Pets

Karen Boyce during her Devon Zoo experience.

Wrexham dog trainer swaps canines for monkeys and giraffes during rare experience

Jane Butcher, who runs Cei Meadows dog play park.

Jane Butcher, who runs Cei Meadows dog play park.

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'Fantastic' response to new dog play park which has opened in Flintshire

Meet the furry 'best friends' searching for their forever home in animal shelter

Cost of living crisis

RSPCA raising awarness of low-cost weekly vet service in Wrexham

It isn’t uncommon for veterinarians to see cats being brought in with extensive burns, degloved tails, or worse.

It isn’t uncommon for veterinarians to see cats being brought in with extensive burns, degloved tails, or worse.

The important reason you need to bang your bonnet 3 times this winter

Dogs were found to have lower rates of illness on a vegan diet, according to the study

Dogs were found to have lower rates of illness on a vegan diet, according to the study

Dogs can be healthier eating a vegan diet, academics claim in new study

Raymond the cat has become quite the celebrity in Llangollen.

Raymond the cat has become quite the celebrity in Llangollen.

Town's 'celeb' cat who visits pubs and sleeps in hotel rooms gets own Facebook page

Melita Peel and dad Jeremy at Cosmo's Pool & Snooker Club.

Melita Peel and dad Jeremy at Cosmo's Pool & Snooker Club.

Teen’s inspired partnership means a night out can help needy cats

Appeal from police in Flintshire to reunite lost dog with owner

Cats up for adoption at NCAR.

Cats up for adoption at NCAR.

Meet the black cats hoping for good luck this Friday 13th

Generic image of a dog.

Generic image of a dog.

Local government

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Wrexham Council issues warning over dog fouling

Ever dreamed of owning your own gorilla? Tough luck.

Ever dreamed of owning your own gorilla? Tough luck.

Polar bears, badgers and the Egyptian Goose - the strangest banned UK pets

Roxi, who has been missing for over three weeks.

Roxi, who has been missing for over three weeks.

Woman's desperate plea for information over missing dog who vanished whilst on walk

Peggy starred in the new Deadpool film alongside Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman and Blake Lively.

Peggy starred in the new Deadpool film alongside Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman and Blake Lively.

Could your dog be a Hollywood star? Britain's ugliest dog competition is back

Autumn marks the start of spider season

Autumn marks the start of spider season

Spider season is upon us, what might be luring them into your home?

New legislation comes into force from October 1

New legislation comes into force from October 1

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Bird keepers warned as new legislation set to come into force this October

The Tail Trail.

The Tail Trail.

I tried a "unique" dog walking trail in Wrexham and was really impressed!

Left to right: Koda and Mia

Left to right: Koda and Mia

Meet the two gentle pups in search of their forever home at Flintshire shelter

Ruby, the small Patterdale Terrier and Jack Russell, was rushed to an emergency vet practice for surgery

Ruby, the small Patterdale Terrier and Jack Russell, was rushed to an emergency vet practice for surgery

Dog owners issued warning after ice cream mix up results in £2,000 vet bill

Meet Taz and Toto

Meet Taz and Toto

Meet the little Kunekune pigs who have stolen hearts at Wrexham Country Park

The cats and dogs looking to be rehomed from NCAR.

The cats and dogs looking to be rehomed from NCAR.

Senior dog Basil and friends looking for new homes

Families are moving away from holidays abroad to take their dogs on staycations

Families are moving away from holidays abroad to take their dogs on staycations

Spoil your pooch with a 48-hour adventure in North Wales

Celebrating the opening of the new Jollyes store were Lord Mayor of Chester, Cllr Razia Daniels and border force detector dog Sully and his handler Olivia Uguz who bit through a string of sausages to declare the store open

Celebrating the opening of the new Jollyes store were Lord Mayor of Chester, Cllr Razia Daniels and border force detector dog Sully and his handler Olivia Uguz who bit through a string of sausages to declare the store open

Pet store Jollyes opens for the first time in Chester

Summer of events at PetPlace across North Wales.

Summer of events at PetPlace across North Wales.

Summer events planned for North Wales pet retailer

Sage will be leading the event in Wrexham

Sage will be leading the event in Wrexham

Frustrated horse-riders to participate in 'awareness ride' to warn motorists

Main image of Llangollen Railway station / Inset image of a cat.

Main image of Llangollen Railway station / Inset image of a cat.

Llangollen Railway appeals for help in dealing with its feral cat colony

Left to right: Frankie and Dingo

Left to right: Frankie and Dingo

Meet the good boys searching for their forever homes at Flintshire dog shelter

Just some of the animals up for adoption with NCAR.

Just some of the animals up for adoption with NCAR.

Six pets looking for a new home from North Wales rescue centre

A swan rescued by the RSPCA was found to have had a pellet lodged inside his head

A swan rescued by the RSPCA was found to have had a pellet lodged inside his head

The number of weapon attacks on animals reported in Wrexham and Flintshire 2020-23

Chester Retail Park. Picture: Google.

Chester Retail Park. Picture: Google.

Chester: Pet retailer Jollyes to open at retail park

Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly's Graeme Hall is urging parents to consider if they have enough time and money to care for a dog before getting one

Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly's Graeme Hall is urging parents to consider if they have enough time and money to care for a dog before getting one

TV dog trainer Graeme Hall warns parents to think hard before getting a dog

'Heartbroken' owner of missing dog offers cash reward for safe return

RSPCA Super Campaigner Judith Vaughan.

RSPCA Super Campaigner Judith Vaughan.

RSPCA Cymru appeal for new 'super' volunteers

Main image of the Flintshire Bridge / Inset image of Casper the kitten.

Main image of the Flintshire Bridge / Inset image of Casper the kitten.

Casper the kitten rescued after being found wandering along Flintshire Bridge

The RSPCA have shared tips on how to keep pets cool

The RSPCA have shared tips on how to keep pets cool

Tips for safeguarding pets in soaring temperatures from the RSPCA

Whisper, Buttons and Freddo after they were rescued.

Whisper, Buttons and Freddo after they were rescued.

Whisper, Buttons and Freddo find loving home after Cadbury factory rescue

Little old lady, Ivy, sent in by Leah Baines.

Little old lady, Ivy, sent in by Leah Baines.

GALLERY: Leader readers mark National Dog Photography Day

A day at the beach with your dog can be fun but it's important to be aware of the dangers

A day at the beach with your dog can be fun but it's important to be aware of the dangers

Vet warns all dog owners going to UK beaches of one ‘extremely dangerous’ threat

Left to right: Teddy, Olive, Negan, Michonne and Lucille

Left to right: Teddy, Olive, Negan, Michonne and Lucille

'Sweet and gentle' pups at Flintshire rescue centre in search of forever home

Alex Roberts and Buddi at Wrexham Fire Station

Alex Roberts and Buddi at Wrexham Fire Station

Wrexham firefighter to swim length of Bala Lake in aid of life-saving pet equipment

Flying ants are known to bite both humans and animals

Flying ants are known to bite both humans and animals

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This Morning vet issues warning to dog owners over flying ants this summer

Dog road trip anyone?

Dog road trip anyone?

The north Wales route that offers the most dog-friendly road trip in Wales!

Bailey is a gentle giant

Bailey is a gentle giant

Therapy dogs brighten up patients' day at Nightingale House Wrexham

The bulldogs left 'dumped' in Prestatyn

The bulldogs left 'dumped' in Prestatyn

‘Lovely’ bulldogs left ‘dumped’ in Prestatyn taken in by Flintshire animal rescue

Police are appealing for information.

Police are appealing for information.

Police appeal following incident that "spooked" herd of cattle in Flintshire

RSPCA Cymru has revealed shocking abuse figures for the first six months of 2024.

RSPCA Cymru has revealed shocking abuse figures for the first six months of 2024.

North Wales: Over 700 abuse reports made to RSPCA Cymru so far in 2024

XL Bully dogs were banned in the UK after a string of dog attacks involving the breed

XL Bully dogs were banned in the UK after a string of dog attacks involving the breed

American Bully XL

Why were American XL Bully dogs banned in the UK?

Left to bottom right: Poppy, Rufus and Leo

Left to bottom right: Poppy, Rufus and Leo

Meet the trio of pups at Flintshire animal shelter searching for a forever home

Owners are being urged to be vigilant for the signs of heatstroke, as temperatures pose a serious risk to our pets

Owners are being urged to be vigilant for the signs of heatstroke, as temperatures pose a serious risk to our pets

Dog owners issued heatstroke warning as temperatures could hit 31C in parts of UK

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Nicki Jones sent in this picture and said:

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Readers views (and pics) as number of XL bullies in Flintshire and Wrexham revealed

Full of life pups searching for their forever home in Flintshire animal shelter

Sarah Walker has launched new business, The Cat Butler.

Sarah Walker has launched new business, The Cat Butler.

Animal-loving Flintshire mum launches cat sitting business

The RSPCA would like more people to consider adopting animals rather than buying them as its rehoming centres hit capacity

The RSPCA would like more people to consider adopting animals rather than buying them as its rehoming centres hit capacity

RSPCA urges Brits to adopt pets instead of buying as centres hit 'breaking point'

Stock photo of an XL Bully.

Stock photo of an XL Bully.

How many XL Bullies have been registered in Flintshire and Wrexham?