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OCTOBER 24 2021

FROM LIONS AND KANGAROOS – HOW ANIMALS ARE MANAGED ON YOUR FLIGHTS: ‘VERY DIFFERENT’
Travelling with a pet can be a strange experience for both the animal and their loving owner. >>

OCTOBER 20 2021

DOG OWNERS IN UK MAY FACE JAIL TERMS, HEFTY FINES FOR PUTTING PETS ON VEG DIET: REPORT
Pet owners in the United Kingdom have been warned against putting their dogs on a vegetarian diet or else they could face a jail sentence and fine. >>

OCTOBER 17 2021

THE FLEET DOG RESCUE CHARITY THAT HAS RE-HOMED PUPPIES TO OLYMPIC ATHLETES AND BRITISH ASTRONAUTS
A dogs home in Hampshire continues to provide safe homes for puppies despite complications of coronavirus and Brexit. >>

OCTOBER 17 2021

CHANNEL YOUR INNER DR DOLITTLE! HOW CHATTING TO YOUR CAT CAN MAKE A PURRFECT PAL (AND WHAT EACH OF THEIR ‘MEOWS’ MEANS)
The nation’s 11 million cat-lovers have been urged to channel Dr Dolittle and learn to speak to their pets. >>

OCTOBER 10 2021

HOW TO SPOT THE SIGNS OF AN UNETHICAL DOG BREEDING ‘PUPPY FARM’
Rising demand for dogs in the UK has caused a darker side effect which is the growth of puppy farms, or unregistered ‘backyard’ breeders which can have heart-breaking repercussions for prospective owners. >>

OCTOBER 10 2021

MOST BEAUTIFUL BREED OF CAT REVEALED – AND IT’S BAD NEWS FOR PERSIAN OWNERS
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest feline of them all? Well it turns out it’s not Persians, Peterbalds and Himalayans despite their hefty price tag and arguably fetching looks. >>

OCTOBER 2 2021

TOP 40 DOG WALKING SPOTS IN THE UK REVEALED
A number of Somerset locations appear in a new list which reveals the most scenic spots for dog walks in the UK. >>

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

TAKING A DOG OR CAT BETWEEN SPAIN AND UK: TRANSPORT WITH PET PASSPORT
Pet passports issued in Great Britain are no longer valid for travel to Spain, and owners need an EU pet passport. >>

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

BERKSHIRE DOG OWNERS URGED TO DONATE PETS’ BLOOD TO SAVE OTHER DOGS’ LIVES
Dog owners is Berkshire are being urged to donate their pets’ blood to save other dogs in need. >>

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

7 MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN INTRODUCING CATS AND DOGS
Cats and dogs have very distinct tendencies, traits and personalities. So is it impossible for these furry friends to co-exist in a home or even become friends? >>

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

LONDON’S LEADENHALL MARKET LAUNCHES UK’S FIRST DOG PHOTO BOOTH POP UP
If photos of your pet get more ‘likes’ than you do on social media, you might want to head to a brand new photo station that’s exclusively for dogs. >>

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

‘WATERPROOF’ CAT MYSTIFIES INTERNET IN VIDEO VIEWED 5 MILLION TIMES
It’s not hard to find a cat video on the internet, but one clip showing a seemingly water-repellent feline is currently amazing millions. >>

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

LOOMING CRISIS AS MORE BRITONS GIVING UP THEIR LOCKDOWN DOGS, WARNS CHARITY
There is a “looming crisis” on the horizon as more people have attempted to give away dogs they purchased during lockdown, a charity warned. >>

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

CATS ARE FALLING ILL WITH LIFE-THREATENING STRESS AS OWNERS SPEND LONGER AT HOME
The coronavirus pandemic over the last year-and-a-half has disrupted virtually every facet of 21st century life. From forcing office workers to set up shop at home, to bringing entire industries to a grinding halt, the coronavirus has exacted a heavy toll on the nation. Animal experts have now warned pet cats all across the country have also felt the impact of the pandemic, with Covid forcing them into a new and rather alien lifestyle. >>

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

ABANDONED DOG CALLED BANDIT BECOMES A KEY CRIME FIGHTER
An abandoned dog that was taken in by a police force has been recognised as one of the best drug busters in the country. >>

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

ADORABLE DOG ‘INSEPARABLE’ FROM NEIGHBOUR CAT AS PAIR ENJOY WALKS AND EVEN ‘YOGA’ TOGETHER
An adorable dog has made an unlikely best friend with a cat in the neighbourhood and the surprise pair play together up to three times a day – including a morning “yoga” session. >>

AUGUST 29, 2021

10 OF THE BEST DAYS OUT FOR CATS AND CAT-LOVERS IN THE UK
From cat cafes to pet-loving hotels: here’s our pick of the top feline-friendly destinations in Britain. >>

AUGUST 28, 2021

‘SUPERSTAR’ DOG RETIRES AFTER SIX YEARS OF DONATING RARE BLOOD
A greyhound who has donated his rare blood to help save up to 88 other dogs has retired after six years. >>

AUGUST 21, 2021

EVERY DOG AND CAT OWNER IN THE UK ISSUED URGENT WARNING OVER SUMMER
Urgent warning that over half of all dogs in the UK are obese. >>

AUGUST 20, 2021

VETS ISSUES STARK WARNING TO EVERY DOG OWNER WHO WALKS PET IN THE WOODLAND
Vets are warning over seasonal canine illness, as the first cases are reported by animals in the UK. >>

AUGUST 14, 2021

‘WORLD TURNED UPSIDE DOWN’: THERAPY DOG STOLEN FROM BOY, FIVE
When five-year-old Oscar was introduced to his puppy, Elvis, his life changed. >>

AUGUST 14, 2021

COULD YOU GIVE A HOME TO AN OUTDOORS CAT?
The RSPCA has launched a new campaign in the South West to re-home its nervous, outdoors cats. >>

AUGUST 9, 2021

SPRINGER SPANIEL BECOMES FIRST UK DOG TRAINED TO DETECT NEWTS
A DOG who has been trained to detect newts for a utility company building a new sewer pipeline is the only canine in the UK to carry out this task. >>

AUGUST 9, 2021

DOG TRAINER REVEALS THE BIGGEST PROBLEM CAUSED BY THE PUPPY PANDEMIC
Steve Mann, 50, knows how to talk to dogs like pretty much no one else. >>

AUGUST 1, 2021

PROFESSIONAL DOG WALKERS IN LONDON SOUND ALARM OVER CURBS ON NUMBERS OF PETS
When drizzle engulfs the northern edge of Hampstead Heath, the only people to be seen are dog walkers. >>

JULY 29, 2021

HOW TO GET YOUR CAT TO SHOW YOU MORE AFFECTION, ACCORDING TO A STUDY
Cats are notoriously complex creatures, which is why their owners are often eager to find out more about how they behave and, crucially, how to earn their affections. >>

JULY 25, 2021

STREET DOG SAVED FROM BEING PUT TO SLEEP HAS INCREDIBLE NEW JOB IN UK SURFING
A street dog from Portugal who was about to be put down, got a second chance at life when he became UK’s first surf therapy dog. >>

JULY 24, 2021

THE ENTREPRENEURIAL OILWOMAN WITH A PASSION FOR CATS AND CAKE
A “cat café” in Pimlico has social enterprise at its heart. >>

JULY 17, 2021

WHEN IS IT TOO HOT TO WALK YOUR DOG? RSPCA ISSUES ADVICE
RSPCA has issued advice to pet owners on how to care for dogs in the hot weather. >>

JULY 16, 2021

HOW TO STOP YOUR CAT GETTING SUNBURN DURING UK HEATWAVE
Most Brits will be basking in the sunshine and slapping on the sun cream to protect their skin- but it’s important to remember that animals can get sunburn too. >>

JULY 11, 2021

YAPPY DOGS, MOODY CATS… WHY LOCKDOWN OWNERS ARE FULL OF ‘PET REGRET’
Animal behaviourists and charities are warning of a surge in lockdown pet regret as owners struggle to cope with pets bought during the last year. >>

JULY 8, 2021

HERE ARE THE 10 MOST POPULAR BREEDS OF DOG IN THE UK
Many of us welcomed new four-legged family members over lockdown last year, as the Kennel Club saw dog ownership rise by nearly eight per cent to around 250,000. >>

JULY 2, 2021

DOG-FRIENDLY HOLIDAYS 2021: A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO THE PERFECT POOCH VACATION
Britain loves dogs, and at no moment in time has this been truer than during the pandemic, when millions of people took the plunge into pet ownership. >>

JULY 1, 2021

CATS MIGHT BE MORE AFFECTIONATE THANKS TO THE PANDEMIC, NEW SURVEY REVEALS
A new study suggests that the extra time being pampered by their humans during lockdowns has made many cats appear more affectionate. >>

JUNE 27, 2021

ADORABLE BASIL THE BEAGLE IS THE UK’S FIRST ‘PAWBEARER’ AND FUNERAL THERAPY DOG
Anyone with a dog will know they have an amazing ability to know when something is up, but for one clever Beagle it’s not just a clever quirk – it’s his job. >>