Rescue Beagle helped raise motherless kitten during lockdown
A 10-year-old Beagle cross called Duke, who was found as a stray in Guildford in 2016, has been credited with helping his owner hand-rearing a tiny kitten rejected by his mother.
Vets and fire brigade join forces to free dog from plughole cover
A Bichon Frise/Jack Russell cross called Teddy had to be helped out by both vets and the fire brigade after he got his toes hopelessly stuck into the metal cover of a plughole.
Photos with dogs make people “instantly more attractive” on dating apps
To the surprise of no animal lover ever, research by OnBuy.com found that “73 per cent of people say seeing an animal in a profile picture makes someone instantly more attractive”.
Hot weather tips to help your dog through heatwaves
Every year the RSPCA receives hundreds of reports of animals suffering from heat exposure; here are some tips to keep your dog cool, safe and comfortable throughout summer.
The Good Companions: an exhibition for dog lovers
A new exhibition opening at Newmarket’s National Horse Racing Museum this summer is sure to appeal to dog lovers. Featuring paintings, photographs, drawings, sculptures, books and more, The Good Companions: The Many Roles of our Canine Friends explores man’s unique relationship with dogs throughout the centuries.
(Virtual) Big Dog Walk 2020 to take place in September
The organisers of the Big Dog Walk series have announced the 2020 Virtual Dog Walk – the World Big Dog Walk Challenge, which will take place across the month of September 2020.
A home for Odin
Odin is a beautiful 11-month-old gentle giant looking for a forever home – but the search is proving difficult due to his sheer size! Standing almost one meter tall and weighting 60 kilos, Odin is quite shy around strangers and is especially scared of strange men.
WATCH: adorable Guide Dogs puppies get used to face masks
With face masks already mandatory on public transport and soon to be mandatory in shops across the UK, it is important to get dogs used to the sight of people with face covering. This is even more essential when it comes to service dogs, such as guide dogs for the visually impaired.
Seven-year-old walks 150km to help animals in need
Children are often blissfully unaware of the ugly side of the world. Seven-year old George Jones had no idea there are homeless and mistreated animals in the world – but when he found out, he immediately sprang into action!
Tips for camping with dogs
As the on-going pandemic makes traveling abroad more difficult and riskier, despite the decision to lift travel restrictions to several countries many Brits are likely opting for staycations this summer – and planning camping trip.
The Great Global Greyhound Walk returns!
The Great Global Greyhound Walk (GGGW) returns – in October. Usually taking place in June, this year’s GGGW has been delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic and will take place on Sunday 4 October.
Delivery Devil
Whenever I receive post and deliveries, my five-year-old Fox Terrier Timmy goes crazy. He barks, jumps up at the front door, and leaps on to the sofa, then on to the windowsill. His antics are damaging my home and frightening the delivery people. I would really like to stop this behaviour before it escalates further.