Thousands of giant cuddly teddy bears have been spotted in southern Paris after a bookshop owner says his stuffed animal wanted its own toy companion - and then the situation escalated. Philippe, a ...

If you need regular cuddles from your furry friend, then these soft toys are perfect for when you're not at home NOBODY likes to be separated from their pet and saying goodbye can be the worst part of ...

Pet owners, we have amazing news. There’s a company that will make you a customised cuddly toy version of your pet. Called Cuddle Clones, it ensures you never have to be separated from your favourite ...

A dachshund has developed an adorable attachment to one of her toys. Dogs have a unique relationship with the toys they play with every day. A study published in the scientific journal Animal ...

‘Hugging a fluffy croissant or smooshing a smiling cauliflower is an instant serotonin boost,’ says psychologist Veronica West. ‘It’s like an emotional support animal’ (Getty) When 23-year-old Aïcha ...

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Doodlebug the orphaned baby kangaroo from Grafton, New South Wales in Australia has been a big hit on social media after getting snapped cuddling a teddy bear, who's his best friend. But Doodlebug isn ...