Keeping chickens is becoming a fast-growing hobby for many people in the UK, probably spurred on by the TV programmes that have recently highlighted both the plight of the battery hens and the joys of keeping your own chickens.
Keeping doesn’t require lots of space even though most chicken lovers would advocate that the more space […]

People often pose the question - should I let my child have a dog? There is no reason why you shouldn’t introduce a dog into your family if you have children, but it is worth remembering that very often the behaviour of a dog is highly influenced by the behaviour of the children around […]

A few days ago I heard a story about a family who were driving to a wedding “do”. Dad was driving, mum sat in the front passenger seat, little David was in the back seat with his granny who was wearing her new hat.
Jasper the dog was in the back of the hatchback and […]

Many years ago my daughter asked if she could have a pet rabbit because someone at school had 2 and couldn’t be bothered to look after them. My daughter was a caring child and she couldn’t bear to think that these rabbits were being neglected. Of course I gave in very easily and […]

Most cats are extremely playful and fun loving creatures and will spend lots of time inventing new games. They love to interact with their owners but will also play happily on their own with the correct toys such as a cat scratcher or a toy mouse.
As cats have a mind of their own your […]

Find out as much as you can about rabbits before making a decision. Ask friends, your vet, read books and speak to the breeders. There are lots of different rabbit breeds and you should try to get one that will suit the whole family. If you want a baby rabbit then go to […]

It’s common knowledge that the rabbit hutches and runs that are sold in most pet shops are often far too small to keep adult rabbits in. Unfortunately, many people buy a baby rabbit from a pet shop along with the hutch to go with it and they often have no idea of the size […]

Now that spring is here and summer is fast on its heels, animal lovers are thinking about purchasing a rabbit for their children to care for and play with. This is a wonderful idea as rabbits are sociable little creatures and with the right care and attention make lovely pets for children and adults […]

I have just come back from putting my dog in the dog kennels before I go away on a week’s holiday. What a traumatic experience - for me not my dog !!
My little Yorkie loves going to the dog kennels as she is welcomed with open arms by the caring owners of the kennels […]

Dog cages can be useful when you first get your new puppy. Puppies get everywhere when they first come into your home and this is not always a good thing. Just like babies, puppies need to be toilet trained and also need lots of sleep, so a cage can be an excellent training […]