Pets

Nicci Knight gives 'Ted Not Dead' a cuddle

Woman left shocked after pet cat returns home four days after being cremated

Texel ewe Blossom was stolen from a field in Little Langton, near Northallerton

Texel ewe Blossom was stolen from a field in Little Langton, near Northallerton

Family's 'fury and heartache' after theft of beloved rescue sheep Blossom

Dolly when she was rescued, left, and after being cared for by the RSPCA, right

Dolly when she was rescued, left, and after being cared for by the RSPCA, right

'Heartbreaking' rise in cruelty to dogs in North Yorkshire

Jill Winterburn, the longest-serving volunteer with the Dogs Trust in Darlington

Jill Winterburn, the longest-serving volunteer with the Dogs Trust in Darlington

Darlington volunteer who does thousands of dog walks - but doesn't own a pooch

Vets for Pets Harrogate has celebrated 20 years of caring for its community’s pets Credit: VETS FOR PETS

Vets for Pets Harrogate has celebrated 20 years of caring for its community’s pets Credit: VETS FOR PETS

Vets celebrates 20 years of service to community with birthday party

Credit: DOGS TRUST

Credit: DOGS TRUST

Darlington's Dogs Trust: 8 dogs looking for a forever home this month

Staff posing with Shawn the dog Credit: DOGS TRUST

Staff posing with Shawn the dog Credit: DOGS TRUST

Darlington's Dogs Trust to celebrate 30th birthday with free event

A warning to dog owners

A warning to dog owners

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Visitors to Yorkshire Dales ‘do not know where to exercise dogs’

Priya the Standard Poodle was lethargic and not her usual bouncy self before she was diagnosed with Addison’s Disease

Priya the Standard Poodle was lethargic and not her usual bouncy self before she was diagnosed with Addison’s Disease

COUNTRYMAN'S DAUGHTER

Countryman's Daughter

Doggy drama that turned out to be a common - but potentially-fatal - condition

Maggie and Bran.

Maggie and Bran.

Illegal Vapes and tobacco products

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Praise for Darlington dogs who discovered bumper batch of illegal vapes in drain

Chester the dog and Teddy the rabbit.

Chester the dog and Teddy the rabbit.

NAMED: Darlington woman handed ban after pets found with injuries and infections

Darlington pet cat dies after being shot in the eye with BB gun

Keeping dogs cool on hot days can be a challenge

Keeping dogs cool on hot days can be a challenge

COUNTRYMAN'S DAUGHTER

Countryman's Daughter

Nobody wants a hot dog: The importance of keeping pets cool in the summer

Team members from Clevedale Vets at the new practice in Guisborough which will open in early summer Credit: CLEVELAND VETS

Team members from Clevedale Vets at the new practice in Guisborough which will open in early summer Credit: CLEVELAND VETS

Veterinary practice to open new branch in North East town headed by local vet

The Great British Dog Walk at Raby Castle.

The Great British Dog Walk at Raby Castle.

52 paw-fect pup pictures of the Great British Dog Walk at County Durham castle

The Great British Dog Walk takes place at Raby Castle this weekend

The Great British Dog Walk takes place at Raby Castle this weekend

Hundreds to gather at Raby Castle for Great British Dog Walk

A starving Cocker Spaniel found abandoned and extremely underweight has found a new home.

A starving Cocker Spaniel found abandoned and extremely underweight has found a new home.

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Cocker spaniel found starving at half ideal weight finds new North East home

I’m convinced the Hungarian Vizsla dogs I looked after punished me for going away by digging holes in the garden

I’m convinced the Hungarian Vizsla dogs I looked after punished me for going away by digging holes in the garden

COUNTRYMAN'S DAUGHTER

Countryman's Daughter

The sulking cats and naughty dogs who punish their owners for going away

Crossbreed rescued from shaft in Stockton Credit: RSPCA

Crossbreed rescued from shaft in Stockton Credit: RSPCA

Cleveland Fire Brigade

Dog on feeding tube after being trapped at bottom of shaft for 'around a week'

Dogs up for adoption at Darlington Dogs Trust Credit: DOGS TRUST

Dogs up for adoption at Darlington Dogs Trust Credit: DOGS TRUST

Darlington's Dogs Trust: 5 dogs looking for a forever home this month

It's National Pet Day - and to mark the occasion, we thought we'd ask you for your favourite pictures of your pets (and you certainly didn't disappoint)

It's National Pet Day - and to mark the occasion, we thought we'd ask you for your favourite pictures of your pets (and you certainly didn't disappoint)

National Pet Day

National Pet Day: Our favourite images of pets from readers

Tim Cain with Gem after she passed her final assessment

Tim Cain with Gem after she passed her final assessment

Diamond in the ruff – the making of a search and rescue dog called Gem

They may look adorable, but what they leave behind is causing a big problem

They may look adorable, but what they leave behind is causing a big problem

COUNTRYMAN'S DAUGHTER

Countryman's Daughter

To bag or not to bag: What's the answer to our dog poo problem

These adorable dogs housed at the Darlington Dogs Trust are seeking loving forever homes.

These adorable dogs housed at the Darlington Dogs Trust are seeking loving forever homes.

Seven adorable pooches after a forever home at Darlington Dogs Trust this week

Equine dentist James Marshall gets to work on extracting Ernie's tooth

Equine dentist James Marshall gets to work on extracting Ernie's tooth

From the horse's mouth – a rare insight into the life of an equine dentist

Elizabeth Chandler will become the fourth generation of her family to show her dogs.

Elizabeth Chandler will become the fourth generation of her family to show her dogs.

North Yorkshire teenager to continue family tradition by competing at Crufts 2024

Seven dogs at the Darlington Dog's Trust are eagerly looking for homes where they can experience the love and companionship of a forever family Credit: DOGS TRUST

Seven dogs at the Darlington Dog's Trust are eagerly looking for homes where they can experience the love and companionship of a forever family Credit: DOGS TRUST

Seven dogs hoping for a forever home this month from Darlington Dogs Trust

Children in Kenya are being inspired by Little Alf and Hannah

Children in Kenya are being inspired by Little Alf and Hannah

North Yorkshire author and Little Alf the pony inspire children around the world

Ralph the pup and Derek Lancaster.

Ralph the pup and Derek Lancaster.

Guide dog hopeful to be supported through training by Darlington business

People at the planning meeting, which did no go ahead

People at the planning meeting, which did no go ahead

'It’s farcical': Frustration as dog park plans deferred at last minute

Michael Luke from Tees Valley International Film Festival hands £1,000 to Bethany Scrafton at Darlington’s Dogs Trust Credit: SARAH CALDECOTT

Michael Luke from Tees Valley International Film Festival hands £1,000 to Bethany Scrafton at Darlington’s Dogs Trust Credit: SARAH CALDECOTT

Tees Valley film organisation make donation to Darlington's Dogs Trust

RSPCA bosses say they are “desperately concerned” as the number of animals abandon in North Yorkshire this year reaches a three year high and rescue centres in the county are “full to bursting”

RSPCA bosses say they are “desperately concerned” as the number of animals abandon in North Yorkshire this year reaches a three year high and rescue centres in the county are “full to bursting”

RSPCA ‘desperately concerned’ as number of pets abandoned in North Yorkshire soars

Cali the dog has found a home in time for Christmas

Cali the dog has found a home in time for Christmas

Darlington rescue pup Cali finds forever home in time for Christmas

Stowaway cat Flash with his family

Stowaway cat Flash with his family

Stowaway cat reunited with distraught family after 75-mile trip in delivery van

Attendees gathered in Deer Park, near Raby Castle, with their pooches in tow on Sunday (October 29) to take part in the Bark in the Park event.

Attendees gathered in Deer Park, near Raby Castle, with their pooches in tow on Sunday (October 29) to take part in the Bark in the Park event.

Pictures as 'Bark in the Park' dog event comes to County Durham castle parkland

Ruby is making a slow recovery after having her leg amputated

Ruby is making a slow recovery after having her leg amputated

Miracle dog Ruby had to have leg amputated

Ruby was missing in the Stang Forest for 12 days

Ruby was missing in the Stang Forest for 12 days

Ruby the lost puppy found in North Yorkshire forest after 12-day search

Offering goldfish as prizes has been described as an outdated practice by the RSPCA. Picture: Pixabay

Offering goldfish as prizes has been described as an outdated practice by the RSPCA. Picture: Pixabay

Local government

Motion calling for ban on goldfish prizes at funfairs wins backing

Darlington Championship Dog Show

Darlington Championship Dog Show

Adorable pictures of prized pets at Darlington Championship Dog Show

Moses and owner Maria.

Moses and owner Maria.

Dog recovering in Darlington after abuser cut his paw off - but he needs your help

Martin and Suki with members of Cleveland Search and Rescue

Martin and Suki with members of Cleveland Search and Rescue

Suki the dog and Cleveland Mountain Rescue saved man after 200ft ravine fall

Cockerton Community Dog Show

Cockerton Community Dog Show

Pictures as residents enjoy sunny day at popular Darlington dog show

Josie on a therapy visit at Christmas time.

Josie on a therapy visit at Christmas time.

Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Trust

Dog given 'death sentence' now helps hospital patients in recovery

Debbie Hughes, her husband Steve and their teenage daughter Lydia travelled from Oxshott in Surrey to Great Ayton in North Yorkshire - a round trip of nearly 530 miles - to adopt Eddie who had only had one rehoming enquiry in eight months.

Debbie Hughes, her husband Steve and their teenage daughter Lydia travelled from Oxshott in Surrey to Great Ayton in North Yorkshire - a round trip of nearly 530 miles - to adopt Eddie who had only had one rehoming enquiry in eight months.

Family travels 530 miles to adopt cat at RSPCA centre after social media appeal

Mister Roly gets a cuddle from my wife

Mister Roly gets a cuddle from my wife

Grandad at Large

Striking a 'fur deal' for looking after Mister Roly, the guinea pig

Austin Sharp with Larry and Theo and Samuel

Austin Sharp with Larry and Theo and Samuel

Tree surgeon rescues terrified cat after four days stranded up Darlington tree

Cafe manager Milli with guinea pigs Eric, Mabel and Maeve.

Cafe manager Milli with guinea pigs Eric, Mabel and Maeve.

Teesside café to hold free guinea pig event - here's all the details

The winners were judged by Yorkshire Vet Peter Wright and Steve Swallows

The winners were judged by Yorkshire Vet Peter Wright and Steve Swallows

Dog show judged by Yorkshire Vet raises funds for Herriot Hospice Lambert appeal

Tony Vernalls pictured outside his pet supplies business in Locke Park, Redcar

Tony Vernalls pictured outside his pet supplies business in Locke Park, Redcar

Local government

Pet shop owner opposes plans for new ‘doggy park’ in North East town

Here are 15 pictures of dogs and their 'pawrents' gathering in Barnard Castle for the pet show, as part of the annual Barnard Castle meet on Saturday (May 27).

Here are 15 pictures of dogs and their 'pawrents' gathering in Barnard Castle for the pet show, as part of the annual Barnard Castle meet on Saturday (May 27).

15 pictures of perfect pooches at County Durham pet show

New rules are being brought in for dog walkers

New rules are being brought in for dog walkers

New rules for keeping dogs on leads in County Durham to be enforced with £100 fines

Artist and entrepreneur Bonny Snowdon

Artist and entrepreneur Bonny Snowdon

Artist who overcame debt and divorce set to make £1m this year

Katie Earl and Emma, the college Enrichment Co-ordinator with some of the items collected for the dogs’ rescue centre

Katie Earl and Emma, the college Enrichment Co-ordinator with some of the items collected for the dogs’ rescue centre

Kind hearted student raises funds for dog rescue and rehoming centre

Volunteers with Dexter and RDA rider

Volunteers with Dexter and RDA rider

Big Help Out open day for saddle club and Riding for the Disabled