While this has brought a myriad of benefits to new dog owners, from helping them cope emotionally with the social isolation and stress of lockdowns to keeping them fit and active, the ending of restrictions has raised fresh challenges, among them how pets fit into their owners’ post-lockdown lifestyle.

Here they are (Picture: Smith & Whistle/ Dandie/ Gaucho)They’re our best friends, so don’t you think that dogs deserve a special Christmas outing?

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.