For one month only… … Hairy Dog Photography is offering half price photography sessions in Herrington Country Park. If you’ve been thinking about having some professional photos of your dog for a while, now’s a good time to dive in! The sun is (mostly) shining, the mud is (mostly) drying up and the world is finally beginning to get green again. Your one hour session includes a web gallery and a 9×6″ print, all for just £35 instead of the usual £70. The only thing I ask is that the session is held in Herrington Park where there’s a good…

Pets living near a PFAS manufacturing plant in Fayetteville, North Carolina have concerning levels of the toxic chemicals in their blood, and show evidence of health effects linked to exposure, new research finds. PFAS were present in all 32 dog and 31 horse blood samples checked, and the findings provide evidence that human and animal exposure to the chemicals impacts their bodies, said Scott Belcher, a North Carolina State University researcher and co-author. “It is just consistent with what we’ve seen over and over again, and it makes the case clear that these are toxic compounds,” he said. PFAS is…

Diamond rings have long been a symbol of love and commitment. But in recent years, the diamond industry has been facing a number of challenges, including the rise of lab-grown diamonds and changing consumer preferences.  Lab-grown diamonds are diamonds that are created in a laboratory rather than mined from the earth. They are chemically, physically, and optically identical to mined diamonds, but they are often much more affordable. As a result, lab-grown diamonds have been gaining popularity in recent years, particularly among younger consumers.  In addition to the rise of lab-grown diamonds, the diamond industry is also facing changing consumer…