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
Paul McNamee

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

Dogs have a way of getting to you. There’s little in life that isn’t made better by the company of one

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

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

Kelvin and Ralph were inseparable pals for 15 years. Now the Big Issue vendor is preparing for Christmas without his canine companion

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

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

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

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’
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
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
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
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
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

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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
News

Andrew Cotter will now commentate on your dog video for charity

Public raises £26,000 to fund film about rough sleepers and their dogs
News

Public raises £26,000 to fund film about rough sleepers and their dogs

Street art is pointing homeless people and their dogs towards safe shelter
Art

Street art is pointing homeless people and their dogs towards safe shelter