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Angry Exmouth dog owner issues stark warning after attack
Exmouth
'Muzzle your dog if it bites and walk it on the lead if needs be. It really is that simple'
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Baby barn owl rescued from bucket of molasses
Totnes
The distressed bird was in such a state it was initially mistaken for a chicken
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RSPCA plea after rehoming hundreds of animals in Devon in 2020 following 'surge' in pet ownership
Pets
The charity has launched an awareness campaign amid fears that a return to the office could leave some pets struggling
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Scam warning as puppy buyers opt to 'click and collect' new pets
Pets
Bad habits picked up during lockdown could have devastating consequences for dogs
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Devon woman who lost her dog spreads joy in most heartwarming way
South Hams
'It's the same as anything, although they are dogs when you love anyone or anything, it hurts a lot when they go'
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Police appeal after cat is shot by air rifle in Newton Abbot
Newton Abbot
It comes just one month after a much-loved cat was left paralysed after being shot in the spine with an air rifle in the town
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Mozzarella the cat's giant brain tumour shocks vet
Pets
The mass was around a third of the size of Mozzarella’s brain
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Toxin discovered in pet food linked to mystery fatal cat illness panc
Pets
A number of brands were recalled as a precaution and an investigation is under way to find the cause of a rise in cases of feline pancytopenia
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The British dog breeds which are on the road to extinction in the UK
Pets
Firm favourites such as the Bearded Collie are all at risk
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Video shows firefighters finding lost kitten inside wall cavity
Pets
It had crawled through a hole in the wall under the bath at a house in Newton Abbot
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Tourists' horror as pet dog slammed into by 'hit-and-run' driver in Salcombe
South Hams
The driver of the car reportedly fled the scene just minutes after hitting Buttons, a two-year-old cockapoo
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Dog stolen from family garden in horrifying incident caught on CCTV found giving birth
Crime
The dog owner says she is ''so glad'' to be reunited with her French Bulldog who was found 240 miles whilst giving birth to six puppies
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Sainsbury's and Pet At Home recall cat food over 'serious disease' fears
Pets
Pets At Home and Sainsbury's are two of the stores recalling the dry cat food due to the potential connection to a rare and fatal cat disease
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Blue Cross job losses confirmed as Devon restructure leads to rehoming centre closures
Pets
Sites run by the animal charity in Torquay and Tiverton are shutting, but a new unit is set to open in Exeter
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Doggy Deli opens in Kingsbridge and its cupcakes and doughnuts look fit for humans
Kingsbridge
Selling everything from toys, beds and leads, to healthy 'doggy donuts', the deli has been a long anticipated dream for Victoria who says she has always been 'animal crazy'
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Angry Exmouth dog owner says riders should be fined for not clearing up horse poo
Exmouth
'They should be fined just the same as dog owners'
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Neglected ponies kept in concrete yard for over a year rescued by Devon charity
Horses
George and Tomahawk are settling in well at the Mare and Foal Sanctuary
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Python missing in Exeter after escaping third-floor flat
Exeter
Three foot long python Peralta, named after a Brooklyn 99 character, has mysteriously vanished from a flat on Water Lane
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Ilfracombe family's heartbreak as alpaca put to sleep after dog attack
North Devon
'It was a lovely and warm morning, she was in my arms with the sun on her face and she just slowly went. It was very peaceful.'
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Axminster's infamous Jake the thieving 'male' jackdaw lays four eggs
East Devon
Jake, the tame male jackdaw of Axminster, famous for feeding on Wheat Crunchies, stealing money and following people from pasty shops, is going to need a new name
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Missing snake could be hiding at Kingsbridge Tesco, says worried owner
South Devon
The docile snake - which has been missing for 8 months - is believed to be hidden in close proximity to Tesco after snake markings were discovered
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Size does matter when buying eggs, Devon hen rescue charity warns shoppers
Farming
The British Hen Welfare Trust (BHWT) and British Free Range Egg Producers Association (BFREPA) have joined forces for the new campaign
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Devon alpaca has glimmer of hope after being mauled in shocking dog attack
North Devon
The owner of the dog cowardly fled the scene leaving the poor animal in serious pain and unable to move
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Dog mauls alpaca in North Devon as owner flees scene
North Devon
The owner of the dog cowardly fled the scene leaving the alpaca in agonising pain
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