Pets

Rupert and Honey are champions at leaving dog hair everywhere

I tested a set of pet-hair cleaning products on my clothes and carpets

David takes Boo the goat out on lead every day for walks around Milton Keynes

Meet Boo, the friendly goat that goes for daily walks around Milton Keynes

Chaps and his ex-homeless owner must sadly part company and the dog is urgently seeking a forever home

Homeless man's loyal companion dog desperately seeks forever home in MK

Stig the cat somehow survived the bin lorry's giant crushers

Meet Stig of the Dump, the three-legged cat found in a bin lorry

XL Bully Koda is a big softie, says his Milton Keynes owner

Dog owner complains after vet seems terrified of her 'big softie' XL Bully

Meet Kylo, Appledown's newest permanent resident

Dog rescue raises funds to support new XL Bully permanent resident

Men are keener to cosy up with their pet than women, research found (photo: Adobe)

People would rather cuddle their pet than partner, study finds

The RSPCA branch in Newton Road, Rushden

RSPCA launches welfare hub in Rushden to help Northamptonshire pet owners

Peak Edge Hotel: a relaxing dog friendly stay in the Peak District

Taking your dog on holiday does them good (photo: Adobe)

Tips for taking your dog on holiday

There are many ways to include your dog at your wedding (photo: Adobe)

Dogs take on special wedding roles

International Cat Day is on August 8

Expert's guide to feeding fussy felines

More than a third of surveyed Brits refuse to dine at a restaurant that doesn’t accept pets (photo: Adobe)

Dining out with dogs - how our pets shape our social lives

Warning to dog owners over toxic algae that can ‘kill in 15 minutes’

The winner will get to take £4,000 worth of holidays and win a doggy bag full of treats (photo: Canine Cottages)

Your dog could win you £4,000 worth of UK holidays

India will have some new guests next month, with cheetahs set to return to the plains

First News: Cheetahs set to return to India

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Christine Emelone

Encore’s Beef selection is thought to contain small pieces of metal (Photo: Adobe)

Warning to pet owners as dog food urgently recalled for containing metal

Experts have revealed the benefits of pets sleeping on the bed

Experts reveal why pets sleeping on our bed can cure insomnia and improve comfor...

Here are some money saving tips for pet owners

Money saving tips for pet owners

How to cut the cost of looking after a much loved pet

Watch for these symptoms of sunstroke in dogs, and how to prevent it happening

Rex and Daisy cool off in the pool at doggy day care Bruce's (photo: Bruce's)

Are these pooches the coolest pups in the UK?

Motorists are reminded to keep an extra eye on their pets as temperatures rise (photo: Adobe)

Advice for motorists travelling with pets in hot weather

English bulldogs should be banned over health issues, experts warn

When it all gets a bit much and you sneak off for a dog nap....

These irresistible puppy pics are sure to make you smile...

Dog owners warned against sharing bed with their pets due to ‘untreatable superb...

It's important to keep your dog safe in the sun

Is your dog safe in the sun? How to protect your pooch

Experts offer 12 tips to keep your dog safe in the sun

Fiona Evans

Allowing your dog to sleep in your bed can have health benefits (photo: Adobe)

Six health benefits of sleeping with your dog

Here's how owning a dog can seriously improve your health

Could you give up your beloved pet dog? (photo: adobe)

Will you be forced to give up your pet as cost of owning a dog rises

Animals can always rely on help from PDSA

PDSA helping pets and dispensing vital advice

Large hutch with run is ideal for rabbits (photo: Quench Studios)

PDSA advice on how to look after your pet rabbit

Two more dogs have died in the UK after contracting Alabama rot (Photo: Adobe)

Warning to dog owners over deadly flesh-eating disease as more pets killed

Becoming a ‘petfluencer’ can be a big part of being a pet owner (photo: Adobe)

Pampered pets are 'top dog' online - exploring the world of the 'petfluencer'

Cats must be microchipped before they reach the age of 20 weeks (Photo: Shutterstock)

Cat owners must microchip pets under new law or face huge fine

Enrichment toys and games will keep your dog busy (photo: Caspar Camille Rubin on Unsplash)

How to keep your dog's mind in good shape

Dogs and humans enjoy a special bond

Crufts: why do dogs and humans bond so well?

Crufts: is this the most expensive dog breed to insure?

Crufts: the 5 most expensive dog breeds to insure

Storm Eunice: RSPCA issues animal advice

This is why we should celebrate National Love Your Pet Day

Richest pets in the world revealed - with one dog worth £366 million plus

Pups have been falling seriously ill with sickness and diarrhoea after going on walks (Photo: Shuttersrtock)

Mystery illness plaguing UK dogs thought to be a coronavirus

This is a job role for both dog owners and their pets.

Get paid £30,000 to go vegan, with your dog, for three months

The dog ownership laws that could see you hit with an unlimited fine or prison

Dog owners could face a £1000 fine for breaking these rules

Canines can't communicate if Christmas jumpers are irritating

Woof guide to dogs wearing Christmas jumpers

Sun sets on the lodges at Kilnwick Percy Resort and Golf Club. Image: Darwin Escapes

A dog-friendly lodge staycation and a spot of golf thrown in

(Photo: Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Dogs can pick up new words using complex calculations and brain regions - just l...

A dog must wear a collar with its owner’s name and address on it (Photo: Shutterstock)

Dog owners risk £5k fine or jail for using harness instead of collar on walks

Some of the cutest pets in the running for Northamptonshire Hospital Charity's prizes next week

WARNING .. this article contains photos of cute pets, all in a good cause

The tougher law should also make it harder for thieves to steal and sell pets (Photo: Shutterstock)

Pet theft to be made criminal offence in crackdown on dognappers

Pancytopenia is a rare bone marrow condition which can cause serious illness in felines (Photo: Shutterstock)

Symptoms of Pancytopenia illness in cats explained - and is it linked to cat foo...

This is how to keep your dog cool and safe in warm weather

Covid is common in pet cats and dogs whose owners have the disease, new research suggests (Photo: Shutterstock)

Symptoms of coronavirus in cats and dogs - and can they catch and carry the viru...

Northampton's Top Pet winner, Barney.

Adorable puppy is crowned winner of Northampton's Top Pet competition