More locations have signed up to the Warm Welcome scheme in Lisburn and Castlereagh in the past two years, new figures show.

To free up space, Best Friends Animal Society has helped move about 1,000 dogs and cats from affected shelters to other shelters.

The moment a dog meets their new best friend is a memory to hold onto forever. Recently, a sweet Bernedoodle named Meister had the privilege of seeing a new puppy addition for the first time and their ...