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In the West Dunbartonshire Overtoun estate near Milton, Scotland, Overtoun bridge has gained the unfortunate reputation as the ‘dog suicide bridge’.

A trio of gigantic mutts can be found on the wall opposite Village Underground (the Shoreditch landmark with the tube trains on top). The lovable pets were painted to raise awareness of All Dogs Matter, a London-based canine rehoming and rescue charity.

The dogs – which include terrier crosses, Jindo mixes and Labrador mixes – were recovered with the help of animal advocates in Korea and transported to a Montreal emergency shelter last week.

A charitable collaboration that provides trained dogs for people living with dementia is looking to match two black Labradors with patients and their full-time carers.

A Kentucky family’s dog has been dubbed a hero after staying by their missing 2-year-old daughter’s side for almost two days in the woods.

The first ever sausage dog cafe was held in Chelmsford recently and it sold out within days.

Roger Hollowell, a 59-year-old retired fireman and ranch manager from Aspen, Colorado, has trained his dog Buddy to open and shut the front door for him.

A study, published in the journal Applied Animal Behaviour Science, reveals new insight into the behaviour of the animals following an evaluation of both search and rescue dogs and pet dogs.

Janet Eggen, 59, is participating in dog sharing, the latest trend in the sharing economy where three different families also care for her high-energy dog through arranged playdates, impromptu games of fetch and overnight care.

Liz Haslam, 49, told hubby Mike, 53, to pack his bags – ending their 25-year relationship – when he gave her the ultimatum ‘it’s me or the dogs’ as her love of the animals got out of hand.