Pets

MSP Kenneth Gibson supports the snare ban

National government

MSP Kenneth Gibson shows support for new ban on animal snares

Exciting plans are in place for the Ayrshire Dachshunds Christmas party

Exciting plans are in place for the Ayrshire Dachshunds Christmas party

Ayrshire Dachshunds club reveals exciting plans for Christmas party

Chase has been missing since Sunday

Chase has been missing since Sunday

Family's plea for help to find their missing dog as temperatures plummet

Volunteers past and present celebrated the milestone last month.

Volunteers past and present celebrated the milestone last month.

Volunteers celebrate as North Ayrshire charity hits 25-year landmark

Shirley with her award after Animal Zone won best new business in Scotland

Shirley with her award after Animal Zone won best new business in Scotland

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Three Towns pet store named best new business in Scotland

The incident arose following the alleged 'theft' of a dog

The incident arose following the alleged 'theft' of a dog

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'Open the f*****g door': Thug made knife threats in bid to get 'stolen' dog back

The pair are set to open the cafe in November

The pair are set to open the cafe in November

Ayrshire's first cat café set to open - here's all the details

Fears have been raised that a case of Alabama rot was contracted at Eglinton Country Park

Fears have been raised that a case of Alabama rot was contracted at Eglinton Country Park

Council responds as concerns raised over 'Alabama rot' case at Eglinton Park

Hazel with Piggy Smalls and the family dog

Hazel with Piggy Smalls and the family dog

Meet Snoop Hogg and Piggy Smalls - the new arrivals taking Barrmill by storm

A previous Barrmill Dog Show

A previous Barrmill Dog Show

Annual Barrmill Dog show to be held in village park this weekend

A man has been arrested in connection with a reported dog attack on Shaw Place in Saltcoats.

A man has been arrested in connection with a reported dog attack on Shaw Place in Saltcoats.

Man arrested after police called to reports of 'dog attack' in Saltcoats

Jade Taylor is ready to launch her business after purchasing an ex-police dog unit vehicle.

Jade Taylor is ready to launch her business after purchasing an ex-police dog unit vehicle.

Unique purchase leads the way for new dog walking business in Ardrossan

Owners can bring their pets along for a free health check.

Owners can bring their pets along for a free health check.

Animal charity announces details of free 'pet health clinic' in North Ayrshire

North Ayrshire Cats Protection were able to return two pets to their owners recently - thanks to them being microchipped.

North Ayrshire Cats Protection were able to return two pets to their owners recently - thanks to them being microchipped.

Ayrshire charity's plea to cat owners as missing pet is found 10 miles from home

Moka in Ardrossan are celebrating three years of operating in the town.

Moka in Ardrossan are celebrating three years of operating in the town.

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Ardrossan plant-based café celebrates third anniversary with new menu

A number of cats currently in the care of North Ayrshire Cats Protection are in need of forever homes.

A number of cats currently in the care of North Ayrshire Cats Protection are in need of forever homes.

Meet the North Ayrshire cats currently in need of a forever home

Sky lanterns could be banned from release on council land

Sky lanterns could be banned from release on council land

Animal charity urges North Ayrshire to ban sky lanterns and helium balloons

Sassy Pooch Dog Grooming and Boutique were crowned the best in Ayrshire at the Local Pet Awards.

Sassy Pooch Dog Grooming and Boutique were crowned the best in Ayrshire at the Local Pet Awards.

Awards Ceremonies

Saltcoats dog boutique hailed best in Ayrshire at glamourous industry awards

A man has been charged by police following the incident.

A man has been charged by police following the incident.

Man charged after sheep dies following two-dog attack in Ayrshire village

Carter McGreavy (left) and Blake Innes (right) have been praised for their amazing efforts to help find Amy Barbour's missing cat Tobey.

Carter McGreavy (left) and Blake Innes (right) have been praised for their amazing efforts to help find Amy Barbour's missing cat Tobey.

Ardrossan youngsters hailed after outstanding pet rescue efforts

Jax suffered a broken leg

Jax suffered a broken leg

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Kilwinning woman's fund-raiser to pay vets bills after beloved cat breaks a leg

Dr Ciara Clark has rounded up seven of the most common dog myths and has revealed whether there’s actually any truth behind them.

Dr Ciara Clark has rounded up seven of the most common dog myths and has revealed whether there’s actually any truth behind them.

Vet debunks 7 common dog myths every pet owner should know

Dogs will now be welcome to stay overnight in one of the rooms at the Seamill House Hotel.

Dogs will now be welcome to stay overnight in one of the rooms at the Seamill House Hotel.

Furry friends now welcome to stay at reopened West Kilbride hotel

Warning for dog owners in local cemeteries

Warning for dog owners in local cemeteries

North Ayrshire owners face fines if pets are on a long leash in cemeteries

Has your dog or cat ever been unwell due to digesting grit? Here's what you should do if it happens

Has your dog or cat ever been unwell due to digesting grit? Here's what you should do if it happens

What does grit do to dogs and cats? Expert reveals the 'dangerous' health risks

An XL Bully dog

An XL Bully dog

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Ayrshire MSPs clash over 'trafficking' of XL Bully dogs to Scotland

Shug needs a forever home

Shug needs a forever home

Special event organised to find a new home for Ayrshire doggy blogger Shug

Chocolate is poisonous to pets so it's important that pet owners make sure they can't get to any

Chocolate is poisonous to pets so it's important that pet owners make sure they can't get to any

PDSA issues chocolate warning to pet owners this Christmas

Timmy is a shy cat whose life has been turned upside down.

Timmy is a shy cat whose life has been turned upside down.

Could you adopt Timmy? A shy North Ayrshire cat with a sad back story

Keeping track of your pet's health is important and now pet healthcare experts Bob Martin have made it easier than ever to stay on top of it.

Keeping track of your pet's health is important and now pet healthcare experts Bob Martin have made it easier than ever to stay on top of it.

Here are 6 'simple' checks every dog and cat owner should be doing at home

The Ayrshire Daschshund Hallowe'en party

The Ayrshire Daschshund Hallowe'en party

Ayrshire's dachshunds enjoy their very own Hallowe'en party

The incident happened early on Monday morning.

The incident happened early on Monday morning.

Man named following fatal accident in Kilwinning on Monday morning

The fence at the property in Alton Way, West Kilbride.

The fence at the property in Alton Way, West Kilbride.

Local government

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West Kilbride woman ordered to take down 5-foot fence put up 'to protect dogs'

The parrot has now been returned home after being found in Beith.

The parrot has now been returned home after being found in Beith.

Owner amazed as lost parrot is found in Beith - after going missing in Cumbernauld

PC Paul O'Donnell with Remo

PC Paul O'Donnell with Remo

Can you provide a new home for hero police dog Remo?

Wildlife Weekly: Caring for swift chicks at Hessilhead

Charlie has gone missing

Charlie has gone missing

Family's plea for help to find missing parrot Charlie

Heat can cause dry and cracked paws which can be painful and put your pet at a risk for infection (Getty)

Heat can cause dry and cracked paws which can be painful and put your pet at a risk for infection (Getty)

UK dog owners warned about possibility of paws bleeding at certain heat levels

Fire crews had to come to the cat's aid

Fire crews had to come to the cat's aid

WATCH: Firefighters rescue cat which became stuck on the roof of Saltcoats home

Pets in her home (right) were subjected to horrific conditions which included three bedframes pushed together, two of which were full and overflowing with faeces resembling a grotesquely large, neglected litter tray (left).

Pets in her home (right) were subjected to horrific conditions which included three bedframes pushed together, two of which were full and overflowing with faeces resembling a grotesquely large, neglected litter tray (left).

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Kilbirnie woman had 12 pets living in home 'overflowing in faeces'

A pot-bellied appearance is the often misunderstood sign of Cushing's disease that pet owners miss.

A pot-bellied appearance is the often misunderstood sign of Cushing's disease that pet owners miss.

Vet warns pet owners of 'misunderstood' sign that means your dog is in pain

The RSPCA warned that foxes and hedgehogs are the most likely to become tangled in netting

The RSPCA warned that foxes and hedgehogs are the most likely to become tangled in netting

RSPCA issues warning about common garden item which could be deadly for animals

Stuart Raybould will now be able to add a dog play area at Mossend farm in Kilbirnie to his existing business

Stuart Raybould will now be able to add a dog play area at Mossend farm in Kilbirnie to his existing business

Plans for new 'dog day care' centre in Garnock Valley get the green light

Figures from the pet charity PDSA have shown that most pet owners don't know how to do first aid on their pet if needed

Figures from the pet charity PDSA have shown that most pet owners don't know how to do first aid on their pet if needed

Warning from charity that worryingly few pet owners know pet first aid

Tony has been with his owners since he was a kitten - and now at 18 months old, has become a familiar face in Saltcoats

Tony has been with his owners since he was a kitten - and now at 18 months old, has become a familiar face in Saltcoats

Meet Tony 'the wanderer' - Saltcoats shore front's celebrity cat

Parvovirus signs and symptoms pet owners need to look out for amid outbreak

Parvovirus signs and symptoms pet owners need to look out for amid outbreak

Parvovirus signs and symptoms pet owners need to look out for amid outbreak

Police hunt woman after assault over off-lead dog dispute

Police hunt woman after assault over off-lead dog dispute

Police hunt woman after assault over off-lead dog dispute

Stuart Raybould is planning to run a dog day care from a vacant barn at Mossend Farm in Kilbirnie.

Stuart Raybould is planning to run a dog day care from a vacant barn at Mossend Farm in Kilbirnie.

Plans unveiled for new 'dog day care' centre at Garnock Valley farm

These are 5 of the plants that are toxic to pets

These are 5 of the plants that are toxic to pets

5 poisonous plants that could harm your pets this Spring

Dog owners have been warned of Palm Oil at UK beaches which could be dangerous for dogs

Dog owners have been warned of Palm Oil at UK beaches which could be dangerous for dogs

Warning to dog owners over potentially fatal substance at UK beaches

VetsNow has now urged owners to be cautious that their dogs and cats don't consume any of

VetsNow has now urged owners to be cautious that their dogs and cats don't consume any of

Vets issue warning over 'life-threatening' substance to pets amid UK cold snap

A 'destruction' order was issued at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court after the Doberman attacked four people in Ardrossan

A 'destruction' order was issued at Kilmarnock Sheriff Court after the Doberman attacked four people in Ardrossan

Dog that attacked four people to be 'destroyed' and owner banned from keeping pets

Big Z is delighted to have found a family to belong to

Big Z is delighted to have found a family to belong to

Big Z the Staffy finds 'perfect home' after 633 days in kennels

Siobhan Smith, left, won the student of the year award

Siobhan Smith, left, won the student of the year award

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Judges 'blown away' by Three Towns dog groomer as she claims top student award