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Why Keeping Your Dog On The Lead Isn’t ‘Bad Pet Parenting’
Keeping your dog on a lead isn’t mean – sometimes, it’s the kindest choice
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The Heroic Man Looking After Lebanon’s War-Torn Pets Was Bombed
Houssein Hamze has been feeding the pets of people fleeing the conflict in Lebanon. Now he’s lost his home and vital resources for the cats, dogs and other animals he cares for
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“My Two-Year-Old Puppy Was A Dad”: What Canine DNA Testing Taught Me About My Dog
A simple dog DNA test turned into a surprise discovery
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Here’s What’s Been Happening To Turkey’s Stray Dogs Since The ‘Massacre’ Law Passed
It’s been nearly a month since Turkey passed the ‘massacre’ law that many feared would lead to a mass culling of the country’s beloved street dogs – here’s what’s been happening since
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Meet-Ups For Rescue Dogs Help Pets & Their Parents Find Community
As more people choose to adopt, rescue dog meet-ups are popping up all over the UK and the US. One writer took her former stray Lucy along to see what it’s all about…
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The Dog Fostering Lifeline Helping People Flee Domestic Abuse
Beloved pets are often used by perpetrators of domestic abuse to manipulate their victims. That’s why Dogs Trust runs a specialist service to temporarily home dogs while their parents seek safety
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Rehoming Centres ‘At Breaking Point’ as Animals Arrive Faster Than They Leave, Says RSPCA
Animal rescue centres are full as costs to provide emergency shelter mount to approximately £500,000 a month
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You Can Now Adopt The Cat & Dog Models From IKEA’s New Catalogue
No pets were asked to construct IKEA flat-pack furniture with their significant other in the making of these images
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How To Safely Surrender Your Pet If You Have No Other Choice
It should be a last resort, and there are plenty of options to explore first, but here’s how to surrender your pet safely if you have to
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Why You Shouldn’t Adopt a Pet From Social Media or Buying/Selling Sites
It’s not quite the same as buying secondhand clothes…
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How Much Does it Cost to Have a Dog?
We got our paws on a calculator and did the research so you don’t have to
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How Much Does A Cat Cost?
Not sure if you can afford to bankroll a new cat for the rest of its life? Check out our comprehensive guide for all the costs involved
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Why You Shouldn’t Get a Dog Breed Because You Saw it in a Film
Even if you do want to live that Elle Woods life...
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Is It More Ethical to Adopt a Dog From Overseas Or From the UK?
You’ve chosen to adopt a dog, congratulations! But with dogs in need both here and abroad, which route should you take?
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Has a Cat Wandered Into Your Life? It Could Be the Cat Distribution System
TikTok thinks the universe just provides you a cat – is that really a thing?
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Your Dog’s Trauma Triggers Are Everywhere. Fear Free Training Can Help
The founder of Fear Free Pets, Dr Marty Becker, on how this method makes vet visits, training sessions and grooming appointments less stressful for pets
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Why Senior Cats Make the Best Roommates
I adopted a couple of seniors because cats, like wine, only get better with age
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How to Muzzle Train Your Dog
Contrary to common belief, muzzles aren’t solely for aggressive dogs
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Cats Aren’t Loners, After All
Cat behaviourist Kristiina Wilson on the importance of socialising cats
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- lifestyle
A Step-by-Step Guide to Adopting a Cat
From where to begin looking to how to prepare your home for the new arrival
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- behaviour
Can Your Shy New Rescue Dog Become a Social Creature?
With patience and positive reinforcement, you can do a lot to make up for lost time with socialisation
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How to Prepare For an Adoption Home Visit
7 tips for acing your inspection and bringing your new pup home
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How to Do the Impossible: Take Great Photos of Your Cat
Given up hope? Try these tips from a professional cat photographer
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“How Can I Train My Adult Rescue Dog to Stop Scent Marking All Over the House?”
Celebrity dog trainer Victoria Stilwell on how to keep your dog from using your living room as a toilet
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10 Things to Consider Before Adopting a Pet
It’s a big decision, so tick these boxes before you sign on the dotted line
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Pros and Cons of Adopting Two Kittens From the Same Litter
Is it double the trouble or double the fun?
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- behaviour
What to Do If Your Cat Goes Missing
Cats might be curious creatures, but when yours goes missing it can send the most composed pet parent into a spin
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- behaviour
Do Essential Oils Pass the Smell Test?
A psychologist explains how stimulating scents can influence a dog’s behaviour
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