Owning and living with a dog is rather like being in a club, says Tim Relf , and there are some things only you will know...

When your grief doesn’t fit the ‘mould’ of what others expect, it can feel unacknowledged – making it all the harder to deal with. Here, we’re explaining the concept of ‘disenfranchised grief’, and how you can support yourself, and others, through the process

Being there for someone you love from afar isn’t easy, but it is possible. Here, we’re offering four practical ways to show a friend you care, no matter the physical divide…

Alia Waheed explores the grief and survivor’s guilt she’s experienced since her mother passed away at the age of 43

FOR dogs living in city centres or flats, daily walks can sometimes be tricky. Perhaps the weather is dreadful, the pavements too hot, or your schedule unexpectedly changes. Whatever the reason, there

There are lots of things we need to think about when we take a dog into our homes, to make sure that our new pup will be able to fit healthily and happily into our family and lifestyle, says Carolyn Menteith