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…
Author: 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…
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…
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…
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 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.…
Should Pets be Presents?
It seems the logical thing to do. Someone you care about expresses a desire for a pet on more than one occasion, and you know…
Should All Dogs be Muzzled in Public?
Dogs may be a much-loved family member, but domestication does not remove a dog’s more deeply routed instincts, such as chasing and hunting. Keeping your…
Legislation and Dog Ownership
The topic of legislation and dog ownership is addressed every few years usually following a spate of dog attacks. The most recent of these, at…
Declawing Cats
Animals, just like humans, come with some behaviour traits that we may find undesirable. These, of course, will be different depending on the owner. A…
