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Daily Mail
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Queen Camilla cuddles her rescue dog Moley in adorable unseen photo
An adorable image of Queen Camilla cuddling her rescue dog has been released by the Royal Family, following her trip to Battersea Dogs' and Cats' Home on Monday. The King's wife, 77, was pictured beaming in her garden at her residence Ray Mill House in Wiltshire, while holding her sweet Jack Russell-cross, Moley. Queen Camilla rescued her beloved pet from Battersea earlier this year when she was just eight weeks old. It's understood that Moley is a female and was born on Boxing Day and her mother is half Jack Russell, half unknown - while her father's breed is also unknown. For the special photoshoot, Camilla looked typically stylish in a vibrant, tropical print dress adorned with leaves and colourful birds. The animal lover wore her platinum blonde hair down in her signature wavy blow-dry and opted for glamorous makeup, while her perfect pet looked cute in her black collar. It's thought Moley lives at Ray Mill House, Queen Camilla's private Wiltshire residence - although it's expected she'll accompany the royal couple when they stay at official royal residences. Before adopting Moley, Camilla re-homed her dogs Beth and Bluebell, from Battersea Dogs' and Cats' Home in 2011 and 2012, respectively. An adorable image of Queen Camilla (pictured) cuddling her rescue dog has been released by the Royal Family , following her trip to Battersea Dogs' and Cats' Home on Monday Beth sadly passed away last November and it is understood she had to be put down after being diagnosed with an untreatable tumour. The Queen revealed that she had adopted Moley as she affectionately stroked a guide dog while meeting a partially-sighted museum group in the Beaney House of Art & Knowledge located in the centre of Canterbury's bustling high street in February. 'I've just got a new puppy, [she's] eight-weeks old,' she told owner Susan Mason, 66, who is partially-sighted. When Ms Mason asked what breed she is, the Queen laughed and said: 'You may well ask, a bit of everything. It's a rescue dog. It's called Moley - it looks just like a mole.' The heart-warming image of Camilla with Moley, which was taken in July, was released on Monday to coincide with her visit to Battersea Dogs' and Cats' Home. The Royal Family posted the portrait on their social media pages and wrote: 'It was a fantastic afternoon at @Battersea - we are so grateful for all that you do! 'Whilst Moley was keeping cool at home, she wishes she could have been reunited with some of her old friends!' Camilla was in her element this afternoon, as she was surrounded by adorable puppies during her royal visit to the shelter. Camilla is pictured in a stylish royal blue dress as she visits Battersea Dogs' and Cats' Home on Monday As she toured the premises of the South West London-based site, Camilla, who lost her beloved Jack Russell rescue Beth last November, made a fuss of the pooches living at the shelter She unveiled a new dog garden at the shelter in central London, which was thought to have been originally created this year's Chelsea Flower Show by broadcaster and gardening expert, Monty Don. The outdoor space was designed in collaboration with the RHS and BBC Radio 2 and was gifted to the animal charity to help provide a calming environment for canines. Camilla put her best fashion foot forward for the occasion and stepped out in the capital city, donning a royal blue frock. The classy pleated maxi dress elegantly fell to the royal's ankles and was perhaps inspired by the Princess of Wales' stunning cobalt blue Roksanda dress that she sported for the men's final at Wimbledon on Sunday. In true animal-lover fashion, Camilla fastened a sweet Terrier badge to her chest to honour her visit to the animal shelter, which cares for strays and abandoned pets. As she toured the premises of the South West London-based site, Camilla, who lost her beloved Jack Russell rescue Beth last November, made a fuss of the pooches living at the shelter - and many of them returned the shows of affection. As she chatted to staff members in the gardens of the home, a little white terrier jumped up and tried to lick her hand and another black dog licked her white handbag. Elsewhere, Camilla appeared taken by a golden Labrador, beaming as she bent down to scratch his head. Camilla appeared taken by a golden Labrador, beaming as she bent down to scratch his head In true animal-lover fashion, Camilla fastened a sweet Yorkshire Terrier badge to her chest to honour her visit to the animal shelter, which cares for strays and abandoned pets During her visit on Monday, the royal spoke to presenter Amanda Holden, 54, and model David Gandy, 45, who were also at the heartwarming event She also greeted other lovable pups, who were patiently lining up and waiting for their chance to meet the Queen alongside beaming Battersea shelter staff. During her visit on Monday, the royal spoke to presenter Amanda Holden, 54, and model David Gandy, 45, who were also at the heartwarming event. The TV personality was dressed in a chic monochrome polka-dot frock, which she paired with white heels, whereas David looked suave in a crisp black suit. Camilla looked in high spirits as she unveiled a blue plaque which said: 'To commemorate the opening of the Pat Myers Garden by our patron, Her Majesty Queen Camilla.' She has been patron of Battersea since 2017 and had a tour around the new garden, which has shady spots for pooches to cool down from the sun, along with grass and also sensory elements with the aim of helping them de-stress. This area allows the dogs to get some respite from kennels and spend their time roaming free in a natural setting. Her visit on Monday comes as she appeared to be charmed by Hugh Grant during a trip to Wimbledon's Royal Box last Wednesday. The English actor, 64, and Anna, 46, who wed in 2018, put on a jovial display as they watched the match alongside celebs. The Queen, 77, unveiled a new dog garden at the shelter in central London , which was thought to have been originally created this year's Chelsea Flower Show As she chatted to staff members in the gardens of the home, a little white terrier jumped up and tried to lick her hand and another black dog licked her white handbag Camilla looked in high spirits as she unveiled a blue plaque which said: 'To commemorate the opening of the Pat Myers Garden by our patron, Her Majesty Queen Camilla' She also greeted other lovable pups, who were patiently lining up and waiting for their chance to meet the Queen alongside beaming Battersea shelter staff Dog lover Queen Camilla looks in high spirits as she strokes an adorable puppy at Battersea shelter on Monday After a weekend of intermittent rain and occasional sunshine, guests at Wimbledon were treated to glorious 26 degree heat as they watch Novak Djokovic take on flamboyant Italian Flavio Cobolli in their quarter final second on Centre Court. But the excitement of the Wimbledon quarter-finals was too much for Hugh Grant, as he appeared to fall asleep while on camera in the Royal Box. Footage aired on the BBC showed Hugh nodding off mere minutes after chatting to Queen Camilla, having arrived for the match with his wife Anna. Fans were left in hysterics as they spotted the moment during the channel's Wimbledon coverage, as it was shared on X with the caption: 'It's all got a bit too much for Hugh Grant.' Posts on X included: 'Hugh Grant asleep at the tennis lol;' 'Now why Hugh Grant look like he's asleep at Wimbledon; Someone wake up Hugh Grant, dude is out cold.'
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Video Captures the First Day Rescue Dog Felt Safe Around His Owner
It can be quite difficult for rescue dogs to build trust and feel safe around their new owners. It can also take a long time for the dog to cozy up to their owners. This dog owner captured the precious moment when their rescue fur baby, named Cactus, felt safe around them for the first time and went on to cuddle with them. The pet parent shared the video on Instagram on July 2 through the canine's official account @cactustherescue. Since then, the clip has been grabbing a lot of positive attention from people all around the world. It has garnered 124K views and 11.2K likes until now. An emotional video on Instagram displayed a rescue dog named Cactus warming up to his owner and getting comfortable around them for the first time. The video has been winning hearts on the internet. In the caption of the post, the pet parent explained the entire situation. They began by penning down, 'The first day Cactus felt safe with me, he walked over and laid on me just like this.' The person emotionally continued, 'Over a year later, he still comes running to cuddle the moment he hears me sit down.' The Instagram video began by showing the owner taking a rest while lying on a couch. Soon, viewers could see the rescue dog, Cactus, approaching the pet parent on the couch. The text written over the video read, 'Seeing how long it takes my rescue puppy to cuddle me.' The fur baby then went straight up on the couch and sat right beside the owner. Cactus then adorably placed his little paws on the owner's chest. He then went on to start cuddling the pet parent. The owner absolutely cherished the moment and began petting the fur baby. The video will melt anybody's heart. In the comment section, people have been sharing their thoughts and sentiments on the rescue dog. One person expressed, 'What a sweet angel! Your bond is so sweet!' 'It's the best feeling when they jump on you to cuddle. Nothing beats that,' added another person. The post Video Captures the First Day Rescue Dog Felt Safe Around His Owner appeared first on DogTime.
BBC News
01-07-2025
- BBC News
Animal cruelty reports rise by a third in a year
Reports of animal cruelty rose by a third across England and Wales last summer, according to figures shared exclusively with the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) received 34,401 cruelty reports between June and August 2024, up from 25,887 in the same period the year charity said longer days meant more people were outdoors and likely to witness cruelty, contributing to the spike in reports it usually sees in the summer government said it was committed to upholding the highest animal welfare standards and "all cases of animal cruelty are unacceptable". Warning: This story contains descriptions of animal crueltyOn average, the RSPCA received 374 reports of animal cruelty every day in June to August 2024. It received 88,770 reports of cruelty across the whole year in 2023, which rose to 105,250 in 2024 - up 19% compared to 33% when looking at summer months alone. Amanda Hunt, 45, from Nottingham, knew straight away that rescue dog Bernie was going to be the one for her family. "He looked like a bear," she said. "He had big fat paws. He was really young."I knew he'd come from a difficult background and we were up for the challenge of making sure that we could ensure that he had the life he deserved."At 11 months old, Bernie had been rushed to an animal hospital. He was struggling to stand, had a bloodshot eye and a bruise to his head. X-rays showed he had fractures to his cheek and multiple historic broken ribs, and had sustained bone fractures on at least three separate occasions. The charity said Bernie's injuries had been consistent with his previous owner punching him a number of times for at least 10 man was prosecuted by the RSPCA and banned from keeping all animals for life. He was sentenced to 12 weeks in custody, suspended for 12 months, and ordered to carry out unpaid work as well as being said: "It's devastating because you can't comprehend that a human being could do something so awful to an animal. All he wants is to be to be loved." After recovering in foster care, Bernie became "the heart" of Amanda's family but it took time for him to overcome his fear of men."He'll put his paw out to you and you'll have to roll him over," Amanda said. "You have to hold him like a baby and scratch his tummy - he is like a baby bear in your arms and he loves all the kisses and cuddles. "He just wants to be with you all the time, he's like my little shadow." Why have animal cruelty reports risen? Ian Briggs, chief inspector for the RSPCA, said summer should be a season of joy for animals but there was a side to it that many people did not see."For thousands of animals, it's a season of pain, fear and suffering, when cruelty peaks," he Gibbon, 32, from Birmingham is the RSPCA officer who helped with Bernie's rescue. She believes the pandemic has played a part in the overall rise in cruelty reports. She said: "People were home more, they were bored, they were getting animals and now that everyone's kind of gone back to work, they don't know what to do with them. So we are seeing more animals being abandoned and more animals being at risk of cruelty." Dr Rowena Packer, senior lecturer at the Royal Veterinary College, raised concerns that some inexperienced owners struggled with additional pressures in the summer, such as having children and dogs at home research suggests dogs bought in the pandemic have higher rates of problem behaviours, with new owners more likely to use aversive training warned against using techniques learnt "via the uncontrolled world of social media", adding that professional help may feel out of reach to those struggling financially."Owners are becoming less likely to seek veterinary care in an appropriate time frame, which is a challenge because some problems can exacerbate quite rapidly," she advised that "many major animal welfare charities have free behaviour hotlines or free behavioural advice". A spokesperson from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs said the government was committed to upholding the highest animal welfare said: "All cases of animal cruelty are unacceptable and should be investigated thoroughly. Offenders can face a maximum sentence of five years' imprisonment and an unlimited fine if found guilty."
BBC News
30-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Darlington dog only has one visitor after years at Dogs Trust
A rescue dog which has spent three years patiently waiting for his forever home has only been visited once, according to a charity trying to rehome lurcher Flash was handed over to Dogs Trust in July 2022, but efforts to find him a home have been unsuccessful "through no fault of his own".He is one of the longest residents at the charity's site in Sadberge, near Darlington, which can care for about 100 recently held a dedicated open day for Flash, where the public were invited to meet him, but nobody turned up. "It was heartbreaking," said Nikki Holroyd, rehoming centre manager at Dogs Trust Darlington."He still had a good day out of his kennel socialising with the staff, so a good day for him but a little unfortunate and sad for us." Although some rescue animals can have complex requirements, Ms Holroyd said he was "no trouble", fine with people and loved to travel on said the team were perplexed as to why there had been very little interest in Flash."Put a blanket on the floor, he'll snooze on it, chew his toy, and what he's allowed to chew, and he's just a loveable and fun dog to be around." The charity has since thrown Flash a birthday party marking his third year at the site in an effort to cheer him up, complete with treats and toys."We obviously try and make it the best time in our care with us, but obviously we want him in a home," Ms Holroyd said. Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
AEW's Tony Schiavone flew cross-country to adopt a rescue dog from Monroe's Motley Zoo
Wrestling broadcaster Tony Schiavone says a chance encounter with a rescue dog backstage at an AEW event led him to a life-changing friendship—and a cross-country adoption from Monroe-based Motley Zoo Animal Rescue. It started when former WWE and AEW wrestler Saraya arrived at a show with a Chihuahua-beagle mix. 'Holy smokes,' Schiavone recalled thinking. 'I love Chihuahuas. I love beagles. It's perfect.' Advertisement Saraya told him the dog came from Motley Zoo in Washington, where her boyfriend had adopted it for her. That conversation stuck with Schiavone. The next time AEW held a show in the Seattle area, he contacted Motley Zoo. Director Pate made the trip out to his hotel to show him a few adoptable dogs, but the specific litter Saraya's dog came from was already adopted. Still determined, Schiavone browsed the rescue's website and spotted a small dog resembling the Chihuahua he'd recently lost. He told Pate, 'I'm gonna come get that dog.' In the meantime, he and his wife also adopted a beagle named Bucky from a rescue in Atlanta. Advertisement His wife assumed that was the end of the adoption journey, but Schiavone had already promised Motley Zoo he would follow through. Using frequent flyer miles, he flew to Seattle, took an Uber to Monroe, and brought home a dog named Dobby—all in one day. 'He's been my little buddy ever since,' Schiavone said. 'He follows me all around the house. He won't even go upstairs at bedtime unless I'm there.' The experience solidified his bond with Motley Zoo. He now donates monthly to the nonprofit and credits its staff, especially Jme and Pate, for their dedication. 'I just want to see them prosper,' Schiavone said. 'I know the people. I know what work they do.' Advertisement Though based in Georgia, Schiavone says he's 'fallen in love with the area' and has visited the rescue multiple times. 'It's gorgeous here,' he added. Schiavone's passion for animals and wrestling intersect in unexpected ways. A veteran voice in professional wrestling, Schiavone first broke into the industry while announcing for a minor league baseball team owned by Jim Crockett Promotions. That led to a long career with WCW, where he became one of the most recognizable commentators of the 1990s. After WCW folded, he worked in sports radio and as an official baseball scorer before eventually returning to wrestling with AEW in 2019—thanks in part to encouragement from fans and AEW President Tony Khan. Advertisement Schiavone praised Khan's deep knowledge of wrestling history, including minute details like the shade of a pink bowtie Schiavone wore at Halloween Havoc 1991. 'He remembers more of my career than I do,' Schiavone said. He also spoke about his longtime friendship with Jim Ross, who helped him land his first major contract with Turner Broadcasting in the late 1980s. 'Because of Jim Ross,' he said, 'I called my wife and said, 'We're making some big money.'' Now, after decades in the business, Schiavone said he's more appreciative than ever of the athleticism and diversity in modern wrestling. Though he admits some of the risks concern him—like the increasing use of dives and tables—he's impressed by talents like Kenny Omega, Will Ospreay, Toni Storm, and Mercedes Moné. Advertisement As for what fans can expect at AEW's Wednesday's show in Kent? 'You're going to see great matches. You're going to see great athletic contests. Guys do things that make you go, 'Wow,'' he said. 'And hopefully, more dogs.' Tickets for AEW's Dynamite and Collision show Wednesday night can be purchased here.
