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dogs weather
Rain or shine? What sort of weather do dogs prefer?
We as people each tend to have a preferred type of temperature and climate that we feel most comfortable in. But do dogs have a favourite type of weather? That... Read more...
cat owners
For the love of cats: Researchers identify five types of cat owner
Cat owners fall into five categories in terms of attitudes to their pets’ roaming and hunting, according to a new study. Researchers surveyed UK cat owners and found they ranged... Read more...
16 puppies
Dog gives birth to 16 puppies after appointment to be neutered was delayed
Mary Killing was left in “absolute shock” when her 15-month-old dog Bella gave birth to 16 puppies after an appointment to have her and dad Archie neutered was cancelled due... Read more...
Dog Cafe
Huge dog café is opening with indoor beach where you can adopt a pup
Dog lovers and those hoping to adopt their own furry friend will be in for a treat in Greater Manchester soon as a unique dog café is set to open... Read more...
stick collector
Meet Bruce, the 4-year-old golden retriever who’s an avid collector of sticks.
He has more than 50 of them! My Modern Met reports that Bruce’s stick-collecting hobby started when his favourite stick was lost under a foot of snow during winter. Luckily... Read more...
teenage dogs
Delinquent dogs! Young dogs might be more similar to human teenagers than we think: new research
Speak to many dog owners and they will tell you that their once perfectly behaved puppy started to become “difficult” at around six to 12 months of age. There are... Read more...
animal music
Do animals like music? Well it depends on the species!
We’ve all seen funny videos online of pet birds apparently bobbing their heads along to music or of dogs going absolutely loopy when a certain song comes on, but do... Read more...
pet project
The pet project helping to get rough sleepers in the UK off the streets
How StreetVet helps its 1,060 homeless patients, from staffordshire bull terriers to rabbits (and their owners) into hostels. The Guardian reports that in the car park of a soup kitchen... Read more...
social distancing
Coronavirus: How social distancing regulations affect your dog
Covid19 coronavirus social distancing restrictions in place across the UK look set to continue in some shape or form for many months to come, and the impact that they are... Read more...
animals helped people
Animal magic: Five owners stories of how their pets saved them
From Wolfy the lurcher to Trixie the hamster, these affectionate animals helped five people get their lives back on track. ‘I put myself on peternity leave and we hung out’:... Read more...
green Slime
Pet owners warned of green slime in heatwave which could kill dogs in 15 minutes
Experts say that while not all blue green algae are poisonous, it is impossible to tell the difference visually so are urging pet owners to take care. The Mirror reports... Read more...
Rescue Dogs
Couple spends £40k doing up their home so they can give their 20 rescue dogs the best life possible
Chris, 33, and Mariesa, 32, have spared no expense in giving their dogs the best life possible. We don’t say that lightly – they’ve spent $55,000 refitting their house to make... Read more...