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Care home in Rochdale enjoys visit from therapy sheep

Residents at a Rochdale care home recently enjoyed a surprise visit from a trio of therapy sheep.

The woolly guests form part of a small flock owned and cared for by Emma Jackson, whose Sheep Therapy business continues to grow in popularity.


Ban on elephant ivory could be extended to other animals

A ban on elephant ivory could soon be extended to walruses, hippos and killer whales under UK Government proposals.


4,000 racehorses dispatched to UK slaughterhouses since 2019

At least 4,000 racehorses have been dispatched to the slaughterhouse in Britain and Ireland since 2019, an investigation has found.


Wild goose waits outside wildlife center for injured mate

A Canada goose undergoing foot surgery got an unexpected visitor - his longtime mate - who stopped in to make sure he was alright.