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When Denise Longleat, 45, from Bedford, first adopted Milly, a timid five-year-old rescue cat, she never imagined the two of them would share nearly two decades together. 15 years later, Milly had become part of the very fabric of Denise’s life, a much-loved pet and companion but as Milly’s chronic kidney disease worsened and she stopped eating and refused treats, Denise faced the heartbreaking decision every pet owner dreads. What she hadn’t expected, however, was the sense

Shorter walks. Richer sniffs. Simple indoor scent games for winter days. Some dogs seem energised by frost, moving as though the cold air switches them on. If they are fit, well-conditioned and the footing is safe, let them enjoy using that winter energy. For many others, the season naturally shifts the pace. Older dogs, short coated breeds such as the whippet, or those recovering from injury may prefer a shorter, more scent-led walk before returning home to warmth and a snoo

With colder weather returning and more areas facing icy pavements and heavy rainfall, dog owners are being warned that common assumptions about winter walks may be putting their pets at risk. Many dogs react differently to the cold depending on their size, coat type and age and not taking this into consideration can leave dogs struggling far sooner than people realise. Chris Maxted, director of dog safety gate company Dog-G8 and pet safety ad-vocate warns Brits about the win