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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... Read more...
Paul O’Grady has new hospital named after him for a cause that was close to his heart
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 were filmed at... Read more...
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I’m a dog expert - the top 10 naughtiest pooches to own… and it’s bad news if you have a Labrador
The American Kennel Club has exposed the most misbehaved pooches and the results might shock you. Labrador Retrievers are officially the naughtiest thanks to their strength and energy. They are... Read more...
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Cast away: I was lost at sea for two months and lived on raw fish but my devoted dog Bella saved my life, says real-life castaway
Adrift on the Pacific Ocean with only his dog Bella for company, real-life castaway Tim Shaddock seemed done for. The Sun reports that for two months he was at the... Read more...
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‘Intuitive’ pet who ‘hears’ for deaf owner named National Cat of the Year
Zebby won the title in recognition of the support he offers his deaf owner by alerting her to sounds around the house. An “intuitive” cat who helps his deaf owner... Read more...
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Cost of living crisis: Four million pet owners cutting back on weekly food shop to afford their animals
Figures from one vet charity found a similar proportion of people (16% of 3.7 million pet owners) are reducing their energy consumption to cut costs to ensure they can provide... Read more...
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Dogcation: 20 of the best dog-friendly places to stay in the UK
From scenic hotels to coastal inns, woodland retreats to country camping, these places are more than happy to welcome your canine companions. On a Saturday morning in the Lake District,... Read more...
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‘There are even surfing lessons for pooches’: Humans favourite dog-friendly places in the UK
These tips on the country’s best dog-friendly beaches, hotels, bars and country parks will get plenty of tails wagging. Break for the border (Collie), Highlands Oban is a true doggie... Read more...
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Do cats remember their owners? Amazing feline studies and stories
Do you ever wonder if your cat remembers you when you are away? Or if they miss their previous owners when they find a new home? Cats may sometimes be... Read more...
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Half of dog owners say their pooch frequently tries to steal their food, study finds
Burgers, biscuits, and sausages are among the top meals or snacks that cheeky canines often pinch off their owner’s plates. Sausages, biscuits, and even roast dinner, are some of the... Read more...
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Public play parks for dogs trialled in England to fight rise in unruly pets
More new owners and a lack of training during Covid has ignited a pushback against rowdy canines It’s a common enough sight in the large, securely enclosed dog park: let... Read more...
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Lab-shepherd mix Zoey recognized for world's longest dog tongue by Guinness.
The Three-Year-Old Louisiana Pup Was Already Known For Her Prodigious Licker Before Guinnes Confirmed She Was a Winner. Virtually everyone who met Drew and Sadie Williams’s dog after the married... Read more...