In pictures: Blue Peter pets

Picture of the famous and much loved Blue Peter pets over the years

Stolen puppy reunited with owner

A 13-week-old puppy which was stolen by raiders who burst into a Oxford house is found safe and well.

Stolen puppy reunited with owner

A 13-week-old puppy which was stolen by raiders who burst into a Oxford house is found safe and well.

Kennel Club ‘fails pedigree dogs’

The producer of a BBC documentary about poor health in pedigree dogs accuses the Kennel Club of not doing enough to improve matters since its broadcast in 2008.

Hounds for Heroes charity launch

A new charity called Hounds for Heroes aims to give support dogs to injured and disabled personnel from the armed forces.

Puppy stolen during raid at house

A Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppy is stolen by three men who burst into a house in Oxford and threatened the occupants.

Swiss ask whether animals need lawyers

Swiss voters will go to the polls on Sunday to decide on a proposal to appoint state-funded lawyers across the country to represent animals in court.

RSPCA loss after pet is put down

Animal charity the RSPCA has lost out on part of a £400,000 legacy after a pet dog is put down without a home being found.

USPCA probe Lisburn puppy farm

A charity says it is investigating alleged animal welfare violations at a puppy farm in County Antrim.

Huge rise in banned fighting dogs

As police raids see the arrest three people for animal cruelty, the number of banned dogs used for fighting, then abandoned, is soaring.