours of the morning in Irlam, Salford – near Manchester United’s football ground, and dozens people were caught up in the blast.

Mike Dewar, a firefighter from Bolton, was called in to help look for people trapped in the rubble of what was once their homes, and he had his trusty Labrador Echo to help him. Mike and Echo are from the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, and they have a history of helping in these types of tragic situations.

The explosion, which is thought to be connected to (more…)

A black Labrador named Henry is being hailed as a doggie hero after his quick thinking saved the life of his owner in Scotland. Henry was being walked by his owner David Baird in Kilbirnie, in Ayrshire, this week when David was attacked by assailants. David was viciously beaten and left for dead on a cycle path, just yards from his home, and is believed that he would have died had it not been for Henry.

Henry, the Labrador, ran home to raise the alarm to David’s wife Annabel. Henry arrived at his home and began scratching on the front door to alert Annabel’s attention to the incident. When Annabel opened the door and found the dog on his own, Henry led her to where her husband lay unconscious, covered in blood.

Annabel immediately alerted the police and the ambulance service, and David was taken to hospital where he remains in (more…)