Pets

Animal companions are an integral part of Christmas festivities for much of the nation.

Feliz Navi-dog: Morrisons unveils biggest supermarket festive pet range

Minnie the dog who donates blood had her life saved by a transfusion after she became very ill.

Tables turned for blood donor dog who has life saved with transfusion

Canine parvovirus is a serious and highly contagious disease that affects dogs (Photo: Shutterstock)

Parvovirus in dogs on the rise in Lancashire: symptoms and prevention

Global Cat Day

Global Cat Day we asked for all your pictures to show off your feline friends

Emma Jepson with her XL bully, Roxy.

XL bully owner says her 'little princess' won't hurt anyone

The Prime Minister wants to ban the American XL Bully by the end of the year. Image: Adobe Stock

Lancashire reacts to banning of XL Bullies

Skyla the whippet pup nearly died after inhaling or ingesting a grass seed and having to be operated on.

Dog owner’s warning to others after grass seed nearly kills her pup

Duole is looking for a kindhearted new owner

Could Lancashire dog lover give home to Chinese flood survivor Duole?

The RSPCA has highlighted the cruel practice of ear cropping on dogs, of which more than 1,100 canines have had the unnecessary procedure in the UK since 2020. Picture from the RSPCA.

43 dogs in county have been cruelly ear cropped in UK since 2020, said RSPCA

Photo taken on A Level results day at Runshaw College

A-level results day: 19 pics from schools across Preston and Chorley

Meet the Garstang pub which is the best in Britain for dogs

UCLan's Professor Graham Baldwin and Morgan Sindall's Richard Potts. They are holding up a picture of the planned new building in front of the current building.

Work starts on UCLan’s new state-of-the-art Veterinary School

Emaciated dogs discovered at owner's home were 'within 24 hours of dying'

Portia Keates with Blake at Stanley House Vets in Barnoldswick which has become a pet blood donor centre Photo Stanley House Vets

Vets call for more dog blood donors in Lancashire amid high demand

From Helen Jennifer

21 pictures of your feline friends on take your cat to work day 2023

Does anybody recognise this lovely girl? She was handed in Bay Vets Ltd. Picture by Bay Vets Ltd.

Pet rat ‘on big adventure’ is handed in to local vets
A female pet rat was found wandering around Morecambe and has been handed in to a local vets.

Loki loves Morecambe Winter Gardens and he can't wait to come along to Rin-Tin-Tin and Friends: Bring your Dog! on July 29.

Theatre throws open its doors to dogs for the first time for special screening

Below are 8 great places in and around Preston to take your dog for a walk

Dog walks near me: 8 fabulous dog walks in and around Preston

Pup Up Cafe is coming to Preston on Sunday, June 4.

Pop up dog cafe event this weekend for humans and pets

Men are keener to cosy up with their pet than women, research found (photo: Adobe)

People would rather cuddle their pet than partner, study finds

Chompie is a Patterdale cross , male , nine years four months old. Picture from Animal Care Lancaster.

18 dogs at Lancaster animal shelter looking for their forever homes

Marmosets have gone missing from a house in Carnforth.

Search under way after marmoset monkeys escape

These are the highest-rated vets in and around Preston according to Google reviews

These are the highest-rated vets in Preston according to Google reviews

Ziggy is an English Bulldog, male, 4 years 1 month old.

21 dogs at animal shelter looking for their forever homes

6 simple health checks for your pet you can do at home

National Pet Month: 6 simple dog and cat health checks you can perform at home

10-year-old Cocker Spaniel Ghillie.

Lancaster dog Ghillie saved by lifesaving blood donations from two other dogs

Patch, a Pomeranian, and Ronnie, a Jack Russell/Chihuahua cross, are looking for their forever home.

Inseparable dogs who hadn't been outside for SIX YEARS looking for forever home
They were terrified of humans and hadn’t been outside for the first six years of their lives.

Money-saving advice issued to pet owners as cost of living bites

Cost of living: Money-saving advice issued to all pet owners

Ghost, an abandoned American XL Bully rescued by charity Pendle Dogs.

Puppy ‘thrown in a canal’ after being dumped in an allotment

A new Oakhill Veterinary Centre has opened in Fulwood. Centre: Directors Judith Lee and Lisa Steinhage at the official opening

New veterinary centre opens on the site of a former doctor’s surgery

The best dog breeds for car travel, according to experts

The best dog breeds for car travel, according to experts

Last year saw demand for puppies increase massively

Here are the 10 most expensive breeds of adorable dog since lockdown sent prices...

Peak Edge Hotel: a relaxing dog friendly stay in the Peak District

Lancashire Police Dog Jett passed away following a short battle with cancer.

Beloved Lancashire Police dog dies of cancer

You could face a fine of £500 if your dog hasn't been microchipped

£500 fine warning to Lancashire dog owners

Cute puppy Decker pictured at Animal Care Lancaster before being rehomed.

Watch cute puppies from Lancaster animal shelter play in the snow

About Candy...Candy and Custard came in together, they are sisters and love each other. It would be nice if the girls got a home together, but we know this might not be possible. Both dogs are typical lively, Jack Russells, who have endless energy and always up to no good.

20 dogs looking for their forever homes

Can you offer a loving home to one of these adorable animals?

8 dogs and cats that are currently looking for their forever home

Trust House Lancashire has set up a ‘Walk and Talk’ group for men. Right: leader of the group, Neil Whalley with his dog.

Trust House Lancashire launches male walking group to break down stigma

Make sure your pets avoid the foods below as they can be harmful

10 Christmas foods that are toxic for your pets

Taking your dog on holiday does them good (photo: Adobe)

Tips for taking your dog on holiday

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary says it only has a months worth of finances left, and are in desperate need of more support.

Animal sanctuary's desperate plea with only 1 month of running costs left

Julie Darlington with Bohemian Spirit (Skeeter) won through to Crufts after winning the Large Novice ABC Agility competition. Photo: The Kennel Club - Yulia Titovets

Agility stars qualify for Crufts at London’s biggest dog event

Dogs can get very stressed on bonfire night due to the loud noise from fireworks

Tips on how to prepare your pets for the stress of bonfire night

Sharon Jennings died a week after being mauled by dog.

Family slam police and prosecutors for failing to act in Preston dog bite death

Giles, Pug cross Cavalier , Male , one year six months old. He is still being assessed but more information will be available soon.

Dogs up for adoption at Animal Care

Golden Retriever Huxley enjoys a drink in the pub with friends. The Bellflower at Garstang has been named Britain's most dog friendly pub.Picture credit: © Rover.com

Pub named best in Britain for dogs at Great British Pub Awards

Julie-Ann Darlington with Skeeter, the former rescue dog, and just some of his winner's medals. Julie, from Garstang, took in Skeeter from a rescue shelter but in just a few short years and has trained him to compete in agility competitions.

Meet rescue dog turned national agility champion Skeeter

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary in Holmeswood, Ormskirk, are full after an influx of kittens were born.

How 4 cats became 23 at this Lancashire animal sanctuary

The Labrador Retriever is the most common dog in adoption centres across the top 10 and also the UK. Picture by Noémi Macavei-Katócz.

250-plus dogs in Lancaster district need homes as cost of living crisis hits

Samantha Douglas from Ribbleton asked Preston Magistrates Court to extend her curfew range.

Ribbleton woman asks Magistrates Court to extend her curfew... for her dog

8-year-old French Bulldog Bruce was found dumped in Preston with horrific scalding burns across his back.

French Bulldog dumped in Preston with horrific burns finds forever home

The volunteer run dog hunters are looking for more Lancashire based volunteers.

Drone SARS for Lost Dogs UK helps retrieve lost pets from across the country

There are many ways to include your dog at your wedding (photo: Adobe)

Dogs take on special wedding roles

The boxes contained rabbits which were dumped at the bins at Animal Care in Lancaster.

Rabbits dumped in taped-up cardboard boxes at Lancaster animal charity