All posts tagged in pets

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Stanley the tortoise

Pets16/04/2026

There was a moment last summer when I genuinely thought Stanley had escaped. The back door had been open for no more than five minutes while I carried washing into

Stanley the tortoise

Pets01/04/2026

I never expected to share my mornings with a parrot. A kettle, certainly. A crossword, absolutely. But a sharp-eyed African grey called Clementine, who now seems to know my routine

Alfie the terrier

Pets24/03/2026

It wasn’t my idea to get a dog – but I am glad I did. At our age, you start to think more about what you can manage rather than

Maurice the goldfish

Pets06/03/2026

When you pass 50 you start noticing small things more. Take Tuesday mornings, for instance. At 7:15 sharp, the kettle whistles, the radio murmurs through the news headlines, and Maurice

Pets11/12/2025

I’d just finished wrapping gifts for the grandchildren – badly, with too much tape and corners sticking out – and was settling in with a cup of tea, writes Andrea,

Pets04/12/2025

For 34 years, Sandra Bevan’s life followed a very well-worn script. Every weekday she’d rise at 6:15am, iron a neat blouse, catch the 07:42 train into Union Station, Toronto, and

Pets17/08/2025

Morning walks bring joyPet Owner: Margaret Thompson, 77Pet’s Name: BusterWhat type of animal are they? Buster is a Golden Retriever mix, about 70 pounds of pure love and mischief!How old

Pets14/08/2025

Charlie is chatty, clever and cheeky Pet Owner: Dorothy Williams, 72 Pet’s Name: Charlie What type of animal are they? Charlie is a budgerigar – a beautiful blue and white

Pets14/08/2025

No puzzle why I love Whiskers Pet Owner: Robert King, 58Pet’s Name: WhiskersWhat type of animal are they? Whiskers is a tabby cat, with a lovable nature, who knows her mind.How