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She spent 366 days searching for her cats after losing them in the LA fires: ‘I promised my babies’
8+ hour, 8+ min ago (1306+ words) After her Altadena home burned down, Darlene Hamilton wondered whether her cats Merlyn and Kiki had escaped. A year later, she hasn't given up hope Most nights for the last year, Darlene Hamilton slept four hours and woke at about…...
True signs of feline feelings
1+ week, 2+ day ago (188+ words) Dogs v cats | French potatoes | Suffolk rocks | Copper cables | A jab at M&S | Easter eggs " already On the A64 between York and Leeds, there used to be a large sign (Letters, 1 January) near its rehoming centre reading: "Dogs'Trust. Underneath, someone…...
With numbers of abandoned cats soaring, we somehow found ourselves with 11
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1293+ words) How our two-bedroom terrace become something of a cat rescue centre is illustration of nationwide crisis How many cats is too many cats? I can't tell you exactly, but a couple of weeks ago, I had 11 cats living in my…...
Wild animals are great gift givers – and there’s one present in particular I’d love to receive for Christmas | Helen Pilcher
2+ week, 3+ day ago (459+ words) Penguins hand over pebbles; scorpionflies give spitballs. But I'm hankering after a sea sponge presented by a dolphin So if, like me, you're always looking for inspiration, my advice is: learn from the animal kingdom. Humans didn't invent gifting. The…...
The Guardian view on animal welfare: a timely reminder that cruelty is wrong | Editorial
2+ week, 4+ day ago (779+ words) New protections for hares, and more humane conditions on farms, should be welcomed by allLooking after wildlife and improving the lives of farm animals and pets are the related but distinct aims of the government's new animal welfare strategy for…...
Tell us: how important are your pets during Christmas?
1+ mon, 12+ hour ago (145+ words) We'd like to know more about your how much your pets feature in your life during the festive periodWe'd like to find out more about you and your pets at Christmas.Do you spend more on buying Christmas gifts for…...
The seven best eco-friendly cat toys for owners who hate to waste
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (648+ words) From wooden ball tracks to catnip bubbles, these toys are easy on the environment and enthusiastically approved by our feline tester, Juno Cats may sleep up to 16 hours a day, but when they're awake, you'd better give them something to…...
Having a dog can boost teenagers’ mental health, say scientists
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (506+ words) Researchers find children who own dogs score lower for social problems, aggressive behaviour and delinquency Having a dog in the home could help boost teenagers" mental health, research suggests, with scientists adding this could in part be down to the…...
Ozempets: will weight-loss jabs for cats and dogs make them miserable?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (456+ words) The era of plump, cuddly pets may soon be over, as overweight animals are being prescribed a version of Ozempic. What will this do to their love for food? Age: Depending on the species, anywhere from 0 to 18 years or so....
Toto carrying the rings at Albanese’s wedding is nothing new as more pets join couples saying ‘I do’ | Kate Leaver
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (753+ words) The Australian prime minister and Jodie Haydon's cavoodle had a critical role to play as ring-bearer while more brides and grooms bring a pet to their big day When Anthony Albanese became the first prime minister to get married in…...