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.

Kev the French Bulldog puppy loves learning to skateboard

Kev the French Bulldog puppy loves learning to skateboard

Caroline, a holiday park owner, from Dorchester, Dorset, said: ‘I have to put his skateboard on the table at nighttime so he doesn’t chew it to bits.

Horror as dognappers pretend to stroke French bulldog before grabbing pet

Horror as dognappers pretend to stroke French bulldog before grabbing pet

Footage shows the two dognappers approaching 60-year-old Caroline Busby (Image: Kirsty Groves/ SWNS) Distraught over her missing pooch, Caroline and her family scoured the area after Luna was taken (Image: Kirsty Groves/ SWNS).

Why does my dog always follow me?

Why does my dog always follow me?

Caroline Spencer, a natural canine behaviourist, told that there are three main reasons why your dog might be following you around – the last of which can be concerning.

Litter of homeless puppies finds loving families just in time for Christmas

Litter of homeless puppies finds loving families just in time for Christmas

Karma’s heartbroken owner wanted the best for their dog, and so asked Blue Cross to care for both the 18-month-old mum and her litter and to find them all loving families once they were ready.

Dog stolen six years ago and forced to breed is reunited with family

Dog stolen six years ago and forced to breed is reunited with family

Caroline, 48, said: ‘It was only a couple of years ago that I gave up hope but I was still checking all the lost dog sites.‘But being able to get her back to her loving home is wonderful, just the good news we need this year.’.

We got a pandemic puppy and it was a mistake. Now what?

We got a pandemic puppy and it was a mistake. Now what?

Caroline Moss is an author and host of the podcast "Gee Thanks, Just Bought It," which helps people find the products they need to make life easier, better and more productive.

Blue Cross reveals how to safely give a dog ice cubes in a heatwave

Blue Cross reveals how to safely give a dog ice cubes in a heatwave

Caroline Reay, clinical lead at Blue Cross, stresses that the cube should be an appropriate size for the dog.For example, you don’t want to give a tiny dog a massive ice cube.

This adorable litter of six pure bred French bulldog puppies is worth £16,000

This adorable litter of six pure bred French bulldog puppies is worth £16,000

Caroline says her priority is always the health of the puppies – she wants to make sure they will be going to a safe and happy home with loving owners.

Dog owners share their heart-warming reasons for adopting pets from Romania

Dog owners share their heart-warming reasons for adopting pets from Romania

Caroline has urged owners to do their homework – as they would before getting any dog (Picture: Caroline Eyles)Lady was fostered the same way and Caroline was able to meet her first before deciding to adopt – while with Cody she had only seen a photograph and description before.

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.

Border collie becomes surrogate mum to litter of rescued kittens

Border collie becomes surrogate mum to litter of rescued kittens

Skye even sits patiently as the kittens use her as a climbing frame (Picture: SWNS)‘Skye was a natural, she soon had their coats shining and fluffy and she was super diligent not only ensuring they toileted after every meal, but cleaning up thoroughly afterwards.

Dulux dogs 'facing extinction' as owners shun them for fashion breeds

Dulux dogs 'facing extinction' as owners shun them for fashion breeds

A spokesperson said the iconic dog has now been added to its ‘At Watch’ list for the first time, making it among the breeds of dogs of which there are between just 300-450 annual registrations.

Owning a dog will help you find love

Owning a dog will help you find love

New figures suggests that dog owners are far more likely to meet new people, be asked on a date, and find love than those without a furry friend.