I’ve dumped lovers for my dogs

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

Elsie will thousands this Christmas, but not on her hubby and kids…

I’d lost my hubby and the kids had lost their dad. But I knew what to do next…

→ 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

PETE WICKS on helping Dogs Trust to spread seasonal joy