6+ hour, 54+ min ago  (565+ words) A Darlington woman believed that her cat was dead for five years until she received a phone call telling her he was 300-miles away and alive. Deborah James, 60, a foster mum, had moved up to Darlington, with her cat Boris,…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (488+ words) The RSPCA has welcomed a change in rental law as a 'historic day for pet ownership'. The change, which came into effect on Friday, May 1, gives tenants in the private rented sector in England the legal right to request permission…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (601+ words) A popular UK pet retailer has revealed it is looking to launch two new stores in County Durham " could either be near you? Jollyes Pets wants to set up shops in Durham and Bishop Auckland, as part of its list…...

3+ mon, 5+ day ago  (439+ words) A long-standing Durham market trader is taking the next step in her business by opening a brand-new pet shop this week. Bert & Barn's Natural Doggy Treats will officially open its new store inside Durham Market Hall tomorrow (Tuesday, March 3) at…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (673+ words) A warning has been issued to the public after a kitten bought through an online advert died days later despite emergency veterinary treatment. The buyer said the kitten was advertised as seven weeks old and was collected from the Firthmoor…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (640+ words) A County Durham family endured four days of fear, agony and sleepless panic after their rescue cat Molly became trapped 50ft up a tree in severe weather. Nikki and David Atkinson, both 46, and their sons William, 12, and David Jr, nine, watched…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (587+ words) Why look for one new best friend when you can have two? These doggy pairs are searching for their forever homes together at Darlington Dogs Trust. With a range of rescues just waiting to be adopted this week - can you…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (552+ words) An animal lover made a 400-mile round trip to North Yorkshire to adopt two cats that had been "thrown out with rubbish". Katie Arrowsmith, travelled 200 miles from her home near Edinburgh to adopt Tigress and Binky, now named Esme and…...

9+ mon, 2+ week ago  (213+ words) A cat is believed to have been'shot by someone with an'air rifle in a North East town. Police received reports and believe the incident happened at about'11. 47am on Saturday (July 26) in the residential area of Hall Grounds, Loftus. Cleveland police…...

11+ mon, 2+ week ago  (300+ words) With a heatwave hitting the North East, how can pet owners keep their animals safe? As temperatures soar, the RSPCA has shared urgent advice, tips, and DIY video tutorials to help pet owners ensure their animals are cool and comfortable....