Pets

Ad Feature How owning a dog can improve your mental health

Monday, July 15, 2019 Words: Ian Hills, Purple Pilchard

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

Ellie Beach - the champion schoolgirl dog trainer from Burton-in-Kendal

Wednesday, July 10, 2019 Words and photographs: 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.

The Pets As Therapy dogs at Furness General Hospital and St Mary's hospice

Thursday, June 6, 2019

John and Otis with team members at the Furness General children's ward

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.

Me and my Pet - Paul Brown and Cody the Labradoodle

Monday, May 27, 2019

Paul Brown and Cody, walking buddies and best friends for life

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

Stylish wedding attire for dogs

Tuesday, April 30, 2019 Words & main photography: Milton Haworth

Putting the final touches to Archie's wedding suit is Jenny Tunnah with her four- year-old rescue dog. (Photography: Milton Haworth)

You might think it's a barking idea but this is what the best-dressed dog is wearing this season.

The story of Foxie - the loyal Irish Terrier on Helvellyn

Tuesday, April 23, 2019 Emily Rothery

Landseer's chocolate box version of the story (copyright St Louis Art Museum)

In the latest of our tales of remarkable dogs, Emily Rothery recounts the story a terrier commemorated on a mountainside for showing incredible loyalty.

Me and my Pet - Michael Kusz and Jo the crow

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Michael and Jo hard at work in the studio (not really; they�re just larking about)

Sculptor Michael Kusz wings the praises of his unusual apprentice

The Dog: A Celebration at Chatsworth exhibition

Tuesday, March 26, 2019 Photos: Courtesy of the Chatsworth House Trust

Works by artists from Brueghel and Landseer to Jeff Koons and Ben Long are the focus of this season's main exhibition at Chatsworth House. Pat Ashworth reports

Behind the scenes at The Cats Protection Warrington Adoption Centre

Friday, February 22, 2019 Words: Mairead Mahon - Photos: John Allen

How the charity helps Cheshire cats find new homes in the county.

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