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cat comforts
Cat Comforts: 10 of the best days out for cats and cat-lovers in the UK
From cat cafes to pet-loving hotels: here’s our pick of the top feline-friendly destinations in Britain. Maison de Moggy, Edinburgh Scotland’s first cat café, Maison de Moggy, is home to... Read more...
dog donor
'Superstar' dog retires after six years of donating rare blood
A greyhound who has donated his rare blood to help save up to 88 other dogs has retired after six years. BBC News reports that Woodie, from Melton Mowbray, in... Read more...
Dog Walking
How to take the lead in dog walking - and earn unconditional love in return
Enhance your pooch’s wellbeing and your own by making daily walks an interactive, quality experience. Pepper meets Mr Binks for the first time and bottom-sniffs the diminutive pooch by way... Read more...
canine cottages
Dog owners can now get £1,000 to go on UK holidays with their pooches
Canine Cottages is looking for fun-loving dogs and their owners to test out a variety of UK holiday cottages for them – and you’ll get £1,000 to spend on the... Read more...
doggy staycations
Doggy Staycations: The best dog-friendly summer breaks for you based on your pup’s breed
With new countries going on to quarantine lists every day, going abroad on holiday is a risky game. Many people this year are choosing to stay in the UK for... Read more...
pet tinder
Animal shelter uses Tinder to match pets with their forever homes
Tinder has brought many a couple together. From short-lived flings to long-term commitments, the dating app can connect kindred spirits. And now, a German animal shelter is using it to... Read more...
adopting pets
‘It’s not a photo opportunity’: adopting a pet is hard work, Victorian shelters warn as returns surge
New owners urged to reach out for help instead of giving up – or consider fostering first. The Guardian reports that the past year has seen a large increase in... Read more...
pets love
'Our rescue cat rescued us': How pets provided unconditional love in lockdown
As the pandemic continues, people celebrate the animals that helped them navigate a difficult 12 months – from dogs to guinea pigs to cows. ‘Our neighbours’ children call her Window... Read more...
Dog dna
Dog DNA register could tackle dog thefts and also trace owners who don’t clean up after their pooches
Conservative MP Andrew Griffith explained to the Commons that it seeks to create “a national register of doggy DNA as a more secure, more humane and better long-term alternative to... Read more...
routine walks
Routine is best: Why dogs need a routine for their walks, and how to adjust this without upset
Dogs that have a set routine that they come to learn and rely on are dogs that feel settled and secure in their own lives. It is also important because... Read more...
loving labrador
Loving rescue Labrador raises seven motherless kittens like they are his own
The one year old Labrador Bertie instinctively adopted the abandoned and helpless kittens when they were brought to his home and started giving them love and care. The Daily Star... Read more...
pets heart rate
We can make our pets happier by listening to their heart rates in order to understand their emotions
Understanding what makes them stressed or unhappy can inform how we approach animal welfare in zoos, sea life centres and farms, as well as helping us treat our pets with... Read more...