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A dog crate is in the corner of the photo, close to a set of stairs, with no carpet. The carpet on the floor of the room is heavily stained, and covered in dirty clothing, a bowl and rubbish.

Siblings sentenced after puppy is starved to death

The dog was "one of the thinnest animals" an RSPCA inspector had ever seen, a court is told.

Sophie Theakston has blonde hair and blue eyes. She is wearing sunglasses on top of her head and a black hooded sweatshirt. She is hugging her pet Bertie while holding onto his collar. Bertie is a red-coloured Labrador and has his tongue hanging out. Both are looking at the camera.

Second dog survives 50ft fall from railway bridge

A dog owner renews calls for a sign to be put up to make people aware of a steep drop.

Hull & East Yorkshire

A very good boy (black and white dog) staring up at the camera wearing an orange harness. He is standing on a muddy path.

Campaign urges dog owners to be responsible

A campaign has been launched to encourage owners to limit their pets impact on nature.

A lurcher is sitting in a kennel at a rescue centre. She has beige fur and a darker brown face and ears. She is wearing a red collar and is sitting on a fluffy blanket surrounded by toys

RSPCA's 'thinnest dog' ready for forever home

Peanut the lurcher is nursed back to health after being found close to death on a country lane.

Image of a chocolate brown dog sitting on the grass

Three-legged police dog up for Crufts hero award

The eight-year-old Belgian Malinois is among five dogs shortlisted for a special award at Crufts.

A Gordon Setter breed dog is laying on the floor with his head up in the air. He is wearing a collar that has a medal on that reads "I'm a life saver"

Blood donor dog nominated for hero award

Sharwood the Gordon Setter has saved the lives of 168 other canines.

Beds, Herts & Bucks

A woman walks her dog at a beach in Scarborough. The sea can be seen to the right of the picture, with the promenade and castle in the background.

Public asked for views on summer beach dogs ban

A consultation is under way on dog walking rules covering Filey, Whitby and Scarborough.

North Yorkshire

Emily sits in a green hoodie wearing glasses and holding Tilly, a small Jack Russell cross Chihuahua.

Abandoned puppy becomes Crufts 'hero' finalist

Tilly was abandoned as a puppy, but is now a finalist for a prestigious award at Crufts.

The face of a grey French bulldog. It has big brown eyes and is staring into the camera. A hand with a blue glove on can be seen in the background holding the dog. The person is also wearing a blue sports watch and purple apron.

French bulldog put down after being abandoned

The dog was found with a bleeding prolapse in Rough Wood Country Park, Willenhall, the RSPCA says.

Birmingham & Black Country