Cats ‘are stressed because we treat them like dogs’
Interesting article in The Telegraph claiming that cats suffer from stress because owners expect them to behave like dogs. People expect cats to be thoroughly domesticated, to enjoy being petted …
One animal dumped in Spain every three minutes
Headline says it all really! has the worst record in Europe for pets being abandoned, with one animal dumped every three minutes. Author and journalist Rosa Montero has brought this …
Leaving Dogs Locked in Hot Cars Should Be a Crime
It can take only 20 minutes for a dog left in a hot car to die. Doing so should be a criminal act in the UK. Most people who leave …
Stop Putting Our Dogs in Danger
The recent amendments to the Dangerous Dog Act put animals — and their humans — in unnecessary peril. Even the world’s most good-natured dog might react snappishly if he thought …
How to make your bedroom pet friendly
If you’re lucky enough to have a cute pooch or pussycat in your home, then you’ll likely love him or her as much as you do the rest of your …
A Happy Home: Living With Cats And Dogs
Generally described as sworn enemies, despite popular belief, cats and dogs can actually live quite harmoniously together. In fact, some pairs even grow to become the best of friends. That …
Demand Justice for Dog Left To Starve to Death
A woman in Bristol left her 5-year-old boxer, Roxy, trapped in her kitchen with no food or water for more than a week — until the dog finally slipped into …
Exercising Your Galgo
Two questions that I get asked regularly regarding Galgos are: how much space do they need? and how much exercise do they need? Now I should stress that I am …
Prevent Common Health Issues in Your New Dog
The happiness of bringing home a newly adopted dog can quickly subside if your pup becomes ill. Any animal can get sick, but when you bring your new pet home, …
When Your Dog Goes Swimming, Keep an Eye Out!
“Mom is in the kitchen with my smallest biped brother. Dad is at work. It’s a beautiful fall day, and I was left in the backyard to play, how cool …