Although lots of people adopt puppies, remember there are lots of old dogs that need loving homes, either through adoption or fostering, and there are other ways to help, if you are unable to live with a dog yourself, for various reasons. See the pets tag for more information. Read this fun illustrated book to…
animal friends
why (slow trains) are better for wildlife
Holly Astle Much of the Chilterns is being destroyed to make way for the disastrous HS2 project, a fast-speed train that will kill 22,000 wildlife yearly once built, based on estimates of similar projects abroad. Experts say it won’t reduce climate change (some planned hubs are airports?) Read rules and tips for train travel with pets….
how to make your garden safe for pets
James Bartholomew If you live with (or have visiting) pets, it’s important to know that many plants and other items are not safe around companion animals. Campaigners want warnings on seed packets (and in gardening books) to alert people who often are unaware that even a tail brushing past lilies or sago palm, can harm….
how to help (both red & grey) squirrels
Over the past 200 years, red squirrels have become endangered and grey squirrels have thrived, leading to laws that cull the latter and protect the former. But in fact, the main reason red squirrels are endangered is due to their natural habitats being torn down (pine trees in particular) which is why in areas where…