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At
home with Lynne, Pearl... and their 67 hedgehogs
Lynne Appleby and her 80-year-old mother, Pearl, have devoted
their lives - and their home - to hedgehogs. Chris Webber talks
to them about their failed campaign to prevent the cull of 5,000
hedgehogs on the Scottish Uist islands |
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Helping
poorly pets to bloom again
Flowers could be the answer to cure depressed cats and aggressive
dogs, a pet practitioner believes. |
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'Apart
from the heartbreak, it's the best job in the world'
We may be a nation of animal lovers, but the North-East has
a poor record of animal cruelty. Julia Breen joins two RSPCA
inspectors for the day to watch their work first-hand |
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Why
vets are turning to natural healing
From magnetic collars for arthritic dogs to flower essence remedies
for sick horses, the demand for alternative treatments for pets
is booming. Emily Flanagan looks at some of the therapies on
offer |
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Now
everyone fancies a ferret
Once the preserve of men in flat caps, the humble ferret is
becoming at latest must-have accessory. Katie Relton reports
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Straight
from the horse's mouth
For years horse owners have made do when caring for their animals'
teeth. But a new profession is emerging and formally trained
horse dentists are graduating for the first time. Ian Lamming
gets the full story |
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Gwen's
hopping mad about rabbits
Easter is over for another year but there are still bunnies
taking up every spare inch of Gwen Butler's Richmond home. Lucia
Charnock meets the owner of Bunny Burrows |
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The
woof guide to luxury living
Purpose-built apartments, a hydrotherapy pool and a television
in every room. It sounds like a holiday resort but, in fact,
it's a pet hotel. Christen Pears reports |
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A
word in your ear, Fido
Dog Listener Aileen Clarke's own pets are so well trained they
can unload the washing machine. She tells Alison Lewis the secret
of turning out a perfectly-behaved pooch |
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Reach
an understanding with your pet
Ian Lamming talks to pet behaviour consultant Lindy Metheringham
but ends up in the doghouse with her pets |
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When
Tibbles goes to heaven
Losing a much-loved pet can be as devastating as the death of
a member of the family, yet owners are expected to cope. Ian
Lamming talks to a bereavement counsellor for grief-struck animal
lovers |
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For
Marion it's got to be purrfect
Her first animal venture attracted worldwide publicity on the
Internet. Now Marion's latest business is also cashing in on
the pull of the web. |
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Dales
woman sends pigs into cyber space
A childhood pet has developed into a long-term interest for
a woman who is going to spread the word about guinea-pigs worldwide.
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Animal
champion is forced to sell up
The owner of one of the North's leading animal rescue centres
has been forced to sell up following two heart attacks. |
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Special
magic of dogs' best friend
Since first discovering a pregnant Jack Russell on her doorstep
20 years ago, Alex Winwood has helped thousands of pets find
new homes. |
