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autumn cat care
Cat care: 5 seasonal implications autumn can have on your cat’s health and wellness
With autumn just around the corner, the cooler weather and shorter days tends to have an impact on all of us to an extent, and the changing of the seasons... Read more...
Dog Theft
Dog theft law gets more bite with new ‘pet abduction’ offence
Ministers say new crime will carry tougher sentences following rise in dognapping as pet ownership soared in lockdown. The Guardian reports that a new offence of “pet abduction” is being... Read more...
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Sylvester Stallone kept the two turtles from Rocky - and they’re now 44
This is one of the most adorable stories that we have come across in some time. Those who still watch the original “Rocky” film on a regular basis probably remember... Read more...
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Bomb-sniffing dogs awarded animal OBEs after years working in RAF
Two RAF Police dogs have been awarded the animal version of OBEs. Metro reports that English spaniel Alfie and Labrador AJ are being recognised for their ‘exemplary careers’, which involved... Read more...
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UUP demands pet dogs are allowed to travel freely in the UK
The party’s DEARA spokesperson Rosemary Barton said: ‘Ways must be found to provide reassurance for pet owners and protect them from an extra expense of approximately £200 per pet’. The... Read more...
dog Blood Donors
More dog blood donors are needed for transfusions to keep unwell pets alive
Just like humans, sometimes animals depend on blood donors in emergencies – but donations have dropped 40 per cent during the pandemic. It might be tricky to get blood out... Read more...
dog and duck
Dog and rescue duck are best friends - they share food, cuddle and even play fight
They say birds of a feather flock together, but that couldn’t be further from the truth in the case of this dog and duck duo. Metro reports that Fern the... Read more...
dog and rat
Depressed rescue dog who had no one to play with becomes best friends with a rat
Osiris and Riff Ratt are best friends who are completely inseparable despite their huge size gap. Osiris is a 5-year-old Dutch Shepherd, while Riff Ratt is as his name would... Read more...
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Hot dog? Six potentially cooler places to walk your dog in summer
Summer dog walks can be very rewarding, but on the hottest days of the year they can also be difficult if not impossible to achieve safely. You should never walk... Read more...
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Bedford school dog joins staff and helps with anxiety
A dog has been made an official member of a school’s staff to help pupils deal with anxiety brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. BBC News reports that Buddy, a... Read more...
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Animal care: Can our passion for pets help reset our relationship with nature?
As lockdown puppy sales soar and the cats of Instagram are liked by millions, endangered species are vanishing from the planet. Can pets teach us how to care about all... Read more...
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Pets on planes: Australians may soon be allowed animals in cabins but airlines are hesitant
Pilots will be able to decide whether pets can ride alongside owners under changes to aviation laws coming this year. The Guardian reports that Australians may soon be able to... Read more...