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4 valuable life lessons that my dog has taught me

by Rachel Smith - 30th October 202030th October 2020 2408

We have always had dogs in my family - in fact, it’s hard for me to remember a time when there wasn’t a dog living in our family home. I was born into a home where we were all big animal lovers, especially dogs and that love has stayed with

Pets found to benefit lockdown well-being

by Rachel Smith - 29th September 202029th September 2020 181

Pets of all shapes and sizes, whether they have fur, feathers or even scales, have been found to have really helped Britons through the uncertain times we have all faced during lockdown. A recent study conducted by University of York and University of Lincoln has found that having a pet

Can I walk my dog if I’m self-isolating after being abroad?

by Rachel Smith - 16th September 202014th September 2020 614

Current government guidelines regarding the Covid-19 pandemic requires you to self-isolate for 14 days once returning to the UK from select abroad countries. This restriction means that you MUST only be within your home and garden at all times. Unfortunately, this does apply to exercise and dog walking too. How

How to snap the pawfect photo of your pet

by Rachel Smith - 14th September 202014th September 2020 1514

We all love taking photos of our pets but how many of your shots actually end up being worthy of hanging on the wall? Taking photographs of pets, and indeed all animals, can be very difficult. Unlike humans, they don't sit and pose for long so you have to have

Why Growing Up With Animals Is A Great Idea

by Milly Harrison - 7th September 20207th September 2020 212

For many children, growing up with animals is a dream come true. From ready-made playmates to comforting companions, pets can help children to navigate the world from a very young age. Whilst adopting any animal is a big commitment, it can also be extremely rewarding. Here are a few reasons

The best UK staycation destinations for dog owners

Lifestyle

by Rachel Smith - 28th July 202028th July 2020 373

Lincolnshire, Norfolk and North Yorkshire top the UK for the ideal dog friendly staycation, according to a new study. 2020 has definitely been a year of change due to the coronavirus pandemic. Many families have had to make big alterations and sacrifices to their normal lives, including the cancellation and postponement

Dog Ownership: What are the benefits?

by Rachel Smith - 31st May 202031st May 2020 727

According to a survey carried out by PDSA, 26% of the UK adult population own at least one dog. That’s an estimated number of over 9.9 million pet dogs living in the UK. Despite them leaving a trail of dog hair all over your home, having to pick up after them and

What should you prepare for when rescuing a dog?

by Sarah Woolley - 16th April 202016th April 2020 565

Getting a rescue dog is one of the most rewarding things you can do, I can speak from experience as I have four of them! However, getting a rescue dog is a time where you need an awful lot of patience to enable you to learn to love them unconditionally.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Game Review

Lifestyle

by Sarah Griffiths - 13th April 202013th April 2020 542

Animal Crossing, Resident Services Ceremony!

Here's to the end of Bunny Day! If you're anything like me, Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Bunny Day could not have been over sooner. Finally all the eggs are gone and we can get back to the important things like: Digging for fossilsFishing for...well fishCatching insects Smacking rocks to get stone, clay,

12 Disney+ titles any animal lover should watch

Lifestyle

by Rachel Smith - 2nd April 20206th April 2020 941

Disney has always been popular in every household, but over the past week, it has become a huge talked about subject across social media as the new Disney+ streaming service was released in the UK on 24th March. Disney+ features hundreds of titles including timeless and reimagined classics, Pixar animations,