Dogs

Dogs might just be nicer than any human could hope to be
Books

Dogs might just be nicer than any human could hope to be

Our unique brand of intelligence does not make us the nicest animal on the planet. In fact, we are more than likely the cruellest
When everything's gone to the dogs, Rishi Sunak could turn to man's best friend
Black and white image of springer spaniel under a large tree
Paul McNamee

When everything's gone to the dogs, Rishi Sunak could turn to man's best friend

Big Issue vendor Kelvin Gregory pays tribute to beloved dog and 'dear friend' Ralph
Vendor Kelvin Gregory
Our vendors

Big Issue vendor Kelvin Gregory pays tribute to beloved dog and 'dear friend' Ralph

Comforting the ill and guiding the blind: These amazing service dogs all have very important jobs
Service dogs

Comforting the ill and guiding the blind: These amazing service dogs all have very important jobs

I never used to believe in ghosts. Until I visited a haunted house
Sam Delaney

I never used to believe in ghosts. Until I visited a haunted house

International Dog Day: Big Issue readers share their favourite dog memories and snaps
International Dog Day
International Dog Day

International Dog Day: Big Issue readers share their favourite dog memories and snaps

People with assistance dogs are being illegally discriminated against when trying to find a home
Kitto Haywood and Starry, their assistance dog
Housing

People with assistance dogs are being illegally discriminated against when trying to find a home

Big Issue vendor Bex, her dog Rainbow, and an extraordinary act of kindness
A big issue vendor and her black and white dog outside a church
Big Issue vendors

Big Issue vendor Bex, her dog Rainbow, and an extraordinary act of kindness

These powerful photos of homeless people and their pet dogs are smashing stereotypes
Homelessness

These powerful photos of homeless people and their pet dogs are smashing stereotypes

On men, women and the universal heartbreak of saying goodbye to our pets
A dog and a human looking at a sunset
Paul McNamee

On men, women and the universal heartbreak of saying goodbye to our pets

After a lifetime of dogs, my father's final one was no more
ROBIN INCE

After a lifetime of dogs, my father's final one was no more

Dogs at polling stations bring a smile to local election day
Dogs at polling stations
Local elections

Dogs at polling stations bring a smile to local election day

Even my dog knows that this government doesn't have a plan
Toastie
Paul McNamee

Even my dog knows that this government doesn't have a plan

Dog charities call for support following death of Paul O'Grady
Paul O'Grady
Dog charities

Dog charities call for support following death of Paul O'Grady

Sophie from Romania: How a nervous little dog stole the internet's heart
Animal welfare

Sophie from Romania: How a nervous little dog stole the internet's heart

Sam Delaney: 'We always wanted a puppy... now it's chaos'
Cookie the dog
pets

Sam Delaney: 'We always wanted a puppy... now it's chaos'

Like many pets, Rocky lost his home due to the cost of living. But there is hope
Rocky the labrador
a Dog's life

Like many pets, Rocky lost his home due to the cost of living. But there is hope

Top 5 books about dogs, chosen by Jules Howard
different breeds of dogs
Top 5 books

Top 5 books about dogs, chosen by Jules Howard

Bring Your Dog to Work Day: Just loads of pictures of happy dogs
A bulldog lies on a sofa with pen and paper in front of it
Bring your dog to work day

Bring Your Dog to Work Day: Just loads of pictures of happy dogs

'It's their family': How homeless people with dogs got through the pandemic
Dogs on the Streets founder Michelle Clark
homelessness

'It's their family': How homeless people with dogs got through the pandemic

'Their dogs are a reason for living': A new film tells the story of homeless people and their pets
Film

'Their dogs are a reason for living': A new film tells the story of homeless people and their pets

Heading back to the office? Here's how to ease your dog’s separation anxiety
Life

Heading back to the office? Here's how to ease your dog’s separation anxiety

Bertie, the dog who saved me from myself
When I’m distressed, Bertie can tell, writes Kate Leaver. Image credit: Piqsels
Books

Bertie, the dog who saved me from myself

Andrew Cotter: 'Olive and Mabel carry on being normal, being an anchor'
News

Andrew Cotter: 'Olive and Mabel carry on being normal, being an anchor'

Andrew Cotter will now commentate on your dog video for charity
Dog hero Pixabay
News

Andrew Cotter will now commentate on your dog video for charity