Pets

This is where people everywhere share what makes their pets’ lives better.

Say hello in one line, and you’re in.

Indestructible, or nearly.

Pick one, then tell us who really decides.

Every pet has one.

The animal and one thing you learned.

Start the list.

The best ideas rise.

What you wish you’d known.

The oldest debate on the internet.

Find a vet before you need one.

Make one safe, quiet space at home.

Buy the basics, not everything.

Plan who looks after them when you're away.

Survived more than a week.

You can spend ages choosing a toy, only to discover your animal prefers the box, the sunny patch or something else completely ordinary.

BEST OF asks: what practical cover features have worked for you?

It should stay in place and wash easily.

Moves, fireworks, visitors.

Your bed, your rules.

The habit that makes you laugh every time.

A greeting, a stretch, a dramatic complaint, or no interest whatsoever.

Animals have their own routines.

Let's build the list together.

Your pet's name, and the story behind it.

Park, beach, the same street every day.

Kindly, please.

Make your case.

Short play sessions every day.

Puzzle feeders for meals.

Rotate toys so they stay new.

A window with a view.

Worth every bit of what it cost.

Photos very welcome.

BEST OF asks: what personal keepsake would you choose?

Think about the person and their pet's character.

Choose one favourite and tell us what makes it worth keeping.

Choose the pictures you keep returning to.

How did your pet come into your life?

We won’t judge.

Much.

Add a moment you noticed without interrupting it.

Pick one favourite that is still in good condition.

What seems to make it appealing?

The pet is not the only one who has to hear it.