Blogs & Articles

Field Day
Field day for dogs as owners pay by the hour for safe green spaces
Hiring out patches of land for people to let their cooped-up pets run wild is a godsend for owners – and a bonus for farmers. The Guardian reports that twice... Read more...
Telehealth for pets
Telehealth for pets: How to get virtual veterinary care for your pet
Telehealth and telemedicine aren’t just for humans. Your dog, cat, fish, or bird can get remote advice and care, too. Even in the age of the COVID-19 pandemic, pet owners... Read more...
rare pitbull
Meet Titus, a Pit-bull so rare that he’s the only one of his breed in the world
You’re probably thinking that you just saw a photo of a cheetah. Am I right? Because I thought the same! One look at a photo of Titus, and it has... Read more...
salvador dolly
Salvador Dolly: Rescue puppy born with the cutest handlebar moustache goes viral on social media
A shepherd mix mother and her 11 new-born puppies were found as strays on the streets by good residents in Texas. Thankfully, some staffers at Dallas Animal Services shelter took... Read more...
land-mining detector rat
Cambodian Landmine Detecting Rat Magawa has won the PSDA Gold Medal for his exceptional bravery
What do you think of when seeing an animal being awarded a medal for its exceptional performance at work? Admire them a lot, love and respect working animals more, right?... Read more...
tyre pet beds
Man collects old tyres to turn them into cosy beds for stray dogs and kittens
It’s always a good idea to recycle, but the artist known as Amarildo Silva has better things to do with old and overlooked items – turn them into works of... Read more...
inner lives of cats
The inner lives of cats: What our feline friends really think about hugs, happiness and humans
They do what they want, all the time – and can teach us a lot about how to live in the present, be content and learn from our experience. I... Read more...
Dog Phone
'Dog phone' could help lonely pooches call owners
Your dog may be your best friend, but ever thought it might be nice for it to call you if it gets lonely? BBC News reports that a Scottish academic... Read more...
trevor nelson puppy
Trevor Nelson: I’ve nicknamed my exhausting, life-ruining puppy Satan but he’s the best decision I ever made
I’ve become more frustrated looking after this puppy than with anything else I’ve done in my life yet he just makes me feel something wonderful I can’t explain. Our very... Read more...
musical tribute
Music to his ears: Every good dog deserves a musical tribute
Hector, dog of dogs, is the most glorious companion. Simon Tiffin reveals how he came to commission a piece of music that would evoke his spirit when he finally departs... Read more...
Dog
The inner lives of dogs: What our canine friends really think about love, lust and laughter
They make brilliant companions, but do dogs really feel empathy for humans – and what is going through their minds when they play, panic or attack? It is humanity’s great... Read more...
separation anxiety
Separation anxiety: How to manage your pet’s mental health as post-lockdown routines resume
Experts say demand for wellness and calming products for animal companions have surged since Australia’s restrictions lifted. When Melburnian Anni O’Donnell used to arrive home from work, her sausage dog,... Read more...