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Dog owners stride out for walkies to help charity
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 Cinnamon Trust help older pet owners with... Read more...
Dogs can understand the meaning of nouns, new research finds
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 understand what certain words stand... Read more...
Licence to trill: Molly the magpie returned to Queensland carers after special wildlife permit granted
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 monetising it. The Guardian reports that... Read more...
The pet I’ll never forget: Oscar the cat, who opened my eyes to the power of male friendship
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 goes to... Read more...
Three Sussex areas rank among most pet-friendly places
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 all been recognised as good... Read more...
The cost of owning a pet: Why UK regulators are taking aim at pricey vets
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 incurred his first vet’s bill of £3,500,... Read more...
Yellow leads the way: A colourful revolution in canine confidence
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 own journey with her Cocker... Read more...
How a man’s love for dogs rescued him from suicide and depression
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 world’s foremost dog trainers, shares... Read more...
Kiddy cats: 8 child-friendly cat breeds to consider if you're looking to expand your family
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 kids love (and vice versa). Kids... Read more...
‘Much more fixated on the sausage’: Study sheds light on obesity in Labradors
‘Much more fixated on the sausage’: Study sheds light on obesity in Labradors
Study suggests dogs with POMC gene mutation are hungrier between meals and burn fewer calories when at rest.. When it comes to greedy canines, labradors take the biscuit. Now researchers... Read more...
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2024: Most Popular Cat Breeds
  If you're looking to own a new cat or kitten in the coming weeks or months, picking the perfect breed will be paramount in your thoughts. Read more...
Top Dog Breeds 2023: These are the 16 most popular breeds of dog in Britain
Top Dog Breeds 2023: These are the 16 most popular breeds of dog in Britain
New data from pet insurance brand ManyPets has revealed the most popular dog breeds of 2023. ManyPets collected the data from its database of over 50,000 dogs to look at top dog... Read more...