Many pet owners see their furry friends as members of the family, splashing out on them accordingly. But when heading abroad, it can be difficult to leave one’s pooch languishing in a kennel. Pawshake offers another option, providing a platform through which owners can connect with pet sitters.

The UK is a nation of animal lovers, yet with the average lifetime cost of owning a dog being £16,000, getting one is an impossible dream for many people. Now, thanks to BorrowMyDoggy, those that crave the companionship of a canine can share a pooch at the touch of a button.

Barcelona City Council has started a campaign to raise awareness for pet adoption by creating life-sized models of dogs, to highlight the city’s growing pet abandonment issue. This highly visible strategy aims to tap into people’s curiosity, and appeals to their empathetic nature.

Financial difficulties have led many Gen Yers to forgo home-ownership, marriage, and kids for the time being – but that doesn’t mean they’re without a rich family life. Instead of following traditional life paths, they’re embracing plants, pets, and friends to feel a sense of domestic fulfillment.