Men have to paws for thought as scientists reveal that dogs are really a girl’s best friend
DOGS have a long-standing reputation as a man’s best friend but scientists have discovered that girls are really Rover’s best buddies.
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Campaign launched to highlight distress caused by dogs worrying livestock
A campaign highlighting the “huge distress” caused by dogs worrying livestock has been launched by police and partners in the rural community.
Thinking of buying a puppy? Here’s what to do to stay safe and find a happy, healthy animal
IF you're looking to buy a puppy, it's important to be careful to protect both you and the animal.
How Victorian dog designers invented pup culture
A NEW book reveals how the Victorians invented the modern way of ordering and breeding man’s best friend.
Labradors are Scotland’s favourite dogs
LABRADOR RETRIEVERS are the most popular dogs in Scotland.
Specialist listening equipment helps firefighters rescue dog trapped in Edinburgh fox den
FIREFIGHTERS in Edinburgh rescued a dog trapped in a fox den thanks to specialist equipment that listened for her whimpers.
‘He was there for me when I was ill, I had to be there for him’: Cancer survivor spends £14,000 to save life of her priceless pet dog
A CANCER survivor spent £14,000 to save the life of her 14-year-old dog after he helped her recover.
Pet of the Week: Could you give Shadow the collie a forever home?
SHADOW is a lovely boy who needs his forever home.
Pet of the Week: Could you give Tila a brand new home?
TILA came to a Scottish SPCA centre due to a change in her previous owners circumstances and is now looking for her forever home.
VIDEO: Rescue dog otter be proud as Labrador carries tiny cub to safety having found it alone and in danger
THEY say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks but at the grand old age of 13 Labrador Isla got her lifesaving certificate.
Owner’s relief as pioneering blood transfusion op saves Great Dane Merlin
A Great Dane’s life was saved thanks to a pioneering treatment which effectively saw him give himself a vital blood transfusion.