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World Spay Day: Should I have my cat spayed?
Did you know that February 28th is World Spay Day? On this day, nine animal charities including PDSA, the RSPCA, and Cat’s Protection come together to promote the benefits of spaying female cats. But what exactly does that mean? Many people choose to spay and neuter their cats, but if you’re thinking of having the procedure done to your family pet, you may be worried about what it entails — and how your feline may feel about it. To help, premium cat brand Catit have put together this guide. Why... Read more...
petition for pet Food Banks
New petition calls for network of pet food banks across UK to help people with cost of living
The Scottish SPCA has launched a pilot scheme in 12 local authority areas to help pet owners. Daily Record reports that a new online petition is calling on the UK... Read more...
rescue dog from romania
Sophie’s story: Sophie the famous rescue dog's journey from streets in Romania to finding love in UK
As the nation follows the heart-warming journey of Sophie from Romania, Rory Cellan-Jones shares an insight into her progress – from being too scared to leave the sofa to eating... Read more...
Pet Whisperer
The Pet Whisperer: 'I ditched my bar job to follow my dream - now I talk to pets beyond the grave'
Lizzy Adams claims to have a special gift – the ability to talk to animals in the present day and beyond the grave. She discovered her talent after she heard... Read more...
Pet influencers: Meet Hugo and Huxley, the dogs raking in £100k a year
Boom in advertising trend for creatures to promote everything from cars to collars and ferries to wellies. At first glance Hugo and Huxley may look like thousands of other golden retrievers but these “pet influencers” make their owner, Ursula Aitchison, more than £100,000 a year in modelling, advertising and sponsorship deals. Hugo, nine next month, and Huxley, three, are part of a booming trend for pet models, with advertising agencies capitalising on the internet’s love of anything animal-related to promote everything from wellies to ferries. As well as products for... Read more...
Pet Therapy
Pet therapy: Woman claims her 31 ducks, 25 chickens, 9 quails, 4 cockerels, 3 dogs, 2 parrots, hamster and ferret have helped ease her chronic pain
Joe Nutkins, 43, says hypnotherapy with her menagerie of pets has brought her personality back. A professional dog trainer with several serious health conditions uses group hypnotherapy with her dogs,... Read more...
dogs funny name
'Everyone remembers my dog's funny name in the pub - it gets us the best table'
Simon Preston-Barnes, 59, from Bath, says his miniature dachshund gets lots of attention for his rather funny name in the pub – and even bags them a great seat by... Read more...
Dog Love
Fifth of dog owners have found love after discovering shared affection
Research also found 29 per cent of owners have formed long-lasting relationships with others after first connecting about dogs – be that friendship, or romance. The Mirror reports that one... Read more...
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...