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These abused pets got their furry-tail endings

I’D just let Joey, my young Labrador, off the lead when I saw Spike for the first time. It was early; the grass was drenched in dew and there were few people about. He was a powerful-looking man stand

Our round-up of the funny, fascinating and unusual stories this fortnight

My ‘soul dog’ Ben had once saved my life. Now he’d sent someone who needed my help in return.

Three women share sweet bonds with their support dogs

Louise Brinton-Clarke had lost all hope until a standoffish tabby cat sauntered into her life