A Dalmatian in Brazil has adopted a piglet and a kid into her litter, while a dog in Russia has taken in three tiger cubs.
An abandoned border collie in West Yorkshire is hoping to become a flyball champion after finding a new home.
A former city trader from Wales has set up a social networking site for pets.
Fujitsu has released the Wandant pedometer for dogs in an attempt to tackle pet obesity in Japan.
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.
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