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piano Dalmatian
Dalmatian caught by owners playing piano and singing along
A cultured Dalmatian has taken up playing the piano – and throwing back his head to sing along. Metro reports that amusing footage shows the pet dog – who normally... Read more...
pet finances
Covid-19 and your finances: What to do if you are struggling to fund your pet’s care
The Covid-19 pandemic and related restrictions have placed a great many people into financial uncertainty and difficulty, and caused many of us to lose sleep worrying about how we’ll make... Read more...
work from home
Sit! Stay! Get off my Zoom call! How to work from home - when your pet won’t let you
What do you do if your dog is chewing your computer lead or your moggy keeps deleting your emails? Animal behavioural experts give their advice for harmonious homeworking. I am... Read more...
fake grass
Go artificial! Fake grass for dogs - everything you need to know
Lots of keen gardeners tear their hair out in frustration when they see just how much damage a dog or two can cause to a lawn. Dogs love to bury... Read more...
Crufts 2021
Crufts 2021: Will it go ahead given the Covid-19 pandemic?
“Is Crufts 2021 cancelled?” might seem like something of a premature question given that we haven’t even seen out 2020 yet, but the question is quite a reasonable one as... Read more...
loyal dog
Heartwarming clip shows loyal dog clinging to ambulance as owner taken to hospital
The adorable pooch, dressed in a little red coat, refused to leave his owner’s side when they became unwell – and even waited outside the hospital entrance for them to... Read more...
Covid Dogs
First trial at train station for dogs that can smell Covid-19 in humans
The dogs which are being trained to sniff out coronavirus have had their first experience of a busy train station as they prepare to do it for real as soon... Read more...
pet food bank
Coronavirus: Pet food bank helps stricken owners
A dog owner who was inspired to start up a food bank service for pets has found there are plenty of animal owners needing a little help. BBC News reports... Read more...
Snoring dog
Sleepless baby instantly falls into deep slumber when he hears his dog snoring
There are so many reasons why raising a child around a dog is a good thing. It promotes self-esteem, encourages the development of trusting relationships, and helps develop empathy and... Read more...
rubbish pet art
‘Rubbish’ pet art dad raises thousands for charity with portraits
Hercule Van Wolfwinkle – real name Phil – has been tackling 150 portraits a week for local homelessness charity Turning Tides. Move over Banksy- Hercule Van Wolfwinkle has taken the... Read more...
Lockdown2
UK Lockdown #2: Initial guide and advice for pet owners
The UK’s new lockdown, “lockdown 2” is generating a reasonable level of confusion for pet owners – and even the businesses that serve them – in terms of what is... Read more...
Phone Apps
Phone for Fido! Apps, tools and things your Smartphone can do to improve your dog life
These days, nobody really goes anywhere without their phone – even to hang out the washing or run upstairs – and a reasonable case can be made for saying that... Read more...