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The Urban Fox

Please see the bottom of this article for a list of the references I used while researching this subject. Why Have Foxes Moved into Urban Areas?  Their natural habitat is being eroded by human development. To survive, they have adapted to live among us. The move into urban areas has

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Lorna Smart

Is it Ethical to Keep Pets?

Pets can be a great addition to a household and give a lot of pleasure. However, the chosen pet is required to fit in with us and what we expect of them. But, unfortunately, this is not always in their natural habitat or in line with their natural behaviour. Let’s

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Lorna Smart

Dealing With the Loss of A Pet

Death and grief are subjects that are still considered taboo. They are important subjects that I firmly believe that we need to get more comfortable with talking about. The death of a pet is often a person’s first experience with death and grief. It certainly was for me. There were

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Lorna Smart

Things to Consider Before Buying An Exotic Pet

Exotic animals can be a very attractive option. They are something different and exciting. However, there is another side to this. When it comes to the welfare needs of exotic pets, these are much the same as those for the more conventional pets. However, the differences can be seen in

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Lorna Smart

Hamsters As Pets

The first pet I fully remember was a Siberian hamster called Pepe. He was the first pet we got when we moved to England in the late 80s (I am a Scottish lady) when I was 7. He was long-haired, double coated and often had the “bedhead” look with his

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Lorna Smart

The Pandemic and Pet Ownership

The COVID-19 pandemic forced isolation, loneliness and boredom on many of us. This was especially true if you were isolated due to being medically vulnerable. In the UK, one side effect was a sizeable increase in pet ownership. People were spending so much time at home, and it is understandable

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About Kelp Social

Started in 2017, Kelp Social was created by Mollie Kerr, CEO and Founder. Mollie knew she wanted to harness her overwhelming love and protective instincts for animals and create a platform as a voice for them and to make a change in this world.

Mollie’s journey over the last few years has led here. Kelp Social is Mollie's way of revolutionising the global animal welfare conversation.

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