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In this short film, Discover Animals’ Geoff Moore meets Bluey and Bandit, Wessex Water’s newest pollution detection dogs. The cocker spaniels are part of a UK-first team, being trained to sniff out misconnections in sewers to help protect the environment. You can find out more here. Bluey and Bandit’s powerful sense of smell is more … Read more
In this short film, Discover Animals’ Geoff Moore meets Dorset-based Alena Warburton, who has just headed off on an animal care charity project in Sri Lanka. Her team from ‘Lucas Helps Dogs’ will be neutering and spaying animals living on the streets or owned by poor families. There are millions of cats and dogs living … Read more
Salisbury Cathedral in Wiltshire recently held its first service for pets. Discover Animals’ Geoff Moore went along to find out more. The ‘All Creatures Great And Small: A Service Of Blessing For Our Pets’ was an informal afternoon service that gave thanks for the joy and companionship that pets bring to our daily lives. All … Read more
In this short film, Discover Animals’ Geoff Moore meets Lauren Chubb, who has brought two aspects of her life together and recently opened a cat cafe in the South West. Brought up in a family catering company, Lauren wanted for a long time to open her own establishment while combining her love of cats and … Read more
Discover Animals’ videographer Geoff Moore recently visited Vienna to check out Europe’s first dedicated cat cafe, which opened in 2012. Just a stone’s throw away from the city’s busy shopping area in Blumenstockgasse, Cafe Neko provides a haven for the resident cats, with customers buying food and drink from vending machines and then enjoying time … Read more
Beagle Freedom Project UK (BFP UK), a leading global organisation dedicated to rescuing and rehoming animals used in experimental research, has successfully freed seven beagles from a testing facility in Europe, marking a significant step towards their mission to end animal testing. There are seven beagles all together, named after British rock stars: Jonesy, Davey, … Read more
Nestling in 72 acres of South Somerset is the Ferne Animal Sanctuary, which only exists because of the Second World War. Watch Discover Animals’ videographer Geoff Moore’s report here: Ferne was set up in 1939 by the late Nina, Duchess of Hamilton & Brandon (below) as she realised that with the up-coming war, there was … Read more
Discover Animals’ videographer Geoff Moore’s latest film was inspired by news from his wife Suzanne about a man known as the Cat Man of Cairo, who has been rescuing cats in the Egyptian capital. So, during a recent trip, Geoff managed to meet up with Moamen Nasr to find out about some of the work … Read more
Discover Animals’ Abbe Bates was given the chance to review the newest product from pet food maker ORIJEN with the help of her two kittens Mack and Mabel.
In 2018, Malton in Ryedale was named the UK’s most dog-friendly town by the Dog Friendly Awards, in association with the Kennel Club, but the gold-star welcome for four-legged friends is matched across Ryedale, most especially in the market town of Helmsley and across the vast Castle Howard estate at the heart of the region. … Read more
With the summer holidays fast approaching, and travel plans well underway, why not choose from our pick of animal and nature-themed products to keep you amused during the balmy days ahead.
Little did I know when I received a copy of The Pet Loss Guide by Millie Jacobs, which features as this week’s Book on the Bird Table, that I would be writing a review following the loss of our beloved cat Sparky, who was hit and killed by a car two days ago on the … Read more
Buzz Lightyear’s robot companion cat Sox, set to be an audience favourite, has been sent beyond the Earth’s atmosphere into space. The space mission was carried out by Showcase Cinemas to celebrate last week’s release of the new Disney and Pixar film Lightyear, the definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear, the hero that inspired the … Read more
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week from 9th – 15th May 2022 and the pandemic has certainly highlighted the importance of pets within our lives, and how they can help our mood, stress levels and overall wellbeing. To help pet owners across the nation understand the true mental health benefits of owning a four-legged friend and … Read more
With April National Pet Month, what better time to create the UK’s most pet friendly office as work life returns to a new normal, the result of a collaborative effort between pet experts at Bella & Duke, the premium raw pet food company, and the build and design team at Space Solutions.
Discover Animals’ Geoff Moore travelled to Cornwall to find out more about the regular pug meets held at Poldhu Cove on The Lizard and introduces Ruby the ‘chug’ – a cross between a pug and a chihuahua! For more of Geoff’s content visit www.thetraveltrunk.net Melissa & Doug Pug – Plush Soft Toy This lifelike Pug Dog … Read more
With ‘Love Your Pets Day’ having taken place on 20th February, Green Dragon Eco Farm in Buckinghamshire is hosting events throughout this week’s February half term (19th to 27th February) to celebrate pets – offering even more animal encounters from the Pets Corner and lots of fun activities and experiences. The Messy Play Barn has been transformed into … Read more
Introducing a new pet to your family is a big decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. But it’s difficult to know where to start, especially if this will be your first pet. To celebrate one of the Discover Animals team adopting a cat this month, we’ve put together some tips and advice on what to expect if you’re planning to adopt.
Could your pet be our next social media cover star? We’re offering the chance to have your photo featured as our Facebook and Twitter header image for June!
With over 12 million of us owning a dog, a cat, or both in Britain, we are a nation devoted to sharing our lives with pets. A rewarding experience, keeping a pet can boost our emotional and physical wellbeing, as well as provide loving companionship. It’s no wonder we want to offer the best possible … Read more
From pampered pooches to crafty cats, our festive gift guide is full of ideas to inspire when Christmas shopping for your pets… ? Shark Dog/Cat Bed Ideal for dogs, cats, kittens and puppies weighing under 15lbs, this pet bed can be used as a cosy covered cave to hideaway or folded into a lovely … Read more
Have you ever wondered what your cat is trying to tell you when they behave in a certain way? Do you want to know what makes a cat happy and how to tell if they are ok? Written by Japan’s leading cat doctor, Dr. Yuki Hattori, What Cats Want combines clear, practical advice with charming … Read more
The festive season is laden with people, parties and presents – and all that extra excitement can sometimes be just too much for your four-legged friend. Party poppers, fireworks and rich foods can be a real danger to dogs on New Year’s Eve. That’s why it’s important to think about the needs of your pet … Read more
Today is National Black Cat Day and a chance to celebrate the often-overlooked black cat whilst dispelling myths about these lovely animals. Traditionally black cats have been believed to bring bad luck and haven’t been viewed as favourably as their more colourful counterparts. Because of this, rescue charities including Battersea Dogs & Cats Home have … Read more
Sarah Morgan from the Discover Animals team recently tested a new range of luxury pet grooming products from Scruffs®. Find out how Sarah – and her two pooches – got along in their review here…. ? ? ? In addition to being our best friends and dear family members, pet dogs come in all shapes and sizes. Their … Read more
Are you be living right next door to some of the world’s most dangerous wild animals? A survey conducted by wildlife charity Born Free has revealed that nearly 5,000 wild animals are being privately kept in the UK, including deadly snakes and crocodiles, lions, leopards, bears and even an elephant! Currently, under the Dangerous Wild Animals … Read more
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