Stephanie Smith felt nobody could understand the depth of her loss when she had to say goodbye to her companion

Let’s start with the numbers. There are about 13.5 million tame wolves (we call them pet dogs), 12.5 million cats, one million rabbits, 700,000 tortoises and turtles, 700,000 guinea pigs, 600,000 hams

Daisy Lindlar knows she’s very lucky. The 32-year-old and her partner are looking forward to spending their first Christmas in their private rented home with labradoodle Gizmo, who is eight months old

In a fast-paced world, our dogs still need our time and patience, says Carolyn Menteith

From the sentimentality of the season to the pressure to be joyful, the festive period can feel tough when you’re grieving. As we mark Grief Awareness Week, one writer – who’s carrying the loss of her fiancé and her father – shares what she’s learned

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