Puppy with missing paw abandoned in carrier bag in car park on Christmas Eve

The dog, who has been named Buddy by rescuers, was taken to an animal hospital

Pictured: Curious fox gets head stuck in a wheel

Both the fox and the wheel had to be taken to a wildlife centre, where the animal was released

Plan to remove ‘unruly’ peacocks ruffles feathers of residents keen for them to stay

The flock has split opinion on the Ellenborough estate in Cumbria, with some wanting rid of the rabble and others desperate to keep them

Fears mount for newborn donkey Moon stolen from Hampshire farm

The donkey’s owners are worried it could die within days if it is not fed special 'calf milk' and wrapped in blankets at night

‘Alcoholic’ dog becomes first canine to be treated for addiction

Two-year-old Labrador cross, who required emergency care from animal rescue staff, is ‘still very anxious’ despite recovery from withdrawal

‘Phantom Cat Shaver’ on the loose as over 80 pets attacked

It is feared copycat shavings may be taking place by more than one person

Why you should let your dog sniff as many lamp posts as they want

While such behaviour may be frustrating, experts say you shouldn't yank your curious pet away

Crufts to offer DNA testing to help identify dogs with health problems

Owners can check their pet for a number of different genetic mutations to avoid passing on inherited conditions to future puppies

Albania's last captive bear rescued to Austrian sanctuary

Albania’s last brown bear in captivity has been rescued by an international animal welfare organization and taken to a sanctuary in Austria

Scientists call for action to help sunflower sea stars

Scientists along the West Coast are seeking action to help sunflower sea stars recover from catastrophic population declines

Youths are killing badgers to gain social media clout on TikTok

Increasing numbers of young people are sharing videos of helpless animals being baited with dogs

Wildlife conference boosts protection for sharks, turtles

An international wildlife conference has moved to enact some of the most significant protection for shark species targeted in the fin trade and scores of turtles, lizards and frogs whose numbers are being decimated by the pet trade

Lawsuit looms over tiny fish in drought-stricken West

Conservationists say they will sue U.S. wildlife officials over past-due decisions on protections sought for two rare fish

Watch: Animal Rebellion protesters pour milk over shops including Harrods

Fortnum and Mason, Waitorse, Whole Foods and Marks and Spencer among stores targeted