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pet friendly Oxygen Mask
First pet friendly oxygen mask saves cat from house fire in London
The masks are part of a pilot scheme and will be carried on fire engines in Battersea, Paddington, Richmond and Hammersmith. Sky News reports that an oxygen mask has been... Read more...
deaf rescue puppy
Deaf rescue puppy finds forever home with deaf man who teaches him sign language
31-year-old Maine native Nick Abbott adopted a black lab mix named Emerson from the foster-based rescue NFR Maine. What makes this relationship extra special is that they are both deaf.... Read more...
alpaca
Meet Annie the alpaca who thinks she's a pet dog
The two-year-old was rejected by her mother and had to be bottle-fed by her owner. The Telegraph reports that Annie the alpaca even travels in a Vauxhall estate bought especially... Read more...
Pets And Landlords
Landlords forced to allow tenants to have pets
Government’s Renters Reform Bill will extend tenants’ rights over buy-to-let investors. The Telegraph reports that tenants will soon have a legal right to keep pets in rented homes, forcing landlords... Read more...
Attlee cat
Watch out, Larry: There's a new cat in Westminster - and he's named after a Labour prime minister
Larry the cat has yet to comment on the latest addition to the parliamentary estate. Larry, the Downing Street cat, has made a name for himself after prowling the corridors... Read more...
Emotional Support pets
Emotional support pets: experts warn of animal welfare risk
Focus on human needs must not result in impact on animals being overlooked, say researchers. The Guardian reports that taking a pet everywhere for emotional support, from aeroplanes to the... Read more...
two ferrets
‘Breeding faster than we can rescue’: responsible UK ferret owners wanted
Animal welfare groups report an influx of stray or abandoned ferrets. They can make great pets – but do your research first. The Guardian reports that when Angela Taylor was... Read more...
older dogs
Golden oldies: Water bowl trick that will help older dogs - as pets live longer than ever before
Behaviourist Carolyn Menteith shares advice on caring for older canines as 45% of the UK’s 13 million dogs are officially classed as veterans – experiencing longer and healthier lives than... Read more...
the joy of animals
The joy of animals: I have four dogs, seven cats and three horses - and I’ve never been more content
Being able to understand and manage emotions is key to health and happiness. For some, like me, that comes easier with animals. I like people. I really do. In fact,... Read more...
dog friendly garden
A safe haven: How to make your garden dog-friendly this summer
With the UK dog population reaching a record 12.5million off the back of the pandemic puppy explosion, your garden space is a much-needed haven for your dog to train and... Read more...
brave husky
Brave husky found a box full of kittens in the forest and adopted them
This brave husky found a box full of kittens while walking in the woods and decided to adopt them. Banner is an adorable service dog with a heart of gold... Read more...
Sensing Spirits
Sensing spirits: Woman fears house is haunted after dog tries to warn her over 'cold stranger'
A woman has taken to Reddit to share how her dog has been alerting her to a ‘stranger’ lurking in the corner of her house – but she refuses to... Read more...