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missing herefordshire cat
Missing Herefordshire cat found after four months... on Orkney
A missing cat has been found more than 600 miles from her Herefordshire home in Scotland’s Orkney Islands after running away with the fair. The Hereford Times reports that little... Read more...
smoothie for dogs
New smoothie for dogs improves 'hydration and wellbeing' of our pets
Brits glug 13 million bottles of green juices and detox drinks every year and so the market has sought to expand to create smoothies for our dogs. The canine concoction... Read more...
Cat fights
Feline uncertain? Cats do give clues if the fur’s about to fly, study finds
Study of 105 pairs of interacting felines decodes the cat behaviour that puzzles humans – and flags up the unsubtle battle cry of claws and yowling.’ When cats get together... Read more...
worlds oldest dog
Portuguese pooch crowned world’s oldest dog
Thirty-year-old Bobi snatched title from US pup in upset; longevity credited to human food and ‘calm, peaceful environment’. It’s a dog’s life for one small US pup this weekend after... Read more...
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Pet owners have set New Year's resolutions for their animals - like more exercise
A third of animal lovers say they are more likely to stick to their own goals if they also set similar resolutions for their pets. Getting more exercise, losing weight,... Read more...
ugliest dog
East Yorkshire's Peggy the Pugese bids to be named UK's ugliest dog
The owner of a dog vying for the dubious title of ugliest in the UK said she chose to adoptthe quirky canine as she looked so “unloved and unusual”. Four-year-old... Read more...
Hero Dogs
Hero dogs who helped fight extremism and track terror suspects honoured with memorial in France
A monument is unveiled in Suippes, home to the largest military kennel in Europe, to pay tribute to dogs who have worked with soldiers, police and rescue teams. Sky News... Read more...
court dog
Paw and order: Lucy the labrador provides support as Australia’s first full-time court dog
In Melbourne’s family court, Lucy visits hearings, legal interviews and mediations – all to relieve people’s stress as they navigate the justice system. The Guardian reports that when Lucy enters... Read more...
Obedience School
I took my dog to obedience school - but it was me who got trained
I quickly learned I’d been too soft, but cycles are hard to break when battling for control with a mini T rex. I’ve been around big dogs my entire life... Read more...
dogs Dreams
Experts share what dogs dream about - and it's likely different for each breed
Professor Stanley Corner from the University of British Columbia claims dogs dream aboutdifferent things based on their breeds, with Dobermans chasing away danger while golden retrievers search for dream snacks.... Read more...
pet duck
Pet duck that drinks tea, chases binmen and walks to shops wins fans across world
Ham may be kept in a pen outside but his hilarious and human-like antics – includingsitting down to drink cups of tea – make him another member of the family.... Read more...
Cat Motherhood
‘It felt good to be needed’: How getting a cat prepared me for motherhood
Mackerel turned out to be a Trojan cat for all the things I didn’t want to confront – and she taught me how to care again. First of all, I... Read more...