Special needs animals need your help

Though I try to keep this column light hearted, when the local no-kill rescues have special needs, I want to let the community know.

Homeless pets on upswing in down economy in Manteca

The Manteca Animal Shelter can be a sad place for employees and volunteers who do their best to see that the strays they pick up on the street are adopted out to good homes rather than being euthanized.

Kelly: Before final, going on safari in South Africa

After five weeks covering the World Cup, Cathal Kelly finally gets to see some of South Africa's amazing - and dangerous - critters.

How the pups of war went to CRUFTS:

One Dog At A Time, Pen Farthing's tale of saving two strays from the hell of Afghanistan, was last year's surprise bestseller. Now his delightful sequel reveals the horrors and hilarity of their life in England...