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THE RISE of the pet parent
When the Pope recently said that choosing pets instead of children was selfish, he was voicing concerns regarding a growing trend. Julie Hill finds out more.
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Many couples are choosing to have pets over children.
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CAMPAIGNERS CALL FOR MANDATORY PET FIRST AID QUALIFICATIONS
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DREAM WIN FOR BAXER
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10 WAYS TO make your dog happy
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MAKING MEMORIES
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LIVING IN harmony
KAD is a new organisation that aims to help dogs and children stay safe and happy. Andrea McHugh reports
PILING ON THE POUNDS!
With an estimated half of the UK’s dog population overweight, vets are understandably concerned about the health impacts, says Vicky Payne
Dogs are family!
So make sure their holiday experience is as good as yours!
Collar OR harness?
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THE FORGOTTEN SENSES
Helping your dog to engage all his senses can boost his confidence and open up his world, says Sarah Fisher
There’s something FISHY going on...
Apart from offering lots of health benefits, fish is also irresistible for many dogs!
“The dogs have become my children”
Katie has given Lexi and Heidi a second
“I feel like where we are is completely right for us and I’m really happy...”
S teve and Corrin Goodall, from Southampton, Hampshire,
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Time to SAY GOODBYE
The hardest decision you’ll ever need to make for your dog is to let him go when the time is right, says Karen Bush
“I knew in my heart she was still alive…”
But Jenny Holgate’s elation at finding her dog after an epic eight-day search soon evaporated once the extent of Nelly’s injuries became clear. Joanne Bednall reports
Every stamp tells a story...
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