Perfect Pets Magazine - April 2024: The Pet Portrait Edition Issue 5

APRIL 2024 ISSUE 05

THE PET PORTRAIT EDITION

Walk with a Friend

Sun time Olaf & Jack

My spring cats

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CONTENTS 08 OLAF & JACK

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18 PUPPY

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24 SHOPPING TIME

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MODEL: OXANA MOKSHINA IG:@GOLDEN_MELANDI PHOTOGRAPHER: KSENIA KOLESNIKOVA IG:@KOLESNIKOVAKSENI

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44 YANG CAT

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Editor’s Letter

April 2023 PHOTOGRAPHER: VERBITSKAYA SVETLANA IG:@VETALANA.S

Lucy Morris Editor-in-chief

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Welcome to Perfect Pets Magazine Edition April 2024 Issue!

This month, we delve into the vibrant spring season. Springtime is a joyous season, especially for our pets. As the world around them blossoms, so does their spirits. The winter chill fades, giving way to warm sun rays, a symphony of birdsong, and a panorama of blooming flowers. Pets, much like us, sense this change in the air, and it reflects in their behaviour as well.

Dogs, for instance, become more playful and energetic, eager for longer walks and games in the park. They revel in chasing butterflies, exploring the new scents the season brings, and rolling in the fresh grass. It’s a great time for owners to bond with their pets outdoors, be it through a game of fetch or while teaching them new tricks.

Cats, on the other hand, find joy in the comfort of sunny spots by the window, basking in the warm sunlight. Bird-watching becomes their favourite pastime, their gaze following the feathered creatures flitting about.

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Spring is also the perfect time for pet owners to focus on their pet’s health. It’s an ideal time for a thorough grooming session to shed winter coats, a visit to the vet for a check-up or vaccinations, and a revision of their diet to match their increased activity levels.

However, spring also brings its own set of challenges. It’s the season of allergies, for humans and pets alike. Pollen can cause discomfort and allergic reactions in pets, leading to symptoms like sneezing, itching, or even respiratory issues. It’s important for pet owners to monitor their pets for any unusual behaviour or signs of distress and consult a vet if needed.

In conclusion, springtime is a magical season filled with new experiences and challenges for pets. It is a time of exploration and play, a time to bask in the warmth of the sun, and a time to be extra attentive to their health. As pet owners, it’s our responsibility to ensure that our pets enjoy this beautiful season healthily and safely.

Have fun out and about!

To wrap up, the Perfect Pets Magazine team looks forward to welcoming you back next month with another pets filled issue. Next month, we will be covering recent news from seasonal need-to-know tips from top vets in the country, Editors Picks on top toys of 2024, and discover sustainable designs in pet products for the Spring and Summer 2024 season.

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Olaf & Jack

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PET TALK

Pet Paws Book Spotlight

Max the Miracle Dog: The Heart-Warming Tale of a Life-Saving Friendship - By Kerry Irving Harper Collins Publishers | £10.99 | Released 2020 ’Are you ready, Max? If anyone’s going to help me do this, it’s you.’

The heart-warming tale of a life-saving friendship.

In 2006, a traumatic car accident changed Kerry Irving’s life forever.

Suffering from severe neck and back injuries, Kerry was unemployed and housebound, struggling with depression and even thoughts of suicide. He went from cycling over 600 miles a month to becoming a prisoner in his own home.

With hope all but lost, Kerry’s wife encouraged him to go on a short walk to the local shop. In the face of unbearable pain and overwhelming panic, he persevered and along the way, met an adorable yard dog

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For The Love Of Dogs with Alison Hammond | April 2024: ITV Alison Hammond is preparing to dish out the dog treats and set tails wagging as she steps into her latest role as the new presenter of the award-winning ITV series, For The Love of Dogs.

In this brand new six-part series, Alison heads to Battersea Dogs & Cats Home to help the animals in their care look for a new place to live, following the sad passing of muchloved presenter Paul O’Grady last spring.

With more abandoned and stray dogs in need of care than ever, Alison tells the stories of some of the latest arrivals at Battersea before rolling up her sleeves and helping the expert staff and volunteers to take care of the animals and get them ready for their potential new owners.

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The Dog House | Last Aired in March 2024 Wood Green, The Animals Charity in Cambridgeshire takes in hundreds of disowned or neglected dogs every year. Following the work of the dedicated staff members who are committed to matching their abandoned dogs with loving owners and a forever home.

In series 5, A sausage dog seeks a buddy. And a dad needs distracting when his four girls are at their mum’s - is a pooch called Papaya the answer?, Harry wants a new friend to play fetch, and India needs a special pup for support with her Tourette’s.

named Max. As the Spaniel peered up through the railings, Kerry found comfort and encouragement in his soulful brown eyes. This chance encounter marked a turning point in both their lives.

In Max, Kerry found comfort and motivation and in Kerry, Max found someone to care for him. This is their remarkable, inspiring story.

Unfortunately, as of 2022, the springer spaniel who became an online star for his daily walks has died. His owner Kerry Irving credits Max - who was immortalised as a statue - with saving his life after the locksmith from Keswick was left in agonising pain and depression after a car crash.

Mr Irving said Max - who died at the age of 14 years and eight months - would leave a legacy for years to come. In a Facebook post Mr Irving said Max “fell asleep” in Manesty Woods near Derwentwater earlier.

He wrote: “This small dog with the waggy tail and hugest of hearts, gave love and hope to thousands of people worldwide. “Max’s legacy and story will continue to grow and inspire for many years to come. Every day gave us memories and every step with you beside us was a privilege.” He said the therapy dog was “our hero, a true legend”.

Max has been immortalised in his hometown with a bronze statue and in 2021 became the first pet to be given the PDSA’s Order of Merit, known as the animal OBE.

WILD BOOK ROUND UP Keira & Me - By Noel Fitzpatrick Orion Publishing Co | £18.99 Let national treasure Professor Noel Fitzpatrick - the Supervet - break your heart and put it back together again in this beautiful new Christmas story.

‘With you by my side, just doing my best was the best thing to do.’

Keira is a very special dog. She held the key to Noel’s heart from the moment he first met her.

That’s because Keira doesn’t judge. She can see beyond the superficial things that often divide us.

For animal lovers everywhere, or anyone who needs a little comfort this Christmas, Keira & Me promises to break your heart - and put it back together again.

Seven Cats I Have Loved by Anat Levit Profile Books Ltd | £8.99 Anat Levit never considered herself a cat lover, but when her life was thrown into upheaval, she found herself adopting one cat at the suggestion of her daughters, and then six more in quick succession. Anat falls in love with the furry creatures, whose escapades and tribulations lead her into deep friendships. difficult decisions and unexpected insight into her relationships. The cats love her in the way she wishes she could love others: intensely yet independently, without renouncing their unique personalities.

In Seven Cats I Have Loved, she delves into the feline mind with sensitivity, gentleness and compassion, while also revealing a moving human story.

Heroic Animals - By Clare Balding John Murray Press | £8.99 Discover how . . .

- Able Seacat Simon rescued the crew of HMS Amethyst - Bobby the Wonder Dog crossed a continent to find his family - Galipolli Murphy carried 250 wounded soldiers to safety - Pickles tracked down the stolen World Cup - And the Tamworth Two managed to save their bacon.

Clare Balding’s stories of daring, courageous, remarkable creatures who changed our world for the better: from the dog that inspired Lassie to the bear that fought the Nazis.

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