Jim the wonder dog

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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

With her soft expression, gentle nature and calming influence, Golden Retriever, Pippa, has arguably become the most popular member of staff at an East Midlands primary school. In just a few months, t

THEY can sniff out trouble in a matter of seconds and pinpoint causes of deadly fires. They are quicker and more precise than even high-tech equipment – and they do it all with the wag of a tail and t