Staffordshire Bull Terriers were voted the nation's favourite dog earlier this year which is amazing for the reputation of the dogs. I spoke to proud owner Nicola Owst about her remarkable dog Buddy. He was abandoned in a crate and left to die, but thankfully Nicola found him and now he's a … [Read more...]
Meet the Komondors who take three days to get Crufts ready!
Meet prize winning Komondors Charlie and Daz who spend three days getting ready for Crufts. The two dogs draw glances wherever they go and it's no surprise when they both weigh over ten stone and are covered in dreadlocks. I spoke to their owners Julie Branch and Barry Davison about the … [Read more...]
Millennials choose pets for how they look on social media
Research by Petplan found that one in ten millennials chose the breed of their pet based on how they would look on social media. The figures came from a Pet Census report carried out by the insurance firm into the relationship we have with our pets. I spoke to representatives from two rescue … [Read more...]
Do you love your pet more than your partner?
ANIMAL mad Brits are so in love with their furry friends that over a quarter have DUMPED a partner who didn’t like their pet. Nearly half - 41 per cent - say their pet is their best friend and a further 17 per cent cancel dates to spend time with them. The survey into the relationship we have with … [Read more...]
Dogs and divorce – how to manage a break up and protect your pet
Relationship break-ups don't just affect the couple and their family. Our pets can find them upsetting too. Research has found that 81 per cent of pet owners feel keeping custody of their pet is a top priority. Celebrities are affected too - presenter Ant McPartlin and his ex wife Lisa have … [Read more...]
Carla Finzel is a district nurse for pets
When animals are poorly or recovering from injury or surgery, they can't have a nurse visit them in their homes like we might. But vet nurse Carla Finzel is trying to change this. She's a district nurse for pets and tends to them in the comfort of their own homes. This takes away the stress … [Read more...]
The cruel trade in Frankenpups
There's been such a demand for designer dog breeds in the last few years and this sadly means that unscrupulous breeders are operating too. Regular readers will know many of my stories are highlighting the work of welfare organisations and I spoke to Vanessa Waddon about this worrying … [Read more...]
How to stick to your New Year’s resolutions with Royston Guest
Setting New Year's resolutions is easy - it's sticking to them that can be hard. Royston Guest is a business coach who has worked with thousands of entrepreneurs all over the world to help them fulfil their professional and personal goals. His book Rise: Start Living The Live You Were Meant To … [Read more...]
Zante Stray Connor finds new life in nursing home
I've written lots of stories about Zante Strays, a charity on the Greek island of Zante who help hundreds of abandoned and ill treated dogs. Many, like Smee and Olaf, find their forever home in the UK and this weekend I did a story for the Sunday Mirror newspaper about Connor who has started a new … [Read more...]
Pub owner creates playroom for pups
Pub landlord Gavin Sinclair from The Central Bar in Gateshead has created a puppy paradise. As a dog owner himself, Gavin always tried to make his pub as dog friendly as possible. Now the pub dog Cookie, a Romanian Street Dog who lives with Gavin and his partner Marcia, has his own yappy … [Read more...]
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