Animals

Staff members outside Blue Cross, Sheffield

Blue Cross issue advice on how to look after pets in hot weather

Bates has admitted a number of animal cruelty charges including: killing a deer at night; causing an animal fight to take place; causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal, in that he allowed a dog he was in possession of to “attack and kill” cats and Roe deer, and killing a non-Schedule 1 wild bird, namely a pigeon. Stock picture of Roe deer used in collage

Man who directed dogs to dismember animals "took pleasure" in cruelty

Firefighters, paramedics, and farmers topped the list

These are the top 20 toughest everyday jobs, according to Brits

Deer trapped

RSPCA calls on public to help save wildlife from hazardous football nets

Video grab of a "panther-like" big cat crossing a field in n Northumberland

New proof of big cats and where they have been spotted

Malcolm Troke, of Brimington, Chesterfield, has been banned from keeping animals after breaking a seven-month-old kitten's leg before failing to take it to a vet for weeks and attempting to force feed it co-codamol.

Man banned from keeping animals after breaking kitten’s leg

Arctic foxes share blood-lolly birthday treat

Super-sweet Arctic fox pups celebrate birthday - with a blood lolly

Elizabeth Perrin (Date of birth: 04.08.1972), of Thorncliffe Avenue, and Trevor Hague, (date of birth: 22.03.1973) of Town Lane, both Dukinfield, Greater Manchester, were prosecuted after an RSPCA inquiry.

Cruel pet owner whacks two dogs with spade and yells 'next one'

Fluffy rare camel calf wobbles with mum in adorable video

Super-sweet fluffy camel goes for his first wobbly adventure

Police have issued advice after recent data showed that South Yorkshire is one of the worst counties in the country for pet theft.

Pet theft continues to rise in South Yorkshire

Helena Mellenchip, willow sculptor

I create life-size animals out of twigs - watch how I make them

Boki the brown bear's heart-warming reunion with pals at wildlife park after life-saving brain surgery

Beloved bear's heart-melting reunion with pals after brain surgery

Killer whales breach off the coast of Scotland.

Watch unbelievable moment killer whales breach off coast of Scotland

WATCH: Animals throw VE day party at Thornberry Animal Sanctuary

Massive shark circles waters off UK coast.

Watch: Massive shark circles waters off UK coast

Pet allergies.

Watch: Vet expert shares signs of allergies in pets

Wolverine kits.

Watch: Cute baby wolverine kits venture outside for the first time

Capybara cools off at Chester Zoo

Watch these super-cute Capybaras cool off with a swim

Helena Mellenchip with one of her willow sculptures at Lytham Hall

Meet the willow artist behind 'mesmerising' sculpture trail

Met Office weather map for Thursday (May 1) shows high temperatures forecast.

Watch: Met Office map turns red as temperatures to surge in UK

UK wildlife park announces sad death of majestic white lion

Animal charity's van destroyed and dumped

Wonky the lamb.

Watch: Lively lamb with wonky walk beats the odds to survive

This German Shepherd was left in severe pain for a month

Neglectful dog owner banned from owning pets for life

Thornberry Animal Sanctuary has appealed for donations to help it house a huge influx of unwanted rabbits, which the charity says has left it at 'breaking point'

Pets at Home Easter ban 'not enough' says animal sanctuary

A man and a woman from South Yorkshire have been banned from keeping equines for 10 years after the RSPCA found nine horses being kept in a filthy neglected state.

RSPCA find nine horses with overgrown hooves, worms, and foul bedding

Baby giraffe.

Watch: Cute newborn baby giraffe stands for first time

Men think they could also outpace include crocodiles and elephants

One in 50 men believe they can outrun a HORSE, poll reveals

We are All Animals by Christopher Lloyd, Ben Hoare and Mark Ruffle

Animal magic, bee secrets and a gangster girl: children’s book reviews

Two dogs were shot dead near woodland close to Cramfit Road between North Anston and Dinnington, Sheffield, after police said they received reports of a horse being bitten.

Police shoot two dogs dead after reports of horse bitten

Adorable video shows newborn lion cubs with mum rescued from Ukraine

Mia the Dutch Shepherd.

Watch: Britain's most unwanted dog Mia finally finds forever home

Shocked homeowner catches lightbulb thief squirrel on camera

Inside Soft Paws play area with a huge ball pit and slide

Video: I took my dog to a soft play area...he LOVED the huge ball pit

File photo of velvet crabs. A pair of men were ordered to pay a total of over £2,000 for illegally catching over a dozen crabs and lobsters in an unpermitted fishing trip to Redcar.

Duo fined £2,000 for illegal fishing trip

Here are eight adorable dogs at Blue Cross animal charity in Sheffield that are in need of a new home, including a retired racing greyhound and a "big-hearted" bulldog.

8 lively dogs in need of a home including a 'big-hearted' bulldog

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Pets and the Cost of Living Crisis

A Rotherham man pleaded guilty to keeping a hamster in a cage with no food and water, and also owning a banned breed of dog who was also not provided with water.

Rotherham man kept hamster in cage with no food and mouldy water

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A community in Sheffield will celebrate the life of 11-year-old Elemie Wainwright, who's life was cut short following a road traffic collision.

Schoolgirl who died in fatal collision to be honoured by community

Grass in Sheffield is turning brown amid an Amber Heat Health Alert.

Hour-by-hour forecast for Sheffield as city set to bake in 30C temps

Signs warn of bus gate enforcement on Arundel Gate.

Council accused of deterring visitors with 65,000 bus gate fines