Three things with Michelle Brasier: ‘It’s clear plastic, a tight squeeze and humiliating’

Three things with Michelle Brasier: ‘It’s clear plastic, a tight squeeze and humiliating’

Hard to empty.‘I was so desperate that I went to Bunnings and bought the biggest storage tub I could find’: Michelle Brasier’s makeshift bathtubThis year I moved to a place with a real bath.

Dog turns blue after accidentally chewing an ink cartridge

Dog turns blue after accidentally chewing an ink cartridge

Rosie in the bath (Picture: Kennedy News and Media)At the salon, groomers were forced to shave parts of Rosie’s fur off to shift the blue dye while her tiny nails were stuck a blueish hue for weeks.

Netflix's film about a burned-out man and an octopus is the antidote to 2020

Netflix's film about a burned-out man and an octopus is the antidote to 2020

“The incidence of endemic species in kelp forests is huge, but what’s happening with climate change is almost every kelp forest in the world is shifting and changing,” she said.For example, in Tasmania, kelp forests have disappeared over a number of years, and that’s because of climate change.

Dog collapses in fear as experts warn of more firework trauma than normal

Dog collapses in fear as experts warn of more firework trauma than normal

The RSPCA is concerned that animals will face trauma this year as more people throw make-shift displays during the pandemic (Picture: RSPCA)A dog was so traumatised by fireworks she collapsed in shock and injured herself, her owner revealed as the RSPCA warns this year’s Bonfire Night could be the worst in decades for animals.

Lonely dog given up for adoption as key worker owner had to work 12-hour shifts

Lonely dog given up for adoption as key worker owner had to work 12-hour shifts

Eight-year-old Shar Pei Bella Boo is up for adoption after her owner’s working patterns in lockdown left her anxious and lonely (Picture: Parrot & Pineapple | Pooch & Pineapple | Rophotographs)Lots of pets have enjoyed extra quality time with their owners in lockdown thanks to a move towards home-working.

Adopting a dog helped me cope with lockdown

Adopting a dog helped me cope with lockdown

The mental busyness and distraction he’s brought me has been a very welcome surprise (Picture: Lily Howes)My lockdown life has shifted from lie-ins and laziness to responsibility and routine.Of course, there is a new worry quietly bubbling away: what life with Socks will look like post-lockdown.

Rescued ducklings saved from slaughter become best friends with dog

Rescued ducklings saved from slaughter become best friends with dog

Boris with his pet duck Shushi (Picture: Boris Bozhinov/SWNS/Cambridge)When he found the ducklings, Boris was on his way to work and so had to keep them in a box during his shift.The ducklings have fallen in love with their pooch sister, seven-year-old Daria (Picture: Boris Bozhinov/SWNS Cambridge).

Goats detect slight emotional changes in other goats' calls

Goats detect slight emotional changes in other goats' calls

But a new study finds that goats recognize slight emotional changes in other goats’ calls and respond both behaviorally and physiologically, which indicates the listener’s feelings shift, too. Researchers think that by understanding how goats responding to other goats' calls they can uncover the social lives of the creatures.

Dad sets up makeshift hospital for dog’s favourite toy after it was left outside

Dad sets up makeshift hospital for dog’s favourite toy after it was left outside

(Picture: Twitter/ oohhhkayyy) He sent the picture to his daughter Michaella and told her that Lucky’s ‘baby’ was no more. And good news, Michaella told The Dodo that the bear is now fully recovered and back with Lucky.

Overweight Labrador loses over a stone using doggy Fitbit

Overweight Labrador loses over a stone using doggy Fitbit

Harvey, pictured here before his weight loss, has managed to shift 10kg (PA Real Life/Collect)After her doggy dieting success, Beth is now keen to pass on her experience to other people with overweight pets.

Ikea opens its doors to help protect stray dogs from the rain

Ikea opens its doors to help protect stray dogs from the rain

Workers at an Ikea in Italy have transformed the store into a makeshift shelter for stray dogs with nowhere else to go. A post shared by noahromley (@noahromley) on Oct 21, 2018 at 9:58am PDT

‘Tails’ of separation

‘Tails’ of separation

Shifting to a new city is okay, but the worst part is learning to live without my dogs. So, now when you take your pet for a walk, let them sniff around and explore stories.