emotional support
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Real-Life Puppy Love: How Dogs Bring Out the Best In Kids
A study shows cuddles with pups go beyond just comfort
- lifestyle
7 Ways to Make Your Dog’s Final Years More Special
Let them know how much they’ve done for you by doing everything for them
- lifestyle
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”
- lifestyle
Pets Are Incredibly Good For Your Mental Health
Experts share the science-backed ways our pets offer us emotional support
- lifestyle
One Year On: XL Bully Ban Sees Alarming Increase in Abuse
The UK’s XL Bully ban has led to a tragic rise in cruelty cases
- lifestyle
This Irresponsible Article in The Cut Makes Light of Abhorrent Animal Neglect
If your mental health is causing you to neglect your pet, find them immediate care while you get help
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What to Do, Practically, When Your Pet Dies
It might not be something you ever want to think about, but planning ahead will be a help when the time comes
- lifestyle
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
- behaviour
Does Your Dog Know How Long You Go Away For?
Can dogs tell the difference between a day, a week or a month?
- lifestyle
40 Percent of Brits Think They Should Get PTO When Their Pet Dies
The death of a pet is a heartbreaking time. A new poll shows Brits would like their workplaces to recognise that
- lifestyle
Dogs Trust Invites Dog Lovers to Participate in the National Dog Survey
There’s nothing dog parents love talking about more than their pups, so why not tell the world about them?
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Where to Get Help If You’re Struggling to Afford Your Pet
If you’re struggling with pet care costs, you are far from alone and there’s no shame seeking help. Here ’s a few places to start
- behaviour
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?
- lifestyle
Can I Register My Dog As a Service Dog?
If you’re considering applying for an assistance dog, or you have a dog that assists you in your daily life, here’s everything you need to know
- lifestyle
Sustainable Pet Parenting Can Be Stressful. Here’s How to Deal With it
“We have to be good to ourselves the way we want to be good to the planet”
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Here Are the Biggest Pet Trends For 2024
From sustainability to training, here’s what the new year promises to bring to the pet world
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Do You Have the Puppy Blues?
Don’t worry, it’s normal to feel sad or anxious after welcoming a new puppy into your life
- lifestyle
Forget Goat Yoga. Jessamyn Stanley Practises With Her Pets
Turn those barks and meows into namastes
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Jess Tran and Her Rescue Dog Are Healing Together
The creative guru on taking her dog to therapy, finding community at the dog park, and the ‘spiritual journey’ of pet parenthood
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Doctor’s Orders: Get a Dog
Harvard scientists confirm the myriad physical and psychological benefits of pet parenthood.
- lifestyle
Chemistry Between People and Pets Is Real (It’s Science)
How the ‘love hormone’ oxytocin connects us with our pups
- health
Please Be Nice To Your Vet
Veterinarians love their jobs, but it’s not all puppy kisses and kitten purrs.
- lifestyle
Flying with An Emotional Support Animal
Are ESA alpacas and peacocks mocking people with real disorders? A service-dog owner and flight attendant get real.