There are many beneficial reasons why a child should grow up with an animal in the home. Pets can teach children so much, including responsibility, kindness, and love and make great friends and playmates for a child. So, if you’re trying to find a way to get your kid off the couch, consider bringing a pet into your home, but don’t mention the 9 extra days at school!

More than 126,176 dogs were picked up by local authorities over the last 12 months, an increase of 4% on the previous year which equates to 345 stray dogs being found every day and these figures do not include the many dogs that are taken direct to animal sanctuaries.

When a cat has allergies, her immune system overreacts and begins to identify them as dangerous though these substances—or allergens—are usually common in most environments and harmless to most animals.

Should our brave animals who risk their lives for this country be fully recognised for instance when troops return home and being represented on Remembrance Sunday?

For centuries the battle between the species has raged on, which has the title of intellectual superiority… Cats or dogs?  Both sides fight their corners well with valid points from both sides, but how do you measure something of this scale? Is the intelligence of creatures such as cats and dogs measured by their ability to learn tasks and carry them out when commanded or in the capacity to be self reliant? It’s no secret that dogs possess the ability…

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