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dog hydration
Dog Dehydration: Understanding the Signs, Symptoms and Prevention
As we head to longer and warmer days, those dreams of Spring and Summer strolls in the sun will soon become a reality. But as the temperatures begin to rise... Read more...
electric shock collars
New ban on electric shock collars in England welcomed
Leading animal welfare charity Battersea has welcomed the publication of new Regulations to ban the use of remote-controlled electric shock collars on dogs in England. Ministers laid regulations in Parliament... Read more...
tea with your cat
King's Coronation: Tips for sharing an afternoon tea with your cat
It’s only a few weeks until the King’s Coronation and with over 11 million Brits owning cats… why not get them involved in celebrations for the Coronation as well? With... Read more...
psychic pooch
British dog owners trust pooch to make their decisions as 80% believe they are psychic
A new study claims some dogs are so accurate that they can tell what gift a loved one would like most or when the postman is exactly one street away.... Read more...
pandemic rescue pup
What makes me happy now: my pandemic rescue pup
Author Curtis Sittenfeld on falling hopelessly in love with a brave, beautiful and occasionally malodorous chihuahua named Weenie. It’s hard to pick my favourite thing about my family’s pandemic rescue... Read more...
concept of time
I’ll be back! Do dogs have a concept of time?
“You’re good doggies. I’ll be back soon.” Ever said that? Those were my last words to my dogs this morning when I took my kids to school. Though I’d only... Read more...
our relationship with canines
Dogged by controversy: Our relationship with canines through the ages
Dogs and democracy have always been difficult bedfellows, as evidenced at an exhibition about our favourite pets. Canine companionship is personal. Political. Pandemic puppies grew into problems as lockdowns were... Read more...
puppy power
Puppy power! Joey the 2-legged pup went from unadopted to starring in the 2023 Puppy Bowl
He might be a member of Team Ruff – but there’s nothing harsh about this loving little pup. Playing in the backyard with his canine siblings, Joey looks like any... Read more...
Litter-picking eco dog Trinny cleans up park
A Border Collie called Trinny is helping clear litter while out on walks in her local park. BBC News reports that the five-year-old pet picks up rubbish she finds on the ground and deposits it in the nearest bin. Her owner Alanna Jackson, from Clydebank, said she only needed a little bit of training and it’s now a game for the clever canine. She is hoping Trinny’s example will encourage more people to keep their local area free from the litter. Alanna said: “It started because there is a lot... Read more...
‘Small like a ball’: Pearl the chihuahua becomes world’s shortest dog
Pearl is shorter than the standard television remote and about as long as a dollar bill, Guinness World Records says. What do you call a chihuahua dog that’s shorter than a popsicle stick and can fit in your pocket? The planet’s shortest living dog, Guinness World Records has announced. Pearl qualified for the title after a veterinarian at the Crystal Creek animal hospital in Orlando, Florida, where she was born, used a special dog-measuring wicket to determine she was just under 3.6in (9.14cm) tall and 5in (12.7cm) long. Those dimensions... Read more...
Paul O'grady
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home donations hit £100,000 after death of Paul O’Grady
London charity ‘overwhelmed and touched’ by donations to tribute fund set up after death of ambassador. The Guardian reports that Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has been “overwhelmed and touched”... Read more...
Stroud house opens for homeless people with pet dogs
A former Salvation Army minister’s home has been converted into house for homeless people with pet dogs. BBC News reports that Citadel House in Stroud will offer temporary accommodation to eight people. It has been repurposed after being bought by Gloucester City Homes (GCH), using a Stroud District Council grant. GCH says pets can be a barrier to accommodation and some people would rather stay on the street than give up their pet to qualify. Michael Hill, GCH director of assets, said: “Within the Stroud area, there are significant numbers... Read more...