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Welsh law 'treats stolen pets like stolen wallets' according to one MP
• Margaret Davies

Welsh law 'treats stolen pets like stolen wallets' according to one MP

Wales should make pet abduction a specific criminal offence, the Senedd has heard.

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Kiddy cats: 8 child-friendly cat breeds to consider if you're looking to expand your family
• Margaret Davies

Kiddy cats: 8 child-friendly cat breeds to consider if you're looking to expand your family

The best cats for kids are ones who are gentle, laidback, and playful. Learn about the Birman, ragdoll, Himalayan, Maine coon, and other breeds kid...
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• Margaret Davies

2024: Most Popular Cat Breeds

 

If you're looking to own a new cat or kitten in the coming weeks or months, picking the perfect breed will be paramount in your thoughts.

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Cat and dog theft set to be made criminal offence
• Margaret Davies

Cat and dog theft set to be made criminal offence

The government has backed proposals to make stealing cats and dogs a specific criminal offence in England and Northern Ireland. BBC News reports th...
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• Margaret Davies

Serenity in Sound: Relaxing Music for Dogs during New Year's Eve Fireworks

As the clock ticks down to the arrival of the new year, celebrations often include spectacular firework displays. While humans revel in the festivi...
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• Chris Stoddard

Festive Foliage Dilemma: Unwrapping the Risks of Christmas Trees for Cats and Dogs

The holiday season brings joy and warmth, but it also introduces potential hazards for our furry friends. Christmas trees, a symbol of festive chee...
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• Chris Stoddard

How to Safely and Effectively Wash Your Cat: A Guide for Pet Owners

Cats are known for their meticulous grooming habits, but sometimes they need a little extra help to stay clean and healthy. Bathing your cat can be...
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Purring, parasites and pure love: What exactly makes someone a cat person?
• Margaret Davies

Purring, parasites and pure love: What exactly makes someone a cat person?

Devoted to cats, but not entirely sure why? Here are the qualities in felines - and in you - that help explain it. My moggy Larry is the very best ...
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• Margaret Davies

Millions of cat owners ‘prefer’ their feline friend’s company to their partner’s

Research of 1,000 adults, who own a cat, found 49 per cent would rather spend time with their furry friend and 53 per cent choose to do so most of ...
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Paul O’Grady has new hospital named after him for a cause that was close to his heart
• Margaret Davies

Paul O’Grady has new hospital named after him for a cause that was close to his heart

Paul O'Grady became an ambassador for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home in 2012 after the success of ITV's For The Love Of Dogs, 11 series of which we...
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Vizsla on bamboo chair
• Margaret Davies

Design goes to the dogs: from dog showers to cat climbing frames – pets are taking over London home interiors.

Animal-Loving Londoners Are Letting Their Pets Dictate Their Decor. They Say Pets Are The Heart Of a Home, But Increasingly They're Also Its Small...
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