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Let’s talk about life as a pet parent. We’ve got travel tips, dating advice, adoption info, and so much more.

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Why You Should Adopt a ‘Less Adoptable’ Dog

Why you shouldn’t rule out senior dogs, special-needs pups, bully breeds or tripods

life with pets

Let’s talk about both the little things and big moments in life with pets. Like exercise routines, pet-sitter checklists, pet-safe plants… and how much it all costs.

woman with a bison friese and corgi, vacuuming the white dog on her lap

Just because you can, does it mean you should?

Newfoundland dog in the arms its owner

How to get that insurance premium down (without sacrificing your pup’s health)

A kitten and a puppy laying on the floor looking at each other.

There might be a language barrier, but these two animals can still become best buds

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pets & their people

Let’s talk humans. See what celebs have to say about pet parenthood. Find advice on handling your pet’s other people (eg your ex). And get more tips on the people stuff.

Newfoundland dog in the arms its owner

How to get that insurance premium down (without sacrificing your pup’s health)

Two vets sit on the pavement in the background with an old Staffie dog in the foreground.

Meet the charity that helps protect the animal-human bond

Taylor Swift holding two small kittens in each hand and smiling down at them

In celebration of her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, we unleash the best Taylor Swift-inspired pet names for all the Swifties out there

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adoption & fostering

New pet parent (or still thinking about fostering or adopting a pet)? Get all the advice you need: how to find the right pet for you, how to introduce them to other pets and kids, and how to bond with your new family member.

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We got our paws on a calculator and did the research so you don’t have to

Keanu Reeves and Halle Berry star in John Wick with two German Shepherd dogs.

Even if you do want to live that Elle Woods life...

 


Brown dog with white markings standing in leaves

The truth is breed labels are often wrong

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sustainability

Go green with your pet. Read up on eco-friendly pet care trends to help minimise your pet’s carbon pawprint.

Young couple feeding their dog with healthy green food from the farmers market at home

Eight in-season and vet-recommended fruits and veggies that make for healthy, sustainable snacks for your pet

Make your own toys, beds, snuffle mats and more and save yourself a bunch of money in the long run

Hiker and dog overlooking the top of a mountain

Expert tips to help reduce your pet’s carbon pawprint.

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travel

From pet travel tips to pet-friendly city guides, we’ve got all your flying, hiking, and biking needs covered.

woman on the bus with her dog on the chair

An awkward reality for many of us

girl in a yellow top and baseball cap hugs a big fluffy white dog on a beach

You’ve chosen to adopt a dog, congratulations! But with dogs in need both here and abroad, which route should you take?

a woman and a man sit in an empty home surrounded by boxes with a dog

Moving house is stressful at the best of times, but what happens if you want to move abroad with your dog? We consulted some experts to find out

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animal advocacy

Learn about the people making a difference for animals and what you can do to lend a hand, too.

Two vets sit on the pavement in the background with an old Staffie dog in the foreground.

Meet the charity that helps protect the animal-human bond

a woman with curly red hair hugs her cat tight

Right now if your pet is stolen, the government treats it as property theft, instead of the loss of a valued family member

Portrait of six pure-bred Husky puppies sitting side by side on a table while their breeder tried to arrange them for a photo in the background

Look out for untrustworthy breeders – and report them

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