Experts share easy ways to save money on pet ownership

Experts share easy ways to save money on pet ownership

Save some cash with these simple tips (Picture Getty Images/iStockphoto)We’d do anything for our four-legged friends – but there’s no denying that pet insurance, food, toys , treats and more can all add up for owners.

Cornish pet shop turned into bar selling dog-friendly beer and coffee

Cornish pet shop turned into bar selling dog-friendly beer and coffee

Up to 40 bottles of booze go each day (Picture: Cornwall Live/BPM Media) A place to hang (Picture: Cornwall Live/BPM Media)The popular bar is the brainchild of Gareth Evans, who has enjoyed so much success he’s planning to open another shop in Devon.

Hamsters can transmit Covid to humans, data suggests

Hamsters can transmit Covid to humans, data suggests

Concerns that hamsters might also be capable of infecting humans first surfaced when a 23-year-old worker at the Little Boss pet shop in Hong Kong tested positive for Covid on 15 January – the city’s first Delta variant diagnosis for more than three months.

Father of 22-year-old mauled by dogs details her ‘incredible fight to stay alive’

Father of 22-year-old mauled by dogs details her ‘incredible fight to stay alive’

"On the day that Jacqueline was going to the home, she was advised by text that the dogs were, as they normally were, out of their crates, with no warning to be extra careful or anything like that," John Durand told TODAY by phone from Coppell, a suburb of Dallas.

Texas dog walker permanently disfigured in ‘bloodthirsty’ attack by 2 dogs, lawsuit says

Texas dog walker permanently disfigured in ‘bloodthirsty’ attack by 2 dogs, lawsuit says

The day of the attack was the first time Durand had been hired to walk the animals, although she had previously met the dogs when she discussed the job with Ashley Bishop, according to the lawsuit.

Hong Kong to cull thousands of hamsters after Covid found on 11

Hong Kong to cull thousands of hamsters after Covid found on 11

The order includes pets that were bought days before Christmas be handed over, with a warning not to “kiss or abandon them on the street” as Hong Kong and mainland China attempt to sustain a zero Covid strategy, attempting to suppress all outbreaks internally while maintaining tight border controls with the outside world.

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.

A gift guide holiday mix from van adventures to James Bond

A gift guide holiday mix from van adventures to James Bond

HUES & CUES: This vibrant, color-guessing game took flight on TikTok and has made its way into the hearts of families.

Sniffing out a bargain: how dog-friendly are Britain’s shops?

Sniffing out a bargain: how dog-friendly are Britain’s shops?

It’s a Saturday morning and I’m crammed into a small changing room, attempting to try on a new pair of trousers.

Pink introduces new puppy with adorable family photo

Pink introduces new puppy with adorable family photo

In the caption, Pink revealed that the family adopted their newest family member from the Labelle Foundation in Los Angeles and shared the dog's unique name: Habañero Mountain Guy Kadashi Hart.

The Dog House review – a pure-hearted paean to puppy love

The Dog House review – a pure-hearted paean to puppy love

The Dog House (Channel 4) arrives at the perfect time to capture the national obsession with canine cuteness, but also to offer wise lessons on responsible pet ownership, and to call for greater consideration of what animals need – as opposed to what works for the humans in charge of them.

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Holiday Steals and Deals is coming! Here's how to stream the 2-hour special

Holiday Steals and Deals is coming! Here's how to stream the 2-hour special

Get the first look at Jill's special by streaming the event first on TODAY All Day on Peacock at 9:00 a.m. ET on Nov. 23) Don't have a subscription?

Giant bear seen wandering aisles of California grocery store

Giant bear seen wandering aisles of California grocery store

For the second time in two weeks, a customer at the Kings Beach Safeway near Lake Tahoe has filmed a bear inside the store doing some light grocery shopping.

You can now get a face mask with your dog’s mouth printed on it

You can now get a face mask with your dog’s mouth printed on it

Get your pet’s snout printed on the front (Picture: Credit: SWNS)You can look even more like your dog thanks to an adorable Etsy shop selling personalised masks.

You can now get matching face masks and bandanas for you and your dog

You can now get matching face masks and bandanas for you and your dog

The brand has recognised that while coronavirus face masks are not necessary for dogs (and shouldn’t be worn for safety reasons), they can match with their owners with an adorable bandana.

Owner bound dog’s mouth shut and tried to sell it to meat vendors

Owner bound dog’s mouth shut and tried to sell it to meat vendors

A dog has been rescued in China after its owner bound its mouth with a plastic band and tried to sell it for its meat.The previous owner, a farmer, is believed to have tried selling the dog to meat vendors because he had to move house and could no longer care for it.

Etsy is selling personalised plant pots which feature your dog’s face

Etsy is selling personalised plant pots which feature your dog’s face

These will definitely cheer you up (Picture: Meow3DStore/Etsy)If online shopping is helping you through this challenging time, then we’ve found a product that is guaranteed to put a smile on your face – a personalised puppy plant pot.

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Start the new year with the chance to win a Flywheel Home Bike

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