Animals

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

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

Richmond Exotics co-founder Chris Richmond has been to Diamond Hall Pocket Park to try and locate the snake.

Snake spotted on the loose in city park - what to do if you see it

99 rabbits were found in a garden.

Charity looking to rehome rabbits after 99 bunnies found in garden

Some of the animals and volunteers at the charity.

Meet the team saving thousands of animals and here's how to help

Pret have faced criticism from Anima and Project Slingshot

Ad Feature Chris Packham 'won't set foot in Pret' after chicken welfare row

Pupils from Northern Saints CofE Academy supported three Sunderland based animal welfare charities.

'Superkind' children support three city animal welfare charities

Mr Hodgson with some of the Sandhill View Academy pupils on the school's farm.

School's farm engages pupils and improves attendance and behaviour

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?

The expansion of Bridge Referrals means better veterinary care for the region's pets.

Pets to access new state-of-the-art facilities in £2.5m expansion

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

The horse had become stuck in mud at Fence Houses in Houghton-le-Spring.

Firefighters issue this warning after rescuing horse stuck in mud

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
More than half of cat owners think their pet ignores them – resulting in them splashing out on treats, giving up their bed and talking to them in a baby voice to win them over.
Rich Jenkins

Richmond Exotics charity founders Chris and Becky Richmond are celebrating moving into their new home and opening to the public.

Dream comes true as animal rescue charity opens to public in new home

People have been flocking to Sunderland's coast to enjoy Good Friday fish and chips.

17 fab photographs of people enjoying their Good Fryday fish and chips

Animal rescue charity Richmond Exotics want to move into a new home and need help to fund the move.

Huge difference - animal rescue charity needs help to move to new home

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

15 adorable North East cats and dogs searching for their forever homes

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

These 15 beautiful North East cats and dogs are searching for homes

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

These 21 adorable cats and dogs are searching for their forever homes

Becky and Chris with the rescued meerkats Zig and Zag.

We're not a zoo - dispute over zoo licence after rescuing meerkats

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

These 17 cats and dogs are searching for their forever homes

Richmond Exotics co-founder Becky Richmond with Bob the red iguana.

One man left a 9 foot Boa constrictor snake in his bin

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

17 North East cats and dogs who are looking for forever homes

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

15 North East cats and dogs who are looking for forever homes
These beautiful pets are all looking to find their forever home in the North East.
Ryan Smith

3D images of proposed Pawz for Thought wildlife hospital in Sunderland

North East charity reveals plans for ‘life-changing’ wildlife hospital

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

13 adorable North East cats and dogs who are looking for forever homes

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

19 North East cats and dogs who are looking for forever homes

The case was heard at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court.

Dog owner to pay out compensation after his dog attacked 2 other pets

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

These 21 adorable cats and dogs are looking for forever homes

I'm trying to get rich through my £24k side hustle picking up dog poo

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

These 19 North East cats and dogs are looking for forever homes

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

19 lovable cats and dogs looking for forever homes in the North East

When is it too cold to walk your dog? (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

When it's too cold to walk your dog as Met Office issues warnings

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

19 cute cats and dogs looking for forever homes in the North East

Carers donated money to help animals in need

We gave our Christmas money to help animals in need

Lola before and after treatment

Transformation for dog with worst skin condition vet has seen

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

19 adorable cats and dogs looking for forever homes in the North East

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

23 wonderful cats and dogs looking for forever homes in the North East

Don’t forget your pets this Christmas: making the season easier with an Animed pet food subscription

Don’t forget your pets this Christmas

Ferry Farm Boarding Kennels and Cattery

Major update on business's bid to build new and improved kennels

77 per cent of grown-ups admit they have been posed an animal question from their child they didn’t know the answer to.

Parents outsmarted by their children when it comes to animal knowledge

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

19 adorable cats and dogs looking for forever homes in the North East

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

23 cute cats and dogs looking for forever homes in the North East

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

17 gorgeous cats and dogs looking for forever homes in the North East

Jax's Raw Store in Southwick.

It's much healthier - Dog lover opens raw meat dog food store in city

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

15 adorable cats and dogs looking for forever homes in the North East

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

17 cute cats and dogs looking for forever homes in the North East

Three men were caught with dead rabbits and hares in this car.

Poaching is an abhorrent crime - men caught with dead animals in car

Wolverley CE Secondary School keeps about 30 different species in its dedicated animal centre

Inside one of Britain’s most unique schools - with its own meerkats

Three quarters of people polled believe early attachment is very important for the long-term relationship with their pet.

More than a quarter of pet parents book time off to bond with new pets

All these pets at Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter are searching for a home.

19 adorable cats and dogs looking for forever homes in the North East

Veterinary practice Bridge Referrals lodges expansion plan for unit at Brooklands Way, Boldon Business Park

Decision in for vets' expansion with hopes for dozens of new jobs

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