Hello, Wednesday readers

We've welcomed a new member of the family and we're very much in the 'What have we done?' stage. Shoes have gone missing, cords are being nibbled and chaos has ensued! But we are definitely falling in love. This week I look at how soon is too soon to bring in a new pet after the loss of a much-loved one.

I also chat to Dani from Pawsome Fun. I know many of you know Dani with her big smile and awesome photos of dogs at play, but I wanted to find out what a day in the life of a dog walker is really like.

I also look at a different type of egg hunt that can help shark researchers, Merilyn warns us about the invasive Small leaf privet and Emma looks at the unfortunately named Gristle Fern. Common names are all fun and games until someone gives a lovely fern an ugly name!

Until next week,

Amanda

The Wednesday Editor

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