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The child was bitten by a dog in Poole Park, police said. Pictures: Google/Pixabay

Child bitten by dog in Poole Park prompts police appeal

POLICE are investigating after a child was allegedly bitten by a dog in Poole Park. The incident unfolded at around…

Magnus is said to be partial to treats Picture: Waggy Tails

Could you give affectionate Magnus a forever home?

A 14-MONTH-OLD German Shepherd is looking for a place to call home. Each month, Waggy Tails Rescue – based near…

Mike is recovering after undergoing surgery. Picture: Cats Protection

Mike the stray recovering after having his eye removed due to cat flu

A YOUNG cat found alone and homeless in Wimborne is making a recovery after speedy action by a member…

Oscar is looking for his forever home

A 16-MONTH old Kelpie cross needs a forever home. Waggy Tails Rescue in Wimborne highlights one dog each month that…

Feeding of red deer will no longer be allowed at Farmer Palmer's Farm Park, near Poole

Red deer being removed from Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park due to change in law

VISITORS to a Dorset farm park will no longer be able to pet red deer due to changes in…

Chris Packham, Michaela Strachan and Iolo Williams have been at RSPB Arne in Dorset. Picture: BBC

Dorset back on screens for BBC Winterwatch

DORSET is back on TV as BBC nature show Winterwatch returns. Hosts Michaela Strachan, Chris Packham and Iolo Williams have…

Dora underwent an ear-cropping procedure, which is illegal in England and Wales

How woolly hoods are helping Dora recover from illegal ‘ear cropping’ procedure

DORSET pooch Dora is dealing with cropped ears this winter by wearing a specially-knitted hood – complete with woolly…

The latest puppy was found alone at Ocean Vets in Alderholt Picture: Dorset Police Rural Crime Team

Stolen lurcher puppy found alone in Alderholt

A LURCHER puppy – part of a litter stolen from a Shroton property – was found alone near a…

Piir admitted mistreating a chihuahua called Poppy. Picture: File/Pixabay

Woman handed suspended prison sentence for mistreating chihuahua, Poppy

A CHRISTCHURCH woman has been handed a suspended prison sentence and banned from keeping animals for 10 years after…

Officers are keen to trace this person after the incident in Lytchett Matravers. Picture: Dorset Police

Police tracing man after woman slapped during dog walk confrontation

A DOG walker claims she was slapped after challenging a man whose dog was off the lead. The incident unfolded…