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Greek citizens are being urged not to leave horses, dogs or other animals trapped as the country braces for a second heatwave.
French town ‘fed up’ with dog poo cracks down using DNA testing
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Paws in pews: Churches in the UK welcome dogs at services
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French train operator fined after pet cat killed by train
An animal rights group took SNCF to court following the tragic incident in Paris.
World's oldest ever dog celebrates 31st birthday
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For the love of cat: Imam and cat video goes viral on social media
A stray cat yearning for some petting jumped onto an Imam’s shoulder during a long Ramadan prayer called Tarawih in Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Mosque in Algeria. The Imam helped the cat climb on but continued to pray with a perfectly clear voice. Cats are considered "clean animals" in Islamic belief.
This dog got life behind bars…and loves it
This fearful fido found his perfect home where ‘he is never without a human.’
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Cocaine cat: Escaped wild cat discovered with drugs in its system
The cat was rescued after escaping its owner. It will now live at Cincinnati Zoo.
Euroviews. Pets are victims of war in Ukraine, too. They really need our help
If enough animals are helped, it will stop the rampant population growth that will flood Ukraine and Eastern Europe with billions of unwanted animals, Daniel Fine writes.
How animal rescue teams are reuniting pets with their owners in Turkey
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How can you help animals injured by the Turkey and Syria earthquakes?
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Why are people protesting against Spain’s new animal rights bill?
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Protestors march in Lisbon to defend law against animal abuse
Animal rights defenders marched in Lisbon on Saturday against claims the country's pet protection law is unconstitutional.