pets
‘They make me go out’: Why dogs can mean the world to our vendors
‘They make me go out’: Why dogs can mean the world to our vendors
Ian Duff has sold Big Issue in Bath for 17 years. His dogs Trigger and Marlene don’t just keep him company on his pitch, they’ve given him a reason to keep going
‘It’s amazing that something that’s so focused on animals can make you feel so human’
‘It’s amazing that something that’s so focused on animals can make you feel so human’
Sabrina Cohen-Hatton, firefighter, Big Issue Ambassador and adviser to the Prince of Wales at his Homewards initiative, explains why she is supporting StreetVet on their mission to provide free, accessible and often essential veterinary care for the pets of people experiencing homelessness.
What do the government’s vet prices reforms mean for pet owners?
What do the government’s vet prices reforms mean for pet owners?
Vet prices have been surging at twice the rate of inflation. Will the governments reforms help turn the tide for pet owners and Big Issue vendors?
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?
Renting with pets: Know your rights
Renting with pets: Know your rights
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’
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
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
How consumerism and colonialism helped make dogs the pets we know and love today
How consumerism and colonialism helped make dogs the pets we know and love today
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
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
Bill Bailey: ‘I’d allow dogs into the House of Commons. It would make politicians nicer’
Bill Bailey: ‘I’d allow dogs into the House of Commons. It would make politicians nicer’
Like many pets, Rocky lost his home due to the cost of living. But there is hope
