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There was a time when a dog's only job was chasing sticks. Now British pets are signing sponsorship deals, hiring agents and out-earning their owners. We trace the strange history of the UK pet influencer economy — and do the maths on a sponsored cat post.
Dogs have been riding Britain's railways for free since the Victorian era — but the unwritten rules of the carriage have never been more contested. From rush-hour Labradors to the most dog-friendly routes in the country, here's everything you need to know before boarding.
From cats strolling across news desks to dogs invading football pitches mid-match, British television has a proud tradition of being rudely interrupted by the animal kingdom. We look back at the unscripted moments viewers loved most — and why the out-takes outperform the news.
Retailers are quietly redesigning their packaging for a nation of gnawing, pawing, parcel-ambushing pets. We dig into the rise of pet-damaged deliveries — and ask whether the dog who greets the postman should be part of the design brief.
Messenger pigeons decorated for valour. Station cats who appeared on the official payroll. Britain's postal history is stuffed with animal heroes, and most of us have never heard a single one of their stories. Time to fix that.