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Real Life

A Day in the Life of a Pet Talent Agent

Did you know that the pet modelling business is one of the fastest-growing industries? It's true. And in some cases, pets are even covering the household bills, earning upwards of £1000 per shoot. Layla Flaherty explains more.

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How a 10 Pound Chihuahua Saved My Life

"I remember when I rescued Gigi - it was Christmas Eve and she was about to be euthanized. I didn’t know why I did it. I just knew I had to have her."

Feel Good Dog Stories, Real Life

‘I Found My Path in Life Because of This Dog’

I remember exactly where I was when I first met her. My partner in crime, confidant and great teacher. I'd heard she'd been tied to a burger van just off the A3 and needed a home. The first thing I…

Dog Book Club, Feel Good Dog Stories, Real Life

Book Club: ‘My Rescue Dog Has Helped Me Overcome Life’s Hurdles’

Every morning when I wake up I can’t believe how lucky I am to have Buddy in my life. Since the day I found him back in April 2009 he’s been my best friend, and although I rescued him, in…

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Real Life: ‘My Dog Was Stolen From My Garden’

According to new research by Direct Line Pet Insurance, in 2018 five dogs were stolen each day, with Staffies and Chihuahuas the most targeted pedigree dog breeds. You might think your home and garden is safe, but how safe really…

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5 Things I Learnt Walking My Dog

As a teenager, I used walking as a bit of an escape and I'd head out on my own for hours. The town I lived in had a gorgeous loch and we had countryside all around, so I was very…

Feel Good Dog Stories, Real Life

There’s More to This Dog Than a Viral Video, Here’s His Story

You might remember Kratu as the happy go lucky rescue dog who decided to go his own way around the agility course at Crufts last year. But there’s much more to 5-year-old Kratu than one viral video. He has visited…

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‘Animals Communicate With Their Owners Through Me’

Lying in bed at 3 o’clock one morning and not being able to get back to sleep it struck me as the ideal time, meaning no interruptions, to try to meditate and practice how to connect to an animal. Looking…

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‘I Wanted to Help Homeless People & Their Pets, so This Is What I Did’

Last year, the number of homeless people in the UK grew and according to the charity Shelter, it’s growing fastest in the Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber, and north-west England. Spiralling rents, job cuts and rising everyday costs mean that…

Interviews, Real Life

‘7 Times My Dogs Changed My Life’: Lisa Linke

Lisa Linke is best known for her role in Amazon Prime's comedy series, 'Successful People' and more recently, for her recurring role in the US adaptation of the UK hit TV show, 'Teachers'. A huge dog lover, she volunteers at…