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.

In the UK, 46% of households have a pet and two-thirds of owners regard their furry friend as a member of the family. Now, it’s increasingly common for workplaces to welcome pets. Not only do they lower stress levels, but they’re a great office perk for attracting Gen Yers.

With thousands of feral cat colonies protected by law in Madrid, the onus of responsibility has fallen to local residents who sign up to be caregivers. But beyond their love for their feline friends, Madrilenians are showing a fierce sense of civic duty, by protecting the most vulnerable in their communities.

Cats may be the unofficial mascots of the web, but canines are now having their moment. Dogspotting is a Facebook group where people share images of the random pooches they encounter in their daily lives. But what's so appealing about taking photos of other people's pets as a sport?