Articles by Alice Snape

Alice Snape

Alice Snape is a freelance writer and editor whose work has featured in Cosmopolitan, Metro, Red, Vice, amongst other publications. Her rescue dog Lucy is the love of her life – probably because she’s an anxious weirdo like her. You’ll likely find them both curled up in bed – Alice’s favourite place to write from – or out having an adventure together in the park…

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Why Keeping Your Dog On The Lead Isn't ‘Bad Pet Parenting’
Keeping your dog on a lead isn’t mean – sometimes, it’s the kindest choice

Keeping your dog on a lead isn’t mean – sometimes, it’s the kindest choice
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These People Completed Their Families With Pets Instead of Babies (and Don’t Regret a Thing)
“You realise that they can’t do anything without you. They need you. But then you realise you need them just as much”
“You realise that they can’t do anything without you. They need you. But then you realise you need them just as much”
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One Major Misconception About Cockapoos Just Got Debunked
Think Cockapoos are healthier because they’re crossbreeds? Learn what the latest research says
Think Cockapoos are healthier because they’re crossbreeds? Learn what the latest research says
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Making Short Absences Easy: How To Leave Your Dog Home Alone
Scientists from the Waltham Petcare Institute explain how one simple buy could help your nervous pup feel more comfortable by themselves
Scientists from the Waltham Petcare Institute explain how one simple buy could help your nervous pup feel more comfortable by themselves
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“Having a Dog is Way Better Than Dating” – 5 People Who’ve Swapped Partners For Pets
“I can rely on my cats to be there – no ghosting here – and, claws aside, they’ll never intentionally hurt me”
“I can rely on my cats to be there – no ghosting here – and, claws aside, they’ll never intentionally hurt me”
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Meet-Ups For Rescue Dogs Help Pets & Their Parents Find Community
As more people choose to adopt, rescue dog meet-ups are popping up all over the UK and the US. One writer took her former stray Lucy along to see what it’s all about…
As more people choose to adopt, rescue dog meet-ups are popping up all over the UK and the US. One writer took her former stray Lucy along to see what it’s all about…
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The Wholesome Instagram Capturing the Love Between Queer Pet Parents & Their Dogs
“For queer people, friends become their chosen family – and dogs are just an extension of that”. @Dogsandtheirdykes is the wholesome content you need today
“For queer people, friends become their chosen family – and dogs are just an extension of that”. @Dogsandtheirdykes is the wholesome content you need today
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BBC Documentary Highlights The Sobering Repercussions Of Covid’s Puppy Boom
”It’s the commodification of animals, it’s social currency – whether it’s to look hard or manly or to emulate a celebrity. We put pressure on that dog to play a role in our lives”
”It’s the commodification of animals, it’s social currency – whether it’s to look hard or manly or to emulate a celebrity. We put pressure on that dog to play a role in our lives”
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The Dog Fostering Lifeline Helping People Flee Domestic Abuse
Beloved pets are often used by perpetrators of domestic abuse to manipulate their victims. That’s why Dogs Trust runs a specialist service to temporarily home dogs while their parents seek safety
Beloved pets are often used by perpetrators of domestic abuse to manipulate their victims. That’s why Dogs Trust runs a specialist service to temporarily home dogs while their parents seek safety
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How To Be a Great Dog Parent In a Tiny Living Space (From People Who Know)
Whether you live in a small flat, a van or a boat, these pooch and human partnerships prove you can thrive in a small space with your dog
Whether you live in a small flat, a van or a boat, these pooch and human partnerships prove you can thrive in a small space with your dog
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How Psychiatric Assistant Dogs Help Their Humans
“A PAD can be life-changing – and even life saving”
“A PAD can be life-changing – and even life saving”
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Moving Abroad With Your Dog? Here’s Everything You Need To Know
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
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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How to Find the Right Trainer, No Matter What Your Dog’s Been Through
With so many dog trainers out there that it can be hard to know who you can actually trust (especially if your dog has trust issues of their own), here’s where to start…
With so many dog trainers out there that it can be hard to know who you can actually trust (especially if your dog has trust issues of their own), here’s where to start…
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Bringing Home A Very Nervous Rescue Dog – A Guide For Anxious Parents
At so many points in those first hours, weeks, months, I screamed, internally: what have we done?
At so many points in those first hours, weeks, months, I screamed, internally: what have we done?
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Cutting Cat Nails Is Hard, Is This Unusual Viral Hack The Answer?
We asked a behaviourist if this content creator’s approach to cutting his kitten’s nails is something you can try at home
We asked a behaviourist if this content creator’s approach to cutting his kitten’s nails is something you can try at home

Articles by Alice Snape

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