Animals

A fire broke out near Fur Cottage Kennels and Cattery on Fleetwood Old Road on Thursday night around 1.30am. Damage repairs could take anywhere up to a year

Owner of dog kennels issues sad update after overnight fire

The uncle of tragic animal lover Bailey Lister (pictured) has announced that he has started a petition to try and gain Parliament approval to make cyberbullying a standalone criminal offence and raise mental health funding.

Uncle of tragic animal lover starts petition to help others

David, the sole surviving kitten from the M55 rescue, is now doing well in foster care.

How the three tiny kittens wandered on to M55 is a mystery

Staff at the rescue and rehoming centre in Old Toms Lane say Felipe has really come out of his shell but is beginning to ‘lose his spark’ as he continues to watch other cats get adopted before him.

Charming cat abandoned by his owner is looking for a home

It's not just people who trespass on Network Rail's tracks and disrupt journeys. Sometimes teams have to deal with swans, sheep and even horses

Swans and sheep are just some of the animals holding up train journeys

Donkeys like Lagdaf haul 400 litres of water to provide water for their community

Video of a working donkey shows demanding work and daily challenges

Mars is expanding its 2026 Global Adoption Weekend to over 30 countries

Ad Feature Study reveals uncertainty about pets' backgrounds deters adopters

Pet’s roaming antics haven’t gone unnoticed by their owners

Cambridge named the UK's 'cheating cat' capital for feline wanderers

Handsome pup Les who loves cuddles is currently at the RSPCA branch in Preston awaiting his forever family

Handsome pup Les who loves cuddles is looking for his forever home

Farmers are being urged to have their animals vaccinated against bluetongue disease.

Farmers urged to vaccinate as disease spreads at "alarming rate"

Blue-green algae has formed on top of the Lancaster Canal in Preston turning it green. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Why the canal in Preston has turned bright green

Small changes, such as a tasty topper or new treat, can make familiar dog dinners more exciting. These changes are possible with Forthglade.

5 easy ways to make your dog's dinner more exciting

Red squirrel (Danny Lawson/PA)

£300k lifeline for North West's red squirrels following pox outbreak

I visited Park Farm Mookshake Shack and it was amazing.

Mookshake Shack introduces charge after 'free day out' misinformation

Garstang Show 2025

Countdown on for Garstang Agricultural Show

French bulldogs Buddy and Finn were struggling to walk.

Six year animal ban after dogs found in squalor
“I was immediately hit by the smell of urine and faeces at the property.”
Colin Ainscough

Inquest to probe tragic death of animal-lover Bailey amid 'abuse' & 'vitriol' online

Inquest to probe tragic death of animal-lover amid online abuse

Crowds flocked to Great Eccleston Agricultural Show for an annual celebration of British farming, during a weekend of scorching hot sunshine in Lancashire. All photos credit Lucinda Herbert

Everything you need to know about the Great Eccleston Show 2026

Crowds flocked to Great Eccleston Agricultural Show for an annual celebration of British farming, during a weekend of scorching hot sunshine in Lancashire. All photos credit Lucinda Herbert

Great Eccleston show is this weekend - here is all you need to know

Jude the baby alpaca named after Jude Bellingham, at Alpaca Fold, Samlesbury, wears an England bow tie ahead of the Semi Final clash

Baby alpaca Jude supports England in World Cup

The Lancaster Gate pub in Preston has come under fire by a customer who left a scathing one star review and likened it to something out of a David Attenborough documentary.

This pub makes all others in Lancashire look like the Ritz

The grim scenes were discovered earlier this week on the A59 by a shocked motorist. LCC has apologised and the dead remains have since been removed

We have removed the dead animals - LCC on road markings mishap

Grandad Darren Schreiber bought 4 giant dinosaurs at auction much to his grandchildren Dexter Lottie and Loretta's delight

'I usually buy building equipment but now I've bought four dinosaurs'

The seven-year-old Pembroke Welsh Corgi - has been helping move the 1,200 sheep at her farm in South Lakes, Cumbria., for the past five years.

Meet the tiny Corgi helping herd 1,200 sheep on a farm

A dead bird has been painted over on the A59 in between Tarleton and Rufford.

Motorist's horror as white lines painted over dead animals on A59

German Shepherd dog Bella was given CPR

German Shepherd given CPR after being rescued from 'cesspit' house

Pret have faced criticism from Anima and Project Slingshot

Ad Feature Chris Packham 'won't set foot in Pret' after chicken welfare row
The naturalist led a crowd of protestors to one of the chain’s cafes, with a 4-metre “frankenwrap” model in tow.
Emily Jordan

Castleford care home residents with a skunk, a skinny pig, a tortoise and a bearded dragon

Care home residents enjoy exotic animal therapy experience

The extra-large Pecute mat gives dogs a spacious cooling surface for warmer days at home or while travelling

This extra-large dog cooling mat is £16.50 cheaper at Amazon

More than half believe the contribution of working animals is often overlooked

Can you spot the working animals hidden in this scene?

'My heart was stolen' - I spent the day at Blackpool Zoo meeting their new arrivals

I met the new arrivals at Blackpool Zoo and my heart was stolen

The RSPCA has issued a heatwave warning and advice to pet owners as temperatures set to reach Ibiza weather this weekend

RSPCA issues urgent pet advice as temps set to soar this weekend

Meet Bamber Bridge Meadow Bank care home cat Ribble who has been comforting residents for TWENTY years. Same little paw pose, two decades apart!

Loved resident is ‘feline’ great after marking 20 years at care home

'Extremely upsetting' Man handed five-year animal ban

Blackpool Zoo staff have issued an urgent product recall to anyone who bought on of the Squishy Stretchy Capybara toys due to an abestos concern

Urgent product recall on Capybara toy over possible asbestos concerns

Bailey Lister, founder of Hugo's Small Animal Sanctuary in Blackpool

Happy 23rd heavenly birthday Bailey - broken uncle pays tribute

Onyx and his pals would appreciate it - RSPCA Preston staff make desperate plea after running low on adult dog food

RSPCA Preston make plea after running low on dog food

The swans at Fairhaven Lake have eight cygnets

9 cute pictures of the new baby Cygnets at a Lancashire lake

From May 1, UK renters will have more freedom to welcome pets into their homes thanks to the Renters’ Rights Act. With landlords required to consider pet requests fairly, demand for “flat-friendly” animals is already surging.

Pet owners' joy as new bill comes into force

Nearly six in 10 think animals working with humans is something we’ve largely chosen not to think about in society.

Half of adults think animals working for humans is a thing of the past

There is a significant commercial incentive for criminal gangs to become involved in this type of activity, say RSPCA

'Suffering' cockerels, hens and dogs seized

SHEBA have teamed up with Brit-nominated musician Cat Burns to launch its Ignored to Adored campaign.

More than half of cat owners think their pet ignores them

Callum Watson and Maria Enache with a guinea pig at Happy Pets and Aquatics in Preston.

17 pics as new furry additions arrive at Happy Pets & Aquatics

350 ex-commercial hens in Greenhalgh (near Preston) who urgently need homes reserved by 2pm this Friday (April 10) ahead of a rehoming event on Saturday April 11.

Here’s how you can help rehome 350 ex-commercial hens in Lancashire

Easter travel

News in brief: Easter travel and lucky Lancashire winners

Chorley Vets will be holding a pawty later this month to celebrate 10 years

Chorley Vets to celebrate 10 years with birthday pawty

A mounted favourite, PH Guild, is off to pastures of retirement after many years of incredible service.

Police horse hangs up his hooves

Giant anteater pup born

Blackpool Zoo celebrates birth of adorable new addition

Charlie in the care of the RSPCA's Lancashire East Branch

Adorable Lurcher pup who has never lived indoors needs a home

'Litter like this kills small animals' - Concerns at piles of rubbish

Bones, who is around nine, is currently at Homeless Hounds waiting on his forever pawrents to come and take him home

Bones the Staffy needs a home - here's how to apply

Producers of C4’s The Dog House launch new BBC show Will You Be My Friend and want Lancastrians

C4’s The Dog House producers launch BBC show and want Lancastrians

Grey squirrels, the Visigoths of the gardening world, says Susan Morrison

Government backs grey squirrel 'contraceptive pill' to control rodents

Scoop is around 12 years of age and arrived at the Lancashire-based dog charity through no fault of his own.

Adorable Staffy dog waiting to be 'scooped' up

Wild Discovery, located at Ribby Hall Village, Ribby Road, has introduced a triplet baby binturong!

The secret is a little harder to keep now - zoo welcomes triplet

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