Our home zoo has expanded once again with the arrival last week of our new Labrador puppy, Fitzgerald. For the past 10 years we have been truly blessed with the existence of Huxley, a black Labrador and close personal friend of quite exceptional intelligence. Now, as Huxley approaches retirement age, we decided as a family that he should have the opportunity of passing on his considerable wisdom to the next generation – hence Fitzgerald.
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'It's tough to find out who's responsible for the action as the cat doesn't speak': Feline caught sneaking saw and phone into Brazilian prison
Saturday 05 January 2013
A cat carrying a saw and a mobile phone was “detained” as it entered a prison gate in northeast Brazil, Brazilian media reported today.
Cat cafés. Big in Japan. Coming to Britain
Friday 04 January 2013
Will £7-an-hour cuddles and soft drinks catch on as life makes it less practical to keep pets?
Cats killed in Cannock cattery fire
Friday 04 January 2013
Two cats are confirmed dead and at least 18 unaccounted for after a blaze ripped through a cattery, firefighters said today.
Can Lady Dinah's Cat Emporium become Britain's first cat café?
Thursday 03 January 2013
A bid to crowd-fund an eaterie where people can enjoy tea and cuddles with cats is gathering momentum
No more Santa costumes or shark fins: Weird US laws come into force
Wednesday 02 January 2013
The budget laws that threatened the US with billions in tax hikes weren’t the only ones that were due to come into force in the new year, with some 400 state and local measures ranging from the sensible to (at first glance) the sublimely ridiculous also taking effect on 1 January.
'Vocal' chicken saves couple from house fire
Friday 28 December 2012
An American couple escaped a house blaze after their pet chicken alerted them to the fire.
'2013 will decide whether the Scottish wildcat lives or dies': Highland tiger on its last legs following persecution by gamekeepers and interbreeding with domestic cats
Friday 28 December 2012
Control by gamekeepers and interbreeding with domestic cats means an historic species is dying
The secrets of the Kardashians' kristmas kard kollection
Tuesday 18 December 2012
Be inspired by the festive photos sent out by America's first family
British People Problems: BuzzFeed meme attracts more than 230,000 views in 24 hours
Tuesday 18 December 2012
An online forum for a uniquely British form of moaning has gone viral in the US. Liam O'Brien celebrates
Pet shows Britain is littered with brave owners
Monday 26 November 2012
Although it was the moggies who were up for awards at the weekend's Supreme Cat Show at the Birmingham NEC, I reckon the owners who took them there probably deserved a prize … for bravery.
Brian Smith: Boks are so brutal I’ve known players pleading to come off...
Saturday 24 November 2012
Coaches view: Playing the Boks you find yourself up against big blokes who don’t like you
Wildlife: A beastly beasts hall of fame
Thursday 22 November 2012
The often-disgusted residents of Tunbridge Wells are apparently also terrified after sightings of a ginger "Bigfoot" lookalike with demonic eyes, The Sun reports. A walker recorded the latest contact with the hairy giant in woods beside the Kent town, giving it a place in a (totally bogus) hall of fame featuring British beasts as diverse as mermaids, monsters and big cats. Here are three of the most celebrated.
She might be 40, but Hello Kitty is one cool cat
Friday 16 November 2012
For a cat who's nearing 40, Hello Kitty shows no signs of slowing down – something her global legions of fans will surely be pleased about.
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Serena Williams apologises after comment that rape victim 'shouldn't have put herself in that position'
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Disability campaigners celebrate 'victory' after government rethink over plans to make it more difficult to claim disability benefits
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Breaking the Silence: In the reality of occupation, there are no Palestinian civilians – only potential terrorists
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