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Rescuing a dog: What to really expect when you bring them home

Thinking about rescue dog adoption? Experts explain how to help a new dog settle.

Public puts Britain’s disappearing red squirrel back in the picture

The British public is putting the red squirrel back in the picture with drawings, paintings, photographs and sculpture for a new People’s Collection.

London’s best dog-friendly swimming spots

Discover the best dog-friendly swimming spots in London, plus essential water safety tips, aftercare advice and what to pack for your dog.

Field Notes: A valley coming back to life

Discover how Snaizeholme in the Yorkshire Dales is restoring woodland, peatland and rivers while supporting wildlife, farming and nearby communities.

Rescue starts before rehoming

Linda Cantle shares Lynne and Doug’s story, showing how early pet rehoming support can help owners overcome difficulties and keep much-loved pets at home.

The dogs that changed history

From Balto and Togo to wartime messenger dogs, Laika and Pavlov’s dogs, discover the remarkable dogs that changed history and the stories behind the myths.

The secret life of your cat’s whiskers

Discover how cat whiskers help with navigation, hunting and communication, why whiskers should never be trimmed, and what whisker fatigue means.

Cute at what cost?

APGAW director Marisa Heath explains how the Innate Health Assessment could improve dog breeding.

Dogs of war? Separating fact from legend in the ancient world

Did the ancient world really field dogs of war? Petasure CEO Mark Gill weighs the evidence for canine soldiers in ancient Greek, Roman and Persian warfare, and separates fact from legend.