UK Animals

Lostprophets' Ian Watkins Remanded In Custody

PA/The Huffington Post UK | Posted 31.12.2012 | UK

Rocker Ian Watkins has reappeared before a court to face allegations of plotting to rape a baby. The 35-year-old vocalist, whose band Lostprophets ...

Lostprophets Singer Ian Watkins In Court Today On Child Sex Charges

Huffington Post UK | Sara C Nelson | Posted 31.12.2012 | UK

Rock singer Ian Watkins is to appear at Cardiff Crown Court today to face allegations of plotting to rape a child. The 35-year-old, whose band Lost...

The 13 Cutest Animal Stories Of 2012

Huffington Post UK | Felicity Morse | Posted 03.01.2013 | UK

It's been a wonderful year for animals. Canine actor Uggie (of The Artist fame) became the first dog to put its paw prints in cement on the Hollywood ...

Possums, Princes And Politicians: Viral Pictures Of 2012

Huffington Post UK | Felicity Morse | Posted 30.12.2012 | UK

From Mitt Romney bloopers to the Ikea monkey, there's been blundering politicians and amazing animals caught on camera this year. Binders full of w...

'Nervous' Polar Bear Dies After Fright From Christmas Fireworks

The Huffington Post UK | Jessica Elgot | Posted 27.12.2012 | UK

A beloved polar bear in Buenos Aires City Zoo died from "hyperthermia" and shock at Christmas Eve fireworks, unable to adapt to the temperatures of Ar...

Family Recovering In Hospital After Trying To Rescue Dogs From The Sea

PA | Posted 24.12.2012 | UK

A mother and her three children are recovering in hospital from hypothermia after getting into trouble while trying to rescue their pet dogs from the ...

Tunisia is a Cat Lover's Paradise

Lauren Razavi | Posted 18.02.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Lauren Razavi

When I decided to visit Tunisia, I imagined vast desert landscapes, beautiful monuments and delicious culinary infusions. My week spent exploring the country provided all of these features, and a rather unexpected but fantastic surprise...Tunisian cats!

Why Dita Von Teese's Cat Made Her Late to the Party

Caroline Reay | Posted 16.02.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Caroline Reay

The news that Dita von Teese was late to a launch party when her cat napped on her chosen outfit will strike a chord with every cat and dog owner.

Becoming a Dog-Walker at the RSPCA Southridge Was an Unexpected Eye-Opener!

Kelly Craig | Posted 15.02.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Kelly Craig

On my first induction day, I was quite overwhelmed. The centre seemed huge and overbearing with leads hanging up, dog treats on the side, sign-out sheets for when you take the dog for a walk and lots of barking!

'It Didn't Match The Sofa': The Excuses Dog Owners Give For Dumping Their Pets

Huffington Post UK | Sara C Nelson | Posted 13.12.2012 | UK

An animal charity has revealed some of the bizarre and downright pathetic reasons people have given for dumping their dogs. Dogs Trust, which has ...

From Dog Pound to Thousands of Pounds - The Inequality of Pets

Caroline Reay | Posted 11.02.2013 | UK
Caroline Reay

The inequality of dogs in China might shock the British public but let's not forget that in our own country pedigree pooches sell for megabucks while thousands of dogs are put to sleep because no one wants them.

Advertisers Leave Dogs Out in the Cold Again This Christmas

Alice Wright | Posted 08.02.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Alice Wright

People are talking about one of the Morrisons' adverts this year for all the wrong reasons, because it shows a child giving his leftover Christmas pudding to the family dog. Nothing wrong there you might think, unless you know that the innocent Christmas pudding can be fatal to dogs.

Animals Deserve Good Lives - and Good Deaths

Beth Nicklinson | Posted 05.02.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Beth Nicklinson

Animals have feelings and emotions, and they suffer from pain, disabilities and diseases just as humans do. But unlike my father, who could clearly communicate his wishes through a system of blinking his eyes, animals can't tell us (at least not in human language) that they don't feel well, are in terrible pain or even want to die. They depend on us to notice when something is wrong and to be brave enough to make the heartbreaking-but-humane decision to end their suffering when the time comes.

BatCat & Two-Face: Felines Renact Comic Book Franchise

Huffington Post UK | Sara C Nelson | Posted 06.12.2012 | UK

There's not much to say about this cat, other than he looks suspiciously like a certain caped crusader we know of. Yes, Batman cat (Catman?) is a ...

Zoophiles Threaten Legal Challenge As Germany Pledges To Toughen Bestiality Laws

Huffington Post UK | Sara C Nelson | Posted 27.11.2012 | UK

German lawmakers have pledged to ban sex with animals and the “pimping” of them to others. The country's coalition government plans to debate ...

PHOTOS: Pampered Purebreds Gather For Annual Supreme Cat Show

Huffington Post UK | Posted 26.11.2012 | UK

Cat enthusiasts and pampered purebreds have gathered in Birmingham for the Annual Supreme Cat Show. Posing inside their silken cages, these cats ar...

Horses Killed On Motorway After Escaping Enclosure

PA | Posted 24.11.2012 | UK

Two horses died when they were hit by a vehicle on the M1 on Saturday. Six horses got out of a nearby field and on to the motorway's southbound car...

Circus Elephant Owner Guilty Of Causing Animal Harm

PA/Huffington Post UK | Posted 23.11.2012 | UK

A circus owner was found guilty on Friday on three counts of causing unnecessary suffering to an elephant. Bobby Roberts was also convicted of fail...

Lab Animals Are Left Waiting for Words to be Turned Into Actions

Barney Reed | Posted 22.01.2013 | UK Politics
Barney Reed

The use and suffering of animals in experiments is a persistent and legitimate public concern. Both the government and the scientific community have recently set up initiatives that attempt to convince a sceptical public that their concerns are understood and taken seriously.

Ecuadorians Try To Enter Donkey As Election Candidate (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post UK | Charlie Lindlar | Posted 16.11.2012 | UK Politics

They may not have received the blanket coverage of the US election, but the presidential election in Ecuador is in full swing. And it's weird. A bu...

'Fenton' YouTube Hit Remade In HD

Huffington Post UK | Michael Rundle | Posted 13.01.2013 | UK Tech

Everybody's favourite YouTube video of a man chasing a dog chasing a dear has been remade in HD. The famous 'Fenton' clip took the world by storm l...

Flight Of Fancy

Huffington Post UK | Posted 12.11.2012 | UK

Winter has winged its way across Europe and starlings once again created their dazzling displays in the skies above Gretna Green in Scotland. This ...

WATCH: Super-Cute Kittens Watching Tennis? You're Welcome

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 10.11.2012 | UK Comedy

Ok, so they're not, but that doesn't make it any less hilarious. From the yelps, it's definitely Maria Sharapova they're watching, but we're unable...

Millions of Pets' Needs Are Being Neglected

Elaine Pendlebury | Posted 08.01.2013 | UK Lifestyle
Elaine Pendlebury

Worryingly, nearly a quarter (24%) of owners were not given any advice on any aspect of health or welfare when they got their pet. Many people appear to have no idea about the costs and long-term commitments involved when taking on a pet but all owners are responsible for the duty of care to any of their pets.

US Navy Replaces Mine-Hunting Dolphins With Underwater Robots

Huffington Post UK | Michael Rundle | Posted 08.01.2013 | UK Tech

The US Navy is reportedly planning to replace its last military dolphins with robots. In an exclusive interview with BBC Future, the navy said it w...