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Ancient Egyptians are well-known for having worshipped animals, and archaeologists are used to unearthing nonhuman mummies. But a recent investigation in an ancient tomb south of Cairo led to a find of amazing proportions: an estimated 8 million mummified dogs that have been underground for more than 2,000 years. Researchers from Cardiff University in Wales chronicle their discovery in a …
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Killer Seagulls Terrorize The U.K., Killing Pet Dogs, Eating Rats Whole …
In a nightmare scene right out of the mind of Alfred Hitchcock, residents of Cornwall in the U.K. are being overrun by killer seagulls that have so far killed two pet dogs, a tortoise, and have attacked a senior citizen. In May, Devon resident Nikki Wayne found the body of her Chihuahua, Bella, in a pool of blood in her …
Read More »Investigation after seven cats die of suspected poisoning
Image copyright Thinkstock Image caption Poisoning a cat can lead to a six month jail term Seven cats have died from suspected poisoning in a Cardiff suburb in two months. The RSPCA warned pet owners after a concerned member of the public from Sevenoaks Road, Ely, contacted them. RSPCA acting chief inspector Selina Chan said: “The caller stated four cats …
Read More »Dogs at polling stations is a thing, and it’s awesome
It’s an important day for the UK as the people go to the polls in the 2015 General Election. But there are some four-legged friends trying to make their mark on the political landscape too. #DogsAtPollingStations is trending on Twitter, and it’s awesome. Yes, dogs have been turning out to vote too. But FYI, dogs can’t vote. Unfortunately for this …
Read More »Where is the country’s dognapping hotspot? Interactive map show where most …
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Read More »‘This club is f—ed!’: Jake Carlisle’s remarkable outburst during Essendon’s …
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Read More »Dog theft crime ‘not being solved’ in Wales
Image caption Working dogs, like cocker spaniels, are among the dogs most commonly stolen Only 3% of dog thefts in Wales since 2010 have resulted in someone being charged for the crime, according to figures from three Welsh police forces. More than 520 dogs were reported stolen but just 15 people were charged, the Freedom of Information data from the …
Read More »These cats have been reported missing in Cardiff this year
VIEW GALLERY Twelve cats have disappeared from Cardiff since the start of the year – but can you help find them? The UK Pet Register currently has a dozen felines from the city who have been missing since January 2015. The latest is Dobby, a black cat with a yellow collar. Dobby, a mixed breed, went missing on June 3 …
Read More »Animals missing in Wales: Can you help reunite these pets with their owners?
Losing a pet can be devastating for families. With the help of specialist websites like AnimalSearchUK more and more are being successfully reunited with their owners. But not all the animals that go missing are found straight away. Here are some still missing from Wales, and their owners are desperate for news of them. Maybe you’ve spotted one near you? …
Read More »Alice Gross: Welsh sniffer dogs join hunt for missing schoolgirl
Police sniffer dogs used in the search for Madeleine McCann and April Jones have joined the hunt for missing schoolgirl Alice Gross. The South Wales victim detection dogs are part of a huge team from more than 20 forces across the country trying to find the 14 year old, who has not been seen for more than a month. The …
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