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Bringing a puppy into your family can be one of the most memorable moments of your life. You receive a new best friend, housemate and baby all at once. While the moment will be magical, remember that

Imagine you are adopting a human toddler. He can’t verbalise his worries or emotions. You are unknown and the environment is unfamiliar. It’s a perturbing period and it takes time to build trust and f

We are a nation of pet lovers! Here, Sarah Vine -former wife of politician Sir Michael Gove -reveals why, when the chips are down, her dogs really are her best friends...

Carol was not what you would call a dog person. It wasn’t that she actively disliked the creatures – she just didn’t see the point in having one in the house. All the hassle, the hair everywhere, and

Presenter and author Clare Balding, 54, lives in London with her wife

Walking through Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Gemma Clarke and Matthew Horsley looked like any young couple out enjoying the sunshine with a beloved dog. But this wasn’t a couple – not yet. It was their f