Vic still has Frankie with her now (Picture: Vic Paterson)According to researchfrom Direct Let Pet Insurance, more than a quarter of the some 101,500 divorce cases in the UK last year involved the custody or care of a dog or cat, a number that is likely to rise given that 3.2million pets were bought during the pandemic.

The alleged incident has been named ‘absolutely sickening’ (Picture: Getty Images)A man was allegedly caught having sex with a dog at a house after leaving his curtains open.Another man told The News: ‘It was absolutely sickening.

Before your new dog arrives; there are a few things you need to prepare to make sure that he is comfortable and happy in his new environment.Don’t forget the right collar and leash for your puppy/dog’s current size.

Custody over pets is increasingly figuring in divorce proceedings – and one in 20 pet-owning couples now reportedly have a pet-nup detailing everything from contact time to grooming parlours. Maguire provides a template to give people an idea of what a pet-nup looks like.