Pets

The dogs captured on CCTV running by people's homes in Bourton-on-the-Water - photo by Steve Silverman

'Out of control' hounds run amok in Cotswold tourist hotspot

Cotswold-based author Lizzie Pepper has received awards for her climate fiction series

Cotswold-based author Lizzie Pepper has received awards for her climate fiction series

Cotswold author aims to inspire young readers to save the planet

The Lollipop Ponies got lots of pats and strokes as they visited Southerndown Care Home

The Lollipop Ponies got lots of pats and strokes as they visited Southerndown Care Home

Chipping Norton care home residents overjoyed by pony visit

Stella, who has been at the Cotswold Dogs and Cats Home in Cambridge since March, is searching for a forever home

Stella, who has been at the Cotswold Dogs and Cats Home in Cambridge since March, is searching for a forever home

Urgent appeal to find overlooked dog a forever home

Forest, owned by Francesca and James Eagle, was crowned the most Handsome Hound in the Cotswolds

Forest, owned by Francesca and James Eagle, was crowned the most Handsome Hound in the Cotswolds

Most handsome hound in the Cotswolds crowned at Moreton Show

Hedges Law will launch its Handsome Hound competition at the Moreton Show

Hedges Law will launch its Handsome Hound competition at the Moreton Show

The region's most charming dogs to gather for Handsome Hound competition

Two dogs who were abandoned in a small and cramped cage have been saved by Cotswolds Dogs and Cats Home

Two dogs who were abandoned in a small and cramped cage have been saved by Cotswolds Dogs and Cats Home

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Appeal after two German Shepherds abandoned in cramped cage under bush

Christopher Biggins will host a dog show and craft fair in Adlestrop

Christopher Biggins will host a dog show and craft fair in Adlestrop

TV star Christopher Biggins to appear at village dog show and craft fair

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Nicki Jones sent in this picture and said:

The Oxfordshire postcodes with the largest number of XL Bully dogs

Susan Mulvey of CornYard vets in Witney. File photo

Susan Mulvey of CornYard vets in Witney. File photo

Vet delayed vital surgery contributing to dog's 'unnecessary' death

Kevin is now happy and home.

Kevin is now happy and home.

Kevin's big adventure - Witney tortoise returns after going home to wrong family

Ruth McDonagh has authored 'They’re All Barking', which is written from the perspective of a dog

Ruth McDonagh has authored 'They’re All Barking', which is written from the perspective of a dog

Canine therapist pens book to address anxiety in dogs

One of the park's highlights is its grazing rhinos

One of the park's highlights is its grazing rhinos

Cotswold Wildlife Park crowned best zoo in the UK

Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home hosted its own mini Crufts to celebrate rescue dogs competing at the upcoming event

Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home hosted its own mini Crufts to celebrate rescue dogs competing at the upcoming event

Furry friends at pet home back fellow rescue dogs competing at Crufts

Richard Lewis, a butcher who worked at the Todenham Manor Farm Shop, passed away last Wednesday

Richard Lewis, a butcher who worked at the Todenham Manor Farm Shop, passed away last Wednesday

Customers break down in tears as popular butcher dies

The park, in Bourton, is home to Spike the Penguin, who has over 17,000 Facebook followers

The park, in Bourton, is home to Spike the Penguin, who has over 17,000 Facebook followers

World's most famous penguin to star in series of special events at popular park

Liam White, Animal manager at Fairytale Farm, has been nominated for VisitEngland’s Tourism Superstar award

Liam White, Animal manager at Fairytale Farm, has been nominated for VisitEngland’s Tourism Superstar award

Popular attraction employee reaches final for top tourism award

The Warwickshire Beagles follow artificial scent trails

The Warwickshire Beagles follow artificial scent trails

Pack of Beagles raise hundreds of pounds to fund care of ailing dogs

Left to right: Fran Ledgerwood, Adam Teague, Jenny Thould, Kate Lord, Duncan Andrews, Emma Hartwell

Left to right: Fran Ledgerwood, Adam Teague, Jenny Thould, Kate Lord, Duncan Andrews, Emma Hartwell

Cotswold family attraction sweeps four industry awards

Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home is currently full to capacity and has launched an urgent appeal to help

Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home is currently full to capacity and has launched an urgent appeal to help

Animal shelter at full capacity due to 'explosion' of kittens

DOGS: Worcester Cathedral is trialling becoming a dog friendly venue as of next week.

DOGS: Worcester Cathedral is trialling becoming a dog friendly venue as of next week.

Worcester Cathedral

Dogs allowed in Worcester Cathedral from Monday (but owners must behave!)

Pierre the Growler will go under the hammer later this month

Pierre the Growler will go under the hammer later this month

Rare 'cute' dog toy set to go under the hammer at Cotswold auction

Nine-year-old Flash is still looking for a home

Nine-year-old Flash is still looking for a home

Cat spends over 100 days at Cotswold rescue centre for looking 'too grumpy'

Iona Corbett has paid tribute to Baldrick, the cat about town

Iona Corbett has paid tribute to Baldrick, the cat about town

Owner's tribute to Baldrick - the cat about town with a worldwide following

Baldrick, the cat about Shipston, has died following a hit-and-run

Baldrick, the cat about Shipston, has died following a hit-and-run

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'Heartbroken' owner’s plea as popular cat left to die after being hit by car

Cats Protection reveals the cats looking for a new home

Black leopards are the main candidate for big cats in the UK

Black leopards are the main candidate for big cats in the UK

Reports of big black cats stalking countryside 'have credibility'

Claire and Crufts dog hero winner Stella

Claire and Crufts dog hero winner Stella

‘Inspirational’ Gloucestershire police rescue dog named as top hero at Crufts

Sherry needs to have surgery

Sherry needs to have surgery

The Cotswolds Dogs and Cats Home

The Cotswolds Dogs and Cats Home appeals for donations as cat needs surgery

Student event cancelled after two “cruel” incidents involving dead animals

Student event cancelled after two “cruel” incidents involving dead animals

'Cruel' incidents involving dead animals see charity event cancelled

Steve Backshall and founder of Crocodiles of the World Shaun Foggett

Steve Backshall and founder of Crocodiles of the World Shaun Foggett

Explorer Steve Backshall takes a snap at crocodile zoo

A woman was attacked by a Staffordshire bull terrier on Cleeve Hill.

Stock image of dog.

A woman was attacked by a Staffordshire bull terrier on Cleeve Hill.

Stock image of dog.

Woman attacked by dog at Cotswold beauty spot

Baby rhino plays in the mud at Cotswold Wildlife Park

Baby rhino plays in the mud at Cotswold Wildlife Park

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Baby Rhino plays in the mud as wildlife park limits entry due to flooding

Shipston Veterinary Centre has warned pet owners of the 12 Dangers of Christmas

Shipston Veterinary Centre has warned pet owners of the 12 Dangers of Christmas

Cotswold vet warns of '12 Dangers of Christmas' as emergency cases set to spike

Sick and starving Amber dumped in a field set for a happy Christmas with puppies

Sick and starving Amber dumped in a field set for a happy Christmas with puppies

Sick and starving Amber dumped in a field set for a happy Christmas with puppies

Alfie the psychic Alpaca

Alfie the psychic Alpaca

Chipping Norton's psychic alpaca predicts who will win at the World Cup

Dog owners have been warned following an attack near Moreton

Dog owners have been warned following an attack near Moreton

Warning to dog owners after sheep attacked near Moreton

Vet Victoria Organ says the feline happy hours have gone down a treat with patients

Vet Victoria Organ says the feline happy hours have gone down a treat with patients

Cotswold vets introduces happy hour for cats

Sprinter Sacre is to take a break from retirement in the Cotswolds to take centre stage on Tingle Creek day (PA)

Sprinter Sacre is to take a break from retirement in the Cotswolds to take centre stage on Tingle Creek day (PA)

Legendary racehorse to take centre stage on anniversary of historic win

Alfie the labrador with Shipston Vets veterinary nurse Jasmine Hill

Alfie the labrador with Shipston Vets veterinary nurse Jasmine Hill

Pudgy pooch given 'new lease of life' after vets help him shed almost two stone

Dog-only swim returns to Cotswold lido

Dog-only swim returns to Cotswold lido

Dog-only swim returns to Cotswold lido

Picture Crocodiles of the World

Picture Crocodiles of the World

See the four rare baby Giant Tortoises that have hatched at crocodile zoo

Butler Sherborn is one of many sponsors that help make the Moreton Show possible

Butler Sherborn is one of many sponsors that help make the Moreton Show possible

Sponsors ready to celebrate 'best the country has to offer' at Moreton Show

A moulting king penguin on ice at Birdland. Photo: John Lawrence

A moulting king penguin on ice at Birdland. Photo: John Lawrence

Cotswold penguins cool off from heatwave on giant ice blocks

A fundraiser for Sunshine Cat Rescue

A fundraiser for Sunshine Cat Rescue

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Cotswold cat rescue charity in needs of donations

International art dealer and BBC presenter Philip Mould is among those backing the campaign which will see 80 artworks auctioned off to raise money for a Polish animal charity

International art dealer and BBC presenter Philip Mould is among those backing the campaign which will see 80 artworks auctioned off to raise money for a Polish animal charity

Art auction to save pets of Ukrainian refugees

Binturong cub with Himala going outside for the first time

Binturong cub with Himala going outside for the first time

Rare endangered twin Binturongs born at Cotswold Wildlife Park

Bonnie Cowdrey (centre) with donations for the Chipping Norton Pet Food Bank, upon its launch in June 2020. Picture: Ed Nix

Bonnie Cowdrey (centre) with donations for the Chipping Norton Pet Food Bank, upon its launch in June 2020. Picture: Ed Nix

‘Families will have to choose between feeding children or pets due to cost of living’

A Suffolk Punch foal was born at Cotswold Farm Park last week, and now celebrity farmer Adam Henson is asking for the public's help to name it

A Suffolk Punch foal was born at Cotswold Farm Park last week, and now celebrity farmer Adam Henson is asking for the public's help to name it

Help needed to name 'critically endangered' foal born at Cotswold farm

Antilly, the dog from Ricky Gervais' Afterlife, will be making an appearance at Blockley May Fair on Sunday. Picture: PA Picture Desk

Antilly, the dog from Ricky Gervais' Afterlife, will be making an appearance at Blockley May Fair on Sunday. Picture: PA Picture Desk

Canine star of Ricky Gervais' Afterlife to appear at Blockley May Fair

These 13-week-old Golden Retriever puppies are just two of the most recent visitors at the Cotswold Wildlife Park

These 13-week-old Golden Retriever puppies are just two of the most recent visitors at the Cotswold Wildlife Park

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Pet owners rejoice as dog-friendly Cotswold animal attraction goes TIkTok viral

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of stealing Bluebell the 10-month-old golden retriever, who has now been reunited with her owners thanks to the help of PC Amy Priest

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of stealing Bluebell the 10-month-old golden retriever, who has now been reunited with her owners thanks to the help of PC Amy Priest

Woman arrested as stolen puppy found in Bourton

Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown has continued to oppose the Animal Sentience Bill as opposition MPs claim his amendment is a

Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown has continued to oppose the Animal Sentience Bill as opposition MPs claim his amendment is a

Cotswold MP opposes Animal Sentience Bill as opposition claims he wants to reverse hunting ban

Vet Greg Staniek has organised a collection for supplies for orphans from Ukraine

Vet Greg Staniek has organised a collection for supplies for orphans from Ukraine

Polish-born Bourton vet overwhelmed by donations for Ukrainian orphans