The dogs given a new life for Christmas: Three badly neglected shih-tzus cleaned up and rehomed with loving families

What lies beneath.... Diver braves the waters to swim with deadly 26-foot anaconda

The itchy and scratchy show: Cat finds the perfect scratching post... a live hedgehog

The very sour puss who has thousands of fans despite being 'the world's angriest cat'

King of Richmond Park: Deer emerges from the undergrowth with a crown of bracken and leaves

Bet he didn't expect that! High speed skateboard stunt brought to a sudden end for one rider as he is hit by a stray DEER

Who's that sitting on my sofa? Black bear takes a break from stealing picnic baskets and entertaining tourists

Is Denver the world's cutest puppy? Loving owner captures puppy having fun in the forest on his first adventure

Down boy! Peaches Geldof and fiancé Thomas Cohen apologise after their dog gets into a fight in the park (and baby Astala sleeps through it all)

Having a wild time! Katie Holmes looks delighted as she takes Suri to feed giraffes at the zoo