‘Superworms’ with appetite for polystyrene could revolutionise plastic recycling, scientists say

‘Superworms’ with appetite for polystyrene could revolutionise plastic recycling, scientists say

So superworm-led organic digestion could be a valuable tool in reducing levels of human pollution if the process can function on an industrial scale.“Superworms are like mini-recycling plants, shredding the polystyrene with their mouths and then feeding it to the bacteria in their gut,” Dr Rinke said.

This Shark Tank-Funded Tool Removes Pet Hair From Fabric

This Shark Tank-Funded Tool Removes Pet Hair From Fabric

Your pets aren't going to miraculously stop shedding all of a sudden so give yourself something to clean up that hair efficiently, like the Shark Tank-funded FurZapper® Pet Hair Remover for Clothes & Laundry .Invented by pet lovers, FurZapper is specially designed to remove fur, hair, lint, dander, and other debris on anything that you wash and dry.

Pet owners love this de-shedding brush – and it's on sale

Pet owners love this de-shedding brush – and it's on sale

It’s a specially designed brush that works to tackle loose undercoat hair, allowing you to collect your dog’s or cat’s shedding fur before it ends up all over your home.All this combined means the tool removes significantly more loose hair than your average comb or brush.

Adorable Dachshund serves as flower girl at owner’s wedding

Adorable Dachshund serves as flower girl at owner’s wedding

‘The caterers and other workers at the reception were obsessed with Ruby’ (Picture: David Glover/Mercury Press)From having her silhouette on the wedding cake and her own special seat at the high table, and being allowed to roam around greeting guests, Ruby really made her presence known.

Couple who met walking their dogs include five of them in their wedding

Couple who met walking their dogs include five of them in their wedding

‘It was important to us to include them in the day, since they were a big part of what brought us together’ (Picture: EventSmith Productions/Caters News)A couple who met while out walking with their respective dogs has included five beloved canines in their wedding.

Britain’s loneliest dog has been in an animal shelter for nine years

Britain’s loneliest dog has been in an animal shelter for nine years

Staff at his animal shelter call him ‘the perfect pet’ but note Freddie is ‘complex’ and needs a strong owner as he tends to over-guard and this puts people off.

Groom chooses very good boy Weller the dog to be his best man

Groom chooses very good boy Weller the dog to be his best man

‘We could not have asked for a better wedding day’ (Picture: Meaghan Hall Photography / Caters News)Sometimes, the phrase ‘man’s best friend’ is meant to be taken very literally.

Miracle elderly dog beats the odds and walks again after being run over twice

Miracle elderly dog beats the odds and walks again after being run over twice

Good boy, Eddie (Picture: Vets Now)When retired GP Robin Murray saw his beloved dog get run over not once but twice by the same car, he thought his four-legged friend was done for.

Besotted pugs celebrate getting 'married' with wedding celebration

Besotted pugs celebrate getting 'married' with wedding celebration

Going down the aisle (Picture: Emily Bailey-Mitchell/SWNS) The newlyweds (Picture: Emily Bailey-Mitchell/SWNS) The 24-year-old teaching assistant stresses that Percy has only ever had eyes for Mabel – even when they go on their walks with up to 30 other dogs.

Buying lockdown dogs on a whim can lead to trouble, says RSPCA

Buying lockdown dogs on a whim can lead to trouble, says RSPCA

Dr Samantha Gaines was speaking after a dog attack caused the death of Freddie Mercury the Thames seal this week.As we come out of lockdown, new owners must expose their dogs slowly to new things, the RSPCA said.Freddie the Thames seal put down by vets after dog attack.

Top lawyer whose dog mauled Freddie the seal will face no criminal charges

Top lawyer whose dog mauled Freddie the seal will face no criminal charges

The seal had to be put down after suffering serious injuries (Picture: Duncan Phillips) The Met Police and RSPCA said they would not take any further action (Picture: Duncan Phillips) The charity said it was ‘deeply saddened’ by the incident and that it highlighted the need to keep dogs on leads near wild animals.

Heartbroken cat caught on camera 'crying' when his owner leaves him home alone - video

Heartbroken cat caught on camera 'crying' when his owner leaves him home alone - video

The pet cat in China is now famous after seemingly shedding tears into a security camera while being left home alone.Cat caught on camera crying when his owner left him home alone (Image: Douyin) The video was uploaded to Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok.

Siddharth Chandekar: Pets make for ultra glam baraatis at desi weddings

Siddharth Chandekar: Pets make for ultra glam baraatis at desi weddings

While Sai’s pet baby Mocha wore a mini sherwani at her nuptials, Sid and Mitali’s baby Dora flaunted a pearl necklace on their D-Day. Pet wedding fashion is a big hit this shaadi season, with not only the brides and grooms, but even their pooches decking up to the nines in embellished Indian wear and smart tuxes.

Dogs & D-Day: How to include your pet in your wedding

Dogs & D-Day: How to include your pet in your wedding

Sharadha Vijay, who got married in a church in Chennai, says, "Since pets aren't allowed at the church, I threw a soiree the next day at a pet friendly venue, to specially include my baby Euro in my celebrations.

Farewell to a good girl

Farewell to a good girl

As recompense, I sent my dad a book called Test Your Dog’s IQ and he revelled in the fact that she aced every test, so much so he didn’t even mind when Caoimhe and Eddie flooded WhatsApp with pictures and videos of her completing each task.

Evolving Reddit’s Workforce

Evolving Reddit’s Workforce

To make this all work, we are focusing on creating processes, workflows, and a culture that supports employees being distributed and remote to drive productivity and build connection, belonging, trust, and alignment.

Orphaned puppies cuddle teddies as they sleep next to their mum’s ashes

Orphaned puppies cuddle teddies as they sleep next to their mum’s ashes

Owner Donna Rennison, from Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, has documented her creative and adorable hand-rearing techniques, which include buying the pups heat pads, building them a feeding station and giving them teddies to cuddle.The puppies’ feeding station (Picture: Caters News Agency)‘The days following we researched a lot on how to hand-rear the puppies from the internet.

Pet dog: Talking to your furry baby is quite therapeutic, says Himansh Kohli who recently brought home a pet dog

Pet dog: Talking to your furry baby is quite therapeutic, says Himansh Kohli who recently brought home a pet dog

Actor Himansh Kohli, who is currently spending quality time with his parents in Delhi, recently brought home a new friend - Donut Kohli - a French Bulldog, as soon as the lockdown eased off.Exclusive: Miheeka Bajaj's wedding lehenga took 10,000 man-hours to make, says designer Anamika Khanna.

Ellen pays tribute after her and Portia's dog Wolf dies: 'He brought us so much love'

Ellen pays tribute after her and Portia's dog Wolf dies: 'He brought us so much love'

"Last night we had to say goodbye to our dog Wolf," she wrote in the caption, which featured DeGeneres and wife de Rossi on their wedding day in 2008 sharing a smooch with the pooch.

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Doglove

➜ If the custom engraving option is available, engrave onto the back of the pendant your loved one's name, your wedding date, an anniversary, or anything else you want to remember and keep you close to their heart.

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