Olena Petrychenko managed to rescue her dog, Taffy, after fleeing Ukraine. But when she couldn’t afford the veterinary surgery she needed, Woodgreen Pets Charity stepped in…

A s we edge closer to spring, I find myself daydreaming about morning walks that no longer require five carefully chosen layers just to stay warm. That said, I’m far less confident that a change in se

My cat Betty meowed impatiently as I spooned her dinner into a bowl. ‘All right madam, it’s coming,’ I chuckled as she brushed against my legs. Our gorgeous grey tabby cat had no idea how lucky she wa

A letter to ...

Our lives, your lives... that’s life!

Our round-up of the funny, fascinating and unusual stories this fortnight