An archaeological romp through our relationship with our feline friends

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

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 it comes to working animals, cats can get forgotten, but they have an important role to play in rural life, as Marianne Willsher from Cats Protection explains

There's no longer any need to leave your favourite four-legged friend behind when you go on holiday, says Richard MacKichan, because hotels, superyacht designers and airlines are all setting new standards for petfriendly travel

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