Pets

Animal welfare experts are calling for tougher restrictions on fireworks to protect wildlife in the UK.

Animal welfare experts call for 90-decibel fireworks limit to protect wildlife

Buffy and Raven, a mix of French bulldog and Boston terrier, were seemingly found in Hereford.

Buffy and Raven, a mix of French bulldog and Boston terrier, were seemingly found in Hereford.

'Peculiar' sisters arrive at rescue after being found with health issues

Tilly, rescued with serious suspected dog attack injuries, has found a forever home after recovering from breathing problems in Hereford and Worcester care.

Tilly, rescued with serious suspected dog attack injuries, has found a forever home after recovering from breathing problems in Hereford and Worcester care.

Rescue dog Tilly overcomes serious injuries and is officially adopted

Dog owners warned about Halloween and Bonfire Night hazards, including chocolate, sweets, glow sticks, mouldy pumpkins and fireworks debris.

Dog owners warned about Halloween and Bonfire Night hazards, including chocolate, sweets, glow sticks, mouldy pumpkins and fireworks debris.

Key warnings for dog owners over hidden Halloween and Bonfire Night hazards

Returned rescue dog seeking new home after leaving foster family

A French Bulldog with a “fabulous character” is searching for a new home in Herefordshire.

A French Bulldog with a “fabulous character” is searching for a new home in Herefordshire.

French Bulldog Gizmo needs a foster home before ear surgery

Minnie, a Yorkshire Terrier mix, is currently being cared for at the Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue Centre after the death of her owner.

Minnie, a Yorkshire Terrier mix, is currently being cared for at the Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue Centre after the death of her owner.

Four-year-old Yorkshire terrier looking for new home after owner's death

Fox Red Meet at The Farmer's Dog

Fox Red Meet at The Farmer's Dog

Jeremy Clarkson

More than 300 Fox Red Labradors at Clarkson's pub event

Evan is now happy in his new home

Evan is now happy in his new home

‘Hard to believe it’s the same boy’ - rescue dog’s amazing transformation

Sarah, who moved to Herefordshire after appearing on Escape to the Country, has been commended for her recent campaign by the judging panel of the BBC Make a Difference Awards.

Sarah, who moved to Herefordshire after appearing on Escape to the Country, has been commended for her recent campaign by the judging panel of the BBC Make a Difference Awards.

Woman who relocated to Herefordshire after starring in BBC show wins praise

'Cheeky' puppy waiting for infection all-clear before search for new home starts

Small Jack Russell Midge is looking for his new forever foster home.

Small Jack Russell Midge is looking for his new forever foster home.

Small dog whose life was saved seeks forever home after returning to rescue

Lady has been in the care of Hay Animal Rescue Team for several weeks

Lady has been in the care of Hay Animal Rescue Team for several weeks

Adorable pup getting vital tests after fundraising plea

Frankie, a Bearded Collie and Border Collie cross, is currently being cared for by Hay Animal Rescue Team

Frankie, a Bearded Collie and Border Collie cross, is currently being cared for by Hay Animal Rescue Team

Young collie still looking for forever home ahead of 1st birthday

Seven-month-old Midge has found his forever foster home after being in the care of Hay Animal Rescue.

Seven-month-old Midge has found his forever foster home after being in the care of Hay Animal Rescue.

Puppy who captured hearts of rescue team finds new home

Police say their dogs wear the proper safety equipment when necessary.

Police say their dogs wear the proper safety equipment when necessary.

Police respond to concerns about the safety of their dogs

A rescue has launched a fundraising appeal to cover surgery for a dog in its care.

A rescue has launched a fundraising appeal to cover surgery for a dog in its care.

'We're fighting blind' - rescue launches £10,000 appeal for sick dog

Lady is in need of a CT scan, with the next stage of her treatment likely to cost between £5,000 and £10,000.

Lady is in need of a CT scan, with the next stage of her treatment likely to cost between £5,000 and £10,000.

Update on puppy who has been 'fighting for weeks' amid illness

Cats First Rescue, which covers Herefordshire, has successfully rehomed over 400 cats.

Cats First Rescue, which covers Herefordshire, has successfully rehomed over 400 cats.

'We couldn't turn them away': cat rescue faces growing vet bill crisis

A collie abandoned at a vet is still waiting to find his forever home in Herefordshire.

A collie abandoned at a vet is still waiting to find his forever home in Herefordshire.

Adorable dog who was abandoned at vets looking for forever home

A playful puppy with medical needs is still searching for a place to call home at Hay Animal Rescue.

A playful puppy with medical needs is still searching for a place to call home at Hay Animal Rescue.

Adorable Midge still looking for new home after tough start to life

An update has been provided on a rescue dog that has captured hearts in Herefordshire.

An update has been provided on a rescue dog that has captured hearts in Herefordshire.

Update on 'extremely fragile' dog who captured hearts after outpouring of support

Frankie, a 10-month-old bearded collie and border collie cross, has been waiting patiently at Hay Animal Rescue.

Frankie, a 10-month-old bearded collie and border collie cross, has been waiting patiently at Hay Animal Rescue.

Young Border Collie still looking for forever home in Herefordshire

Tinsel, a Dachshund-Terrier mix, was found abandoned in the Leominster area of Herefordshire with a docked tail, which is illegal.

Tinsel, a Dachshund-Terrier mix, was found abandoned in the Leominster area of Herefordshire with a docked tail, which is illegal.

Update on once-traumatised puppy after arriving at rescue centre

Midge, a young terrier at Hay Animal Rescue Centre in Herefordshire, has become a firm favourite with staff.

Midge, a young terrier at Hay Animal Rescue Centre in Herefordshire, has become a firm favourite with staff.

Rescue dog who 'stole the hearts' of rescue looking for new home

A pile of bags, allegedly containing animal carcasses

A pile of bags, allegedly containing animal carcasses

'No evidence so far' that ashes have been mixed up at pet crematorium

A rescue dog facing serious health issues is at the centre of a wave of public support in Herefordshire.

A rescue dog facing serious health issues is at the centre of a wave of public support in Herefordshire.

Rescue centre inundated over dog that needs £5,000 for care

A pile of bags, allegedly containing animal carcasses

A pile of bags, allegedly containing animal carcasses

Hundreds call for change after shocking images emerge of pet crematorium

Lady arrived at Hay Animal Rescue Centre in a dreadful state, and the centre now needs between £3,000 and £5,000 to cover the cost of surgery.

Lady arrived at Hay Animal Rescue Centre in a dreadful state, and the centre now needs between £3,000 and £5,000 to cover the cost of surgery.

Herefordshire rescue centre looking to raise up to £5,000 for dog's care

Annabel Wilkes and Bitzy Mishika will compete at the Your Horse Live Championships

Annabel Wilkes and Bitzy Mishika will compete at the Your Horse Live Championships

11-year-old from Herefordshire qualifies for national finals

Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue Centre has been caring for Jude, a dog from the Herefordshire area.

Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue Centre has been caring for Jude, a dog from the Herefordshire area.

Adorable stray dog Jude looking for forever home in Herefordshire

Adorable nine-week-old puppy has more than 50 applicants in Herefordshire

Mrs Gillian Young with her pet tortoise Trotter before and after surgery.

Mrs Gillian Young with her pet tortoise Trotter before and after surgery.

Vets' oldest animal left with life-changing injury after vicious attack

A nine-week-old puppy is looking for a new home

A nine-week-old puppy is looking for a new home

Adorable nine-week-old puppy looking for forever home

Milo spent time at the Hereford and Worcester Rescue Centre before being placed with a foster family, where he has now spent two happy years.

Milo spent time at the Hereford and Worcester Rescue Centre before being placed with a foster family, where he has now spent two happy years.

Rescued dog living with foster family celebrates two years in Herefordshire

A vet has issued an urgent warning to pet owners in Herefordshire and the Midlands over a surge in

A vet has issued an urgent warning to pet owners in Herefordshire and the Midlands over a surge in

Pet owners in Herefordshire warned over seasonal parasites

A lurcher named Barbie is searching for her forever home in Herefordshire.

A lurcher named Barbie is searching for her forever home in Herefordshire.

Lurcher named after children's doll looking for forever home

Oscar was last seen in the Onibury area (SY7) on Sunday evening and has not been found since.

Oscar was last seen in the Onibury area (SY7) on Sunday evening and has not been found since.

Adorable Border Collie Oscar has gone missing on the Herefordshire border

Jessica and Teddy

Jessica and Teddy

Woman who made grisly discovery at pet crematorium calls for change

Harold, a mixed-breed dog, arrived at Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue Centre on Christmas Eve after a history of neglect and traumatic experiences.

Harold, a mixed-breed dog, arrived at Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue Centre on Christmas Eve after a history of neglect and traumatic experiences.

Dog learning to trust humans again after traumatic experiences

A rare celestial event could leave some four-legged companions feeling out of sorts.

A rare celestial event could leave some four-legged companions feeling out of sorts.

Dog owners warned about solar eclipse

A rescue dog found in poor condition in Herefordshire is enjoying a new lease of life after weeks of care and recovery.

A rescue dog found in poor condition in Herefordshire is enjoying a new lease of life after weeks of care and recovery.

New lease of life for greyhound who arrived 'covered in wounds'

A neglected dog described as a

A neglected dog described as a

'Lovable little menace' dog who was neglected needs perfect new home

A bull terrier was found abandoned and tied up in a town centre.

A bull terrier was found abandoned and tied up in a town centre.

Bull terrier found tied up and abandoned in town centre

A dog is once again searching for a new home after a change of circumstances with his previous family.

A dog is once again searching for a new home after a change of circumstances with his previous family.

Sighthound looking for new home after 'change of circumstance' with family

BBC Radio 1's Greg James

BBC Radio 1's Greg James

City vets speak out as Radio 1 DJ shares 'horrible news' in emotional post

Tilly, a 10-year-old Yorkshire Terrier, was taken in by Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue Centre after being rehomed through an online advert.

Tilly, a 10-year-old Yorkshire Terrier, was taken in by Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue Centre after being rehomed through an online advert.

Dog who suffered puncture wounds after attack still looking for new home

Three dogs looking for their forever home in Herefordshire

John Silver, owner of Bromyard's Falcon Hotel, reunited with Demitry the cat

John Silver, owner of Bromyard's Falcon Hotel, reunited with Demitry the cat

Hotel in disbelief as cat shows up after vanishing for months

An energetic and affectionate boxer will wag his way into the heart of one lucky family in Herefordshire.

An energetic and affectionate boxer will wag his way into the heart of one lucky family in Herefordshire.

'Playful and energetic' boxer dog has found forever home

A much-loved dog cared for by an animal rescue centre in Herefordshire has died.

A much-loved dog cared for by an animal rescue centre in Herefordshire has died.

Heartbreak as much-loved blind rescue dog dies

Spike was rehomed from Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue Centre and is settling in well with his new family.

Spike was rehomed from Hereford and Worcester Animal Rescue Centre and is settling in well with his new family.

Update on rescue's 'special little boy' after new home found

The stray dog was discovered in the Leominster area of Herefordshire on July 23 and is now in the care of Herefordshire Council.

The stray dog was discovered in the Leominster area of Herefordshire on July 23 and is now in the care of Herefordshire Council.

Stray cocker spaniel found as appeal issued

Four dogs that are available to adopt today in Herefordshire