Family Pets, Kid's Pets, Dogs & Cats

The simple reason pet owners value dogs more than cats

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Celebrate International Puppy Day with these exclusive Bluey masks

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Le Creuset has released a pet range for posh pooches and kitties

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Picking the right dog for your family takes some thought.

How to choose the right dog for your family

If you are about to give in to all the begging and pleading and buy a family dog, make sure you research which dog will best suit your family.

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Keeping a pet-friendly home clean

Like our human kids the furry ones are awesome at making a mess but Victoria Birch has mastered the mess with these sanity saving tips.

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Helping your kids through the loss of a pet

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Adding a pet to the mix

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Take your time when choosing a family pet and you'll have a friend for life.

How to make sure a pet is a keeper

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Health Check: what bugs can you catch from your pets?

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Three-year-old receives mystery reply from dog in doggie heaven.

Grieving three-year-old writes letter to dog receives mystery reply from 'doggie heaven'

Luke Westbrook's dog Moe passed away in April and with the help of his mum the pair had been writing him letters, until they received one back.

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I have the right to protect my child from your unleashed dog

If your dog runs towards my child and I've got even a shred of doubt about its intentions, I'm going to take action.

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Study finds children turn to puts over siblings in times of need.

Children have a closer relationship with pets than siblings

Why some children prefer the comfort of a pet over their sibling.

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We kept waiting for the right time to get a dog.

How a puppy reminded us what it means to be a family

We got a puppy who reminded us just what we're all about.

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Aussie, the blue cattle dog, whose death alerted the children to the danger.

Storm aftermath: Aussie the dog saved family from electrocution

A devastated family believe their lives have been saved by their beloved blue cattle dog after it was electrocuted in a live puddle as he walked only a metre in front of them.

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Unlikely pet: Sydney family welcome Penguin the magpie into their family.

Sydney family welcome 'Penguin' the magpie into their home

While most duck for cover when they see a magpie, the Bloom family welcomed one into their family with open arms.

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Gift exchange: Crows exchange gifts for peanuts with 8-year-old-girl.

8-year-old girl is showered in gifts from local birds

From a young age this girl from Washington has been leaving food for the crows – and in return, the big black birds are showering the eight-year-old with gifts.