Did you know you can teach a tortoise to recall like a dog? Nor did I until I spoke to Paula Stewart, owner of Jeff the Tortoise, who responds to his name just as a dog would and runs towards her when she calls him. Not only that, Jeff has a wardrobe with 15 outfits in, including a dinosaur suit … [Read more...]
Regular pets are becoming su-paw stars thanks to Instagram!
Who doesn’t love looking at cute dog photos on social media? I know I do! Your pup doesn’t have to be a pedigree pooch to be a superstar in the digital age! I wrote this feature for Sun Online on the rise of the pup stars - the four legged cuties who have thousands of followers on Instagram. It ca … [Read more...]
Dog lover spends £2,800 on presents for her pooch!
The average pet owner splashed out £50 on their furry friends this Christmas according to research by Support Adoption For Pets. Eva Thompson, a pet photographer and blogger says this comes as no surprise as she’s treated her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Amelia to gifts worth nearly £3,000. Eva, 2 … [Read more...]
Dog owners are spending £500 a year keeping them on trend!
FASHION conscious pet owners are forking out over £500 a year to make sure their four legged friends are on trend. The paw pound is booming as dog owners ensure their pets aren’t just man’s best friend but look their best too. Dog owners in the UK spend on average £1,252 on their dog each year. … [Read more...]
Meet the petfluencers – the pet influencers taking the world by storm!
MEET the petfluencers - the pup stars and super-meowdels earning up to £100 an hour by being the furry faces of brands! With social media followings as high as human celebrities, advertising agencies are turning to animal models instead of people. The ‘Power of the Paw’ is such that casting agen … [Read more...]
Is Setting Up Your Social Media On Your ‘To Do’ List For 2017?
Is getting started on Social Media on your ‘to do’ list for 2017? Setting up a business page on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn can seem like a mammoth task and knowing what to do or say may feel daunting. We all know we need to be on social media nowadays but finding the time to set up ac … [Read more...]
I earn £4000 a week helping men talk to women!
• Kezia Noble says young men are 'lost' when it comes to dating • She believes social media, dating apps and texting have robbed them of the art of conversation • Men pay £300 an hour or £4000 a WEEK to learn how to chat women up on her courses Having spent many years as a singleton myself, … [Read more...]
Meet Dolly Pawton – the four legged fashionista with her own clothing range!
How adorable is Dolly Pawton? Layla, my contact and fellow crazy dog lady at Urban Paws told me about this gorgeous pooch who is launching her own clothing range! Dolly and her owners Stella and Lucy Clements are in talks with a number of brands who want to work with the four legged … [Read more...]
Mum becomes internet sensation by dressing up her dogs in a different outfit every day!
There's nothing I love more than writing about cute dogs. So when Layla Flaherty of animal casting agency Urban Paws UK told me about Lisa McPartland, a dog lover who creates amazing outfits, I couldn't wait to share her story. Lisa, 36, spends her days dressing up her adorable chihuahuas … [Read more...]