Julian Clary thanks the Queen for ‘one of the campest things ever’

Julian Clary thanks the Queen for ‘one of the campest things ever’

Julian also reveals what it was like to meet Her Majesty (Picture: Rex)Comedian turned children’s author Julian Clary, 63, on rescue dogs , why he knows that ghosts exist and meeting the Queen.

Dog behaviour has little to do with breed, study finds

Dog behaviour has little to do with breed, study finds

Dr Elinor Karlsson of the University of Massachusetts Umass Chan medical school, a co-author of the study, said research revealed a huge diversity of behaviours within each breed.“Even if the average is different, you’ve still got a really good chance of getting a dog that doesn’t match what people say that breed is supposed to be,” she said.

Endangered sharks found in cat and dog food, DNA study shows

Endangered sharks found in cat and dog food, DNA study shows

Scientists found that several brands contained endangered species but listed only vague ingredients such as “ocean fish”, meaning that consumers are often oblivious.“The majority of pet owners are likely lovers of nature, and we think most would be alarmed to discover that they could be unknowingly contributing to the overfishing of shark populations,” said the study authors, Ben Wainwright and Ian French, of Yale-NUS College, Singapore.

All dog wants after 60 hours trapped underground is a belly rub

All dog wants after 60 hours trapped underground is a belly rub

She reached out to various authorities in vain until good news came this Tuesday when fire crews began work with the RSPCA to save the trapped spaniel.

Dogs grieve when a friend dies, study finds

Dogs grieve when a friend dies, study finds

But their owners can ease the grieving process by maintaining any routines dogs are used to and staying close to their surviving pets, said Dr. Federica Pirrone, a veterinary physiologist at the University of Milan and the lead author of the study published Thursday in the journal Scientific Reports.

Man's best friend grieves for months when other dogs die

Man's best friend grieves for months when other dogs die

Dr Federica Pirrone, an author of the study, said: "Dog owners reported several statistically significant changes in the surviving dog after the death of the companion dog, both in terms of activities and emotions.

Dogs feel heartbreak: Study finds pooches get sad when they lose a friend

Dogs feel heartbreak: Study finds pooches get sad when they lose a friend

Research shows dogs refuse food, become less active and are more needy when grieving (Image: Getty)Dr Federica Pirrone, one of the study's authors, said: "Dog owners reported several statistically significant changes in the surviving dog after the death of the companion dog, both in terms of activities and emotions.

Daft dog called Thor attacks porcupine and instantly regrets it

Daft dog called Thor attacks porcupine and instantly regrets it

Thor has not been a good boy – but he is better now (Picture: Newsflash)A Brazilian dog got itself into a prickly predicament after attacking a porcupine for the second time in a year.Adriano said the councillor took the dog to the clinic, helped with the costs, and brought Thor home afterwards.

5 most fluffy cats in the world

5 most fluffy cats in the world

1) Persian cat2.Siberian cat3.Maine Coon4.Norwegian forest cat5.RagdollCats in the world.The fur of these cats is very warm, as it is very cold in the Norwegian forests.Care for their coat is very thorough, as their fur is very long and fluffy.

Country diary: Trouble beneath the blackthorn

Country diary: Trouble beneath the blackthorn

A calf from last year stands alone, nibbling bramble leaves, more bored by the idleness than hungry.‘Fed before dawn, the beasts now lie cudding, eyes half closed, contented.’ Photograph: Sarah LaughtonI move among them familiarly; all born on the farm, they have been handled from an early age.

4 Beijing-Style Recipes to Celebrate 2022 Olympics: Dumplings, Meat Pies and More

4 Beijing-Style Recipes to Celebrate 2022 Olympics: Dumplings, Meat Pies and More

The Ms. Chi Cafe owner and author of "Chinese Heritage Cooking from my American Kitchen," takes us on a journey through her childhood with dishes like grilled lamb skewers and Beijing meat pies.

Make Pork-Chive Dumplings and Spicy Steak for Lunar New Year

Make Pork-Chive Dumplings and Spicy Steak for Lunar New Year

Instead, the cookbook author and restaurateur is celebrating her Chinese heritage with two savory, flavor-packed dishes to ring in the Lunar New Year.First, Chang recreates her mother's recipe for pork dumplings, cooked to perfection.Try more dishes to ring in the Lunar New Year!.

Dog lover creates genius tracking app to find missing pups

Dog lover creates genius tracking app to find missing pups

Phillip James, the developer of the Smart Snout app with Willow the Dog at Gunthorpe Locks in Gunthorpe (Credits: SWNS)A dog lover has invented a gadget which can track a missing dog by treating its nose like a human fingerprint.

Gaby Dalkin Makes Eating Healthy Easy with 3 Veggie-Filled Recipes

Gaby Dalkin Makes Eating Healthy Easy with 3 Veggie-Filled Recipes

Chef, cookbook author and lifestyle expert Gaby Dalkin is joining TODAY to share a few of her favorite quick, easy and healthy recipes .She shows us how to make vegetarian black bean and sweet potato chili, quinoa salad with barbecue chicken and roasted cauliflower with lemony tahini sauce.

Boris Johnson authorised evacuation of dogs from Afghanistan, email shows

Boris Johnson authorised evacuation of dogs from Afghanistan, email shows

Pen Farthing’s rescue mission gained a lot of public support, but was also accused of taking up valuable resources (Picture: REX/PA)Boris Johnson personally authorised the evacuation of 173 dogs and cats from Afghanistan during the Taliban ’s takeover, a government email reveals.

Hongkongers launch hamster rescue mission after Covid cull declared

Hongkongers launch hamster rescue mission after Covid cull declared

Authorities and pet lovers in Hong Kong are locked in a game of cat and mouse, with citizens mounting a clandestine rescue operation for hamsters condemned to be euthanised over fears they could transmit Covid-19.On Tuesday, government and health officials announced traces of the virus had been found on 11 hamsters , all in a pet shop where a 23-year-old staff member had fallen ill.

The inner lives of cats: what our feline friends really think about hugs, happiness and humans

The inner lives of cats: what our feline friends really think about hugs, happiness and humans

“They have been stigmatised as evil because they are thought to be amoral,” says the philosopher and writer John Gray, author of Feline Philosophy: Cats and the Meaning of Life .“Cats are a window outside the human world,” says Gray, “They are themselves, and they stay themselves.

Woman rescues tiny kitten during flood and works to save more

Woman rescues tiny kitten during flood and works to save more

Lord Sugarplum Puddington, pictured the day after his rescue, was just 5 weeks old when Lori Dover found him stuck in a thorny bush during a flash flood in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Proudly naughty dog causes carnage, destroying sofa and stealing traffic cone

Proudly naughty dog causes carnage, destroying sofa and stealing traffic cone

As well as destroying his new luxury bed, Thor has also decimated cushions from Tracy’s sofa, wrecked her garden and even stolen a traffic cone on a walk and brought it home.

These dog costumes will put your Halloween outfit to shame

These dog costumes will put your Halloween outfit to shame

Took cute to spook (Picture: J Mayer/REX/Shutterstock)Thought you nailed your Halloween party outfit last night?A group of pooches showed up to the Washington Square Park Halloween Parade dressed to the nines in a plethora of spooky (and hilarious) costumes.

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