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  • Can animals think and feel in the way humans do?

    From crows to dolphins, there is evidence that many creatures are capable of complex behaviour that should force us to rethink the way we see ourselves as a species apart, says Tom Whipple

  • The time has come to start training the pets for your return to work

    Pets -- like their humans -- had to adjust during the pandemic. They got used to people being at home most of the time, just as people learn...
  • Pets play important role in easing children's loneliness and stress intensified by virtual schooling in lockdown

    - New survey highlights social, emotional and academic benefits for children during remote learning - 83% of parents believe a pet helped their ch...
  • Spending money on pets promotes happiness

    New research shows that the simple act of spending money on pets makes people happy! Results of this study, published in the Journal of Positive Ps...
  • Lost dogs: The team reuniting pooches with their owners

    Missing Dogs Team Wales has helped hundreds of pets during the pandemic. Jill Trick "can't even put a total" on how many she has helped to l...
  • Pets, humans closer than ever amidst pandemic

    Cuddling with Fido and Fluffy might be even more reassuring than previously realized. A new study out of University of South Australia suggests th...
  • Pets may help boost health of older people

    Having a pet can help older people cope with mental and physical health issues. According to a study, more than three-quarters of pet owners said their animals helped in reducing stress.
  • The surprising science behind guide dog puppies

    Caitlin was partnered with her guide dog Honey last year. She says the retriever-black labrador cross has given her more confidence, independence ...
  • A Guide to Pet Safety During the Holiday Season

    When you think about it, the holiday season is an unusually dangerous time. Christmas and the subsequent year-end festivities typically involve la...
  • Brits turn to pets for lockdown support – survey

    UK owners have been leaning on their pets to cope with COVID-19 lockdowns and talking to them on subjects of all kinds, according to research by P...
  • New rules for pet travel from 1 January 2021

    Are you planning on travelling with your pet in 2021? Click here  to look at the new rules that you need the be aware of if youare travelling to th...
  • Your dog's personality changes with age, study finds. Here's how.

    All dog lovers know that their pets in older age aren't the same as they were as puppies, but owners often can't pinpoint the exact personality ch...