From Wolfy the lurcher to Trixie the hamster, these affectionate animals helped five people get their lives back on track. ‘I put myself on peternity leave and we hung out’: Kate Spicer, 49, journalist, and Wolfy the dog, 9, London … Continue reading
An intellectual dog, a gossiping trio of horses, some socially distancing cats and a pair of guinea pigs doing tricks are among the entries to this year’s Mars Petcare Comedy Pet Photo Awards 2020. The adorable shots, which including smiling … Continue reading
Conversations amid canines reflect the loss and anxiety being felt in the pandemic. But there’s also connection and joy. Lola Montez and Gadget the cavoodle are delirious in their play: on hind legs and wrestling with bear-cub front paws, pashing … Continue reading
Suddenly deciding that you absolutely need a puppy in your life can be something of a revelation, and for some prospective first-time owners, the urge to go out and buy or adopt a canine companion right that minute can be … Continue reading
The first step to owning a python as a pet, is to ensure that you are buying them for the right reasons. Pythons as part of the snake world can be good pets, but not bought just for aesthetic reasons, … Continue reading
Most people are content to have a cat or a dog as a pet, but for some people keeping an animal that they can work with is the ultimate partnership. Whether it’s a horse, a working dog or a bird … Continue reading
Every dog is an individual with their own unique traits and personalities, and some dogs are very outgoing and proactive about wanting to meet and say hello to everyone they pass, whilst others tend to be shy around everyone other … Continue reading
Television and radio presenter Nicky Campbell has launched his new podcast, One of the Family, after his beloved dog, Maxwell, helped him and his family throughout lockdown. So where are we now with all this? Who knows. What I do … Continue reading
In the current times of uncertainty and darkness, James Gorman visits a dog which can identify its toys by name to shine a little bit of light. There’s something about a really smart dog that makes it seem as if … Continue reading
Have you ever noticed that one patch of grass in your garden that’s inexplicably dry or burned? Ever wondered how it got there? Here’s a hint. Watch where your dog goes to the toilet. Is it in the spot with … Continue reading
