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George HW Bush's service dog Sully pays touching last tribute
The labrador who worked as a service dog for President George HW Bush has been pictured resting beside his coffin, in a moving tribute. BBC News reports that Mr Bush,... Read more...
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Festive ferrets: Christmas safety tips for ferret owners
The little, lithe and lively ferret can be one of the most rewarding of pets to own, not least because they are so entertaining and full of life with personalities... Read more...
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Festive breaks: Cracking canine Christmas getaways with your dog
For most of us Christmas Day just wouldn’t be the same without our pampered pooches there to celebrate with us. And this is why we’ve spent the best part of... Read more...
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Remember… a dog is for life, not just for Christmas
In the run up to Christmas, the usual range of promotional billboards, television adverts and radio commercials hawking the latest toys and gadgets are hard to ignore. But no pet... Read more...
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Pet patience: Alternative Christmas presents for a child that wants a pet
Many children hold out hope to get a pet for Christmas, even if their parents have been saying a very firm “no” to the question all year long! It is... Read more...
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For the love of animals: Great ways for pet lovers to help animals this Christmas
While Christmas is often a time of overindulgence as well as gift giving, Christmas should also be a time of reflection and taking stock, and helping others who may need... Read more...
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Doggie New Year! 10 tips for keeping your dog calm and comfortable on New Year’s Eve
In many ways, New Year ’s Eve comes with a lot of the same challenges as bonfire night when it comes to dogs, noise and stress, and this time of... Read more...
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Pete Davidson explains how he and Ariana Grande got their pet pig
Pete Davidson appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers and opened up about the new pet pig he shares with Ariana Grande. E-Online reports that the Saturday Night Live star... Read more...
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Pet owners encouraged to seek advice on travel plans ahead of EU Exit
Pet owners encouraged to contact their vet on travel plans ahead of EU Exit. GOV.UK reports that advice has been issued to pet owners about what they need to do... Read more...
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DOGS OF WAR: Soldier brings back hounds from Afghanistan to help fellow war heroes
In the deserts and scrublands of Afghanistan, they call him Dr Doolittle because of his amazing affinity with waifs and strays in the animal kingdom, particularly dogs desperately searching for... Read more...
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Pet selfie takers sought for new study
Pet owners in Scotland are being asked if, and why, they include their cat or dog in selfies posted to social media. BBC News reports that scientists based in the... Read more...
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'He SAVED lives' Hero special forces dog wins 'Animal Victoria Cross'
A courageous dog awarded the “Animals’ Victoria Cross” has been lauded for his lifesaving gallantry by an SAS hero decorated with the highest military honour. The Express reports that Kuga... Read more...