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One-week-old kittens found dumped in backpack now safe with volunteer
5+ hour, 16+ min ago (271+ words) Three kittens found dumped in a backpack near a railway station are now being hand-reared by a specialist volunteer. The kittens, two females and a make, are now in the care of Animals in Need " Weymouth, where a volunteer with…...
Shock as kittens found dumped in backpack near railway station
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (351+ words) Three kittens have been rescued after being dumped in a backpack near a railway station. Shocked by her discovery, the dog walker, who wishes to remain anonymous, took the kittens home with her, describing the act as 'disgusting and cruel…...
Vet warns cat owners against buying these 4 popular flowers this spring
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (399+ words) With the arrival of spring, keen gardeners are updating their homes and gardens with fresh floral displays. Many popular plants and flowers can be highly toxic, posing a serious health risk to curious cats who love nothing more than exploring…...
6 pets at RSPCA Dorset branches who dream of finding a cosy new home
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (576+ words) If you're looking to adopt a pet, then plenty of dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and more are hoping to find new homes at Dorset RSPCA branches. The organisation has two branches in the county at Ashley Heath and Dorchester....
6 pets at Margaret Green Animal Rescue who dream of finding a cosy new home
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (468+ words) If you're looking to adopt a pet, then plenty of dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and more are hoping to find new homes at Margaret Animal Green Rescue. The organisation has two centres in Dorset and one in Devon, which…...
'The fact Crufts winner had a previous animal cruelty conviction should not be ignored"
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (172+ words) 'The fact Crufts winner had a previous animal cruelty conviction should not be ignored'Dorset Echo Why are experts so upset about the Crufts winner? In March, every year we see one dog hit the headlines as the winner of Crufts,…...
Readers share their favourite pictures of their pets
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (153+ words) There are plenty of pets in Dorset feeling extra celebrated after National Love Your Pet Day 2026. Dorset Echo readers sent in the best pictures of their pets to celebrate the national celebration day, which saw pets getting extra love on…...
'Cat statue looks nothing like our beloved Susie"
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (456+ words) Fans who contributed to a new statue which includes a beloved town cat say it looks nothing like her. A new statue of the writer and poet Sylvia Townsend Warner is due to be unveiled in Dorchester before Christmas. The…...
Dog owners warned of dangers of conkers as we head into autumn
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (171+ words) Dog owners have been warned about the dangers of conkers. Dogs Trust raised concerns about conkers and acorns as we head into autumn, saying conkers can cause dogs to become unwell within hours. Symptoms include vomiting and diarrhoea, and in…...
Cat shot with air rifle left with life-changing injuries after 'horrific' attack
10+ mon, 1+ day ago (504+ words) A CAT has been shot with an air rifle in Dorset leaving it with life-changing injuries following the 'horrific ordeal'. Nala was shot in the back in the Naomi Close area of Mosterton causing a fracture to a vertebrae and…...