People in Bosnia have begun dumping stray dogs on the streets of Sarajevo after a group of animal rights activists set up a shelter for those who are unable to find refuge in other parts of the country.
Animal welfare shelters across the country are appealing for donations to help care for animals over the Christmas period.
The RSPCA has provided advice on how to help wildlife during the cold winter months.
Three dogs in New Zealand have been taught to drive by the Auckland SPCA, in an attempt to highlight their intelligence and inspire more people to adopt.
Stanley the cocker spaniel has become the youngest dog in Britain to undergo a full hip replacement – at just five months old.
A rabbit named Barney was brought back to life by his homeless owner after being thrown into the River Liffey in Dublin. The man who committed the offence has been jailed for four months.
A new poll by BBC Radio 5 Live shows that 31 per cent of British adults support a total ban on medical experiments on animals.
A litter of kittens has been rescued by the Blue Cross in Torbay after being abandoned by the side of the road.
Europeans are spending more money on their pets each year, with sales peaking in December as owners buy gifts and treats for their animal friends.
New research suggests that increasing numbers of Brits feel that having the family pet in the picture is essential for a complete family portrait.
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