Heroic pets

These plucky pets both needed a miracle

Animal Friends Insurance has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to animal welfare, placing it at the core of its operations. Since its founding in 1998, the organisation has donated over £9 millio

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

→ 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

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

“Christmas is the busiest – and most exciting – time of the year in Cats Protection shops,” reveals Adele Allen, shop manager at the Cats Protection shop in Stone, Staffordshire. “There’s an incredibl