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hedgehogs
Prickly pets! Can you keep wild hedgehogs as pets?
There is only one species of hedgehog that is designed to be kept happily in captivity, and that is the African pygmy hedgehog, a hybrid breed of two other African... Read more...
clocks
Watch dogs: How the clocks changing for daylight saving time, can affect your dog
Here in the UK as in many other countries, we use daylight saving time to enable us to make the best possible use of the hours of daylight, which change... Read more...
water
What type of water should you provide for your dog?
Water is of course the most common compound on earth, and the most vital necessity for life - and it is also something that we generally take for granted. If... Read more...
cat rescued
Cat rescued after Bedford river bridge fall
A flood rescue boat had to be called out to save a cat which had fallen off a bridge and got stranded. BBC News reports that Cookie the cat plunged... Read more...
doggy wedding
Paw-fect day to get hitched: Sherlock and Tinkerbell say 'I do' at the world's most luxurious doggy wedding
Two Sydney dogs donned their best to say 'I do' at a harbour-side wedding ceremony. The Daily Mail reports that Sherlock, an 18-month old Yorkshire terrier, 'married' Tinkerbell, a two-and-a-half-year-old... Read more...
pet foster
The pet foster mum who’s taken in more than 100 animals in need of a home
It was a single act of kindness which, in time, has helped to transform the lives of more than 100 animals. Belfast Telegraph reports that three years ago, Violet Dennehy... Read more...
unwanted
Unwanted Yorkshire cats sent to London
Unwanted cats in Yorkshire are being sent to London where there is higher demand for pet moggies. BBC News reports that the scheme, run by Yorkshire Cat Rescue and Battersea... Read more...
puppy
Pet shop puppy sale ban considered by ministers
A ban on puppy sales by pet shops and other third-party dealers in England is being considered by the government. BBC News reports that under the proposals, people buying or... Read more...
lost dog
Lost dog found 400km from home after six months
Despite looking for their lost dog for six months, the Ehret-Vath family from near Frankfurt never gave up hope. BBC News reports that last week, the family of five were... Read more...
toes
Minnesota feline ties Guinness World Record for most toes on cat
Meet Paws, the polydactyl cat. She has 28 toes, three extra on each forepaw and one extra on each back paw. CBS News reports that the 3-year-old is tied with... Read more...
renovations
DIY doggies! How to handle and manage your dog around house renovations
Having work carried out on your house - whether that be building a conservatory, converting an attic, adding an extension or simply updating your décor - can be quite stressful... Read more...
affectionate dog
Cupid Canines: The Top 10 most affectionate dog breeds
Is your dog the perfect match for you? Whether you long for furry unconditional love at the end of a hard day, or simply want to cuddle up with a... Read more...