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Dog Walks Around the UK for National Walk Your Dog Day
• Margaret Davies

Dog Walks Around the UK for National Walk Your Dog Day

Some fantastic group dog walks happening on 22nd February 2025 and beyond

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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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Yellow leads the way: A colourful revolution in canine confidence
• Margaret Davies

Yellow leads the way: A colourful revolution in canine confidence

A unique initiative to ease anxiety and stress among dogs is breaking ground and changing lives, both furry and human. Sarah Jones, inspired by her...
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How a man’s love for dogs rescued him from suicide and depression
• Margaret Davies

How a man’s love for dogs rescued him from suicide and depression

In a powerful journey from the depths of depression and attempted suicide to a life filled with purpose and passion, Will Atherton, one of the worl...
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‘Much more fixated on the sausage’: Study sheds light on obesity in Labradors
• Margaret Davies

‘Much more fixated on the sausage’: Study sheds light on obesity in Labradors

Study suggests dogs with POMC gene mutation are hungrier between meals and burn fewer calories when at rest.. When it comes to greedy canines, labr...
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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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natural toy rubber with dog cut out
• Margaret Davies

Why Making Your Dog Work for Food is Beneficial

Engage Their Natural Instincts Dogs, by nature, are predators, and their instinct is to work for their food. This natural behaviour can be encourag...
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night photo with fireworks
• 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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cat near a christmas tree
• 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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Top 7 Winter Essentials for Your Pet: Keep Them Cosy and Happy (PS: Number 7 is DEFINITELY the best option!)
• Margaret Davies

Top 7 Winter Essentials for Your Pet: Keep Them Cosy and Happy (PS: Number 7 is DEFINITELY the best option!)

As the nights draw in and the temperature drops, it's not just us who need a bit extra to stay warm – our pets do too! Here’s a list of the top 7 ...
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dog breed with longest average lifespan
• Chris Stoddard

Long living dogs: The 10 breeds that have the longest average lifespan - including the yappy but lovable chihuahua

Millions of Brits have welcomed puppies and pooches into their homes over the last three years. With working from home becoming commonplace and peo...
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Sniffer dogs deployed to seek out bedbugs in UK hotels and homes
• Margaret Davies

Sniffer dogs deployed to seek out bedbugs in UK hotels and homes

Firms with specially trained dogs that can detect infestations are increasingly in demand. The Guardian reports that hotels and homeowners are call...
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