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Jasmine’s Law – Why Now

Anna Webb – Broadcaster, Author, has studied natural nutrition and therapies with the College of Integrated Veterinary Therapies (CIVT). She lives in London and is owned by Prudence a Miniature Bull Terrier and Mr Binks, a re-homed English Toy Terrier. www.annawebb.co.uk Pets in the Pandemic Dogs owners have been the lucky ones through this, I know I certainly wouldn’t have survived without my gang – and that includes Gremlin, my rescued streetcat. The animal human bond has been well documented for around 30,000 years. ‘Back in the day’, sharing a simple life with dogs must have looked so different, yet I bet we
Battersea Rescue Dogs Helping Children to Read

On World Book Day Battersea celebrates the Rescue Dogs helping Children to read. This World Book Day, it’s not just children missing out on the fun of the classroom. Since leaving the much-loved charity, many Battersea rescue dogs have spent their time visiting children around the country as therapy dogs, often acting as a quiet companion to be read aloud to. Claire O’Hagan, Rehoming and Welfare Manager at Battersea, says, “At Battersea, our staff and volunteers will often take time to sit and read with dogs in kennels. It not only provides companionship and enrichment for the dog but can be really
10 Years at Number 10 for Larry the Rescue Cat

#APetInEveryHome including the most important homes in the country From charming world leaders, to distracting the press, Chief Mouser Larry has done it all during his time at 10 Downing Street. But before he began prowling the corridors of political power, Larry was a humble stray who came to Battersea in need of help and a home. Today, Monday 15th February marks ten years since the confident rescue cat left the leading animal welfare charity’s care to begin a new life as one of British politics’ brightest stars. © Press Association To celebrate his milestone, Battersea looks back at his most memorable moments. Battersea’s
Tail Wagging Phrases

Anna Webb – Broadcaster, Author, has studied natural nutrition and therapies with the College of Integrated Veterinary Therapies (CIVT). She lives in London and is owned by Prudence a Miniature Bull Terrier and Mr Binks, a re-homed English Toy Terrier. www.annawebb.co.uk Puppy love or is it cupboard love? As a timely reminder that January is Walk Your Dog Month, a recent study revealed that your pooch’s favourite word actually is: ‘walkies”! It beats food related words like ‘dinner’, ‘food’, ‘eat’, even ‘treat. In a bid to investigate how we’ve been getting on with our four-legged best friends through the pandemic, the study
Beat the January Blues – Walking the Dog

Walk Your Dog Month X PAAWs Out and About As we head into a New Year with necessary extended restrictions, those of us with pets continue to celebrate the positive impact our four-legged friends have on our lives. Walk Your Dog Month, which takes place in January, is an International initiative which originated in the US, it’s a great way to shine a light on the importance of exercise and bonding time for both you and your dog. © PAAWs United - Bonnie Petkau Wise This year for Walk Your Dog Month we invite you to join us for some online fun. As
Christmas Entertainment for Pets!

Anna Webb – Broadcaster, Author, has studied natural nutrition and therapies with the College of Integrated Veterinary Therapies (CIVT). She lives in London and is owned by Prudence a Miniature Bull Terrier and Mr Binks, a re-homed English Toy Terrier. www.annawebb.co.uk This Christmas will be like no other. With entertaining and ‘human’ socialising curtailed this could be a blessing for many dogs. It’s not just the puppies bought in Lockdown, having had limited socialisation opportunities, facing possible festive fears. © @paaw_barry Studies concur that 40% of all dogs are displaying increased anxiety through increased barking, nervousness and separation issues. The puppy boom lockdown pups will
Elfy Christmas Gift Ideas by Anna Webb

Anna Webb – Broadcaster, Author, has studied natural nutrition and therapies with the College of Integrated Veterinary Therapies (CIVT). She lives in London and is owned by Prudence a Miniature Bull Terrier and Mr Binks, a re-homed English Toy Terrier. www.annawebb.co.uk As thousands of puppies get set to celebrate their first Christmas, it looks like Santa Paws will be coming to town! Despite an uncertain economic climate ahead and social distancing restrictions dampening the festive spirit, the UK’s biggest pet retailer has recently announced a 5 per cent increase in revenues to October this year, and a 14.5% rise in pre-tax profits
Burly In London

Hello Burlings I’ve got some exciting news to share. I love sharing snippets of my life with you on social media, and I love working with Vinnie, Barry, Bibi, and Digby at PAAW House. We’ve created a little project to combine both. I was curled up on the sofa this weekend watching my friend Lilly Collins in Emily in Paris, AGAIN, and WOOF, it just came to me. Inspired by Emily, I would like to introduce you to 'Burly in London'! © @netflixuk What exactly is ‘Burly in London’ I hear you bark? I love discovering new places, adore going for long walks
Pet Friendly London: The Secret Life of Pets

Paws up who has watched the movie ‘The secret life of pets’? We love it, we’re secretly convinced that Vinnie would be chief party planner if he had the chance! We were very excited when we recently got in touch with the team at Vertus, Canary Wharf Groups residential arm, about their new pet friendly development, 8 Water Street. Have they inadvertently created East London’s ‘Secret Life of Pets’ HQ we ask ourselves? Vinnie spent much of his life living in East London, until he was driven out by a group of neighbours. During his court hearing, Sir Geoffrey Vos, Chancellor
Preparing for Fireworks Season

Anna Webb – Broadcaster, Author, has studied natural nutrition and therapies with the College of Integrated Veterinary Therapies (CIVT). She lives in London and is owned by Prudence a Miniature Bull Terrier and Mr Binks, a re-homed English Toy Terrier. www.annawebb.co.uk Could a clever gadget named RelaxoPet reduce firework fear at Halloween and beyond? Glorious autumn is perfect for walking the dog, but it’s a sign that Halloween is on the horizon and the two-month onslaught of fireworks. Diwali, New Year’s Eve, and The Chinese New Year annually also make this season bang out of order for Britain’s pets. Worryingly the RSPCA revealed that