Pets

Posie having her nails cut by Mai, with Kit holding her

We tried out the Isle of Wight RSPCA's guinea pig and rabbit welfare clinic

Two rescued kittens have been named Scooter and Vespa after they were found yesterday (Sunday, August 30)

Two rescued kittens have been named Scooter and Vespa after they were found yesterday (Sunday, August 30)

Days-old kittens saved after being abandoned in a box on cycle path

Isle of Poop has reached 2,000 reports since the group was established in March

Isle of Poop has reached 2,000 reports since the group was established in March

Thousands of dog fouling reports logged — and Isle of Poop is still on the case

Healthy Pet Club Advanced offers unlimited access to veterinary expertise

Healthy Pet Club Advanced offers unlimited access to veterinary expertise

Newport vet launches a new pet healthcare plan with unlimited consultations

The Isle of Wight pets awaiting their forever home.

The Isle of Wight pets awaiting their forever home.

Five adorable pets at RSPCA Isle of Wight patiently waiting for their forever home

Denise and one of her flock after being attacked

Denise and one of her flock after being attacked

Sheep dies after 'horrific' attack near castle - dog owners fail to heed warnings

Muffin was captured after a seven-week search effort by a number of volunteers and organisations

Muffin was captured after a seven-week search effort by a number of volunteers and organisations

How missing dog Muffin was finally rescued after seven weeks

Jules's mother Doreen in 1959 on her rescue horse Fifty at Horseman’s Sunday. He had a 50/50 chance of survival.

Jules's mother Doreen in 1959 on her rescue horse Fifty at Horseman’s Sunday. He had a 50/50 chance of survival.

New Isle of Wight horse sanctuary will give horses a second chance of happiness

Muffin, who went missing in June, was found by volunteers yesterday (Sunday, August 2)

Muffin, who went missing in June, was found by volunteers yesterday (Sunday, August 2)

Missing dog Muffin found after seven week search effort

Olivier Ghesquiere, pictured in 2017

Olivier Ghesquiere, pictured in 2017

Shock and sadness as much-loved vet announces closure of practice

Muffin has been missing since the morning of Thursday, June 11

Muffin has been missing since the morning of Thursday, June 11

Search efforts launched for 'extremely nervous' missing dog who escaped from garden

Having a paddle to cool off

Having a paddle to cool off

In pictures - How Isle of Wight pets have been beating the heat as temperatures soar

If you see a dog in a car on a hot day, there is advice to follow and may be consequences if you smash a window

If you see a dog in a car on a hot day, there is advice to follow and may be consequences if you smash a window

What to do if a dog is in a car on a hot day - can you smash a window to get it out?

The two kittens found on the pub roof.

The two kittens found on the pub roof.

Two frightened kittens found on pub roof are looking for a home

Cane Corso puppy Atlas.

Cane Corso puppy Atlas.

Puppy rejected by his mother looking for his forever home

Mel Read and Jo Morrison outside Isle of Wight Cat Centre

Mel Read and Jo Morrison outside Isle of Wight Cat Centre

Cultural attractions

Cat centre to mark 65th anniversary with special event

Isle of Wight Council and RSPCA Isle of Wight are reporting a rise in abandoned dogs on the Isle of Wight.

Isle of Wight Council and RSPCA Isle of Wight are reporting a rise in abandoned dogs on the Isle of Wight.

Abandoned dog numbers rise on the Isle of Wight

The studio will operate on an ‘appointment-only’ basis involving one dog at a time.

The studio will operate on an ‘appointment-only’ basis involving one dog at a time.

New dog grooming spa set to open in Cowes garden

Cats Protection is asking children to design their 'dream cat' for its 65th anniversary on the Island - will yours look like the inquisitive Tortie?

Cats Protection is asking children to design their 'dream cat' for its 65th anniversary on the Island - will yours look like the inquisitive Tortie?

Island children invited to design 'dream cat' to celebrate Cats Protection birthday

Darren Cooley with his rare black chicken

Darren Cooley with his rare black chicken

Island man's cracking hobby produces rare black chickens

The team-mates’ achievements help fund 24/7 end-of-life care on the Isle of Wight.

The team-mates’ achievements help fund 24/7 end-of-life care on the Isle of Wight.

Team raises £56k for hospice with Arctic husky sled challenge

Officers have collected samples of a substance believed to be rat poison from Parkhurst Forest

Officers have collected samples of a substance believed to be rat poison from Parkhurst Forest

Police patrols stepped up amid rat poison fears for dog walkers in Parkhurst Forest

Some of the RSPCA Isle of Wight animals awaiting forever homes.

Some of the RSPCA Isle of Wight animals awaiting forever homes.

Five adorable animals at RSPCA Isle of Wight awaiting their forever homes

Some of the TrackAdog volunteers and their dogs.

Some of the TrackAdog volunteers and their dogs.

Meet the TrackAdog team saving pets across the Isle of Wight

Rose, who was found this morning.

Rose, who was found this morning.

Rescue dog that went missing during Island holiday found after days of searching

The 14 Island beaches where you can walk your dog year-round

Missing rescue dog Rose

Missing rescue dog Rose

Urgent appeal after rescue dog goes missing during Isle of Wight holiday

Application site, Cridmore Farm

Application site, Cridmore Farm

'Much-needed' dog-walking facility in IW National Landscape refused

A new drone has been donated to Drone SAR For Lost Dogs IOW by Friends of the Animals.

A new drone has been donated to Drone SAR For Lost Dogs IOW by Friends of the Animals.

New drone to help find missing dogs on the Isle of Wight

Officers have collected samples of a substance believed to be rat poison from Parkhurst Forest

Officers have collected samples of a substance believed to be rat poison from Parkhurst Forest

Police appeal after substance believed to be rat poison left in Parkhurst Forest

Isle of Wight cat Jai.

Isle of Wight cat Jai.

Cat found in bin sack in terrible state rescued and ready for her forever home

Man arrested over 'out of control' dog report

Man arrested over 'out of control' dog report

Arrest after 'aggressive and out of control' dog 'lunges' at passersby

The missing dog

The missing dog

Missing dog found after 11 days as search comes to happy conclusion

The missing dog

The missing dog

Missing dog 'extremely frightened' as rescuers ask public not to look for her

Some of the pets available for adoption at RSPCA Isle of Wight.

Some of the pets available for adoption at RSPCA Isle of Wight.

Five adorable animals at RSPCA Isle of Wight awaiting forever homes

The Great RSPCA Isle of Wight Dog Walk returns on April 26.

The Great RSPCA Isle of Wight Dog Walk returns on April 26.

The Great RSPCA Isle of Wight Dog Walk set to return

Pet owners are being urged to check for signs of hay fever.

Pet owners are being urged to check for signs of hay fever.

Island vets urging pet owners to look out for hay fever in dogs

Stray cat found in Bin in the Ryde area

Stray cat found in Bin in the Ryde area

Stray cat saved from “tragic” fate after being found trapped in bin

IW County Press Camera Club member Natasha Luscombe's Pomeranian dog Morph

IW County Press Camera Club member Natasha Luscombe's Pomeranian dog Morph

Is your pet picture perfect? Send your photos to be featured in the County Press!

Some of the Isle of Wight cats looking for a home.

Some of the Isle of Wight cats looking for a home.

Five cats looking for their forever home who could be purr-fect for you

Jollyes in Newport

Jollyes in Newport

Newport pet store Jollyes marks 30 years with free dog wash and big celebration

Some of the pets up for adoption on the Isle of Wight.

Some of the pets up for adoption on the Isle of Wight.

Five Island pets in RSPCA care looking for their forever homes

Application site, Cridmore Farm

Application site, Cridmore Farm

'Much-needed' dog-walking facility could open on farm in National Landscape

A fun new website with an interactive map has been launched with a serious aim behind it — to clean up the mess from the Island's streets, green spaces and beaches.

A fun new website with an interactive map has been launched with a serious aim behind it — to clean up the mess from the Island's streets, green spaces and beaches.

New dog poop spotting website launched to flush out foul offenders

Mother and daughter duo Hannah and Jan Brookes

Mother and daughter duo Hannah and Jan Brookes

Meet the Island’s new 24/7 dog treat pantry attracting huge demand

An underweight dog, believed to be a Pharaoh Hound, rescued on the Isle of Wight

An underweight dog, believed to be a Pharaoh Hound, rescued on the Isle of Wight

'Underweight' dog rescued after search operation as council seek owner

Pets at Home will host its free Pet Pals workshops over half-term.

Pets at Home will host its free Pet Pals workshops over half-term.

Popular half-term activity returns to IW Pets at Home store

The 11-year-old bald eagle Kailani with her handler.

The 11-year-old bald eagle Kailani with her handler.

Bald eagle bred in Wales finds forever home on the Isle of Wight

Lenny and Wispa

Lenny and Wispa

Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary launches new adoption campaign

RSPCA Isle of Wight are offering free welfare clinics for small pets.

RSPCA Isle of Wight are offering free welfare clinics for small pets.

Welfare clinics for small pets to be heId on the Island

Horse riders caused one motorist consternation

Horse riders caused one motorist consternation

Horse riding group didn't give me a chance to "pass wide and slow" - Letter

The search mission to find six-month-old puppy Flora ended in success after three days of volunteer groups combing Culver Down

The search mission to find six-month-old puppy Flora ended in success after three days of volunteer groups combing Culver Down

Missing six-month-old puppy 'absolutely fine' and safely home after three day search

Teams scoured Culver Down to find Flora, a six-month-old puppy who had been startled and ran

Teams scoured Culver Down to find Flora, a six-month-old puppy who had been startled and ran

Six-month-old puppy Flora found after search effort

Search teams have been on Culver Down looking for Flora, a six month old missing puppy

Search teams have been on Culver Down looking for Flora, a six month old missing puppy

Search efforts launched for missing six month old puppy