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Independent pet news website created, programmed, edited and written by former local newspaper journalist of 15 years' experience, based in NW England.
Just getting going around a day job so please bear with me.
Just getting going around a day job so please bear with me.
Just to confirm I've topped up the typo jar up from £1 to £5 and donated it to the RSPCA.
The jar is now reset back to £0.00.
Happy New Year and all the best for 2026.
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The jar is now reset back to £0.00.
Happy New Year and all the best for 2026.
www.whosyourmatepetnews.co.uk/typo-jar
December 31, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Just to confirm I've topped up the typo jar up from £1 to £5 and donated it to the RSPCA.
The jar is now reset back to £0.00.
Happy New Year and all the best for 2026.
www.whosyourmatepetnews.co.uk/typo-jar
The jar is now reset back to £0.00.
Happy New Year and all the best for 2026.
www.whosyourmatepetnews.co.uk/typo-jar
A study has found that lop-eared rabbits are more likely to suffer from ear disease, with implications for breeders, vets and owners alike.
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The hidden risks of floppy ears for rabbits
A study of 435 rabbits makes essential reading for breeders, vets and owners alike
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December 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM
A study has found that lop-eared rabbits are more likely to suffer from ear disease, with implications for breeders, vets and owners alike.
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Campaigners have hailed victory in their bid to close a legal loophole that allowed the cruel practice of ear-cropping to take place under the guise of dogs 'having been imported from abroad'.
So heartening to see. 👏👏👏
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So heartening to see. 👏👏👏
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Parliamentary victory for pet welfare champions
End in sight for cruel ear-cropping loophole after campaign success
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November 28, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Campaigners have hailed victory in their bid to close a legal loophole that allowed the cruel practice of ear-cropping to take place under the guise of dogs 'having been imported from abroad'.
So heartening to see. 👏👏👏
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So heartening to see. 👏👏👏
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Dogs Trust has shared some essential tips for keeping dogs safe and comfortable this winter.
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Why dog paws should be cleaned after wintry walks
Dogs Trust has issued an array of essential advice for the cold snap
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November 21, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Dogs Trust has shared some essential tips for keeping dogs safe and comfortable this winter.
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www.whosyourmatepetnews.co.uk/articles/rea...
A change in the law means more renters won't be torn apart from their beloved pets and more pets will avoid having to be rehomed.
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Victory for campaigners over 'heartbreaking' pet bans
Battersea hails new law that will keep more renters and pets together
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November 11, 2025 at 11:49 AM
A change in the law means more renters won't be torn apart from their beloved pets and more pets will avoid having to be rehomed.
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Some interesting tips and ideas for helping dogs to relax during fireworks season and Bonfire Night in particular, including a specially curated doggy relaxation playlist to mask the sound of exploding pyrotechnics.
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Tips for dog owners this Bonfire Night
Advice ranges from quiet spaces to a special soothing pooch playlist
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November 4, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Some interesting tips and ideas for helping dogs to relax during fireworks season and Bonfire Night in particular, including a specially curated doggy relaxation playlist to mask the sound of exploding pyrotechnics.
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www.whosyourmatepetnews.co.uk/articles/rea...
Animal lovers are being urged to consider adopting a black cat this National Black Cat Day.
A national charity said black cats are overlooked because of superstition and the belief they aren't as photogenic for social media posts.
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A national charity said black cats are overlooked because of superstition and the belief they aren't as photogenic for social media posts.
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Black cats in need of loving homes this National Black Cat Day
Spookipaws and Sal among the moggies being overlooked due to superstitions and social media trends
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October 27, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Animal lovers are being urged to consider adopting a black cat this National Black Cat Day.
A national charity said black cats are overlooked because of superstition and the belief they aren't as photogenic for social media posts.
www.whosyourmatepetnews.co.uk/articles/rea...
A national charity said black cats are overlooked because of superstition and the belief they aren't as photogenic for social media posts.
www.whosyourmatepetnews.co.uk/articles/rea...
Despite his traumatic past, Frankie has never lost his 'lovely temperament'.
And a big 👏 to Cats Protection Northern Ireland for bringing him back from the brink.
Find out how to adopt Frankie here. ⬇️
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And a big 👏 to Cats Protection Northern Ireland for bringing him back from the brink.
Find out how to adopt Frankie here. ⬇️
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Abused cat seeking loving home
Injuries were so bad that 'hit-and-run' was suspected (warning contains a distressing image)
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October 21, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Despite his traumatic past, Frankie has never lost his 'lovely temperament'.
And a big 👏 to Cats Protection Northern Ireland for bringing him back from the brink.
Find out how to adopt Frankie here. ⬇️
www.whosyourmatepetnews.co.uk/articles/rea...
And a big 👏 to Cats Protection Northern Ireland for bringing him back from the brink.
Find out how to adopt Frankie here. ⬇️
www.whosyourmatepetnews.co.uk/articles/rea...
Taking in a puppy doesn't always live up to expectations, with families sometimes finding it difficult to manage behaviour and to fairly sharing the puppycare load, with mums often shouldering the burden.
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Third of families find raising puppy harder than expected
Some relationships strained over fair sharing of care duties
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October 9, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Taking in a puppy doesn't always live up to expectations, with families sometimes finding it difficult to manage behaviour and to fairly sharing the puppycare load, with mums often shouldering the burden.
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Amazing work. 👏
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The Fight Against Rabies Begins in... Manchester?
Charity hails 'astonishing' impact of Cambodian collaboration
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September 24, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Amazing work. 👏
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They might form part of lovely autumn scenery, but conkers and acorns can cause serious illness for dogs.
Owners beware.
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Owners beware.
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Toxic risk conker warning
Symptoms can include vomiting
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September 17, 2025 at 10:38 AM
They might form part of lovely autumn scenery, but conkers and acorns can cause serious illness for dogs.
Owners beware.
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Owners beware.
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Surely a Marvel multiverse What If in the making here.
(Article's nothing to do with me but never mind)
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(Article's nothing to do with me but never mind)
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'Dark DNA' may explain dancing spiders' extraordinary diversity
There are many more species of peacock spider than other animals, scientists think they may know why.
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September 11, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Surely a Marvel multiverse What If in the making here.
(Article's nothing to do with me but never mind)
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
(Article's nothing to do with me but never mind)
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
MOGS ON THE BOG: Pet tech firm launches self-flushing cat toilet.
The company said motion sensors and other technology work out when to clean.
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The company said motion sensors and other technology work out when to clean.
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Self-flushing cat toilet launched at Berlin tech expo
Firm says device 'liberates' owners from scooping poop
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September 8, 2025 at 11:14 AM
MOGS ON THE BOG: Pet tech firm launches self-flushing cat toilet.
The company said motion sensors and other technology work out when to clean.
www.whosyourmatepetnews.co.uk/articles/rea...
The company said motion sensors and other technology work out when to clean.
www.whosyourmatepetnews.co.uk/articles/rea...
A four-year-old Cane Corso cross who was found as an underweight stray is now thriving and looking for her forever home thanks to the care of dedicated volunteers.
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From Stray to Sweetheart: Mira seeks forever home
Cane Corso cross found underweight now thriving
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September 2, 2025 at 6:39 PM
A four-year-old Cane Corso cross who was found as an underweight stray is now thriving and looking for her forever home thanks to the care of dedicated volunteers.
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The incident is far from the only fire believed to have been caused by a family pet in recent years, with kitchen appliances from toasters to gas hobs susceptible to animal accidents.
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House fire breaks out after pet 'knocks kitchen hob'
Emergency crews suspect animal accident to blame
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September 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
The incident is far from the only fire believed to have been caused by a family pet in recent years, with kitchen appliances from toasters to gas hobs susceptible to animal accidents.
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Take a break from 2025 and kick back with cats and cat facts in this relaxing comfort TV hidden gem.
Understanding Cats first aired in 1995 and explores the fascinating world of cats across eight short episodes.
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Understanding Cats first aired in 1995 and explores the fascinating world of cats across eight short episodes.
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Relax with cats with retro comfort TV gold
Retro credits and warm host make for compelling couch chillout viewing in 1995's Understanding Cats
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August 30, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Take a break from 2025 and kick back with cats and cat facts in this relaxing comfort TV hidden gem.
Understanding Cats first aired in 1995 and explores the fascinating world of cats across eight short episodes.
www.whosyourmatepetnews.co.uk/articles/rea...
Understanding Cats first aired in 1995 and explores the fascinating world of cats across eight short episodes.
www.whosyourmatepetnews.co.uk/articles/rea...
WYMPN can now embed links in stories, which is good, though I concede Copilot did help me in sussing it out.
Anyway the upshot among other things is the link in this piece will now open a new tab on Dundee City Countil's exhibition page.
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Anyway the upshot among other things is the link in this piece will now open a new tab on Dundee City Countil's exhibition page.
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Exhibition celebrates our feline friends
Cats: From Predators to Pets taking place in Dundee
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August 24, 2025 at 4:34 PM
WYMPN can now embed links in stories, which is good, though I concede Copilot did help me in sussing it out.
Anyway the upshot among other things is the link in this piece will now open a new tab on Dundee City Countil's exhibition page.
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www.whosyourmatepetnews.co.uk/articles/rea...
Anyway the upshot among other things is the link in this piece will now open a new tab on Dundee City Countil's exhibition page.
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Sounds amazing.
Sadly I don't live anywhere near Dundee.
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Sadly I don't live anywhere near Dundee.
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Exhibition celebrates our feline friends
Cats: From Predators to Pets taking place in Dundee
www.whosyourmatepetnews.co.uk
August 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Sounds amazing.
Sadly I don't live anywhere near Dundee.
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Sadly I don't live anywhere near Dundee.
🐱🐯🐈⬛
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The 'Cats: From Predators to Pets' exhibition explores the fascinating history and evolution of our feline friends and runs until September 26.
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Exhibition celebrates our feline friends
Cats: From Predators to Pets taking place in Dundee
www.whosyourmatepetnews.co.uk
August 19, 2025 at 12:53 PM
The 'Cats: From Predators to Pets' exhibition explores the fascinating history and evolution of our feline friends and runs until September 26.
www.whosyourmatepetnews.co.uk/articles/rea...
www.whosyourmatepetnews.co.uk/articles/rea...
A leading dogs welfare charity has issued potentially life-saving tips to protect dogs from the dangers of hot weather.
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Dog's 'smile' could be sign they're in danger
Essential advice issued to keep dogs safe during hot weather
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August 17, 2025 at 5:23 PM
A leading dogs welfare charity has issued potentially life-saving tips to protect dogs from the dangers of hot weather.
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After receiving the grand total of one entry for the WYMPN Pets Cup in three months, it's time to call it and declare Dexter from the Merseyside the winner.
Well done Dexter!
(I've also removed the Pets Cup page from the site, backend and so on. It might make a return in future.)
Well done Dexter!
(I've also removed the Pets Cup page from the site, backend and so on. It might make a return in future.)
August 17, 2025 at 12:38 PM
After receiving the grand total of one entry for the WYMPN Pets Cup in three months, it's time to call it and declare Dexter from the Merseyside the winner.
Well done Dexter!
(I've also removed the Pets Cup page from the site, backend and so on. It might make a return in future.)
Well done Dexter!
(I've also removed the Pets Cup page from the site, backend and so on. It might make a return in future.)
Tidied up the homepage and fixed a couple of things. Looking a lot sharper now.
The layout's still somewhat bland, one section on top of the other with little variation, but another step in the right direction.
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The layout's still somewhat bland, one section on top of the other with little variation, but another step in the right direction.
www.whosyourmatepetnews.co.uk
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August 13, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Tidied up the homepage and fixed a couple of things. Looking a lot sharper now.
The layout's still somewhat bland, one section on top of the other with little variation, but another step in the right direction.
www.whosyourmatepetnews.co.uk
The layout's still somewhat bland, one section on top of the other with little variation, but another step in the right direction.
www.whosyourmatepetnews.co.uk
Certain breeds and dogs with certain physical characteristics were found to need the essential procedure more than others.
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Nail clipping - which dogs need it most?
Veterinary experts publish findings from largest study of its type
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August 13, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Certain breeds and dogs with certain physical characteristics were found to need the essential procedure more than others.
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Pleased to say that after a few modest changes the site is loading a lot faster: under a second now for the main way initial loads are measured. Seems consistent too, which is good.
Was expecting a day's work; took half an hour.
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Was expecting a day's work; took half an hour.
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Who's Your Mate? Pet News™
Who's Your Mate? Pet News™ is where to find news, reviews and articles covering the world of pets, creatives, companies and more.
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August 10, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Pleased to say that after a few modest changes the site is loading a lot faster: under a second now for the main way initial loads are measured. Seems consistent too, which is good.
Was expecting a day's work; took half an hour.
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Was expecting a day's work; took half an hour.
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