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Enhancing your Cat’s apartment life
Spring Living: Enhancing your Cat’s apartment life
Those of us who keep cats in our apartments are often looking for ways that we can enhance their enjoyment of the space and keep them occupied throughout the day,... Read more...
Ukrainian rescue cat becomes regular at local British pub and 'never wants to leave'
Ukrainian rescue cat becomes regular at local British pub and 'never wants to leave'
Life was looking bleak for Rocket the cat after his owners were forced to abandon him as they fled the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Mirror reports that as he... Read more...
Rishi Sunak caught breaking rules again after walking his dog off lead in park
Rishi Sunak has been spoken to by police after walking his dog without a lead in a London park – right beside a sign that warns against doing just that. Metro reports that TikToker Lucy MacDonald Conno was taking a stroll through Hyde Park when she spotted the prime minister’s fox red Labrador having a sniff near the edge of the Serpentine lake. Despite a sign on the path saying owners must keep their dogs on a lead or risk breaking the law, one year-old Nova was not attached to... Read more...
Food collected at Crufts for pets left in Ukraine
Food collected at Crufts for pets left in Ukraine
A Ukrainian woman has raised money at Crufts and collected dog food for pets left in Ukraine. BBC News reports that Irene Sheyko, from Stirchley, set up Forever Lida in... Read more...
Ralph the pet cavapoo vanished during his morning walk - and took a 100-mile round-trip in a taxi before making his way home
Ralph the pet cavapoo vanished during his morning walk - and took a 100-mile round-trip in a taxi before making his way home
They say dogs can always find their way home – but not many do so by hopping in the back of a cab. The Daily Mail reports that pet cavapoo... Read more...
Cat lovers: This is how a feline friend can boost your health
Cat lovers: This is how a feline friend can boost your health
Cat enthusiasts, did you know how these elegant feline friends can enrich your life? Sure, cats are adorable when they cuddle with you, and it’s so heart-warming to watch them... Read more...
Going to see a man about a dog: Canine DNA tests lead to family reunions
Going to see a man about a dog: Canine DNA tests lead to family reunions
Services that identify breed and health issues also reveal relatives – a thrill for humans, even if their pets are unaware Vardis, a black dog with a blocky head and... Read more...
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‘They save us’: Sally Muir on the art of drawing rescue dogs
Scruffy or sleek, melancholic or mischievous… Sally Muir’s portraits of dogs capture the essence of unconditional love. And her latest collection on rescue dogs reveals much about cruelty – and... Read more...
Woofs and wearables: The best pet tech for animal lovers
Woofs and wearables: The best pet tech for animal lovers
Tech-infused pet gadgets have come a long way, with the latest products ranging from robotic cat litter boxes to activity trackers for dogs. Humans have already ceded control to gadgets... Read more...
Toronto dog owners bite back after city posts ‘no barking’ sign at pooch park
City called off its dogs and said it would review its sign approval process after canine owners called the prohibition ‘lunacy’. The Guardian reports that officials in Canada’s most populous city have their tails between their legs after they were forced to call off an effort to stop dogs barking in local parks. Inhabitants of Toronto are grudgingly accustomed to a daily soundtrack of city life: gridlocked traffic, rumbling trucks, heavy machinery and noisy neighbours. But in recent weeks, visitors to a city dog park were taken aback by a... Read more...
Crazy cats! My cat has “Spring fever”: What can I do?
Crazy cats! My cat has “Spring fever”: What can I do?
Is your cat acting crazy all of a sudden? Not sure what the heck is going on? Don’t worry, it’s just spring fever. Pets 4 Homes reports that Spring fever... Read more...
Woman says her dog is like a ‘daughter’ and flies her business class
A pet owner has treated her dog to a business class plane ticket – and has a message for all the haters. Metro reports that Fifi the miniature dachshund rode in style and comfort on board a recent 11-hour flight from Hong Kong to Istanbul. While humans in economy stretched and ached after the long journey, Fifi was pampered, fed and given her own bed to stretch her little paws out on. After all the relaxing, she was able to fall fast asleep as the plane made its descent into... Read more...