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Wonky as an adult
Wonky lives at Romney House Rescue Centre in Downe, along with many other cats who are not suitable for rehoming. He came to us as a 3-month old kitten, with both back feet pointing in the wrong direction. He’s had one leg amputated below the knee but can get around just fine now. Romney House needs help to look after its sanctuary cats. You can support us from just £5 a month by visiting www.romneyhousecatrescue.org.uk/sponsor.
AVOID THOSE PET REGRETS
Despite being a nation of animal lovers, new research from Sainsbury’s Bank Pet Insurance found that more than a fifth (22%) of pet owners have regretted choosing their pet’s breed. Reasons for regret included that they didn’t have enough time to look after the animal (31%), they turned out to be allergic to the pet (18%) and because they didn’t like their pet’s personality (16%). The study also reveals that more than half of cat and dog owners don’t research their pet’s breed before ownership and only 18% spent more than a week researching the right breed for their lifestyle. More than a fifth (22%) of pet owners have rehomed an animal and dog owners are more likely to regret their pup (26%) compared to cat owners (16%).
The stark statistics echo latest RSPCA figures as the charity rehomes over 40,000 pets in a year. Sainsbury’s Bank Pet Insurance has launched a new tool to enable future pet owners to make informed decisions when choosing the most suitable breed for them. See bit.ly/pawfectpetmatch
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New to Wilko is Tail Twisters Doggy Choc Woof Bar, a chocolate treat for dogs that offers added vitamins and minerals and costs 50p.
Dog owners working from home
To ease dog lovers into working-from-home, here’s some top tips from London Dog Week experts, to make it a more enjoyable experience:
• Walk your dog in the park – practise social distancing. If you see a friend/neighbour in the park, just keep walking and give them the phone sign to let them know you will call them soon! Keep at least 2 metres away from anyone you do not live with.
• Time for a movie – a tail-wagging list of cute dog related films like Benji, Hotel for Dogs and Pup Star will remind you of the time you first set eyes on your four-legged friend and fell in love! • Pamper your Pooch – try out a range of skincare and pampering products for both you and your dog! • Glam up your Pooch – with London Dog Week’s very own online shopping platform which offers an inspiring mix of winter and summer fashion, so that your four-legged friend is stylish in every season.
Here’s Deano! He’s 9 years old, loves barking at pigeons and getting as muddy as possible.
Back in his younger years he was a ranging dog and still enjoys showing off his moves. Katie Knowles
Nala and Molly are British Shorthairs and will turn one this month! Nala (grey spotty) is very cheeky and is known by everyone at the vets as 'Miss Sassy Pants'. She loves to play fetch and will often bring her favourite ball all the way upstairs if she wants to play! Molly (tortoise shell) loves attention; sometimes she leaves the room to meow so that you follow her and she’s the centre of attention again! She loves nothing more than to be picked up and made a fuss of. Sophie Gray
This is Mitten the kitten, who is a much-loved pet/partner in crime of our little boy, Scott. He’d be so thrilled if you included Mitten in Life in Orpington. Sadly he’s no longer a cute kitten, but he is a very handsome cat! Sandra Conway
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