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Report finds dogs understand what owners are saying
Man's best friend really does understand what you are saying, new research finds.
August31stPopular pup voted town mayor for third term
It's a dog eat dog world in politics, but one pup keeps coming out top after being voted town mayor for a third consecutive term.
August26thCat adopts baby monkey
A Russian cat has adopted a baby squirrel monkey after he was abandoned by his mother at a zoo.
August25thRadio DJ flips car to avoid hitting cat
A BBC Radio 1 DJ has spoken of his embarrassment after his car flipped over when he swerved to avoid a ginger cat.
August24thBrits pay £678m each year in uninsured vets bills
More than half of pet owners have no insurance meaning they could be left with huge unexpected bills, research shows.
August23rdWeather brings danger of ticks and fleas
Vets are warning owners to check their pets for ticks and fleas with recent weather creating the prefect breeding ground for the parasites.
August22ndBlack cats need love too
A charity celebrated B lack Cat Appreciation Day this week to try and find the purr-fect new home for the animals.
August19thPet owners warned not to release goldfish into rivers
Goldfish owners are being warned not to release their pets into rivers or ponds after giant species were found in Australia.
August18thJack Russell rescued from drainpipe
A dog has been rescued by fire crews after becoming stuck while chasing a rabbit down a drainpipe.
August17thPooches prefer praise to treats
Your dog might prefer a cuddle over a treat, according to a study.
August16thRise in popularity of small dogs
Pet owners are increasingly choosing smaller dogs such as chihuahuas and pugs, according to research.
August15thWarning to pet owners after dog starts fire
Firefighters are warning pet owners to keep animals away from flames and oven controls after a pooch caused a fire.
August12thOne quarter of pets have a social media account
Almost a quarter of pet owners admit that they have created a social media account for their furry friends.
August11thDog people more popular
Dog people are more popular than cat people - according to controversial new research.
August10thWarning as two dogs rescued from hot cars
Pet owners have been warned not to leave their dogs in hot cars after police officers had to rescue two in Newquay.
August9thRabbit owners warned to protect pets against deadly virus
Experts are advising rabbit owners to immunise their pets against a disease that could prove fatal.
August8thCloned puppies arrive in UK
A couple who cloned their pet dog have brought his puppies home.
August5thRunner befriends stray dog during ultra-marathon
A runner who made a new furry friend while taking part in a ultra-marathon has raised more than £5,000 to bring the pup home.
August4thHero dog saves owner's life
A hero dog in New Jersey saved its owner's life by attracting the attention of passers-by as she lay unconscious.
August3rdDad draws up 'dog contract' for children
A dad of three children who were desperate for a puppy has drawn up a 'dog contract' to lay down some rules before agreeing to buy them a furry friend.
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