Frogs for Beginners

Pet frogs differ greatly from frogs found in our garden ponds and wildlife. Owing to their origin, frogs bred in captivity need a specific climate and environment to survive. If you are thinking of buying your first pet frog, there are quite a few things you should consider beforehand.

Connie's Story

In her own words Hazel Carter tells how she trained Connie – her very special canine companion – to become her own assistant dog when she became unwell.

The Spirited Staffie

Meet the courageous canine with a colourful history and an incredible smile – Claire Holmes reports.

Keeping Zebra Finches

The zebra finch is native to the Australian outback. First identified by naturalists in 1838 and exported to Europe soon after, keeping the birds quickly became popular and remains so today. Fascinating and exotic, yet easy to care for, these songbirds make a good choice for the novice bird keeper; Deborah Smith reports.