Plan bee: Manchester wildlife detectives urged to log sightings to combat decline for Great British Bee Count
The inaugural Great British Bee Count is an initiative which will help scientists build a nationwide picture of bee health.
Justice for hens: Manchester pair launch chicken petition after M62 lorry crash kills 1,000 birds
Two Manchester animal-loving activists have set up a national appeal in the wake of an M62 lorry crash which killed more than 1,000 chickens.
Picture purr-fect! Life as Manchester’s photographic Dr Dolittle capturing the region’s pets – in pictures
Robert Ashton spent 15 years working as a food photographer in London before head up north to focus on pet photography
One hot dog: Runner dons canine costume in Great Manchester Run for pet charity… with city set to cook
An Alderley Edge fundraising fanatic is leading the pack for charity Support Adoption for Pets in the Sunday’s Bupa Great Manchester Run.
MM’s top five…penguins on World Penguin Day
MM’s top five Penguins on World Penguin Day.
E-petition to ban dog ‘prong collars’ tightens pressure on Westminster to act – as Manchester experts speak up
An online petition has seen almost 2,000 dog lovers call for a ban on the cruel controversial ‘dog pinch prong collars’.
Vote here: It’s YOUR chance to crown Manchester’s Cutest Pet 2014 – **adorable pic alert!**
The voting for Manchester’s Cutest Pet 2014 is open now.
Last call to enter pet into Manchester’s Cutest Pet 2014 – win professional photo shoot for your pride and joy
A shortlist of finalists will be decided before the vote goes to the public with the lucky winner being revealed on Monday March 31
Abandoned cats thrown lifeline as Stretford animal sanctuary gifted £30,000 for rehoming
The Society for Abandoned Animals (SAA) plan to build a brand new cat rehoming centre to meet the high demands they currently face
In pictures: Pack of 15 INBRED dogs rescued from Wigan council house – only after one is torn apart
Peter Higgins, 53, and Ann Warren, 38, from Tyldesley, were caught on Channel 5 documentary The Dog Rescuers
Take Me Out star steps into Paddy’s shoes to play cupid for Manchester singles… and reveals her dating disasters
Steph Roberts set up her website ManchesterDate.com last July after appearing on Take Me Out