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The Irish Sun
6 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Boy, 10, mauled by two dogs in horror attack on walk with mum at park sparking urgent
A TEN-YEAR-OLD boy was mauled by two dogs in a horror attack at a park, sparking an urgent police hunt. Sussex Police confirmed a boy was bitten on the legs by dogs while walking with his mother in Abbot's Wood at around 2:40pm on May 26. The dogs were reportedly The ten-year-old boy was taken to hospital, treated for his injuries, and later discharged A police spokesperson said: "The dogs have been described as small, possibly a terrier, Jack Russell or Patterdale breed. One of the dogs is thought to be named Molly. 'We are also appealing for identification of the dogs' owner who did not remain at the scene. "She was described as a woman with blonde hair tied in a ponytail and wearing a light coloured top and black leggings.' Inspector Anthony Oakensen added: "We understand that this was a distressing incident for the child and his mum. Fortunately, he is now recovering at home. 'We are exploring a number of lines of inquiry and are appealing for witnesses to come forward. "We are keen to understand the full circumstances of this incident, and would encourage the woman involved to come forward to assist with our enquiries. Most read in The Sun "Anyone with relevant information such as mobile phone or CCTV footage is also asked to come forward." Information can be reported to Sussex Police online or by dialling 101, quoting serial 721 of 26/05. 1 Police are urging witnesses to come forward
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Boy, 10, mauled by two dogs in horror attack on walk with mum at park sparking urgent
Police are urging anyone with information to come forward DANGER DOGS Boy, 10, mauled by two dogs in horror attack on walk with mum at park sparking urgent A TEN-YEAR-OLD boy was mauled by two dogs in a horror attack at a park, sparking an urgent police hunt. Sussex Police confirmed a boy was bitten on the legs by dogs while walking with his mother in Abbot's Wood at around 2:40pm on May 26. Advertisement The dogs were reportedly Terrier, Jack Russell, or Patterdale breeds, with one believed to be named Molly. The ten-year-old boy was taken to hospital, treated for his injuries, and later discharged A police spokesperson said: "The dogs have been described as small, possibly a terrier, Jack Russell or Patterdale breed. One of the dogs is thought to be named Molly. 'We are also appealing for identification of the dogs' owner who did not remain at the scene. Advertisement "She was described as a woman with blonde hair tied in a ponytail and wearing a light coloured top and black leggings.' Inspector Anthony Oakensen added: "We understand that this was a distressing incident for the child and his mum. Fortunately, he is now recovering at home. 'We are exploring a number of lines of inquiry and are appealing for witnesses to come forward. "We are keen to understand the full circumstances of this incident, and would encourage the woman involved to come forward to assist with our enquiries. Advertisement "Anyone with relevant information such as mobile phone or CCTV footage is also asked to come forward." Information can be reported to Sussex Police online or by dialling 101, quoting serial 721 of 26/05.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
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- Yahoo
'Long road ahead' for 82 dogs rescued from house
RSPCA branches in and around Yorkshire have taken in more than 80 dogs which were rescued from a house in Doncaster where they had been living in squalid conditions. When police officers and RSPCA staff entered the rural property in Tickhill on 17 April, they were met with "faeces, filth and, round every corner and room, more dogs". Seventy-eight of the 82 dogs found were springer spaniels, with one pregnant, one needing major surgery and many with "sores all over their bodies", the charity said. Sisters Megan and Katy were "frozen with fear, emotionally shattered, and terrified of every sound and movement" when they arrived, the Halifax district branch said. "Megan's coat is stained with urine, it's covered in faeces, and she's completely shut down. It's going to be a very long road to recovery for both of the girls," the shelter's staff said. After the rescue, the dogs were taken to a number of RSPCA shelters, including the South Yorkshire Animal Centre in nearby Bawtry. Two of them have already been put into foster care in Sheffield, though RSPCA staff warned that the older dogs could be less adaptable to new situations. One of the four non-spaniels discovered, a Patterdale terrier who has been named Pepsi, is also in the Sheffield shelter's care. Five 10-month-old puppies being looked after by the Chesterfield branch have made recoveries "nothing short of miraculous", the shelter wrote on social media. "Their sores are healing, they have gained weight, and they are learning the ropes of what it is to be puppies: to play, to trust, to love." The Doncaster, Rotherham and District branch is caring for a mother and two puppies, as well as one dog in recovery from major surgery, it said. "We have a long road ahead, requiring a great deal of tender loving care, treatment, and rehabilitation for these vulnerable animals," it added. "Our only goal is to ensure that these dogs get the care, love and patience they so very deserve so that we can rehabilitate and rehome when the time is right." The York, Harrogate and District Branch is preparing for the arrival of yet more spaniels, with "one brave girl" expecting puppies "very soon", it said. It is holding a fundraiser to support the nine dogs currently in its care, charging £2 to enter a naming suggestion into a random draw. "Now, as they begin their journey to recovery, we want to give these puppies something they've never had before - a name and a future filled with hope," it wrote on social media. One spaniel's basic care costs about £400, according to the Halifax shelter, meaning more than £41,000 is needed across the local branches, which do not get funding from the central RSPCA. South Yorkshire Police have now passed the investigation into the dogs' ordeal to the RSPCA's inspectors. Residents of Tickhill have shared their shock on social media at the decrepit condition of the house, believed to be on an isolated lane, and questioned why the animals' living situation was not reported to authorities earlier. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North More than 80 dogs rescued from 'squalid' house Local RSPCA branches
BBC News
01-05-2025
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- BBC News
RSPCA gives update on 82 dogs rescued from one house
RSPCA branches in and around Yorkshire have taken in more than 80 dogs which were rescued from a house in Doncaster where they had been living in squalid police officers and RSPCA staff entered the rural property in Tickhill on 17 April, they were met with "faeces, filth and, round every corner and room, more dogs".Seventy-eight of the 82 dogs found were springer spaniels, with one pregnant, one needing major surgery and many with "sores all over their bodies", the charity Megan and Katy were "frozen with fear, emotionally shattered, and terrified of every sound and movement" when they arrived, the Halifax district branch said. "Megan's coat is stained with urine, it's covered in faeces, and she's completely shut down. It's going to be a very long road to recovery for both of the girls," the shelter's staff said. After the rescue, the dogs were taken to a number of RSPCA shelters, including the South Yorkshire Animal Centre in nearby of them have already been put into foster care in Sheffield, though RSPCA staff warned that the older dogs could be less adaptable to new of the four non-spaniels discovered, a Patterdale terrier who has been named Pepsi, is also in the Sheffield shelter's 10-month-old puppies being looked after by the Chesterfield branch have made recoveries "nothing short of miraculous", the shelter wrote on social media."Their sores are healing, they have gained weight, and they are learning the ropes of what it is to be puppies: to play, to trust, to love."The Doncaster, Rotherham and District branch is caring for a mother and two puppies, as well as one dog in recovery from major surgery, it said."We have a long road ahead, requiring a great deal of tender loving care, treatment, and rehabilitation for these vulnerable animals," it added."Our only goal is to ensure that these dogs get the care, love and patience they so very deserve so that we can rehabilitate and rehome when the time is right." The York, Harrogate and District Branch is preparing for the arrival of yet more spaniels, with "one brave girl" expecting puppies "very soon", it is holding a fundraiser to support the nine dogs currently in its care, charging £2 to enter a naming suggestion into a random draw."Now, as they begin their journey to recovery, we want to give these puppies something they've never had before - a name and a future filled with hope," it wrote on social spaniel's basic care costs about £400, according to the Halifax shelter, meaning more than £41,000 is needed across the local branches, which do not get funding from the central Yorkshire Police have now passed the investigation into the dogs' ordeal to the RSPCA's of Tickhill have shared their shock on social media at the decrepit condition of the house, believed to be on an isolated lane, and questioned why the animals' living situation was not reported to authorities earlier. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
Newsweek
01-05-2025
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- Newsweek
Hearts Melt Over Reactive Dog's Transformation After Owners Get New Puppy
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A woman who was often brought to tears by her reactive dog's behavior made the difficult decision to introduce a puppy into the family, and now they are an inseparable duo. In February 2022, Rocky, a 6-year-old Patterdale terrier, had his world turned upside down when his owner died. He was taken in by his owner's granddaughter, Laura Kate Dean, who did her best to help him heal. Dean, a registered veterinary nurse from the U.K, told Newsweek that Rocky struggles with other dogs, new people, and certain sounds. It has been challenging for Dean to adjust, but Rocky has become her "soul dog" and she never wanted to give up on him. "Rocky went from a nice quiet life, to being exposed to many things all at once, which was difficult as he had just lost his best friend and the home he felt safe in," Dean said. From left: Rocky the black Patterdale terrier and Eira the Labrador retriever rest at home. From left: Rocky the black Patterdale terrier and Eira the Labrador retriever rest at home. @laurakatearts / TikTok She continued: "Before training, I struggled with Rocky's reactivity. I hated seeing him so frustrated on walks, and it caused us both lots of stress. Rocky's behavior on walks would drive me to actual tears. You must always be on the ball, making sure no people or dogs are around each corner." Dean and her partner have been training Rocky for two years, and they have seen huge improvements. They can finally take him on calm walks, and if he ever does slip up, they know how to help him in those instances. For a while, Dean toyed with the idea of getting another dog, but she was reluctant due to Rocky's reactive behavior. She was "scared he'd hurt the puppy out of fear," and she didn't want to cause him any distress in his own home. But after learning how to handle his triggers, Dean finally took the leap in April 2025. She and her partner brought home Eira, a Labrador retriever who is 4 months old at the time of writing. "When we first introduced them, Rocky was not happy," Dean said. "For safety, we muzzled Rocky until we were happy he would not correct the puppy too harshly. Because Rocky is reactive, he did try to correct her, lunging and growling if Eira got too close. "After a few days, we were happy with how Rocky was correcting the puppy with the muzzle on, so we removed it. Now, they are best friends, and they play all the time. It's actually Rocky who initiates playing most of the time, which is funny considering how much he hated his new friend to begin with," Dean continued. Dean received her fair share of comments and questions when she told people she was getting a puppy. It was hard not to let that feed the doubts in the back of her mind, but she had faith in Rocky throughout. Now, seeing him play so lovingly with Eira brings tears to her eyes once more—but for a much-happier reason. Indeed, sometimes she even has to separate the dogs to stop them playing when they need water or a rest. "Eira has helped stimulate Rocky's brain a lot more, which makes him less reactive. She is the best gift, and was exactly what our small family needed," Dean told Newsweek. Rocky laying in the dog bed, and Eira on the floor in front of him. Rocky laying in the dog bed, and Eira on the floor in front of him. @laurakatearts / TikTok The Online Response In April, Dean shared a video on TikTok (@laurakatearts) showing the "beautiful friendship" between the two pups. The footage shows Rocky lunging at Eira in the early days, before revealing how much their bond has transformed. The duo can be seen playing together and laying by each other's side. In the days since it was shared, the TikTok video has gone viral with over 5.9 million views and more than 939,000 likes at the time of writing. Dean didn't expect the clip to amass so much attention, but she hopes it will change the stigma surrounding reactive dogs. Rocky remains a work in progress, but he has made so much progress and Dean wants people to see that he was never "a bad dog" as some may think. She continued: "The introduction of a reactive dog and a puppy should not be taken lightly. My advice would be to find a quality dog trainer who has experience with reactivity, along with muzzle training." The friendship between Eira and Rocky has melted hearts online, leading to more than 4,300 comments since the clip went viral. One comment reads: "You guys worked so hard and so did he." Another TikTok user wrote: "Sometimes dogs don't know how to be a dog, they just need a friend to show them!" A third person added: "I feel like every dog owner with a reactive dog needs to know their dog isn't horrible. they just need time." Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? We want to see the best ones! Send them in to life@ and they could appear on our site.
