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Let’s talk about both the little things and big moments in life with pets. Like exercise routines, pet-sitter checklists, pet-safe plants… and how much it all costs.

a cool man sits in a minimalist chair reading an ipad with a small black dog

Does it spark joy?

nervous-looking dog

Unpacking the friendly-dog fallacy

australian sheepdog looks up longingly at a plate of pancakes

Are pancakes safe for your pup or should you keep them away from the flipping fun?

American Bulldog chewing a log

Everything you need to know about having an American Bulldog in the UK



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 “She’s taught me a love I never knew existed”

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This is a Bark-erloo line service to Maryle-bone

Lights, camera, barktion...

dog with Bella collar

Didn’t think naming your dog Toast said something about you? Think again...

Young woman smiling confident hugging dog sitting on bed at bedroom.

Discover hospitality to make your pup feel at home

a woman and her dog sit in a camper van door

Think a life on the road means leaving your pet behind? These pet parents disagree...

a girl and a dog wearing birthday hats put their noses together

“She senses my needs like I sense hers. I don’t know who I am without her.”

A man and woman on the beach running out of the waves wearing coats and boats and holding a lead with a Dalmatian on the end

Because your pup deserves a break from the grind, too

a man holds a kitten while a woman scans it for microchip

Microchipping your cat is quick and painless – and it’s now required by law

Heading down south to the sunniest county? Here’s where to eat, sleep, play and walk with your pup in Cornwall

Woman on sofa with laptop and dog cuddling

Pet crime is on the rise, but these vigilantes are on a mission to tackle it

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How to pick the best name to suit your new pup

Heading to the vibrant seaside city of Brighton? Here’s where to eat, sleep, play and walk with your pup

Heading to the picturesque wild pony-filled New Forest? Here’s where to eat, sleep, play and walk with your pup

Heading to the country or coast in Dorset? Here’s where to eat, sleep, play and walk with your pup

Dog looking at sheep in a zoo

They can join in the fun, too

A woman with glasses holds out a whippet to a boy with pink hair and glasses

It should be a last resort, and there are plenty of options to explore first, but here’s how to rehome your pet safely if you have to

A dog barks while a woman in the background is on a laptop

It could mean a problem with your dog, not just your neighbours

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How much do you really know about the dog that everyone is talking about?

Meghan Markle and her late Beagle, Guy

The Duchess of Sussex experienced the moment every pet parent dreads

kitten hiding inside a human's jacket

Was your kitten separated too early? Here are the signs to watch for and how to help them

Rottweiler dog looking at camera

We know your dog is always the best in your eyes, but which breeds are stealing the nation’s hearts?

If you’d like your kitten to grow up with outdoor access, here’s what to know to help keep them safe

Kitten in a dustbin

Overwhelmed by BKE? (Big Kitten Energy to you and me...)

a little white dog in a red harness poses in front of the Eiffel tower

Planning on summering in France avec ton chien? Read this first

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We’ve thought of everything, so you don’t have to

XL Bully running on grass

Everything you need to know about the ban and legal exemptions

Happy woman and cute cat playing with disco ball glitter confetti at home.

Make this new year a great one for your kitty

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Simple resolutions to boost your dog’s happiness, health and well-being all year long