Aside from the 'daily joy' dogs bring to our lives, are the many 'hidden extras' that even the most devoted dog owner often unwittingly takes for granted

A young Yorkshire woman leading the charge in the resurgence of the art of taxidermy

The former rescue border collie is now a four-legged friend for people in need

A selection of the best pubs that also welcome your four-legged friends.

The antics of the border terrier from Bardsea has found fame at home and abroad

Take your four-legged friend on a tour around Cheshire's most popular walking spots.

Meet the Cheshire business owners who've cottoned on to the canine craze and made a success from their passion for pooches

Alisha Davis visits Cheshire Dogs' Home in Warrington and meets some four-legged friends looking for their human companion.

One of the world's leading taxidermists creates his award-winning models in a former slaughterhouse in Orrell

Emma Gough has put her heart and soul into her dog grooming business, writes Emily Rothery

She used to have an imaginary dog, but now a schoolgirl from Burton-in-Kendal is proving to be a big hit with the real things.

Hundreds of pets take part in a volunary scheme to brighten the day for people in hospitals and hospices. Emily Rothery met one of them.

Residential housing developer Paul Brown on how Cody, a black Labradoodle, helped him rebuild his life