Articles and Press Releases

Lily and ILily 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 ... ]


Ninas Nannies for PetsBling 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 ... ]


Pet SittingThe 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 ... ]


Dogs in CarsPDSA 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 StoryMuttleys' 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 DogChoosing 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 , and can you commit to your dog for at least 15 years, possibly more? [ more ... ]


Canine Health ConcernCanine 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 ... ]


RabbitsRabbits - The right pet for you?

Rabbits are difficult to look after. They need lots of space, and large s that can be expensive to create. Before getting any pet, think very hard about whether you can provide everything it needs. [ more ... ]


Endangered ChimpsChimpanzes 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. [ more ... ]



Anne the ElephantAnne 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. [ more ... ]

Rats as PetsRats 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. [ more ... ]

Caring for Your First RabbitCaring 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. [ more ... ]

Wolf StudyWolf 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 ... ]