The Animal Paradise Blog

Guides, advice and support for navigating pet bereavement. Compassionate resources written from the heart.

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H5N1 Bird Flu in Cats: Reducing the Risks

A calm, practical guide to H5N1 risk in cats, including raw food, wild birds, warning signs, home hygiene, and when to call a veterinarian.

Published on 29 June 20267 min read
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Adopting a Senior Pet From a Shelter in 2026

A calm, practical guide to welcoming an older shelter animal with clarity, patience, realistic care, and love that respects age and dignity.

Published on 28 June 20268 min read
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Heatwave and Extreme Heat: Helping Animals

Simple, safe ways to protect pets, garden birds and small wildlife during very hot weather, with water, shade, quiet routines and warning signs to watch.

Published on 25 June 20267 min read
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World Cup With Your Pet Companion

How to enjoy World Cup match nights with your pet while protecting their comfort, safety, routines, and the memory of an animal who died.

Published on 14 June 20267 min read
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Pet insurance and end-of-life: what is actually covered

Euthanasia, palliative care, cremation: what your pet insurance policy actually covers at end of life, what is excluded, and questions to ask before signing or making a claim.

Published on 22 April 20264 min read
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What to do when your pet dies at home

Practical steps for the first hours after your pet dies at home: confirming death, preserving the body, transport, administrative tasks and emotional support.

Published on 22 April 20266 min read
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Burying a pet in your garden: what the law says

Depth requirements, distance from water sources, weight limits and biodegradable materials: the rules for burying a pet at home in France, Belgium and the Netherlands, plus alternatives when home burial is not possible.

Published on 22 April 20265 min read