Blogs & Articles

Hedgehog
Prickly business: The hedgehog highway that knits a village together
With their miniature ramps, stairs and holes cut into fences and stone walls, the gardens of Kirtlington in Oxfordshire are a haven for wildlife. Hedgehogs are lactose intolerant. This was... Read more...
pet cemeteries
Pet cemeteries: They are growing in popularity with people wanting to say a formal goodbye
From hamsters to leopards, beloved pets are increasingly getting a send-off more akin to the kind a human would have. Alongside the cats, dogs and rabbits in Chestnut Lodge pet... Read more...
detect covid
Dogs detect COVID-19 at European airport with near perfect accuracy
For a while, dogs have been said to be able to sniff out the coronavirus. Yet, these dogs weren’t put on the job as quickly as hoped. I Heart Dogs... Read more...
live now
My dog has taught me the best way to get through the pandemic: live in the now
Coronavirus has made me realise that taking joy in the simple things is what humans need most at this time. Don’t tell my husband, but I have a new love... Read more...
Lockdown
Dogs in lockdown: Two thirds of owners say their pet has been a ‘lifeline’ during the pandemic
Many of those polled said their pet kept them active during lockdown and provided a routine. Inews reports that dog owners have long espoused the therapeutic benefits of spending time... Read more...
guide dog
Golden retriever puppy is a guide dog for his blind big brother
Losing one of your senses is tough, and Tao the Golden Retriever knows that all too well. For almost 11 years, he had perfect eyesight and a perfect life. But... Read more...
robopets
Robopets: Care home residents with dementia find comfort and joy in robotic pets during pandemic
Staff have also been trained to treat the robots as they would a real animal in front of residents with dementia. Robotic cats and dogs have provided comfort and joy... Read more...
Dog Mask
Let this adorable springer spaniel teach you the correct way to wear a mask
A loveable springer spaniel is showing us all how to wear face masks properly. Metro reports that model pooch Oakley was pictured in a series of poses with a mask... Read more...
Cheeky Cat
Cheeky cat returns home with hilarious note from Toby Carvery around its neck
Any cat owner knows there’s a high chance their cat is being fed by at least five other households in the neighbourhood – that’s just how the cookie crumbles. But... Read more...
cat bonded
Feline fine: 5 signs your cat genuinely bonded with you during lockdown
Cats and their owners are feeling more connected. An animal behaviourist explains why – and how to avoid separation anxiety. Cats have a reputation for being aloof when it comes... Read more...
dogs peek
Owner creates dedicated holes in fence so dogs can peek through
An Australian dog owner has drilled holes in her fence just so that her pets can peer through at passers-by. Metro reports that a video of this adorable DIY, titled... Read more...
pet tech
From ball launchers to activity trackers: the new breed of pet tech
We review some of the popular gadgets helping to keep dogs and cats healthy and occupied Technology for pets is increasingly popular, with gadgets entering the market that promise to... Read more...