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(Fur)balls: Jessie Buckley sparks purr-fect storm over cat story
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (504+ words) A recently resurfaced interview saw the "Hamnet" star admit to making her husband rehome his pets Jessie Buckley has been forced to issue a bizarre clarification, insisting to the world that she is a "lover of cats" after revealing she…...
Experts find cats are not emotionally dependent on their owners
1+ week, 5+ day ago (383+ words) Cats show little difference in interactions with owners or strangers Humans and cats have a long, ancient history of companionship " but how attached are our feline friends to us? While dogs are constantly clinging to human reassurance, cats are far…...
Dogs will soon outnumber children in the UK and here’s why that might be a good thing
2+ week, 6+ day ago (738+ words) With new figures suggesting that there will soon be more dogs in the UK than children, UK, dog behaviourist Louise Glazebrook gives her take on why this could a unique opportunity for a reset New research indicates that the UK…...
Tributes paid to beloved political cat after death in Bermuda
2+ week, 6+ day ago (190+ words) Tributes paid to beloved political cat after death in Bermuda'The Independent Tributes paid to beloved political cat after death in Bermuda - Palmerston, the much-loved former chief mouser for the Foreign Office, has passed away peacefully in Bermuda on 12 February. - The…...
Larry the cat, Britain's Chief Mouser at 10 Downing Street for 15 years, in photos
2+ week, 6+ day ago (63+ words) Photos look back at 15 years of Larry the cat as Britain's Chief Mouser at 10 Downing Street, where the former stray has become a familiar presence through years of political change. Adopted in 2011, Larry has served under six prime ministers, earning…...
With social fabric unraveling, Americans are asking way too much of their dogs
3+ week, 4+ day ago (901+ words) Dogs have evolved beside us for as long as 40,000 years, and are a central piece of the human story Nearly half of U.S. households have one, and practically all owners see pets as part of the family " 51% say pets belong "as…...
The toll growing up with pets takes on children’s mental health
3+ week, 4+ day ago (597+ words) When the relationship was evaluated between the presence of animals and mental health, we observed that children who had never had a pet showed the most positive scores Questions like "will getting a pet benefit our child's mental health?" are…...
Lego’s orange cat has been unveiled – here’s everything you need to know
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (412+ words) The adorable four-legged friend features moveable parts From flower bouquets to cult series recreations (think Star Wars and Harry Potter), Lego has something for everyone. Now, much to the delight of animal lovers, the brand has launched an orange cat…...
Lucy Letby asks to hug cat in newly released arrest footage
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (1001+ words) Lucy Letby asked to see her pet cat as she was being arrested for the murder of children in her care, new footage shows. A new Netflix documentary, The Investigation of Lucy Letby, released on Wednesday (4 February) shows officers arriving…...
Pet sounds: Why some dog owners share music with their 4-legged friends
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (859+ words) People use music to set moods, create a desired atmosphere and evoke memories of family and friends. The right song at the right time can have similar effects for some dogs. Pet owners, trainers and animal shelter workers sometimes use…...