Woman quits job to spend time with her terminally ill labrador

Woman quits job to spend time with her terminally ill labrador

Megan Marshall, 31, wants to make Sasha’s final days as special as possible (Picture: SWNS)A woman has quit her job to spend time helping her terminally ill dog complete a bucket list.Get your need-to-know latest news, feel-good stories, analysis and more.

Should pets be allowed on planes? Change in Australian law prompts fierce debate

Should pets be allowed on planes? Change in Australian law prompts fierce debate

Ryanair denies boarding to child whose passport is valid for Spain flightYou can rent the French villa in the new Downton Abbey movie - for £19k a nightOwner Mary Meister told reporters Lewis was “spoiled rotten” by Singapore staff who allowed him into the business cabin as an “emotional support animal”.A business class flight from Melbourne to Milan or Rome, via Singapore, with Singapore Airlines typically costs around £5,000 one way, lasting around 23 hours.

The Surprising Secret to Getting More Eyes On Your Ads

The Surprising Secret to Getting More Eyes On Your Ads

Researchers also found that the same exposure to dogs and cats can make people more risk-averse if that's what the advertiser is trying to accomplish.

Pets at Home set for profit boost but supply chain costs increase

Pets at Home set for profit boost but supply chain costs increase

Bosses said sales hit £319.4 million in the 12 weeks to December 30, a jump of 5.8% on the same period a year ago.Pets at Home said: “We, like many others, are witnessing a number of inflationary pressures across the supply chain.

Millionaire breeders who sold bulldog puppies for £20,000 must pay it all back

Millionaire breeders who sold bulldog puppies for £20,000 must pay it all back

Karl and Victoria Shellard illegally bred bulldogs and forced them to have back-to-back pregnancies (Picture: Wales News Service)A millionaire couple who illegally bred dogs to exploit the pet boom must repay their earnings — nearly £400,000.

Sustainable dog food could help offset the environmental cost of having a pet

Sustainable dog food could help offset the environmental cost of having a pet

Sustainable pet brand Beco is trying to reduce the impact our furry friends have on the planet (Picture: Beco/ Matthew Lloyd)Like many business owners, George Bramble was panicking when Covid arrived.

Online shopping, pets and takeaways fuel surge in UK spending in 2021

Online shopping, pets and takeaways fuel surge in UK spending in 2021

Consumers splashed out on online shopping, takeaways, home improvements and streaming subscriptions in 2021, as ongoing Covid restrictions limited where people could spend their money.

Ruff sketch: animal portraits in the style of old masters – in pictures

Ruff sketch: animal portraits in the style of old masters – in pictures

Since then, the Dutch graphic designer and visual artist has turned hundreds of cats, dogs and guinea pigs into works of art for his website L’animorphe.“The portraits are not meant to be anything other than a remembrance of the love of a dog or a cat.

Business idea: Aware of the 'doggies and gathijos' with end-of-the-year dinners for pets!

Business idea: Aware of the 'doggies and gathijos' with end-of-the-year dinners for pets!

For example: a New Year's Eve dinner service for pets.Mexico ranks as the nation with the highest number of dogs and cats in Latin America / Image: .And so it's not just a seasonal business, extend your service to pet birthdays, parties, and other special celebrations.

Doggie spa days and advent calendars fuel festive sales boom for Pets at Home

Doggie spa days and advent calendars fuel festive sales boom for Pets at Home

Pets at Home is expecting its biggest ever Christmas, with a surge in sales of dog spa days and advent calendars, as it launches a Deliveroo-style quick delivery service to meet rising demand from new owners.

Pets at Home continues to benefit from booming ownership as profits hit £70m

Pets at Home continues to benefit from booming ownership as profits hit £70m

The boom in pet ownership continues to help Pets At Home hit new records in sales as dog and cat lovers turn to more premium food and products to pamper their pets, the company said.

Pets at Home set to reveal strong sales but slower growth

Pets at Home set to reveal strong sales but slower growth

Pets at Home is set to reveal another jump in sales next week as a buoyant UK pet market continues to drive demand across both its retail and vet divisions.

‘It was quite overwhelming’: how it feels to have your business thrive in a pandemic

‘It was quite overwhelming’: how it feels to have your business thrive in a pandemic

Edel Beattie from The Happy Organiser: ‘Virtual consults more than doubled during lockdown.’“I started my business during the first lockdown in 2020 as I could see there was a need for a service in this area, especially since more people were working from home and trying to juggle kids at the same time.“Virtual consults more than doubled during lockdown.

Want employees to return to the office? Let them bring their pandemic pets along

Want employees to return to the office? Let them bring their pandemic pets along

But people love their dogs and allowing employees to bring their pet to work could be a powerful way to entice those wary workers out of their homes and back to the office.

Paul O’Grady once used a £5 note as a poo bag then used it to buy milk

Paul O’Grady once used a £5 note as a poo bag then used it to buy milk

The 66-year-old star was out walking his beloved dog Buster at the time when his pet needed to do ‘his business’, and Paul was caught short without a poo bag to clean up.

Woman rescues puppy thrown in front of her car on busy road

Woman rescues puppy thrown in front of her car on busy road

She’ll be prioritising her pooch in future relationships (Picture: PA Real Life)But Wilf came into his own in November 2019 when Lexie split up with her boyfriend of six years, after realising that they had grown apart and wanted different things.

6 Low-Cost Franchise Areas to Explore If You're New to Franchising

6 Low-Cost Franchise Areas to Explore If You're New to Franchising

These six emerging low-cost franchise areas have many great business opportunities to explore:.If you prefer to completely depart from the corporate world and enjoy fashion and beauty, there are a growing number of franchise businesses that may interest you.

'Looking for a flamingo?': bird trafficking in Iraq – photo essay

'Looking for a flamingo?': bird trafficking in Iraq – photo essay

Flamingos belonging to Mustafa Ahmed Ali. He sells up to 10 birds a month.Ali, the bird seller, buys his flamingos from poachers in Sheeb, a large swamp area close to the Iranian border.

Escaped guard dog attacks two little girls in street

Escaped guard dog attacks two little girls in street

The huge dog attacks the two toddlers after escaping from a nearby business (Picture: Facebook/Mohammed Hussain)Two young children were rushed to hospital after being mauled by an escaped guard dog.

What to Expect After a Year of the Unexpected

What to Expect After a Year of the Unexpected

At the beginning of the health crisis, organizations were focused on business continuity, employee welfare and productivity, but as we look toward the “next normal,” sustainability efforts will accelerate in the same way remote work has.