Charity Seeks Foster Homes for Devon Guide Dogs
A charity is seeking foster homes for some of the 27 guide dogs it currently has in training.
Cornwall Vets Say Pets Give Homeless Stability
A charity that helps homeless people care for their pets says the animals often provide the "only thing in their life that gives them any...
Dog Grounded After Roof Rescue in Falmouth
The owner of a dog rescued from the roof of her house said she was "incredibly grateful to those who saved him". Emma Seager said Sweetie, a rescue dog from...
Devon Highways Backs Chudleigh Dog-Walking Field Plan
PLANS for a private dog-walking field near Chudleigh have received a boost after Devon Highways confirmed it has no objection to the...
Dog Bans Lifted Across Cornwall As Beaches Reopen
Dog owners across Cornwall can once again enjoy unrestricted access to many of the Duchy's beaches, as seasonal dog bans officially lift for...
Kitten Boom Leaves Plymouth Rescue Centre Near Breaking Point
Gables animal rescue in Plymouth is dealing with a surge of kittens. The centre currently has 54 kittens in its care, and pregnant cats are due to give birth soon....
Baggy Trousers Help Sidmouth Donkeys Beat Flies
Forget the shorts, donkeys in Sidmouth have been wearing trousers this summer in a bid to beat the flies., but donations are needed to boost...
Police Seek Sites to Train Dogs in Devon
Police are seeking safe and suitable environments where they can train and develop police dogs. Devon and Cornwall Police said its dogs...
Charity Appeal Launched for Newquay Puppy After £3,000 Surgery
A rescue puppy in Newquay is fighting for her life after a £3000 emergency surgery, with St Francis Dogs Home issuing an appeal for help.
Newquay Man Jailed and Banned for Life After Pet Cruelty
Jordan Wood, who is 25, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison and banned...
Devon Farmer Vaccinates 1,700 Sheep Against Bluetongue
A farmer has spoken about the impact of protecting livestock from the bluetongue virus which can make sheep and cattle lethargic and lame,...
Blue Cross Urges Devon Cat Owners to Neuter as Kitten Crisis Grows
A surge in abandoned kittens is placing growing pressure on animal welfare services in Devon. The Blue Cross is calling on cat owners in the...
Jack Russell Rescued From 30ft Ledge After Portscatho Cliff Fall
A Jack Russell had to be rescued from a 30ft ledge after falling down a cliff. . The pet had been walking with its owners when it got the...
Puppy Obi Saved After Fishing Hook Injury in Cornwall
A puppy has been rescued after being caught by a fishing hook in Cornwall. Obi, a Shar Pei, got a little too curious when he bit a lure...
Fishing Hook Removed from Shar Pei Puppy’s Cheek
The incident happened after a fishing rod was left unattended in Cornwall.
Devon Bluetongue Cases Prompt Call for Urgent Government Action
Our Cabinet Member for Rural Affairs, Councillor Cheryl Cottle-Hunkin, has written to Government calling for urgent action to support...
Man Banned from Keeping Animals for Life After Sick Violence Against Alaskan Malamute
A man has been banned from keeping animals for life after attacking a dog in Newquay. Edwin Hawe punched Loki, a four-year-old male Alaskan Malamute, in the face, kicked him...
Raccoon Causes Stir in Cornwall Following Flamingo’s French Adventure
Cornwall residents were on alert this week following the sighting of a raccoon roaming freely in a garden in the Gwennap area. The exotic animal, native to North America, prompted...
Feathered Fugitive: Frankie the Flamingo’s Great Escape from Cornwall Sanctuary
A young flamingo named Frankie has gone missing from Paradise Park, a wildlife sanctuary in Hayle, Cornwall. The four-month-old bird took flight on Sunday morning, despite having her feathers clipped,...
Cornwall Council Seeks Public Opinion on Dog Beach Access Amidst Heated Debate
Cornwall Council is inviting residents and visitors to share their views on current restrictions for dogs on the county’s beaches. The existing Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) limits canine access...
Fal Oyster Fishery Introduces First Size Regulation Change in a Century to Boost Breeding
The Fal oyster fishery, a tradition dating back to Roman times, has seen its first change in legal fishing size regulations in 100 years. The new rule, implemented in July,...
Newquay Zoo’s Future Uncertain Amidst Investment Search
The future of Newquay Zoo, a beloved Cornish attraction, is facing uncertainty as its owners, Wild Planet Trust, actively seek investment. The trust, which also operates Paignton Zoo, has acknowledged...