Articles and Press Releases
Lily and I
When I was approached by a leading cat magazine to provide tips on cat behaviour, a lovely little cat called Lily sprang to mind. So rather than offer a list of my top tips, I thought I would recall the short but wonderful time I spent with her during the 6 years she was in my care. [ more ... ]
Bling Dog, Berry Feast and Die
Whilst families across the country are preparing for the season of goodwill one of the UK’s leading pet sitting companies is warning dog owners to be on the lookout for Christmas decorations that could harm their favourite pooches. [ more ... ]
The Joy of Pet Sitting
The Pet Industry is thriving. The idea traveled from the United States and now Britain's pet owners are breathing a huge sigh of relief. [ more ... ]
PDSA Offers Advice About Dogs In Cars
The Peoples Dispensary for Sick Animals, (PDSA) has launched a Pet Holiday Health campaign to raise awareness of the possible hazards pets face when travelling. The organisation quotes the statistic of an unrestrained 50lb (22.5kg) Border Collie in a car crash at 30mph, being thrown forward with a force equivalent to a polar bear. [ more ... ]
Muttleys' Story
Muttley is a 7 year old Bassett Hound whom we have had since a 12 weeks old pup. After initial care arrangements failed - we relied on a voluntary neighbour [ more ... ]
Choosing the Right Dog
A dog can be the most rewarding of pets, but also one of the most demanding. Before you acquire a dog please think first. Is there really time for a dog in your life and your home, and can you commit to your dog for at least 15 years, possibly more? [ more ... ]
Canine Health Concern
The aim of Canine Health Concern is primarily to empower people to enable them to talk and act from a point of knowledge, and therefore be in the right position to do the very best for their dogs, and other animals (including themselves). [ more ... ]
Rabbits - The right pet for you?
Rabbits are difficult to look after. They need lots of space, and large homes that can be expensive to create. Before getting any pet, think very hard about whether you can provide everything it needs. [ more ... ]
Chimpanzes are Endangered
Chimpanzees used to live throughout equatorial Africa from southern Senegal through Central Africa to western Tanzania. This is an area almost the size of the United States and includes 25 countries.
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Anne The Elephant
Anne is currently kept by Bobby Roberts Super Circus and is the last elephant used by a British circus. She is an Asian elephant, and is kept without companions of her own species. She is thought to be at least 53 years old, and may be the oldest elephant in the UK.
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Rats as Pets
Rats are clean, intelligent, affectionate animals which bond to their human companions in much the same way that dogs do, and with the right care should provide a comparable level of companionship.
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Caring for Your First Rabbit
Rabbits make wonderful indoor pets for first time pet owners. In fact, many domestic rabbits are meant to be kept indoors. Domestic rabbits are not like their wild cousins; they do not fair well in extreme temperatures.
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Wolf Study at Whipsnade
I cannot recall when and how my love affair with the wolf began, but whatever the reason, it has driven me back into the classroom and onto the path of discovery. [ more ... ]