Dog Walks and Photography around Aberdeen

Since moving back home to Aberdeen late in 2017, I’ve been hugely enjoying finding all the most interesting dog walks straight from the new house at the West of the city. And of course, the camera comes too if there’s even a hint of decent light, so the dog now has an impressive photographic portfolio incorporating the beautiful Aberdeen landscape! It’s also been fantastic to find so many dog-friendly cafes and pubs throughout the region. A good cup of coffee and perhaps a bit of cake on a Winter dog walk is always welcome and Kasper the dog is usually…

A pet goldfish has lived for so long it’s turned gray with old age

A PET goldfish has lived for so long that it has turned gray with old age. Wayne Leach, 44, won Goldie at a funfair 12 years ago for daughter Nancy, now 19 — but it has outlived both of his failed marriages. 3 The pet goldfish ‘Goldie’ has lived for so long that it has turned gray with old ageCredits: Kennedy News 3 Goldie – pictured in his youth – was won at a funfair 12 years agoCredits: Kennedy News 3 Wayne says one of the secrets to Goldie’s long life is to ‘stress out’ any other fish in its…

United States Pets Food Market Analysis, Size, & Forecasts

Dublin, March 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “United States Pets Food Market, Size, Forecast 2023-2028, Industry Trends, Growth, Impact of Inflation, Opportunity Company Analysis” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offers. United States Pet Food Market will reach US$ 62.41 Billion by 2028 from $45.11 Billion in 2022, growing at a CAGR of 5.56% Innovative manufacturing technology, such as automated formulation, batching, drying, coating, and liquid delivery, is helping companies achieve cost efficiency and ensure product quality. According to the American Pet Product Association (APPA), National Pet Owners’ data shows 90.5 million households in America own a pet, equivalent…

Aberdeenshire Dog Photography, Holidays at Home, Chickens, Ticks and Other Observations…

Another few weeks have passed in a hot, hazy daze. Our little family were on holiday for a few of those weeks and as always steps were taken to ensure the hairiest member of the household could join us. Who needs the South of France anyway? It’s been so gorgeous here I wouldn’t have had it any other way. By “here” I mean Aberdeen – the holidays were enjoyed on Skye and Portsoy. Not perhaps the best of times for dog photography sessions – the heat has caused a few postponements and quite rightly so. Evenings are often the best…

Healthy for us, healthy for our pets

Qoday’s consumer is not only concerned about their physical and mental health, but also their pet’s health. In June 2022, Euromonitor International identified the top five trends in pet care. Both premiumization and well-being are on that list. The report revealed humanizing pets, owners are increasingly eager to provide them with high-quality, premium food and products. Premiumization involves giving pets foods made from ingredients people will accept on their own plates. As consumers are seeking for specific benefits from the products they purchase, brand owners are expanding their premium products with the aim of achieving higher margins. More than ever…

Christmas Dog Photography Gift Voucher Offer, Aberdeen Only.

It’s that time of the year again so I suppose we can expect to see Easter eggs on the shelves soon enough… In the meantime, Hairy Dog is running a special offer – a serious £20 discount on Christmas gift vouchers. Usually £ 70, gift vouchers are now just £50 until the 31st of December 2019. Stone cold bargain! What’s included? The actual voucher (which is rather lovely), so you have something to hand over! A full one hour session in any location within 10 miles of Aberdeen city A web gallery of around 30 beautifully finished images Two 9×6″…

Shocking state of fly-infested home where woman left her cat to starve to death

This is the shocking state of the property. Deborah Ferry left her cat Megan to starve to death in. (Image: RSPCA) Pictures reveal the shocking fly-infested home where a woman left her pet cat to starve to death. Three-year-old moggie Megan was founded dead in the home of the disgusting property after owner Deborah Ferry failed to return to feed her for four days. The severely decomposed remains of another cat were also discovered behind a bath panel. Read more: Killer who sparked national manhunt admits murdering grandma A vet said Megan, who weighed just 4.1lb when she was found,…

The Humane Society of the United States launches More Than a Pet campaign

The campaign will address the pet poverty crisis that has been worsened by inflation As inflation continues to push prices higher, families across the United States are struggling to afford veterinary care, supplies and food for their pets. To help fight this issue, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) launched More Than a Pet, a campaign to raise awareness and provide solutions to keep families and their pets together. “Everyone deserves to experience the love and companionship of a pet. But the welfare of companion animals is inseparable from the well-being of their families, and unequal access to…