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'Obama had a dog, you're right': Trump takes swipe at Barack after claiming it's 'PHONY' having a pet dog at the White House
When he moved into the White House in 2016, Donald Trump became the first president not to have a pet dog in 130 years. The Daily Mail reports that during... Read more...
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Heartbreaking: The 'adorable' dog so unlucky in love he has been rejected 3,000 times
No wonder this doleful dog lives up to its name of Blue… He’s the Valentine’s Day pet whose quest for love has been turned down thousands of times. The Express... Read more...
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Pets at Home may boost stockpiles by £8m in case of hard Brexit
Pets at Home says it is considering spending an extra £8m stockpiling products, including food, in case of a "no-deal" Brexit. Sky News reports that some 17% of its goods... Read more...
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Blue 'Smurf cats' and dogs after Clacton ink fire
Cats and dogs were left resembling "Smurfs" when the air turned blue in a seaside town. BBC News reports that the pets were a little off-colour after sacks of ink... Read more...
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Wakey wakey! What you can do if your dog keeps waking you up in the early morning?
Having a set routine is important for dogs, because this helps to make them feel secure and lets them know what to expect at different times of the day. A... Read more...
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Winter walkies: 10 of the best winter dog walks in the UK
While many loathe winter for its endless grey skies and the bitter chill of the winter wind, few seasons offer the same dog walking opportunities. From deserted beaches perfect for... Read more...
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Tired Tiddles: Why does my cat spend so much time asleep?
One trait that even people that don’t really know cats well tend to be aware of is that cats spend large portions of their time asleep, and most of us... Read more...
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Random rescues: RSPCA officers reveal their wackiest pet rescue operations of 2018
Playful pets and thrill-seeking wildlife kept frontline animal rescuers on their toes last year with their madcap exploits. From squirrels trapped down toilets to dogs stuck in television cabinets, hardworking... Read more...
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Canine calendar: Fun things to do with your dog every month of 2019
All dogs need to be walked and exercised daily to keep them fit and healthy and to provide mental stimulation, as well as to provide your dog with a valuable... Read more...
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Paws for thought: Caring for your dog’s paws in the snow
Whilst we don’t usually have to contend with months and months of heavy snow during the winter months here in the UK, many areas of the country will get some... Read more...
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Climate change: Will insect-eating dogs help?
Do you fret that your pet pooch is blamed by environmentalists for turning rainforests into poo in the park?  BBC News reports that have no fear - you can now... Read more...
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'Love at first sight!' Overweight dog dumped with 'sorry' sign re-homed after diet regime
A porky pet nicknamed Nelly the Elephant was dumped on the streets weighing an enormous five-stone and with a sign that read: “sorry”. The Express reports that the heavyweight bulldog... Read more...