Animals

The Sheffield branches of Cats Protection and RSPCA have joined forces.

Cat charities join forces to help more homeless and unwanted moggies

Ernest Copley House in High Green, Sheffield, is being treated for bed bugs after the insects were found there

Bed bugs alert at care home sees communal areas made off-limits

Take a look at the incredible wildlife images being considered for Wildlife Photgrapher of the Year People's Choice Award.

Images up for top gong in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year award

Damian Aspinall and gorilla Tambabi share a hug at Howletts Wild Animal Park in Canterbury, Kent. Picture: Damian Aspinall/SWNS

Moment gorilla gently hugs man captured on camera

An announcement that donkey rides will be on offer at Sharrow Vale Market has been met with backlash - but the donkeys' owner says he has been doing this for 28 years.

Owner dismisses backlash over donkey rides at Sharrow Vale Market

The RSPCA says two guinea pigs dumped in the stairwell of a Sheffield flat are just the latest cases showing a rise in small animals being abandoned.

Two guinea pigs dumped in stairwell of Sheffield flat

Mina Alali with calf Moo Picture: Mina Alali / SWNS

Meet Moo - a calf adopted from a petting zoo who gets taken for walks

Kai the German/Kangal Shepherd has now been waiting over 18 months at Mill House Animal Sanctuary for someone to take him home for good.

Kai the German Shepherd cross has been waiting 18 months for a home

Alex Vardy-Meers with the Archer and the Dragon.

Chainsaw sculptor carving tree stumps into incredible art

The bear calmly stole a fresh-caught salmon, as the fisherman who caught it could only watch on in disbelief. (Photo: Collab/SWNS)

Cheeky bear steals fisherman's freshly-caught salmon

All these gorgeous dogs are currently at Thornberry Animal Sanctuary

This animal shelter needs to find homes for these 16 adorable pooches

Jim McGill, of Lovely Rita's Bakehouse, and Courtney Bordman, of Puck & Pollen.

Bakery wins at PETA's Vegan Food Awards 2023 for popular croissant

Mayfield Alpacas Animal Park in Sheffield has been put up for sale

Popular animal park visitor attraction goes up for sale

A SYP spokesperson said that while talking with officers, the family expressed how recently, the dog had become stressed by fireworks being set off in the local area

Baby boy left requiring surgery after being savaged by dog

Sheff Against Animal Experiments held a protest at Sheffield University during their recent open day. (Photo courtesy of SAAE)

Protesters crash university open day

The RSPCA in Sheffield is seeking to recruit a number of volunteers, including cat cuddlers and dog petters

Cat cuddlers and dog petters sought by charity

Rescue dog Rosa has been taken in by Helping Yorkshire Poundies

Heartbreak at how sad rescue dog Rosa looks in photos

Sara Whitton, aged 52, has been banned from keeping animals after police and RSPCA raided her flat on Lupton Walk, Lowedges, and found her keeping cats in a property which was covered in poo, decaying food and rubbish, pictured. Photo: RSPCA

Poo and rubbish strewn Sheffield flat raided over animal welfare

The 11 dogs campaigners believe the council had euthanised (Lost Souls/Facebook)

Council seizes 82 dogs from sanctuary, sparking controversy as 11 put down

Liam Cousins, with Kobi, one of two XL Bully dogs he owns, which he describes as the most loving dogs he has had. He would like to see dog licences brought back.

Sheffield owner describes life with his XL bullies

Video shows a woman protect her baby and pet from an attack by a Staffy on Richmond Road, Sheffield. Picture taken from a South Yorkshire Police video

Shocking video shows mum protect pet and baby as dog attacks

Michael Hill's own pet rottweiler, playing in his Rivelin Valley Dog Park, in the Sheffield countryside. Picture: Michael Hill

Surge in demand for dog exercise facility after city dog attack

So many adorable dogs are searching for loving homes.

11 adorable shelter doggies are looking for a new loving home

Tetley the Staffie is seeking a new home through the RSPCA after being found cruelly tied up and abandoned in the Firth Park area of Sheffield

Staffie found cruelly tied up and abandoned in city

Heeley City Farm unveil new community-made sculpture inspired by goat

The RSPCA is this year backing Guinea Pig Awareness Week, as it deals with a big spike in the tiny critters coming through its doors (RSPCA/Supplied)

RSPCA centres jam-packed with 'cruelly abandoned' guinea pigs

Watch the ‘udderly’ adorable moment a herd of cows rush down a field to enjoy free jazz performance

Watch the moment a herd of cows flock to enjoy a free jazz performance

CCTV capturing the moment two dogs enter a family home in Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, and savage two cats to death.

Moment Rottweilers run into family home and maul pet cats to death

Brucella canis can spread from dogs to humans in rare cases (NationalWorld/Adobe Stock)

Explainer Three people in UK test positive for bacterial disease spreading in dogs

Police are investigating a dog attack in Kirkby. Image: Stephen - stock.adobe.com

Woman dies after being rushed to hospital following brutal dog attack

Abbie Leigh Downing, 27, died of serious injuries after she was found at an address in Wingfield on August 25.

Family of Rotherham murder victim launch page for funeral costs

These three puppies were abandoned at the door of Thornberry Animal Sanctuary in Sheffield on August 25 in a box with airholes cut in it.

Three puppies dumped in box at front door of Sheffied animal sanctuary

This greyhound/lurcher was found severely neglected and dumped in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. A rescuer said it was "the skinniest dog they had ever seen".

'Skinniest dog rescuer had ever seen' highlights rise in dog cruelty

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Family stuck in council house 'falling apart' since 2020

Dolphins swim alongside RNLI lifeboat in Whitby, North Yorkshire.

Watch: Dolphins swim alongside lifeboat off UK seaside town

My leg was ballooning’: Warning as venomous snake attacks holidaymaker in UK tourist hotspot

Warning as venomous snake attacks holidaymaker at UK tourist hotspot

Rain Rescue is battling to save the lives of a litter of tiny kittens after their mum died in childbirth. The Rotherham-based cats and dogs charity has appealed for help to cover the vets bills.

Charity battles to save tiny kittens after mum dies in childbirth

File photo. A man was caught by SYP Rural Policing riding a quad bike and hunting deer using his lurcher dog.

Rotherham man hunted deer using quad bike and lurcher dog

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A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "It is shut between Derek Dooley Way and Prince of Wales Road and with emergency services at the scene, we would urge people to avoid the area."

Major city road closed in both directions after multi-vehicle crash

Three Sheffield secondary schools - High Storrs, Tapton and Silverdale - have made the Sunday Times' Parent Power list of 'best 10 in the North' for 2024.

Three Sheffield schools make list of North's best 10 secondary schools

The Coca Cola Christmas truck will be visiting a Sheffield pub today at 12 noon. Image: Artem/stock.adobe

The Coca-Cola Christmas Truck is coming to city pub today