Dog attacks ‘more likely’ in Greater Manchester than most of country – and young girls most common victims
There were 466 hospital admissions for dog bites in Greater Manchester between February 2013 and January 2014.
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’.
Getting it wrong? ‘Human failings’ to blame for dog attacks, claim animal welfare groups as pets destroyed
After North West police claim to be clamping down on vicious dogs, animal welfare groups are calling for more to be done to protect the animals from negligent owners.
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
Do you kiss your dog? Pet selfies could trigger vicious attacks in stressed pooches, warn Manchester experts
Six-day-old Eliza-Mae Mullane and 11-month old Ava-Jayne Corless were killed by dogs
Woman who left rotting dead dog in kitchen for days on end banned from keeping animals in Salford house
Margaret Martin, of Monsal Avenue, Salford, received a Suspended Possession Order after social housing provider Salix Homes sought legal action
‘He just craves some fuss and a cuddle’: Rescue dog searches for new home after being dumped in streets
Johnnie the Staffordshire Bull Terrier is looking for a loving new home
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
Do you own Manchester’s Cutest Pet 2014? Calling all creatures great and small for regional pet contest
Does your pet have what it takes to be crowned Manchester’s Cutest Pet 2014?
No, I’M cuter! Meet ‘cuddle monster’ French bulldog Maurice vying for Manchester’s cutest canine crown
Even Take That’s Jason Orange is a fan
A pug’s life: Manchester’s cutest pooch Dita Von Pug loves nothing more than dressing up – in (extra cute) pictures
Dita gives makeover guru owner a run for her money in the style stakes