Round our way, Christmas Day is a right dog’s dinner

I’d promised my boy the best Christmas ever but came home to an inferno

→ When Bella meets Chris Packham, she engages in what the wildlife presenter describes as an “ancient greeting ceremony”. That is to say, she licks his entire face. “Oh, she likes you,” says Big Issue

A furry hot-water bottle? Or a restless snoring pest? Sharing a bed with a dog isn’t ideal for everyone, but it certainly warms the soul, says Bethany Stone

These plucky pets both needed a miracle

PETE WICKS on helping Dogs Trust to spread seasonal joy