Lauren Crosby Medlicott
Lauren is a freelance journalist who lives with her family and black labrador, Betsie, in the south Wales valleys. When she’s not working, she loves going for a dip in a nearby river and hiking in the Brecon Beacons.
University of Maryland
The i Paper, Independent, Metro, Stylist, Grazia, Red, Woman and Home, Business Insider
Recent Kinship articles by Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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Why Some Cats Are Super Loud – and Others Barely Meow
Are they a Chatty Cathy or Silent Simon?
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The Curious Reason Cats Prefer to Sleep On Their Left Side
It’s the cat version of sleeping with one eye open
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Understanding Rabies: a Complete Guide For UK Pet Parents
Everything you need to know about the deadly disease
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Bluey Isn’t Just For Kids – Dogs Are Fans, & Science Explains Why
Who is the show really for?
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7 Simple Tips to Make Your Dog’s Birthday Fun, Not Traumatising
Birthday party ideas that won’t overwhelm your dog
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Science Says: Dogs May Ward Off Baby Eczema
Study suggests dogs could reduce eczema for some kids
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How to Find a Reputable Dog Breeder in the UK
Sadly, there are people out there without dogs’ best interests at heart
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How Temporary Dog Fostering Works In the UK
Everything you need to know about fostering dogs in the UK
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Should You Be ‘Lighthouse Parenting’ Your Dog?
It’s the latest parenting buzzword, but should you apply the principles to your four-legged child?
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How Often Should You *Really* Wash Your Dog’s Bed? Experts React to TikTok Advice
I’m sorry, you’re supposed to wash your dog’s bed how often?
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Badgers & Cats, Friends Or Foes?
Can something so cute really be mean?
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5 Travel Lovers Who Take Their Pets on Every Adventure
Think a life on the road means leaving your pet behind? These pet parents disagree...
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How Much Do You Actually Know About XL Bullies?
How much do you really know about the dog that everyone is talking about?
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XL Bully Dog Exemption: What You Need to Know
Everything you need to know about the ban and legal exemptions
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The Heroic Man Looking After Lebanon’s War-Torn Pets Was Bombed
Houssein Hamze has been feeding the pets of people fleeing the conflict in Lebanon. Now he’s lost his home and vital resources for the cats, dogs and other animals he cares for
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Adoption Requests In Turkey Rise After ‘Massacre’ Law, But Is it Enough to Help?
Activists from Turkish rescue centres tell us how you can support them in their most desperate hour
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Meet the Incredible Dogs Who Have Saved Lives
From the dog that detected a deadly hair treatment to the search and rescue hero from the Turkish earthquake, meet the pups who gave humans a second chance at life
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Here’s What’s Been Happening To Turkey’s Stray Dogs Since The ‘Massacre’ Law Passed
It’s been nearly a month since Turkey passed the ‘massacre’ law that many feared would lead to a mass culling of the country’s beloved street dogs – here’s what’s been happening since
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Backlash Grows Against Turkey’s ‘Massacre Law’ Aimed At Street Dogs – Here’s How You Can Help
The new bill, seen as a potential death sentence for many of Turkey’s cherished street dogs, was passed in July. Activists tell us they will keep on fighting
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The XL Bully Ban Is Here – What Happens Now For Your Dog?
From 1 February, XL Bullies must follow a strict set of rules and hold a certificate of exemption. Here’s what that means for your dog
