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How do cats survive a fall from great heights?
• Margaret Davies

How do cats survive a fall from great heights?

Did you ever read a story of a cat falling out of a skyscraper window and wondered how they survived? Here’s how they do it. 9 lives and 3 brillian...
Doggie paddles: 10 of the best dog-friendly beaches in the UK
• Margaret Davies

Doggie paddles: 10 of the best dog-friendly beaches in the UK

The author of a new guide to dog-friendly days out selects ideal beaches for dog walkers year-round - plus places to stay nearby. Holkham beach, No...
Pet owners issued £500 fine warning as new law set to come into force
• Margaret Davies

Pet owners issued £500 fine warning as new law set to come into force

Charities including the RSPCA and British Veterinary Association are urging owners to get their cats chipped as it is the easiest way to find lost ...
Dog owners stride out for walkies to help charity
• Margaret Davies

Dog owners stride out for walkies to help charity

More than 40 sponsored dog walks are being staged across the country to raise money for a Cornwall-based animal charity. Volunteers from the Cinnam...
Dogs can understand the meaning of nouns, new research finds
• Margaret Davies

Dogs can understand the meaning of nouns, new research finds

Study confirms our canine companions can grasp more than simple commands - or at least for items they care about. The Guardian reports that dogs un...
Licence to trill: Molly the magpie returned to Queensland carers after special wildlife permit granted
• Margaret Davies

Licence to trill: Molly the magpie returned to Queensland carers after special wildlife permit granted

Juliette Wells and Reece Mortensen are allowed to keep the bird, which had become Instagram famous with their staffy, Peggy, but are forbidden from...
The pet I’ll never forget: Oscar the cat, who opened my eyes to the power of male friendship
• Margaret Davies

The pet I’ll never forget: Oscar the cat, who opened my eyes to the power of male friendship

He looked like Brendan Gleeson and carried himself like a mob boss. Naturally he was my dad’s favourite child. My dad is not a religious man - he g...
Three Sussex areas rank among most pet-friendly places
• Margaret Davies

Three Sussex areas rank among most pet-friendly places

Three places have ranked among the top ten most pet friendly areas for a UK holiday. The Argus reports that Hastings, Eastbourne and Brighton have ...
The cost of owning a pet: Why UK regulators are taking aim at pricey vets
• Margaret Davies

The cost of owning a pet: Why UK regulators are taking aim at pricey vets

Private equity has piled into a veterinary market that is consolidating fast. Laura Skelding’s springer spaniel, Otis, was three months old when he...
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Yellow leads the way: A colourful revolution in canine confidence
• Margaret Davies

Yellow leads the way: A colourful revolution in canine confidence

A unique initiative to ease anxiety and stress among dogs is breaking ground and changing lives, both furry and human. Sarah Jones, inspired by her...
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How a man’s love for dogs rescued him from suicide and depression
• Margaret Davies

How a man’s love for dogs rescued him from suicide and depression

In a powerful journey from the depths of depression and attempted suicide to a life filled with purpose and passion, Will Atherton, one of the worl...
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Kiddy cats: 8 child-friendly cat breeds to consider if you're looking to expand your family
• Margaret Davies

Kiddy cats: 8 child-friendly cat breeds to consider if you're looking to expand your family

The best cats for kids are ones who are gentle, laidback, and playful. Learn about the Birman, ragdoll, Himalayan, Maine coon, and other breeds kid...
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