Leo the cocker spaniel got stuck after falling over a cliff near Whitepark Bay on the North Coast. Credit: CGOC Belfast Coastguard

A poor pup has had to be rescued by Coastguard teams after falling over cliff near Whitepark Bay on the North Coast and getting trapped by rocks.

‘Ruff day’ for dog rescued after cliff fall at Whitepark Bay

Dogs Trust has warned about an increase in pets being abandoned, as some people find themselves no longer able to look after them post-lockdown.

Dog charity reports increase in pets being abandoned post-lockdown

Ballyronan is the latest endanger Rothschild's giraffe to be born at Belfast Zoo, arriving during lockdown.

Visitors heading to Belfast Zoo following its reopening will be able to meet the latest addition to its herd of endangered Rothschild’s giraffes.

The zoo is open to the public from Sunday after months of closure because of the coronavirus pandemic.

A rogue swan was escorted back to its pond by police after running amok on a road in north Belfast.

A 15-year-old girl from Co Down, who is set to star in her own CBBC documentary, has been named the UK’s Young Pigeon Fancier of the Year.

Belfast City Council has heard a proposal that could see the animals at Belfast Zoo evicted if given approval.

Firefighters wore breathing apparatus during the rescue operation at a farm in Aghalee on Saturday.

Dogs Trust is urging people not to give dogs as presents, as new statistics show online searches for puppies skyrocket close to Christmas.

A minke whale that appears to have been caught in fishing net has washed ashore at Tyrella beach in Co Down.

Hundreds of people have signed a petition against plans by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council to introduce exclusion zones for dogs.

Police are investigating an attack on a goose in a park in Ballymena which may have left the bird with a broken wing and leg.

A dog has died after being left in a hot car, despite the efforts of an off-duty police officer who smashed a window to rescue the animal.

Belfast Zoo's newest baby giraffe will be named in honour of a little boy from Coleraine, who tragically passed away at just seven months.  

An endangered Rothschild’s giraffe has given birth to the newest addition to Belfast Zoo, thrilling keepers at the facility.