Children at Peter Gladwin School in Portslade are learning to love reading with the help of Taboo, a Pets as Therapy dog. Jenny Mark-Bell finds out more

Many dog-owners see their four-legged friend as an intrinsic part of home life. So it is not surprising that when it comes to holidays, they want to bring Fido along too. Denise Elphick, co-founder of dog-friendly travel company PetsPyjamas, shares her favourite destinations for Sussex staycations

Our Shop Dogs couldn’t have a better place to ‘work’: they get to test out all the products on offer, Maureen McClean discovers

Sammy the boat cat is a super personality so Maureen McLean headed down beside the Thames to meet this fantastic feline

Katy Eachus and her pub expert companion Monty sniff out some dog-friendly dining venues

The Sussex-based charity Canine Partners trains dogs to assist disabled people. Hazel Sillver meets Sally Whitney and her dog Ethan to find out more

If you love country pubs and dogs then this will be a treat! Maureen McLean has been to The Palmer Arms in Dorney