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How to Create Artwork of Your Pets: A Guide to Lino Printing Techniques

Creating art of pets can be a fulfilling and enjoyable process. With the right affordable lino cutting tools for beginners and technique of lino printing, anyone can bring their beloved animals to life on paper.

Lino printing allows artists to express their love for their pets through unique and personal artwork.

To get started, one needs some basic tools and a clear idea of the...

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London Dog Lover Launches a Matchmaking App for Rescue Pets

Animal lover Tara Hamdi has created a 'dating app for rescues' in a bid to help charities and rehoming shelters find loving homes for their cats and dogs.

Tara, who is based in London, came up with the idea for the unique free app 'Only Rescues' after her rescue dog Max died last year.

Tara said that the death of her beloved Jack Russell Terrier cross hit her and her partner...

Increasing numbers of pet owners rely on the support of food banks to feed their animals

As the cost of living escalates, increasing demand is being made on food banks. And not just to feed people – pet owners are being faced with the awful reality of not being able to afford food for their animals so have begun to rely on food banks to feed their beloved pets.

At the end of 2020 the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home supplied fifty food banks in East and Central Scotland with...

Return to office contributes to more than one million dogs being rehomed

A recent survey of 2,000 UK adults has revealed a concerning trend among dog owners, with 10% having rehomed their dogs within the last year and another 11% having considered it . The survey, conducted by Novuna Business Cash Flow , shines a light on the impact of changing work environments and the increased cost of living on pet ownership.

22% of dogs being rehomed due to less...

Keep common Christmas decorations far away from your pet

Brits are being warned popular Christmas decorations can be harmful to pets.

Pet insurance experts from Quotezone.co.uk are urging pet owners to look out for choke hazards and keep their four-legged friends away from dangerous holiday decorations.

As many families have started to add festive decor to their homes, it's crucial to be aware of hidden holiday dangers that could...

Dogs Trust delivers Christmas hope to people experiencing homelessness across Devon

The Christmas elves at Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, are busy getting ready to spread Christmas cheer across Devon by delivering gifts to the canine companions of people experiencing homelessness.

Every Christmas, through its Together Through Homelessness scheme, Dogs Trust brings festive cheer to the dogs of people experiencing homelessness by delivering canine...

Cat presumed dead found five miles from home 11 years later

A tabby-and-white cat named Toby who was believed to have been killed on a busy road in Nuneaton, has been reunited with his owners 11 years after going missing thanks to his microchip.

The 14-year-old moggy’s owners, Justine and Eric Allan, moved with their family and beloved cat from Galley Common to The Long Shoot in early December 2012. They kept Toby indoors for around six weeks after...

Report reveals cat owners struggling as costs soar

The most comprehensive survey of cat owners in the UK has found that a third (34%) have been significantly and negatively impacted by the rise in living costs, with younger, female and less affluent owners particularly affected.

According to Cats Protection's Cats and Their Stats Report 2023 , over 3% of cat owners rely on food banks to feed their pets and 14% seriously worry about...

A Dog Can Now Cost Owners Over £100k in a Lifetime!

HUGE STUDY Reveals the True Lifetime Cost of Pet Ownership – It's Time For Pet Owners to Dig Deep

Over £106k for a pampered pooch, up to £85k for a mollycoddled kitty – these are the latest figures for lifetime pet ownership costs according to a new study by HouseholdPets.co.uk. With hidden costs not accounted for by other research and inflation ignored – owning a pet could be significantly...

Rat-trapped cat and her tiny kittens discovered at service area

A cat caught in part of a rat trap was rescued from a motorway service area along with her tiny kittens after being spotted by eagle-eyed staff.

The scared white-and-tortoiseshell moggy was noticed by staff from WHSmith at the Roadchef services located near Magor at Junction 23A of the M4. She was seen walking around with a wide black ring of plastic stuck on her neck from which she was...

Proposed bills on kitten smuggling and cat theft could protect tens of thousands of cats

The UK's leading cat welfare charity has welcomed new Private Members Bills on kitten smuggling and cat theft, saying it will help protect cats and kittens from unscrupulous individuals looking to profit at their expense. Cats Protection says an estimated 50,000 cats that were acquired by people in the UK last year came from an overseas source. The charity says it's unclear whether any health...

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