This lil pig was on the US tv show, Pet Stars, because he can perform amazing tricks. Click “continue reading” and you’ll see how smart pigs actually are. Continue Reading

Joyce’s spaniel has been displaying obsessive behaviour. He wants to play fetch all day long. What does Glynne have to say about this dog’s obsession? Continue Reading

Fifty years ago, a small mutt of dubious ancestry became the most famous dog in the world. Her name was Laika and her fate was to be the first living animal ever to enter space.

Looking for a volunteer

A month earlier the Russians had launched the world’s first satellite, and they were racing the clock to try out their new invention with a man on board. I guess they must have called for volunteers, probably very small vertically and horizontally challenged volunteers, who could have fitted into the tiny capsule which weighed 113kilos, but little people didn’t exactly rush at the opportunity because the position remained vacant. Continue Reading

This little female cat is constantly running away from her owner’s house. Why does she do this, and what can be done to stop it? Continue Reading

Lisa’s female dog is very afraid of thunderstorms and becomes very anxious at the loud noises involved. What is the best course of action she can take to ease her dog’s fears. Continue Reading

Lance has two female dogs, and he is concerned about their respective weights - one is too fat and the other too skinny. What he can do to even them out? Continue Reading

To tie in with the article on monkey house invaders, here is a monkey Q&A - all our readers’ questions about how to deal with break-in’s and attacks.  Continue Reading

As if regular crime isn’t enough to deal with, we now have a new breed of perpetrator getting in on the act and invading our homes - yes folks, I’m talking about the Vervet Monkey.

The trouble is, high walls, alarm systems, guard dogs and security check points don’t stop these villains from invading your home, because they are the fleet footed, street gangs of vervet monkeys whose natural territory has become our rooftops, down pipes and utility cables, and whose natural diet is no longer indigenous roots, nuts and berries but rather fast food, and as far as they are concerned, the faster it’s pillaged the better! Continue Reading

Victor’s dog is terrified of the gardener. There are no obvious reasons as to why this should be. What is Glynne’s take on the situation? Continue Reading

Today’s video post is a must see! This is the touching story of Christian the lion cub who was brought up as a pet and released into the wild. One year later, his owners returned to see him and, despite being told that he would not remember them, he most certainly did! Click “continue reading” to watch. Continue Reading