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Shiny but deadly – don’t throw goldfish in rivers, pet owners told

Posted on 1st June 2022 by MaggieJune 7, 2022
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Unwanted lockdown goldfish pose a triple threat to native species in UK waterways, study reveals. If that lockdown goldfish is starting to lose its lustre, think twice before throwing it in the river or canal – the creatures may look … Continue reading →

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Wonderdog by Jules Howard review – are we taming dogs, or are they taming us?

Posted on 1st June 2022 by MaggieJune 7, 2022
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The zoologist, presenter and author surveys centuries of human-canine relations. While you doubtless don’t need to be reminded of the aeons we’ve known dogs and loved them, zoology has had a tendency to neglect them. “For decades in the 20th … Continue reading →

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Meet Stan, the adventure-loving schnauzer who loves paragliding with his owner

Posted on 1st June 2022 by MaggieJune 9, 2022
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This is Stan, the miniature schnauzer who loves going on adventures with his owner, Alex Colbeck. Metro reports that Alex, 34, loves getting Stan involved and even takes the six-year-old pooch paragliding. The IT contractor decided to take his little … Continue reading →

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Hundreds of pets have made Ireland their home with Ukrainian refugees

Posted on 1st June 2022 by MaggieJune 9, 2022
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Around 600 pets with 485 owners have travelled to the country since the war began. The Evening Standard reports that more than 600 pets have been brought to the Republic of Ireland since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began. With … Continue reading →

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My dog is the reason I’m still alive

Posted on 1st June 2022 by MaggieJune 9, 2022
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After years of wanting a puppy, here she finally was. I was 18 and, within two days of my dad agreeing that I could get a dog, I collected Diamond, a white maltese mix. I was delighted to finally have … Continue reading →

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Woman marries her cat to get round pet-hating landlords

Posted on 1st May 2022 by MaggieMay 24, 2022
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A woman has married her cat to stop heartless landlords forcing her to give her up. Metro reports that Deborah Hodge, 49, has already rehomed three animals over the years by landlords who don’t want pets in their properties. But … Continue reading →

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Doggy day care offers cocktails, yoga, discos and nude life drawing – for £37 a day

Posted on 1st May 2022 by MaggieMay 10, 2022
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Barkney Wick in East London is the only doggy day centre of its kind, with owners travelling from the US and Scotland to visit its pup-friendly cocktail bar, dog yoga events and nude life drawing classes. The Mirror reports that … Continue reading →

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Ukrainian service dog who ‘found 150 explosives during war’ is a very good boy

Posted on 1st May 2022 by MaggieMay 24, 2022
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Meet Patron – a very brave boy who is tirelessly working to save lives in war-torn Ukraine. Metro reports that video footage shows the Jack Russell terrier enthusiastically searching woodlands in search of landmines and other explosives. The two-year-old service … Continue reading →

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Dog owners face hefty £2,000 fine if they don’t add key detail to pet’s collar

Posted on 1st May 2022 by MaggieMay 10, 2022
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All dogs must wear collar with the owner’s name and address on it when walking in a public place – but adding a mobile phone number to the tag is still optional. The Mirror reports that Dog owners who walk … Continue reading →

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Gold digger: Retriever puppy digs up sovereign coins worth £6,000 on first walk

Posted on 1st May 2022 by MaggieMay 10, 2022
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A family’s new puppy became a gold digger when it discovered several sovereign coins worth almost £6,000. Metro reports that Adam Clark, 51, bought Ollie as a surprise for his nine-year-old daughter Alicia a month ago. The dog is a … Continue reading →

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