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Boy, 11, narrowly escaped deadly Essex dog attack, family says

Child ran into street screaming for help after two dogs attacked and killed his grandmother Esther Martin

The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2024

A kitten was a perfect lockdown distraction but I got more than I bargained for

When pandemic restrictions ended I was left holding the kitten and the kitty litter – but now we’re like an old married couple

The Guardian - AU · Feb 5, 2024

The pet I’ll never forget: Kevin the cat was my confidant. Then came the dreaded phone call ...

We adopted him as a stray, and he comforted me through my wife’s cancer. When he grew ill with cancer, too, I knew he needed my support

The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2024

KVAFSU appeals to kennel clubs to recognise Mudhol Hound as distinct Indian breed

The Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Science University appeals for recognition of Mudhol Hound as an indigenous Indian breed.

The Hindu · Feb 4, 2024

Man arrested after grandmother, 68, killed in dog attack

The woman who died had reportedly been visiting her 11-year-old grandson in Essex.

Evening Standard · Feb 4, 2024

Do your kids want a dog? Science may be on their side

Kids who have dogs get significantly more physical activity, compared to kids who don't. Researchers followed 600 children over three years, and found young girls got the biggest exercise boost.

WEKU · Feb 4, 2024

Tim Dowling: it’s our first winter visit to Cornwall. Even the dog is despairing

The dog’s lust for life is extinguished by a cold cottage, frozen pipes, decayed wiring and dead moles

The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2024

How Groundhog Day is honored elsewhere

Why have a boring groundhog when you can have a taxidermied marmot dressed in period attire?

Salon · Feb 2, 2024

Matt Edmondson shares how his baby-naming hack almost backfired (and it’s a lesson we can all learn from)

BBC Radio 1 presenter and dad of two shares his baby name dilemmas

GoodToKnow · Feb 2, 2024

‘I’m annoying, to some degree’: New York’s dog owners debate Chloë Sevigny’s anti-pup take

The longtime cool girl of downtown told Rolling Stone it’s ‘unfortunate’ that athleisure and dogs are taking over the city – but some New Yorkers disagree

The Guardian - US · Feb 2, 2024