When we humans brush our cats and dogs, we tend to wad up the loose fur and bin it for rubbish removal. According to the latest craze, however, this isn't just an incredible waste of a valuable commodity, it also takes fur ages to decompose while producing methane gas and contributing to the rapidly escalating greenhouse effect. Pet fur in landfill If you're up for an idea that's more than a ...
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Living Arrows 7/52 – Amy, Harry and a trip to the ENT hospital
When I caught Amy asleep on the bed, all snuggled up with Harry, I should have known that she was about to come down with something again. She never sleeps in the day and if she does, it's always a good indicator that something inside her body is brewing. I just didn't think that something might be wrong with her, though, as she was still on medication from her previous ear infection. So I got my ...
Choosing the Right Dog for your Family
Dogs come in all shapes and sizes, and they each have their own character, which is great news. This fact means that there is a dog out there that will suit you, your family, and the way you live your life. However, it also means that you have to be careful if you are planning on getting a family pet. The fact that dogs are so different from each other means that if you do not do your research ...
Meet our new kitten – Harry
I don't know about you, but Amy and I are absolutely obsessed with cats. We've not quite reached Crazy Cat Lady status, but having both grown up with cats around us, we were really missing having a fur baby at home. Having to leave our cats Betty and Honey behind in the UK when we moved was utterly heartbreaking, so I promised myself that once we were completely settled here in Germany, we would ...
Taking your dog on holiday
The summer holidays are just around the corner and maybe you've already booked this year's getaway, but if you're still undecided or have the added challenge of having to find somewhere that is happy to not only accommodate to your needs but also those of your pooch, this blog post is for you. The clever people from Dream Lodge Holidays, who by the way are more than happy to welcome your furry ...
Are pets just for kids?
The numerous experiences kids can gain from a household pet can be crucial to development. From learning to care and think about another living creature to gaining a loving companion; pets and kids go hand in hand but it would be a mistake to believe that it is only children that have something to seek in this relationship. Both parents and grandparents can also benefit from the love of a furry ...