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Independent pet news website created, programmed, edited and written by former local newspaper journalist of 15 years' experience, based in NW England.
Just getting going around a day job so please bear with me.
Just getting going around a day job so please bear with me.
After receiving the grand total of one entry for the WYMPN Pets Cup in three months, it's time to call it and declare Dexter from the Merseyside the winner.
Well done Dexter!
(I've also removed the Pets Cup page from the site, backend and so on. It might make a return in future.)
Well done Dexter!
(I've also removed the Pets Cup page from the site, backend and so on. It might make a return in future.)
August 17, 2025 at 12:38 PM
After receiving the grand total of one entry for the WYMPN Pets Cup in three months, it's time to call it and declare Dexter from the Merseyside the winner.
Well done Dexter!
(I've also removed the Pets Cup page from the site, backend and so on. It might make a return in future.)
Well done Dexter!
(I've also removed the Pets Cup page from the site, backend and so on. It might make a return in future.)
The UK's hot summer has raised the risk posed by toxic algae to dogs, a charity has warned as it urged owners to take care around bodies of water.
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July 24, 2025 at 9:31 AM
The UK's hot summer has raised the risk posed by toxic algae to dogs, a charity has warned as it urged owners to take care around bodies of water.
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MUSIC: Is 'I Love My Dog' by Cat Stevens/Yusuf the best ever song about pets?
To mark the singer-songwriter's birthday this week, I've scribbled a few thoughts on the folk legend's subtle debut masterpiece.
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To mark the singer-songwriter's birthday this week, I've scribbled a few thoughts on the folk legend's subtle debut masterpiece.
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July 20, 2025 at 4:26 PM
MUSIC: Is 'I Love My Dog' by Cat Stevens/Yusuf the best ever song about pets?
To mark the singer-songwriter's birthday this week, I've scribbled a few thoughts on the folk legend's subtle debut masterpiece.
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To mark the singer-songwriter's birthday this week, I've scribbled a few thoughts on the folk legend's subtle debut masterpiece.
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Climate change has been blamed for a rising risk of heatstroke in dogs alongside trends for breeds with 'extreme' features such as flat faces.
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July 15, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Climate change has been blamed for a rising risk of heatstroke in dogs alongside trends for breeds with 'extreme' features such as flat faces.
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A permanent loving home is being sought for a 'gentle soul' five-year-old Neapolitan Mastiff who was found wandering the streets as a stray with her ears cropped.
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July 8, 2025 at 9:36 AM
A permanent loving home is being sought for a 'gentle soul' five-year-old Neapolitan Mastiff who was found wandering the streets as a stray with her ears cropped.
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Rehoming staff are hoping to find a forever home for Linda - a terrier with a penchant for tennis balls - before the end of Wimbledon.
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July 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Rehoming staff are hoping to find a forever home for Linda - a terrier with a penchant for tennis balls - before the end of Wimbledon.
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A UK regulator has extended its inquiry into vet treatment pricing in the UK amid faster-than-inflation rises.
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July 2, 2025 at 9:50 AM
A UK regulator has extended its inquiry into vet treatment pricing in the UK amid faster-than-inflation rises.
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REVIEW: Tailchaser's Song by Tad Williams. 📖
Feline fantasy turns cats' charisma to charming adventure in renowned author's 1985 debut. 🐈
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Feline fantasy turns cats' charisma to charming adventure in renowned author's 1985 debut. 🐈
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June 26, 2025 at 4:44 PM
REVIEW: Tailchaser's Song by Tad Williams. 📖
Feline fantasy turns cats' charisma to charming adventure in renowned author's 1985 debut. 🐈
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Feline fantasy turns cats' charisma to charming adventure in renowned author's 1985 debut. 🐈
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Dog owners are being urged to heed vital safety advice to avoid a tragic end for their beloved pets during the warmer weather.
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June 26, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Dog owners are being urged to heed vital safety advice to avoid a tragic end for their beloved pets during the warmer weather.
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Pleased with these little promo badges, but alas, the apostrophe and question mark don't lend themselves well to web addresses.
June 22, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Pleased with these little promo badges, but alas, the apostrophe and question mark don't lend themselves well to web addresses.
Donkeys in Devon are living the good life after the construction of a custom-designed donkey barn with access to 16 acres of pasture among stunning countryside.
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June 22, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Donkeys in Devon are living the good life after the construction of a custom-designed donkey barn with access to 16 acres of pasture among stunning countryside.
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Two charities have teamed up to help thousands of pets and their owners experiencing homelessness in the UK amid 'ongoing cost of living challenges'.
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June 17, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Two charities have teamed up to help thousands of pets and their owners experiencing homelessness in the UK amid 'ongoing cost of living challenges'.
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Dogs Trust Manchester has highlighted a 'shining example' of the difference volunteers make to the lives of themselves and others with the story of am animal lover who took up helping dogs after the loss of both of her parents.
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June 12, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Dogs Trust Manchester has highlighted a 'shining example' of the difference volunteers make to the lives of themselves and others with the story of am animal lover who took up helping dogs after the loss of both of her parents.
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Vets have identified the main causes of doggy diarrhoea and issued advice for protecting pets from the 'dreaded doggy poonami'.
The Royal Veterinary College's study examined anonymous vets records for two million dogs.
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The Royal Veterinary College's study examined anonymous vets records for two million dogs.
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June 12, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Vets have identified the main causes of doggy diarrhoea and issued advice for protecting pets from the 'dreaded doggy poonami'.
The Royal Veterinary College's study examined anonymous vets records for two million dogs.
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The Royal Veterinary College's study examined anonymous vets records for two million dogs.
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A rehoming charity has hailed an 'extraordinary' married couple's commitment to helping dogs in need over the last two decades.
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June 8, 2025 at 3:46 PM
A rehoming charity has hailed an 'extraordinary' married couple's commitment to helping dogs in need over the last two decades.
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UK officials have responded to calls from thousands of animal lovers for rescue centres to be licensed.
The statement came amid an ongoing investigation including arrests and charges into the discovery around 40 dead dogs at a property in Essex.
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The statement came amid an ongoing investigation including arrests and charges into the discovery around 40 dead dogs at a property in Essex.
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June 8, 2025 at 12:29 PM
UK officials have responded to calls from thousands of animal lovers for rescue centres to be licensed.
The statement came amid an ongoing investigation including arrests and charges into the discovery around 40 dead dogs at a property in Essex.
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The statement came amid an ongoing investigation including arrests and charges into the discovery around 40 dead dogs at a property in Essex.
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SCIENCE: Cats can tell their owners apart from other people by smell according to latest research.
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June 4, 2025 at 11:25 AM
SCIENCE: Cats can tell their owners apart from other people by smell according to latest research.
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Dogs Trust Manchester has shared the moving story of an 88-year-old volunteer who turned heartbreak to hope for other dogs after the death of his rescue pooch.
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June 1, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Dogs Trust Manchester has shared the moving story of an 88-year-old volunteer who turned heartbreak to hope for other dogs after the death of his rescue pooch.
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Marley the donkey had developed a mysterious habit of standing still.
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May 28, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Marley the donkey had developed a mysterious habit of standing still.
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Adder bites in the UK are 'especially common' during the warmer months.
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May 27, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Adder bites in the UK are 'especially common' during the warmer months.
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Review - Animal Shelter Simulator (console edition, 2022): a relaxing virtual retreat for dog and cat fans.
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May 26, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Review - Animal Shelter Simulator (console edition, 2022): a relaxing virtual retreat for dog and cat fans.
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New law aims to thwart pet smugglers and protect animals from ear-cropping and de-clawing.
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May 25, 2025 at 12:16 PM
New law aims to thwart pet smugglers and protect animals from ear-cropping and de-clawing.
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Two mobile teams of vets will tour two provinces in a bid to help 35,000 cats and limit further population growth.
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May 25, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Two mobile teams of vets will tour two provinces in a bid to help 35,000 cats and limit further population growth.
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Nearly a third of dog owners are believed to be breaking a vital rule of the road.
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May 25, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Nearly a third of dog owners are believed to be breaking a vital rule of the road.
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The most popular pet names inspired by flowers have been revealed as the RHS Chelsea Flower Show gets under way in London. 💐
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May 21, 2025 at 3:37 PM
The most popular pet names inspired by flowers have been revealed as the RHS Chelsea Flower Show gets under way in London. 💐
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