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Animal rescue groups

Flash, a nine-year-old lurcher, with black and white fur on his face sticks out his tongue. He is wearing a brown collar and a yellow harness which says Dogs Trust.

Dog only has one visitor after years at shelter

Nine-year-old Flash is trying to find a new home, but nobody turned up to his open day.

Rescue pig in spotlight after landing modelling job

Bridget is picked for her pink snout, which appears on the label of a sparkling wine.

A group of cats at a rescue centre

Kittens seek new home ground after stadium rescue

The family of furry felines were seen by fans attending England's game against Senegal.

Nottinghamshire

Xhabu staring directly at the camera

Charity 'heartbroken' after death of 'beloved' ape

Xhabu the 28-year-old gibbon dies at Monkey Haven on the Isle of Wight.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight

Two caramel-coloured bears with black noses look out from an enclosure.

Enclosure carpenter 'amazed' watching rescued bears

Carpenter Daniel Tweitman helped create the enclosure for Benji and Balu on the island.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight

A baby hedgehog curled up with its eyes closed

Animal charity asks for help after baby surge

Cuan Wildlife Rescue is asking for extra donations to help it look after the newly-born animals.

Two caramel-coloured bears with black noses look out from an enclosure.

'Naughty' new bears damage rescue enclosure

The brown bears were rescued from a cage at a restaurant in Azerbaijan.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight

Richard Holden a man standing outside a white building. He is wearing a grey suit jacket and white shirt. He is looking directly at the camera.

MP calls for new law to license animal shelters

Richard Holden says local authorities would have more trust in places which are licensed.

Science & Environment

Barney the cat - he has an enlarged nose and ginger fur

Meet Barney Bubble, the cat with an unusually big nose