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Dog eats and owners with vet's bill
Dog Ozzie eats £160 and lands owners with £130 vet's bill
Labradoodle Ozzie found himself in the dog house after wolfing down £160 in bank notes and landing his owners with a £130 vet's bill to remove the chewed up money... Read more...
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Why are dogs so obsessed with human underwear?
I mean, some dogs really are obsessed with it, aren’t they? Take Maggie-May for example. She’s a 22 month old Shih Tzu and recently she gave her owners a shock... Read more...
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Plants & pets: Spring gardening advice for you and your pets
It's the start of the growing season, an exciting time for gardeners. Our advice will help you start growing now to make sure you don't miss out on the joys... Read more...
Long-Haired Dog Breeds
Here boy! What makes a dog choose to approach certain people?
Whilst a lot of dogs are really friendly and often have to be stopped from trotting up to everyone they meet with a cheerful wag in the hopes of getting... Read more...
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Bikes & barks: Tips and advice on riding a bike with your dog
Dogs love being with their owners especially outdoors so what better way to spend some quality time together than on a bike ride! Your pup can accompany you either by... Read more...
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45 gorgeous flower names for dogs that go beyond Daisy and Lily
We love all the sweet canine Daisies and Lilies that we meet at the dog park, and the popularity of those names got us thinking: what about other flower names... Read more...
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Brexit news: UK pet passports could be completely invalid amid no deal, owners clueless
Brexit could render pet passports invalid - and 75 per cent of owners are completely unaware. The Express reports that travellers will be unable to venture overseas with their furry... Read more...
Pet Poet
UK’s first pet poet laureate announced
The Poetry Society, partnering with national pet charity Blue Cross, are pleased to announce Russell Jones as the first ever Pet Poet Laureate, a role that will see him pen... Read more...
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Monty Don reveals how his golden retriever Nigel helped him through the 'black periods' of depression
Monty Don said dogs can help with depression, crediting his golden retriever Nigel with getting him outside again after he suffered from “black periods”. The Telegraph reports that speaking at... Read more...
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Dinky donkeys: All about miniature donkeys for potential owners
If you are contemplating owning a miniature donkey, once you see these delightful creatures, you will instantly fall in love, as will any children you may have. They are cute... Read more...
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Globetrotting dogs: This pooch lives the best life after avoiding a death sentence in an animal shelter
Chihuahua Jonathan Warren has an Instagram profile worthy of any travel blogger. Adorable dog ‘Jonathan Warren’ is without a doubt living his very best life. His holiday snaps from around... Read more...
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Paws for thought: What sort of things do dogs think about?
Dogs and humans are very closely connected as species, with a long history of symbiotically living together to enhance the chances of survival of both species. It is fair to... Read more...