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dogs personality
People ‘pick dogs based on their own personality traits’
Dogs might be man’s best friend but if you’ve ever wondered why people prefer certain breeds over others, it could be due to their personality. Metro reports that a new... Read more...
cat translate app
The cat’s miaow or purrfect nonsense: can an app translate for your feline friend?
There are frenzied episodes of growling. Chirps, seemingly in greeting. Purrs of apparent relaxation. And the miaows – for food, affection, to be let out of the window and then... Read more...
dog sits at table
Dog demands he sit at the human dining table because he’s a part of the family too
Rocko the dog never misses a beat when it comes to observing his humans. After an “in-depth study”, he has finally come to the conclusion that the dinner table is... Read more...
Audiobooks for dogs
Got any old audiobook CDs? This RSPCA branch wants to play them to the dogs
RSPCA Stubbington Ark is appealing for audiobook CDs to play for dogs in the kennels because it soothes them. That’s right, the canines in their care have story times, and... Read more...
couple builds giant bed
Couple builds giant bed so all 8 of their rescue dogs can sleep with them
We love our dogs like family, so why not give them the best of everything – including a cosy bed to sleep on? In fact, research shows that women actually... Read more...
hero dog
Hero dog saves owner after black bear attacks her
A woman has credited her Jack Russell Terrier with saving her life from a massive black bear that attacked her while she was walking her dogs. Metro reports that Susan... Read more...
my assistance dog
My assistance dog helps me manage my schizophrenia: He even stops me self-harming
I was recently out for lunch with some friends when I felt myself losing my grip on reality. I called my dog Bokki up onto my lap, where he stayed... Read more...
Queen's Corgis
A yapping ‘moving carpet’: Queen’s Corgis tested palace loyalties
Never at home unless surrounded by her favourite breed, the Queen championed corgis even though courtiers feared for their ankles. They were as emblematic of British royalty as the crown:... Read more...
introduce your dog to a new baby
‘The Big Meet’: How to introduce your dog to a new baby
With July to October the most popular months to have a baby, it might be that you’re expecting a new arrival very soon. But introducing a new baby to pets... Read more...
pet owners foodie names
Why pet owners have gone wild for foodie names
Oat, Tofu, Plantain… is there no foodstuff that doesn’t seem to suit our favourite animals? Katy Harrington talks to pet owners to find out why we’ve fallen in love with... Read more...
monty don new dog
Monty Don melts hearts as he introduces ‘irresistibly charming’ new dog as replacement for golden retriever Nigel
Monty Don has introduced a new furry family member to the world. The broadcaster is known for his love of dogs and was frequently seen on screen at Longmeadow with... Read more...
canine passengers
Furs class: Italian train operator now offering ‘reserved space next to you for your dog’
All a-pawed: larger pets can book a space next to their owners. The Independent reports that one of Italy’s leading train operators is now selling tickets that allow canine passengers... Read more...