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• It's a Dog's Life: Foods are Seasonal, Treats are Perennial

  Despite enduring health and weight checks at the vets, Teddy still enjoys a treat when the opportunity arises, as his human interpreter, Helen Stockton explains

• It's a Dog's Life: World Animal Day

  As autumn approaches, Teddy ruminates on the changing season and his human translator, Helen Stockton, puts it into plain words

• It's A Dog's Life: Never Assume...

  Teddy reveals that dogs, much like their human companions, are individuals with different likes and dislikes, as explained by human interpreter Helen Stockton

• Fostering Happiness at Raystede

  Could fostering an animal with Raystede offer the joys of owning a pet without the financial and logistical commitment? Hanna Lindon investigates

• It's a Dog's Life: Why So Much Sport?

  This year’s summer of sport has been a testing time for Teddy! His human translator, Helen Stockton explains why

• It's a Dog's Life: A Partly Political Broadcast

  As the nation heads to the polls for the General Election, Teddy ponders the policies he would like to see introduced, as Helen Stockton, his human translator explains...

• It's a Dog's Life: Our Hobbies are Not the Same

  Hobbies are subjective, what entertains some, may be a bore to others. Teddy ponders on his own interests, as Helen Stockton, his human translator explains

• It's a Dog's Life: Our Currency is Biscuits

  Teddy explains, through his human interpreter Helen Stockton, that currency transactions are not financial ones made through a bank as far as he is concerned...

• It's a Dog's Life: Teddy & the Dragon

  Teddy has been musing on the origins of national credentials and that the truth of the matter could be quite different to any literal interpretation, as his human translator Helen Stockton explains

• Paws for a Cause

  Sussex-based animal charity Raystede has been working tirelessly to improve the lives of animals for over 70 years. Hanna Prince visits its Sussex site to find out more

• Kids Zone: Lambing in Spring

  Tap into the super cute side of spring with a visit to some frisking newborn lambs, suggests Sara Whatley

• It's a Dog's Life: Access Denied

  Although he's not allowed everywhere, Teddy tells his human interpreter Helen Stockton that he's actually OK with that

• It's a Dog's Life: February is not just for Pancakes

  Teddy has discovered that the month of February is far from uneventful – with many special days to recognise and celebrate, as his human interpreter Helen Stockton explains

• It's a Dog's Life: Cleaning Up

  The annual January household clean up makes Teddy feel a bit anxious. Helen Stockton, his human translator, explains that Teddy isn't the greatest fan of cleanliness

• Top 10 Garden Birds to spot in Sussex

  Alice Johnson from the RSPB describes some of the species of birds you might see during the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch this January

• Top Tips: Keep Your Pets Safe this Bonfire Night

  Bonfire Night is just around the corner. A night of fireworks and celebrations, it's fun for us, but not always for our pets.

• Advertising Feature: Plan Bee

  Advertising Feature: The relationship between bees and humans dates back thousands of years, so its reassuring to know that Carl Slade is making beekeeping easier for both the novice and experienced apiarist; we sent Robert Veitch to meet him.

• It’s a Dog’s Life - The Quiet Life

  Teddy is looking forward to a chilled out month of rest and relaxation, hopefully with some sunshine to bathe in, as Helen Stockton, his human translator explains.

• What should you be looking out for in your Sussex Garden this Summer?

  A Sussex garden is not only a place of beauty and tranquility but also a haven for a diverse range of captivating wildlife. We have complied a list of some of the wildlife that you’re most likely to see in your garden this summer:

• A Summer of Wildlife at RSPB Pulborough Brooks

  Alice Johnson from the RSPB offers her handy guide to spotting beautiful butterflies and wildflowers at this nature reserve within the Arun Valley in West Sussex