Animals

Guest Blog: Rocky’s Story
We rarely include fiction writing on the blog here at Preloved, but we fell in love with this short story written from the point of view of one of our members’ dogs, Rocky. Read on to see why!

Caring for an Older Dog
When giving any pet a home, there will come a day when your pet reaches an elderly, more fragile age. That’s not to say that all pets become very ill, just that they may require a little more TLC. Read more to learn how to care for your dog when during their senior years.

We’re in Search of Pupdates!
We’d love to hear news about you and your puppy! Read on to find out how to submit them to our Pupdate section.

Dog Breed Guides: The Akita
We love dogs here at Preloved, and we know how important it is to ensure you find the right dog to suit you and your lifestyle. In this series of articles you will find detailed information about specific dog breeds…keep reading to find out more about the Akita!

Donkey Care in Winter
Judy from the Flicka Foundation writes about how best to care for your donkeys in winter, and includes some general health tips too. Read on to find out more!

Dog Breed Guides: The Keeshond
We love dogs here at Preloved, and we know how important it is to ensure you find the right dog to suit you and your lifestyle. In this series of articles you will find detailed information about specific dog breeds…keep reading to find out more about the Keeshond!

Buying a Puppy? | Checklist to Help You Find the Right Breeder
Looking to buy a puppy for you and your family? Ready to start searching for your furry forever friend? Please keep reading to learn how you can help stamp out business for irresponsible breeders, when you are looking for your perfect pooch.

Rehoming Rabbits: What You Should Know
With their twitchy noses, big thumping feet and hopping nature, it can be hard to resist giving a baby rabbit a home. But before you do! Make sure you are clued up on what you should know when rehoming a baby rabbit.

Ferret Care: Basic Dos and Don’ts
If you are looking for a pet with bundles of playful character and an inquisitive nature, then the ferret could be your perfect pet. However, if you have small children, cute as they may be, ferrets are probably not the right pet for you. Keep reading to learn more about ferrets, and how to care for them properly.

Hamster Care Basics: Dos and Don’ts
With their small size, cute appearance and contained housing requirements, hamsters make great first pets! However, just because they are less demanding pets than say a dog, that doesn’t mean we should care for their needs any less. Guest writer, and experienced hamster owner Jess lists the basic dos and don’ts when is comes to hamster care!