Dogs
Meet Jennie – Lib Dem MP Steve Darling's guide dog who's changing the face of politics
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Meet Jennie – Lib Dem MP Steve Darling's guide dog who's changing the face of politics
Steve Darling, the Liberal Democrat MP for Torbay, is registered blind and has Jennie the guide dog to support him in parliament. The Big Issue sits down for breakfast with Darling and Jennie to chat about the importance of representation
Sunak has been like an automaton for so long. Our leaders shouldn't fear being seen as human
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Sunak has been like an automaton for so long. Our leaders shouldn't fear being seen as human
Dogs might just be nicer than any human could hope to be
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Dogs might just be nicer than any human could hope to be
When everything's gone to the dogs, Rishi Sunak could turn to man's best friend
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
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
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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
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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
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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](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/1578_AD_IMG_0812-edit.jpg?w=768)
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
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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
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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
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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
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After a lifetime of dogs, my father's final one was no more
Dogs at polling stations bring a smile to local election day
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Dogs at polling stations bring a smile to local election day
Even my dog knows that this government doesn't have a plan
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Even my dog knows that this government doesn't have a plan
Dog charities call for support following death of Paul O'Grady
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Dog charities call for support following death of Paul O'Grady
Sophie from Romania: How a nervous little dog stole the internet's heart
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Sophie from Romania: How a nervous little dog stole the internet's heart
Sam Delaney: 'We always wanted a puppy... now it's chaos'
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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
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Like many pets, Rocky lost his home due to the cost of living. But there is hope
Bring Your Dog to Work Day: Just loads of pictures of happy dogs
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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](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/DOTS_AP-43.jpg?w=768)
'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
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'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
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