Lisa Bowman
Lisa is a writer whose work has been featured in the likes of Stylist, Metro and The Guardian. She spends her days at a computer so she can bankroll her two rescue dogs, who may or may not be The Cutest Dogs in the World.
Recent Kinship articles by Lisa Bowman
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27 Dog-Friendly Festivals to Add to Your Calendar ASAP
Bring your best friend to the UK’s best dog-friendly festivals
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What Your Dog’s Gum Colour Is Telling You
What’s normal and what requires a vet visit?
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Here’s How Much It Costs To Adopt a Dog in the UK
Get your calculator out – it’s time to do some maths
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Why You Should Be Washing Your Dog’s Toys (And How to Do It Right)
Because that slobbery plushie isn’t going to clean itself
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The Best Off-Lead Dog Walks In & Around the UK
Want to let your dog off without getting a slap on the wrist? Come hither, we’ll show you how.
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Please Stop Giving Me Unsolicited Advice About My Dog
You think you know my dog better than me?
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Wedding Day Dog Chaperones Have the Best Job in the World
Want to have your dog at your wedding? Here’s how you can make it work
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What Is ‘Shrimping’ and Why Do Dogs and Cats Do It?
Learn all about this frankly adorable behaviour
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How to Find Free Dog Neutering in the UK
Struggling with the cost of neutering? These places can help
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How Much Does it Cost to Have a Dog?
We got our paws on a calculator and did the research so you don’t have to
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How Much Does A Cat Cost?
Not sure if you can afford to bankroll a new cat for the rest of its life? Check out our comprehensive guide for all the costs involved
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Is It More Ethical to Adopt a Dog From Overseas Or From the UK?
You’ve chosen to adopt a dog, congratulations! But with dogs in need both here and abroad, which route should you take?
