Pets

From 'scenic country parks' to 'serene nature reserves', this county offers a variety of green spaces perfect for you and your four-legged friend

Top five dog-friendly forests in Lancashire revealed

The Thistle Trail, Blackburn, house

The Thistle Trail, Blackburn, house

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Pooch pampering parlour plan for garage at family home approved

The remains of the cats’ skulls, jaws, legs and tails were found scattered around the 'faeces and rubbish-strewn' property

The remains of the cats’ skulls, jaws, legs and tails were found scattered around the 'faeces and rubbish-strewn' property

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'Utterly heartbreaking' - Woman sentenced after 'starving cats to death'

Teddy and Tallulah the therapy dog

Teddy and Tallulah the therapy dog

Derian House on the hunt for new therapy dog

Ben with Jamie who may only have a few months left to live

Ben with Jamie who may only have a few months left to live

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Dog owner drawing up 'bucket list' for Jamie who has months to live

The event includes Father Christmas, dog gifts, a photo and food

The event includes Father Christmas, dog gifts, a photo and food

Meet 'Father Bark-mas' this December in Padiham and Darwen

Animals at the RSPCA Lancashire East Branch animal centre near Accrington have got their Christmas wish lists in early

Animals at the RSPCA Lancashire East Branch animal centre near Accrington have got their Christmas wish lists in early

Christmas wish list for animals at East Lancashire RSPCA branch

The RSPCA are appealing for information after a dog was found abandoned in Lancaster

The RSPCA are appealing for information after a dog was found abandoned in Lancaster

RSPCA appeal after dog with 'major fur loss' found abandoned near Aldi

Shania Twain and Jax

Shania Twain and Jax

That DOES impress me much - How Shania Twain helped save poorly Lancashire pooch

Ally Burke was left with cuts after being thrown from her horse

Ally Burke was left with cuts after being thrown from her horse

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Girl severely injured after being thrown from horse due to e-bikers

A man working for Northern has given a home to an abandoned dog who was found wandering near the railway line

A man working for Northern has given a home to an abandoned dog who was found wandering near the railway line

Railway workers save abandoned dog found near tracks

New research from Just Eat has found that pet parents do not want to “remember, remember, the 5th of November”

New research from Just Eat has found that pet parents do not want to “remember, remember, the 5th of November”

Dog owners can get a free Just Eat takeaway today - how to claim yours

Star, Patch and Luna were found hungry, thirsty and living in an empty house

Star, Patch and Luna were found hungry, thirsty and living in an empty house

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Amazing transformation of 3 dogs rescued from filthy home - pictures

A dog being groomed

A dog being groomed

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Another garage in borough earmarked as dog grooming salon

The black and tan female dog was discovered by a member of the public and taken to a local vet

The black and tan female dog was discovered by a member of the public and taken to a local vet

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Appeal after paralysed dog found abandoned on canal bank

The RSPCA is appealing for information on a young dog that was abandoned at a block of flats in Lancashire

The RSPCA is appealing for information on a young dog that was abandoned at a block of flats in Lancashire

Vets say young dog found abandoned had 'never felt grass under her feet before'

The property in Harbour Lane, Edgworth

The property in Harbour Lane, Edgworth

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Village dog grooming business move to garage approved by council

Patch the dog has since been rehabilitated

Patch the dog has since been rehabilitated

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Couple sentenced for leaving dogs among hazardous rubbish

Seth and Sophie at Shores Hey Farm

Seth and Sophie at Shores Hey Farm

Two horses in need of help rescued by equine charity

Diesel was found severely underweight in Darwen

Diesel was found severely underweight in Darwen

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'Neglect' investigation underway after dog found severely underweight

Owner’s horror after dog injured in 30ft jump from Darwen Tower

Owner’s horror after dog injured in 30ft jump from Darwen Tower

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Owner’s horror after dog injured in 30ft jump from Darwen Tower

The major puppy breeding complex in Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, supplying puppies to Lancashire

The major puppy breeding complex in Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, supplying puppies to Lancashire

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Inside the massive breeding site supplying puppies to Lancs kennel

Douglas Hall Kennels. Image: Newsquest

Douglas Hall Kennels. Image: Newsquest

The sound of silence echoes at Douglas Hall Kennels

Douglas Hall Kennels

Douglas Hall Kennels

The 350-mile puppy trade that begins in Fermanagh and ends in Lancashire

Here are some top tips to keep your dog free of fleas this summer

Here are some top tips to keep your dog free of fleas this summer

Vet issues urgent flea warning to all dog and cat owners

The week will highlight the impact of legacy giving for charities such as HAPPA

The week will highlight the impact of legacy giving for charities such as HAPPA

Charity invites supporters to witness impact of legacies during special week

Ever dreamed of owning your own gorilla? Tough luck.

Ever dreamed of owning your own gorilla? Tough luck.

Polar bears, badgers and the Egyptian Goose - the strangest banned UK pets

Peggy starred in the new Deadpool film alongside Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman and Blake Lively.

Peggy starred in the new Deadpool film alongside Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman and Blake Lively.

Could your dog be a Hollywood star? Britain's ugliest dog competition is back

PC Liz Harrison, Caroline and her daughter were delighted to be reunited with their cat Pepe

PC Liz Harrison, Caroline and her daughter were delighted to be reunited with their cat Pepe

Cat reunited with owners after going missing NINE years ago

Ruby, the small Patterdale Terrier and Jack Russell, was rushed to an emergency vet practice for surgery

Ruby, the small Patterdale Terrier and Jack Russell, was rushed to an emergency vet practice for surgery

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Dog owners issued warning after ice cream mix up results in £2,000 vet bill

A tag needs to include the owner's name as well as their address and postcode according to the legislation which is law in Scotland and England.

A tag needs to include the owner's name as well as their address and postcode according to the legislation which is law in Scotland and England.

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The 'little-known' dog collar law that could see pet owners face £5k fine

PDSA has warned all pet owners to be vigilant during the upcoming hot weather to help their pets avoid getting heatstroke

PDSA has warned all pet owners to be vigilant during the upcoming hot weather to help their pets avoid getting heatstroke

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PDSA issues urgent warning to pet owners ahead of Turkish 'heat bomb'

The event will be at Burnley's Townley Park

The event will be at Burnley's Townley Park

Walk for dog-lovers returns for more summer four-legged fun this weekend

These are the best dog-friendly beaches in the UK according to Parkdean Resorts

These are the best dog-friendly beaches in the UK according to Parkdean Resorts

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Why this Lancashire beach is the best dog-friendly beach in the UK

Blue green algae, or cyanobacteria, are a group of bacteria that can contain dangerous toxins which can be harmful and potentially fatal to pets

Blue green algae, or cyanobacteria, are a group of bacteria that can contain dangerous toxins which can be harmful and potentially fatal to pets

Dog owners issued warning over potentially fatal toxic algae

Dr Scott Miller has warned all dog owners to be aware of the dangers of seawater, discarded food and more when at the beach

Dr Scott Miller has warned all dog owners to be aware of the dangers of seawater, discarded food and more when at the beach

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TV vet Dr Scott Miller shares 5 beach dangers all dog owners should look out for

Jerry 'the Asda cat' is missing

Jerry 'the Asda cat' is missing

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Town’s loved and ‘famous’ cat that hangs around Asda has been missing for month

Loki (pictured) suffered from abuse

Loki (pictured) suffered from abuse

Surge in animal cruelty reports according to RSPCA

Scooby reportedly loves cuddles

Scooby reportedly loves cuddles

Loveable lurcher Scooby seeks forever home after year-long wait

Nine-year-old morkie - half Maltese and half Yorkshire terrier - Mindy can be heard yapping her support for the England footballer

Nine-year-old morkie - half Maltese and half Yorkshire terrier - Mindy can be heard yapping her support for the England footballer

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Cute East Lancs dog cheers on England's Trent Alexander-Arnold during Euros penalties

Toy poodle Buddy

Toy poodle Buddy

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Beloved toy poodle injured after 'vicious and unprovoked attack' in Padiham

The #DogsAtPollingStations craze has swept the UK again

The #DogsAtPollingStations craze has swept the UK again

General Election 2024

Best dogs at polling stations from across East Lancs this General Election

The cat has now been rescued

The cat has now been rescued

Cat found covered in neon spray paint rescued again in Darwen

PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing has shared advice for pet owners who want to go camping with their dogs

PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing has shared advice for pet owners who want to go camping with their dogs

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PDSA shares beginners guide to camping with your dog - what to pack and more

Here are some top tips to keep your dog free of fleas this summer

Here are some top tips to keep your dog free of fleas this summer

Vet issues urgent flea warning to all dog and cat owners

Moon loves cuddles

Moon loves cuddles

'Sweetheart' rescue dog who loves to snooze looking for a forever home

Some rats had stress-induced hair loss and scabbing

Some rats had stress-induced hair loss and scabbing

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More than 100 pet rats kept in 'soiled' cages with 'stinging' bleach smell

Stephen Hunt's dog Yoda was stuck in the middle of the M65

Stephen Hunt's dog Yoda was stuck in the middle of the M65

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Man's ‘pure panic’ after runaway dog gets stuck in middle of M65 for 18 hours

Dog owners who don't pick up their pet's poo will face a £100 fine

Dog owners who don't pick up their pet's poo will face a £100 fine

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Council launches new crackdown on persistent dog fouling

A dog trainer from Bolton has said the Government's approach to neutering XL Bullies is sensible

A dog trainer from Bolton has said the Government's approach to neutering XL Bullies is sensible

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Warning for XL Bully owners as deadline approaches

The dog that was found

The dog that was found

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‘Emaciated’ young dog found in Lancashire park after RSPCA appeals

Morecambe beaches are somewhere you can take dogs but there are rules for summer

Morecambe beaches are somewhere you can take dogs but there are rules for summer

Are dogs allowed on Morecambe's beaches? Rules dog owners should follow

Chance was left for dead in a Burnley canal

Chance was left for dead in a Burnley canal

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Dog weighted down and thrown in canal in ‘shocking and horrible’ incident

The Ebenezer Hall, Wood Street, Darwen

The Ebenezer Hall, Wood Street, Darwen

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Former Gospel Hall can stay as dog grooming parlour say planners