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Elvis Presley's hair set to fetch £6,000 at auction

Elvis Presley's hair set to fetch £6,000 at auction
And other stories from the stranger side of life
13 Nov 2020
Dead candidate wins election in North Dakota

Dead candidate wins election in North Dakota
And other stories from the stranger side of life
5 Nov 2020
Whale’s tail sculpture saves train from crashing

Whale’s tail sculpture saves train from crashing
And other stories from the stranger side of life
3 Nov 2020
#FakeMelania conspiracy theory 

#FakeMelania conspiracy theory
And other stories from the stranger side of life
26 Oct 2020
Killer whales declare war on Spanish fishing boats
Killer whales declare war on Spanish fishing boats
And other stories from the stranger side of life
12 Oct 2020
Labrador eats his entire lead in 15-minute car journey

Labrador eats his entire lead in 15-minute car journey
And other stories from the stranger side of life
16 Sep 2020
Wild mouse passes out after eating cannabis plant

Wild mouse passes out after eating cannabis plant
And other stories from the stranger side of life
11 Sep 2020

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Socially distanced drive-through haunted house opens 

Socially distanced drive-through haunted house opens
And other stories from the stranger side of life
18 Aug 2020
Carrie Symonds denies Dilyn the dog rumours

Carrie Symonds denies Dilyn the dog rumours
Prime minister’s fiancee says claims that Downing Street pet is to be re-homed are ‘total crap’
11 Mar 2020
What is petfishing?

What is petfishing?
New law to crack down on sale of cats and dogs by illegal breeders
2 Mar 2020
General Election 2019: best dogs at polling stations

General Election 2019: best dogs at polling stations
Voting day has brought out some very good boys
12 Dec 2019
Dog lick death: how dangerous is your canine’s mouth?

Dog lick death: how dangerous is your canine’s mouth?
Man dies after contracting rare infection from his pet
27 Nov 2019
Why everyone’s talking about Train Your Baby Like a Dog

Why everyone’s talking about Train Your Baby Like a Dog
Channel 4’s new documentary has attracted poor reviews and an online petition
21 Aug 2019
The science behind puppy dog eyes

The science behind puppy dog eyes
New study says the animals have evolved facial muscles that allow them to ‘communicate’ with humans
18 Jun 2019
Why dog thefts are on the rise and how to protect your pet

Why dog thefts are on the rise and how to protect your pet
The Staffordshire bull terrier remains the most stolen breed
9 May 2019
Crufts 2019 - the best pictures

Crufts 2019 - the best pictures
A papillon named Dylan claimed top prize at this year’s dog show
11 Mar 2019
Dog bites off four-year-old boy’s hand ‘and eats it’

Dog bites off four-year-old boy’s hand ‘and eats it’
Police fears that neighbour’s husky swallowed the child’s severed lower arm
5 Mar 2019
Estonians rescue wild wolf from ice thinking it was a dog

Estonians rescue wild wolf from ice thinking it was a dog
Men bundled animal into car and drove it to a clinic before vets told them of their mistake
22 Feb 2019
Why Iran is making life difficult for dog owners

Why Iran is making life difficult for dog owners
Walking or driving with canine friends is now banned in Tehran
31 Jan 2019
The best Christmas dog jumpers 2018

The best Christmas dog jumpers 2018
Bring out the party animal in your pooch this season
10 Dec 2018
Should all cars include a ‘dog mode’?

Should all cars include a ‘dog mode’?
Elon Musk suggests future Teslas may feature remote temperature control to keep pets cool and message display to reassure passersby
24 Oct 2018
Dogs march for second Brexit referendum - in pictures

Dogs march for second Brexit referendum - in pictures
Protesters call for ‘wooferendum’ as they walk to Parliament Square
8 Oct 2018
VIDEO: blind spaniel has its own guide dog

VIDEO: blind spaniel has its own guide dog
Golden retriever Ginger acts as a seeing eye for rescue dog Kimchi
24 Sep 2018
Vietnam’s capital Hanoi urges people to stop eating dog meat

Vietnam’s capital Hanoi urges people to stop eating dog meat
Officials say the popular dish is tarnishing the city’s image and risks spreading rabies
12 Sep 2018
Dogs barred from all Wetherspoons pubs 

Dogs barred from all Wetherspoons pubs
The UK’s biggest pub chain has said the animals are ‘unpredictable’ and frighten young children
10 Sep 2018
Is Gove right to bar electric shock collars for dogs

Is Gove right to bar electric shock collars for dogs
Activists welcome the ban on electrified training devices in England, but others accuse Environment Secretary of a policy U-turn
28 Aug 2018
Colombian drug cartel puts £53,000 price on dog’s head

Colombian drug cartel puts £53,000 price on dog’s head
Sombra had become something of a celebrity for her powers of drug-detection
27 Jul 2018
Kennel Club’s Dog Photographer of Year: the winning pictures

Kennel Club’s Dog Photographer of Year: the winning pictures
Annual competition celebrates all things canine
17 Jul 2018
Which dangerous dogs are banned in the UK?

Which dangerous dogs are banned in the UK?
Four specific breeds have been prohibited since 1991, but recent statistics are prompting MPs to reconsider the law
11 May 2018
Elderly dog stays with lost toddler for 15 hours in woods

Elderly dog stays with lost toddler for 15 hours in woods
Dog and child found safe and well after night on a mountainside
23 Apr 2018
Russian armed forces release video of frolicking puppies

Russian armed forces release video of frolicking puppies
Defence ministry strikes a softer note with New Year’s greeting
3 Jan 2018
Army dog awarded highest honour for Taliban raid

Army dog awarded highest honour for Taliban raid
Heroic hound was injured by three grenades but still managed to get troops to safety
17 Nov 2017
Humans actually do love dogs more than people

Humans actually do love dogs more than people
When it comes to distress, people were more likely to feel empathy towards the ‘fur babies’ than to other people
2 Nov 2017
Health trend sees owners serving their pets ‘yuppie diet’

Health trend sees owners serving their pets ‘yuppie diet’
Pet food trends are following their owners’ tastes away from meat and toward wholesome vegetables and ancient grains
10 Oct 2017