An inquest investigating fatal dogs attacks in NSW has heard how a family dog suspected of being a pit bull took a baby from his mother's arms and killed him.
Everybody wants their beloved pooch to live a long and healthy life, and major new research out of the UK could help owners and breeders maximise their dog's years on earth.
The wire fox terrier was one of the most popular breeds in the 1940s, propelled into hearts and minds by Snowy, Tintin's canine sidekick in the popular comic series.
Meals for Mutts, the manufacturer of a 'super premium' dog food brand has issued a warning and an apology for dog food containing mould sold across Australia.
From charismatic cats to playful pooches, these are the winning, and highly commended, shots from the annual photography competition celebrating cheeky pets.
Two-year-old labrador x French mastiff, Leo, was in the yard of his Park Street home in Brunswick at roughly 4.15pm on July 30, when an unknown man approached the property.
Worried locals had taken to social media to post images of the bait - small green cylindrical pellets in appearance - concerned that the poison had been left with the intention of harming pets.
A not-for-profit dog shelter has been forced to close in New South Wales, as interest rate hikes have had "devastating" impacts on their daily operations.