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Helping your dog’s separation anxiety post lockdown

Many of us have been working at home for a number of weeks since the lockdown started. This applies to any other family members, such as your spouse or children too. It looks like we may be reaching the light at the end of the tunnel. We need to think about what effect the end…

May 29 2020

The best animal shows to stream right now

The Coronavirus lockdown has got us all looking for the best animal shows and documentaries to help us get our furry fix. We did a round-up recently of the best animal-related content that Netflix has to offer and now we’re diving deeper. If Netflix isn’t your thing, we’ve got you covered with BBC iPlayer and…

May 22 2020

Video conferences with pets

For many of us, up until a few weeks ago, video conferencing was something that only happened at trendy start-ups. You’d probably never even heard of Zoom or House Party. But now the world is working from home, these apps have become a valuable lifeline. They help us have meetings with work colleagues or keep…

May 15 2020

How our pets are helping us get through lockdown

Life in the UK has changed dramatically over the past 6 weeks. Many of us are experiencing higher than usual levels of anxiety. We’re worried about our health, our finances and our family members. Being apart from our loved ones can be tough, but our pets are helping us get through lockdown. Consultant psychologist Dr…

May 8 2020

Huge number of pets being rehomed during lockdown

The past few weeks have been a challenging time for many of us. But there has been a silver lining among all the doom and gloom. The number of pet adoptions from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has increased during the lockdown. The week before the UK went into lockdown, Battersea saw adoptions figures double…

May 1 2020