This cat was on the road to recovery and melting hearts after suffering at the hands of heartless yobs who kicked him like a football. This was Leeds in June 2004, a month which also featured dancing dogs. Elsewhere a group of residents at a retirement housing complex in the city were proving that age is only a number with plans for a charity sponsored walk and pupils from Leeds schools were raising cash for one of the city's hospitals. READ MORE: 26 Leeds nightspots you probably visited during the noughties LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Leeds in June 2004
Residents at Whin Wood Grange in Seacroft were planning a charity sponsored walk.
2. Leeds in June 2004
Mary Ray a renowned Crufts winning trainer working with some of her Border Collies at a 'Dancing with Dogs' session at Mypetstop at Tingley. Photo: Gary Longbottom
3. Leeds in June 2004
Milford Marlins ARLFC are pictured before heading on tour to Australia. Photo: Graham Lindley
4. Leeds in June 2004
Pupils from Whinmoor St Paul's Primary took part in a sponsored walk at Roundhay Park in aid of St Gemma's and Martin House Hospices.
5. Leeds in June 2004
The Salvation Army opened its Copper Beech Day Nursery in Bramley. Pictured is nursery manager Janette Jones with baby Ruby Paechter. Photo: Mel Hulme
6. Leeds in June 2004
The scorers watch the rain pour down at Pudsey St Lawrence cricket club. Photo: Tony Johnson