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I remember exactly where I was when I first met her. My partner in crime, confidant and great teacher. I’d heard she’d been tied to a burger van just off the A3 and needed a home. The first thing I … Continue reading
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Homeless people need to be able to stay with their dogs, according to guidance being issued for housing providers. BBC News reports that homelessness charity Simon Community Scotland is working with Dogs Trust to help direct the response to homeless … Continue reading
A pet owner took the perfect family paw-trait after spending days trying to get her 17 dogs and cats to sit still. BBC News reports that the effort was worth it, as the final result shows her eight pooches and … Continue reading
A firefighter has been nicknamed “the cat whisperer” because he has rescued so many pets. Birmingham ‘cat whisperer’ rescues 15th trapped pet in a year BBC News reports that Darran Gough freed his 15th cat in 12 months on Monday, … Continue reading
A dog started a house fire when it managed to turn the microwave on, a fire service said. BBC News reports that the husky-type animal, which was left on its own in the house in Stanford-le-Hope, turned on the appliance, … Continue reading
Cats have a reputation for being aloof and independent. But a study of the way domestic cats respond to their caregivers suggests that their socio-cognitive abilities and the depth of their human attachments have been underestimated. Science Daily reports that … Continue reading
Vaccinations for dogs are designed to help your dog to stay fit and healthy for life, and to greatly reduce the chances of them catching any one of a number of contagious and potentially lethal canine health conditions that are … Continue reading
The canine and human species have lived side by side successfully for millennia, and our evolution side by side is inextricably linked together as a result. What started as a relationship of convenience to enhance both species’ chances of ultimate … Continue reading
I am an independent wolf researcher and have been observing wild wolves in America for over 30 years. Several times a year I flew to Yellowstone National Park to participate in the wolf project. During that time my Labrador Shira … Continue reading
Schnauzerfest began life in 2014 as a social media based network of Schnauzer loving people getting together for a series of fundraising dog walks around the UK. That first year, all walks were held over one autumn weekend and it … Continue reading