Pets

Mozzie and Dora from Blas & Co at a recent Hector's Christmas event with another lined up for next week.

Oswestry's Hector's Greyhound Rescue makes funding plea for harsh winter ahead

Making a 'comfort corner' for Florence helped to settle her when fireworks went off

Making a 'comfort corner' for Florence helped to settle her when fireworks went off

Does your pet hate Bonfire Night fireworks? 5 easy ways I helped my anxious dog

Donna Millward with dog Stella and the pile of donations received.

Donna Millward with dog Stella and the pile of donations received.

Oswestry woman's solo mission to make this a Christmas to remember - for dogs!

Julie Horton and Darren Jones with Herbie and Peggy.

Julie Horton and Darren Jones with Herbie and Peggy.

Powys couple ready to say 'I do' after meeting at Oswestry greyhound charity

Communal water bowls for dogs are commonly found in locations across the country including in beer gardens, parks and outside cafes.

Communal water bowls for dogs are commonly found in locations across the country including in beer gardens, parks and outside cafes.

Dog owners warned to avoid drinking apparatus that could spread 'nasty' diseases

Grass seeds can be dangerous for dogs as they can get stuck in their eyes, under their skin and in their paws.

Grass seeds can be dangerous for dogs as they can get stuck in their eyes, under their skin and in their paws.

PDSA warns all dog owners to 'always' check their pets for this one danger

The RSPCA has moved to clarify a situation in Ellesmere.

The RSPCA has moved to clarify a situation in Ellesmere.

Ellesmere feral cat 'misinformation needs to end' says RSPCA after online abuse

The RSPCA says the cat was put to sleep.

The RSPCA says the cat was put to sleep.

Feral Ellesmere cat 'put to sleep' by vet after social media call, RSCPA confirms

Whisper, Buttons and Freddo after they were rescued.

Whisper, Buttons and Freddo after they were rescued.

Whisper, Buttons and Freddo find loving home after Cadbury factory rescue

Demi Powell was recognised for her business, the K9 Personal Trainer.

Demi Powell was recognised for her business, the K9 Personal Trainer.

'Inspirational' dog training expert in Oswestry hailed at major industry event

Actor Josie Sedgwick-Davies (black and pink) judging Hector's Greyhound Rescue dog show.

Actor Josie Sedgwick-Davies (black and pink) judging Hector's Greyhound Rescue dog show.

TV star Josie Sedgwick-Davies delighted to judge Hector's dog show

Gill Gallagher with her dogs Morris and Cleo.

Gill Gallagher with her dogs Morris and Cleo.

Oswestry spaniels the focus of new Shropshire dog trainer business

The peacock puts on a show for The Advertizer.

The peacock puts on a show for The Advertizer.

Depressed St Martins peacock needs a mate and a new home says carer

Metal the cat has been found - eight years after going missing

Metal the cat has been found - eight years after going missing

Oswestry family reunited with cat EIGHT YEARS after he went missing

The Wynnstay Hunt are looking for people to look after their new puppies

The Wynnstay Hunt are looking for people to look after their new puppies

Wynnstay hunt looking for families to look after its new puppies

Local government

£100 fine from Shropshire Council for dog fouling set for June 1

Josie Sedgwick-Davies is coming to OSwestry

Josie Sedgwick-Davies is coming to OSwestry

Doctor Who's Cilla Black is patron of Oswestry's Hector's Greyhound Rescue

Ken Skates MS (second left) with Prof John Innes (left) and Dr Peter Mying (right) and tissue bank coordinator Giuliana Dotolo.

Ken Skates MS (second left) with Prof John Innes (left) and Dr Peter Mying (right) and tissue bank coordinator Giuliana Dotolo.

Public urged to support animal tissue bank after politician's visit

The Peta plaque proposed by the animal charity.

The Peta plaque proposed by the animal charity.

Peta plaque plans for Shropshire A5 knocked back by the Highways Agency

A field in Oswestry could be given over to dog walkers.

A field in Oswestry could be given over to dog walkers.

Oswestry dog field walking plans submitted to Shropshire Council

Shropshire Council

Stricter penalties on the way for people who fail to pick up after their dogs

Gracie with her owner John Liversage.

Gracie with her owner John Liversage.

Meet Gracie - the celebrity pooch who slurps Guinness and real ales

Boris the octopus was saved by the Lumb family after he got washed up on the beach

Boris the octopus was saved by the Lumb family after he got washed up on the beach

Family rescue octopus with inventive use of a dog lead

How often should I walk my dog this springtime?

How often should I walk my dog this springtime?

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Dog behaviourist reveals when and how often you should walk your dog this spring

Zebras, wolves and camels among the privately owned wild animals in Shropshire

A toad crossing the road on Wednesday, February 14

A toad crossing the road on Wednesday, February 14

Night-time road closures to help protect Shropshire toad populations

The great crested newt discovered by Rob in Ellesmere.

The great crested newt discovered by Rob in Ellesmere.

Visitors to town's medical practice met by unexpected guest

Siblings Rocco and Tess are looking for a new home.

Siblings Rocco and Tess are looking for a new home.

Can you be the new Valentine for lurcher siblings Rocco and Tess?

The donations from Edna and Tom Walls after their dog Tye has passed away.

The donations from Edna and Tom Walls after their dog Tye has passed away.

'Big thank you' says Oswestry's Donna after plea for dog donations

One of the many cared for Hector's Greyhound Rescue dogs.

One of the many cared for Hector's Greyhound Rescue dogs.

Greyhound charity urges people to help it win £1,000

Lambs and ewe at Park Hall Farm

Lambs and ewe at Park Hall Farm

Lambing Live event at Park Hall to offer unique animal experience

Harry with the Stick insect at Petworld, Oswestry.

Harry with the Stick insect at Petworld, Oswestry.

Foreign 'hitchhiker' found in Oswestry florist's plant delivery

Donna Milward with her Romanian rescue Stella.

Donna Milward with her Romanian rescue Stella.

Oswestry woman to spend next Xmas Eve visiting every dog rescue in the region

Rosie the lurcher was found abandoned on Christmas Day.

Rosie the lurcher was found abandoned on Christmas Day.

Abandoned lurcher 'lucky to be alive' after being found in hedge Christmas Day

Hector's Greyhound Rescue has launched a Christmas appeal

Hector's Greyhound Rescue has launched a Christmas appeal

How to support Hector's Greyhound Rescue's Christmas appeal

Shropshire Council is considering a consultation on fines around dog fouling.

Shropshire Council is considering a consultation on fines around dog fouling.

Local government

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Oswestry councillors to discuss Shropshire's dog fouling consultation

Becky Woolley with her new kitten Costa who was rescued this week.

Becky Woolley with her new kitten Costa who was rescued this week.

Vet adopts lost kitten that had been begging for food at Oswestry McDonald's

Shropshire Council is proposing fines around dog fouling.

Shropshire Council is proposing fines around dog fouling.

Local government

Shropshire's dirty dog owners who don't scoop the poop could face hefty fines

Shropshire Council is considering a consultation on fines around dog fouling.

Shropshire Council is considering a consultation on fines around dog fouling.

Local government

Here's why fines for dog fouling could soon be coming to Shropshire

Gorgeous Marley is pictured with fostering co-ordinator Rebecca Preece.

Gorgeous Marley is pictured with fostering co-ordinator Rebecca Preece.

Adopt an OAP (Old Age Pooch) this weekend asks the Dogs Trust

Playing in leaf piles, sniffing conkers and eating wild mushrooms, are all included in a list of Autumn dangers dog owners are being warned of

Playing in leaf piles, sniffing conkers and eating wild mushrooms, are all included in a list of Autumn dangers dog owners are being warned of

This is why dogs should avoid conkers, leaf piles and other Autumn dangers

Oswestry vet is putting on his running shoes in aid of local dog rescue

The Mere, Ellesmere

The Mere, Ellesmere

Shropshire Council issues warning after dangerous algae found in The Mere

Dayta is a Guide Dog in training.

Dayta is a Guide Dog in training.

How can you resist? Call for Shropshire homes to welcome Guide Dog puppies

Trefonen Football Club express indignation over dog mess on their field

Trefonen Football Club express indignation over dog mess on their field

Football club 'disgusted' at volume of dog mess left on their field

There were more than 400 reports of abuse of dogs last year.

There were more than 400 reports of abuse of dogs last year.

RSPCA slams 400-plus dog abuse reports in Shropshire last year

Watch: The 'world's happiest dogs' have gone viral for their adorable smiles

Watch: The 'world's happiest dogs' have gone viral for their adorable smiles

Watch: The 'world's happiest dogs' have gone viral for their adorable smiles

This is why pet owners shouldn't let their dogs lick their faces

This is why pet owners shouldn't let their dogs lick their faces

Dog owners told not to let pets lick their face amid 'superbug' warning

Black panther spotted near Oswestry at Aston Hall

Black panther spotted near Oswestry at Aston Hall

Driver claims to have spotted black panther on A5 near Oswestry venue

Hector's Greyhound Rescue dog

Hector's Greyhound Rescue dog

Annual Oswestry Showground event raises £3,000 for Hector's Greyhound Rescue

Brian, a rescue from Ellesmere, had 19 shotgun pellets.

Brian, a rescue from Ellesmere, had 19 shotgun pellets.

Shropshire dog Brian treated for 19 shotgun pellets and gets smile back

Post-box sealed off due to dog mess hazard

Post-box sealed off due to dog mess hazard

Oswestry post box sealed off because of volume of dog dirt around it

Sheep trapped on ledge leads to call out to fire crews

Sheep trapped on ledge leads to call out to fire crews

Sheep stuck on a ledge near Oswestry led to call out to fire crews

Isla Bradley with Master and Scarlet.

Isla Bradley with Master and Scarlet.

Greyhound charity warns rescues 'bursting their banks' as it brings home six dogs