pets
I met Moflin, the AI pet. Could it help fight loneliness or is it a sign of a dystopian future?
I met Moflin, the AI pet. Could it help fight loneliness or is it a sign of a dystopian future?
Moflin is an artificially-intelligent pet which has erupted in popularity in Japan. It has now launched in the UK and US, but will it reach global success at a time of such scepticism over AI companionship? We asked experts for their thoughts
Renting with pets: Know your rights
Renting with pets: Know your rights
Renting with pets and finding pet-friendly housing can be a minefield. But there are options – and ways to win over your landlord
Meet the renters and pets spending their first Christmas together: ‘I definitely took it for granted’
Meet the renters and pets spending their first Christmas together: ‘I definitely took it for granted’
Owning a pet could once have put renters on a collision course with their landlords. But those days are over
What pets can teach us about life
What pets can teach us about life
The Wanted star Nathan Sykes shares how dogs give him purpose: ‘I can’t imagine not having a dog’
The Wanted star Nathan Sykes shares how dogs give him purpose: ‘I can’t imagine not having a dog’
Big Issue vendors’ dogs to be kitted out with their own iconic red tabards
Big Issue vendors’ dogs to be kitted out with their own iconic red tabards
Criminals to be stopped from smuggling puppies: ‘Thousands are taken from their mothers far too young’
Criminals to be stopped from smuggling puppies: ‘Thousands are taken from their mothers far too young’
How the StreetVet accredited hostel scheme is helping to keep veterans and their pets together
How the StreetVet accredited hostel scheme is helping to keep veterans and their pets together
Renters’ Rights Bill must become law ‘as soon as possible’, housing minister says
Renters’ Rights Bill must become law ‘as soon as possible’, housing minister says
Renters face higher deposits just for owning a pet. It’s wrong to squeeze more cash out of them
Renters face higher deposits just for owning a pet. It’s wrong to squeeze more cash out of them
Meet the very good dogs saving lives by donating blood: ‘Dogs are so special, they give us so much’
Meet the very good dogs saving lives by donating blood: ‘Dogs are so special, they give us so much’
This man wasn’t ready to say goodbye to his dead cat. So he resurrected him as an AI robot
This man wasn’t ready to say goodbye to his dead cat. So he resurrected him as an AI robot
The remarkable story of how a stray puppy survived a Macedonian ‘kill shelter’ to find a loving home
The remarkable story of how a stray puppy survived a Macedonian ‘kill shelter’ to find a loving home
A day in the life of Crumble the Big Issue dog – from vital outreach work to lots of pets and love
A day in the life of Crumble the Big Issue dog – from vital outreach work to lots of pets and love
How the Big Issue supports vendors through the winter
How the Big Issue supports vendors through the winter
Rough sleeping response team to ensure ‘pets won’t be left behind in fight against homelessness’
Rough sleeping response team to ensure ‘pets won’t be left behind in fight against homelessness’
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
International Dog Day: Big Issue readers share their favourite dog memories and snaps
International Dog Day: Big Issue readers share their favourite dog memories and snaps
John Chadwick took his own life when he was separated from his pets. His friend is campaigning for change
John Chadwick took his own life when he was separated from his pets. His friend is campaigning for change
On men, women and the universal heartbreak of saying goodbye to our pets
On men, women and the universal heartbreak of saying goodbye to our pets
Sophie from Romania: How a nervous little dog stole the internet’s heart
Sophie from Romania: How a nervous little dog stole the internet’s heart
Like many pets, Rocky lost his home due to the cost of living. But there is hope
Like many pets, Rocky lost his home due to the cost of living. But there is hope
Top 5 books with talking cats, chosen by Judith Robinson and Scott Pack
Top 5 books with talking cats, chosen by Judith Robinson and Scott Pack
‘It’s their family’: How homeless people with dogs got through the pandemic
