Ex-Marine Pen Farthing fought so hard to evacuate his staff and all the rescued dogs and cats from his Nowzad sanctuary in Kabul. Sadly, he was forced to leave his team due to admin issues, but two weeks later they all made it overland to Pakistan.

Misneach, the president's Bernese Mountain Dog puppy, became a viral sensation when it was revealed the dog had held his owner's hand during a TV interview!

Dilyn's owners stood up for the gorgeous rescue pup when a leaked story alleged that Dilyn had been cocking his leg on politicans' briefcases and chewing valuable books and antiques at Chequers.

The violent theft of Lady Gaga's dog had the world talking and highlighted the issues surrounding dog theft that several of our finalists have been campaigning about.

It was reported that early on into their White House stay, Champ had a difficult time adjusting and wasn't kept on a leash during his walk, which led to an unfortunate biting incident. Champ has since passed, may he rest in peace.

Tilda's dogs have become the latest recipients of The Palm Dog Award at Cannes film festival. Her three Springer Spaniels feature in 'The Souvenir Part II', which Tilda stars in with her daughter, Honor.