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Ukraine animal rescue
Ukraine Rescue: ‘It’s one of the largest and most dangerous animal rescue efforts in history.’
How one UK army vet’s grassroots mission to save abandoned pets in war-torn Ukraine has expanded into a wider operation including bears, wolves, and chimps. One man’s unwavering commitment to... Read more...
Dog Groomers
‘My dog’s haircut costs more than mine!’ A day at the groomers with Oscar, Bear, Otis and Zorro
With more than 12 million dogs in Britain, the grooming industry is booming. But what does all this pampering say about our changing relationship with man’s best friend? I’m not... Read more...
overweight pets
Pet Obesity on the Rise - How pets from cats to gerbils are being forced to diet
A staggering 78% of vets say they have seen a rise in worryingly overweight pets in recent years, and lockdown has only made things worse. Could social media’s obsession with... Read more...
woman marries cat
Woman marries her cat to get round pet-hating landlords
A woman has married her cat to stop heartless landlords forcing her to give her up. Metro reports that Deborah Hodge, 49, has already rehomed three animals over the years... Read more...
doggy daycare
Doggy day care offers cocktails, yoga, discos and nude life drawing - for £37 a day
Barkney Wick in East London is the only doggy day centre of its kind, with owners travelling from the US and Scotland to visit its pup-friendly cocktail bar, dog yoga... Read more...
service dog
Ukrainian service dog who ‘found 150 explosives during war’ is a very good boy
Meet Patron – a very brave boy who is tirelessly working to save lives in war-torn Ukraine. Metro reports that video footage shows the Jack Russell terrier enthusiastically searching woodlands... Read more...
lifesaver dog
My lifesaver - Howard: Getting a dog helped me heal after a suicide attempt
Turning off the ignition, I put my head on the steering wheel and began crying. I was at the lowest point in my life, everything had got to be too... Read more...
dog collar
Dog owners face hefty £2,000 fine if they don’t add key detail to pet’s collar
All dogs must wear collar with the owner’s name and address on it when walking in a public place – but adding a mobile phone number to the tag is... Read more...
Gold Digger
Gold digger: Retriever puppy digs up sovereign coins worth £6,000 on first walk
A family’s new puppy became a gold digger when it discovered several sovereign coins worth almost £6,000. Metro reports that Adam Clark, 51, bought Ollie as a surprise for his... Read more...
Cat Walk
Secrets of the cat walk: why some pet owners are taking their feline friends out on a leash
Pet cats are a major threat to native wildlife so councils in Australia are cracking down – but some kitties can still enjoy an outdoor stroll, as long as they’re... Read more...
pets abandoned
Cost of living sees more pets abandoned, says charity
Rising living costs are causing record numbers of pet owners to abandon their dogs, according to a charity. BBC News reports that Hope Rescue in Llanharan, Rhondda Cynon Taf, said... Read more...
rats
Brits encouraged to get rats as pets as they are ‘sociable, intelligent and friendly’
There are around 200,000 pet rats in the UK with the RSPCA receiving more than 670 reports about rats in need last year, in comparison to 221 in 2020. Forget... Read more...