With Barkarama’s resident kitties, Winston and Nelson, in mind we’ve clawed our way through the web to share our ten favourite #Cat-arama buys to gift the cat in your life this Christmas. 

We’re having a kit-kat break! That’s right – the pussycats are back in the spotlight for our latest Cat-arama feature, where we share what’s been tickling the whiskers of Barkarama’s resident cats of late.

From a Howler-ween themed charity dog walk to a star-studded pawbiz gala dinner, October kick off Autumn with a barking start. Read on for the October Bark Agenda with dog-friendly events you could and SHOULD be going to this month.

Brace yourself furry ones, this month is chock a block with dog-friendly events so without further ado here’s September’s Bark Agenda …

A few months back, Basil and I brought you word of FRONTLINE’s Most Dedicated Pet Owner competition, where a pet-friendly staycation for all the family is up for grabs, and more.

Owners across the country have been busy submitting their photos and stories since, with tales of dedication and devotion such as ‘we do everything together and I couldn’t survive without them’, ‘I slept on the floor once, as my pet was so ill I couldn’t leave them’, ‘I don’t holiday abroad so I don’t want to leave them’ and ‘I dedicated a book to them’. These heartwarming stories got me thinking of my own reasons for being dedicated to the dog in my life Basil Barkarama …

Our weekend has got off to a flying start with our very own guest post on the Independent online in their regular IndyBest column. Basil and I have been hard at work this week scouting for the best summer buys for your dog. With twelve items to choose from there’s plenty to choose from to help keep your dog cool, healthy and stylish on the go or simply chilling at home.  

From wellbeing buys like protective sun wipes, a two-in-one toy and bowl, to a stylish canine carryall and a guide to holidaying with your dog, head over to the Independent.co.uk to view our recommended must-haves. Happy shopping!

Word has it that there is some serious acts of crime being committed by pets across the country – deviant dogs and feline felons stealing bed space and duvets from their unsuspecting, innocent owners.

If you’ve fallen prey to such acts, floor and bed specialists Carpetright want you to expose the furry villains with photographic evidence in their #PetStoleMyBed competition  – with the most notorious picture winning a £500 voucher to spend towards a king-size bed upgrade to help put an end to the war on ‘space’ …

Saturday = Caturday = #Cat-arama when we pay homage to the other furry members of the Barkarama household. But before we launch in our latest finds for your feline, what’s this crazy talk we hear of black cats being rejected because they don’t look good in #Selfies???