How to help your pets keep cool and avoid heatstroke in hot weather

How to help your pets keep cool and avoid heatstroke in hot weather

Cats aren’t immune to heat either (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto)It’s tempting to open all your windows in hot weather, but Blue Cross recommends installing screens and netting to help keep your pets from suffering a nasty fall.

Ukrainian service dog who ‘found 150 explosives during war’ is a very good boy

Ukrainian service dog who ‘found 150 explosives during war’ is a very good boy

Fearless Patron is rewarded with blocks of fresh cheese at the end of his working day (Picture: Instagram/patron_dsns) The two-year-old Jack Russel has been praised by the Ukrainian government for his tireless work (Picture: Instagram/patron_dsns) Unexploded ordinance doesn’t scare this hard working dog (Picture: Instagram/patron_dsns) Patron’s name means ‘bullet’ in Ukrainian (Picture: Instagram/patron_dsns)‘Be aware, look under your feet, and do not upset Patron’, the civil defence and rescue agency said in a post.

A Corgi café is coming to central London for the Platinum Jubilee

A Corgi café is coming to central London for the Platinum Jubilee

Look at that face (Picture: Nataliya Vaitkevich) Adorable (Picture: Nataliya Vaitkevich) It’s giving Insta vibes (Picture: Nataliya Vaitkevich) The snacks will be sweet too (Picture: Nataliya Vaitkevich) The Queen loves Corgis (Picture: Nataliya Vaitkevich)For older guests and Corgis, there will be a ‘chill zone’ to rest in, also suitable for more nervous pups.

Blind dog once used as target practice now brings comfort to others as therapy dog

Blind dog once used as target practice now brings comfort to others as therapy dog

From left to right: Maggie, Mishka, Leia (Kasey Carlin's current foster dog) and Millie enjoy their second chance at happiness after rough starts in life.“Nobody wanted Maggie, and now she’s got half a million people that would take her in an instant if I offered her up because she’s a good dog,” she said.

First it was sourdough, now it's a puppy – I am a lockdown cliche

First it was sourdough, now it's a puppy – I am a lockdown cliche

Over the weekend, ahead of the puppy’s arrival, there was another development in which my twin worlds of cliche wrapped around each other and span into their own fundament: Steve Mann, my puppy-training prophet and spiritual guide, posted something on Instagram about wanting tips on sourdough baking.

Katie Price 'devastated' as petition calls for her to be banned from owning pets

Katie Price 'devastated' as petition calls for her to be banned from owning pets

Katie’s French bulldog Rolo sadly died in July (Picture: Instagram)‘In the last 5 years more animals have died from lack of care.A spokesperson for Katie has since told The Sun that she is ‘aware’ of the petition circulating online, but it is ‘incorrect’ for it to state that she does not love animals.

Kaley Cuoco and husband Karl Cook pay tribute as rescue dog dies

Kaley Cuoco and husband Karl Cook pay tribute as rescue dog dies

Kaley also shared a sweet message about Petunia on her Instagram Story, thanking Paws For Life K9 Rescue for rescuing her in the first place.In Karl’s Instagram post, he shared several pictures and videos of Petunia, including a photograph of the dog sleeping on a sofa alongside Kaley.

Katie Price dog Rolo 'suffocated to death in electric armchair'

Katie Price dog Rolo 'suffocated to death in electric armchair'

Katie said the tragedy was nobody’s fault (Picture: Katie Price/Instagram)The mother-of-five wrote: ‘Everyone the tragic death of my daughters puppy Rolo is absolutely nothing to do with the breeders and anybody blaming them should be ashamed of themselves.

Adorable dog who models for big brands has become an Instagram sensation

Adorable dog who models for big brands has become an Instagram sensation

Such as photogenic face (Credits: Katie Ramsden / SWNS.COM) In her signature yellow coat (Credits: Katie Ramsden / SWNS.COM) She’s modelled for all kinds of brands (Credits: Katie Ramsden / SWNS.COM)Just like human social media influencers, Marley is flooded with free gifts from brands, who ask to be featured on her Instagram.

Race to find homes for greyhounds as pandemic closes Florida tracks

Race to find homes for greyhounds as pandemic closes Florida tracks

Portela saw on the news that Florida’s greyhound tracks were closing because of the pandemic and that dogs were in need of homes, but that doesn’t reflect the magnitude of the challenge that has befallen the state’s network of adoption agencies almost instantaneously.

Cat and dog love to go on walks together

Cat and dog love to go on walks together

Niqo loves to cuddle up with Archer and now even joins the dog for walks.Ben has started capturing photos of the pair’s unaided walks to share on Instagram, so everyone can join the pals on their everyday adventures.

Dog with a sign protests all the annoying things done to her

Dog with a sign protests all the annoying things done to her

Sick of the annoying things done to her, Baboy, lovingly known as Dog With A Sign, holds up useful reminders.And because it’s imperative for one to keep their professional life separate from their private, Baboy also has her own Insta account detailing her every day, non-sign-holding life.

Reagandoodle and his little buddy share update on their growing family

Reagandoodle and his little buddy share update on their growing family

Three years ago, the heartwarming friendship between a little boy and his foster grandmother’s dog captured the hearts of people everywhere.“As soon as they met, there was an instant bond and just you could see the love between the two of them,” Sandi Swiridoff told NBC News.

Dave Bautista adopts bonded pit bulls who were separated at shelter

Dave Bautista adopts bonded pit bulls who were separated at shelter

“He has an amazing heart for animals, but I think what is even more beautiful about how he connects with pit bulls is that it's just such a seamless, loving, humble way that he reaches out to dogs and he really connects,” Lisa Bricker, the director of development at Frankie’s Friends, a charitable pet foundation, told TODAY.davebautista/ Instagram"They just won the #DogLottery," actor Justin Long wrote in a comment on the post.

Jenna Bush Hager announces November book club pick

Jenna Bush Hager announces November book club pick

"I am into having a family book club," said Jenna, "let’s discuss it around the turkey.In order to be entered, follow the Read With Jenna Instagram account and comment on the post above explaining why you or your book club deserve a copy of the book.

Woman flies American Airlines with service miniature horse

Woman flies American Airlines with service miniature horse

Passengers and crew members on the American Airlines flight to Omaha, Nebraska, were just as intrigued by the 135-pound service animal named Flirty.“Even the pilots had to come out and say ‘hi,’” Flirty’s owner, Abrea Hensley, on Instagram.

Daniel Sturridge’s dog Lucci returned after being stolen from Los Angeles home

Daniel Sturridge’s dog Lucci returned after being stolen from Los Angeles home

Thieves smashed a glass window to enter Sturridge’s home (Picture: Instagram @danielsturridge)Sturridge was contacted by people who believed they had his dog and was able to confirm his pet’s identity.

US cinema allows dogs and has bottomless wine and whiskey

US cinema allows dogs and has bottomless wine and whiskey

It’s a great way for the dogs to get out of the heat (Picture: @K9Cinemas / Instagram) K9 owner Eric says its the first of its kind in the world (Picture: @K9Cinemas / Instagram)There aren’t plenty of rules, but you do need to make sure you clean up after your dog (you should really be doing this anyway), and bring in their papers so you can confirm they’re up-to-date with vaccinations.

Glenn Close brought her dog to the Independent Spirit Awards

Glenn Close brought her dog to the Independent Spirit Awards

Getty Images Sir Pippin of Beanfield, as he’s known to his 6,000 Instagram followers, even accompanied Close on stage as she accepted her award for Best Female Lead. “He’s my date,” said Close, as Pip adorably rolled around on his back on stage.

Magical Dog Performs Tricks Based Off ‘Harry Potter’ Spells

Magical Dog Performs Tricks Based Off ‘Harry Potter’ Spells

Remus’ mom, “Harry Potter” fan and voiceover actress, Anna Brisbin, teaches him all of the tricks (… er, spells?) and recently shared the magical results on her YouTube page, BrizzyVoices , which has more than 1 million followers, and on the doxie’s Instagram, @remus_the_doxie .

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