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Battersea hounds of love are hoping for new homes this Valentines Day

Valentine’s Day is all about spreading love and some of the homeless dogs at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home are on the lookout for that special someone to give them some love after finding themselves in the care of the charity.

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Scooby

Likes: Big cuddles

Dislikes: Being left alone

Scooby is a big, lovable Mongrel, who loves cuddles with his favourite people and long walks in the park.

Scooby is searching for his ultimate best friend; someone who is willing to share the sofa and a Scooby snack with him.

A bit like his namesake, Scooby may be large in size, but is a big baby who doesn’t like to be left alone. He’s looking for someone to show him some love and patience..

Sally

Likes: Cheese and other Greyhounds

Dislikes: Busy places

Sally is a retired racer, and is now looking for someone to settle into a slower pace of life with.

This bubbly girl is looking for owners who have experience of tall, leggy racing dogs, and who will understand and manage her high chase drive.

Even though Sally likes the occasional run around, she’d much rather spend her time lounging on a sofa, watching reruns of your favourite TV shows.

Happy Tails offers holidays for you and your dog

You can hear a great interview with David Blank later this month, but to whet your appetite, here's a press release from Happy Tails:

Happy Tails Canine Adventure Tours Launches the ‘Ultimate Dog-Lover’s Adventure” - The World’s First Eco-Tours Designed Especially for Dog Lovers’ and their Companions

• Experience an all-inclusive 8-day tour of the Grand Canyon, Utah’s Mighty 5Ⓡ and the American Southwest designed for you and your dog -

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David Blank with his dogs

David Blank, founder and COO of Happy Tails Adventure Tours, enjoys sharing adventures with his dogs.

RSPCA takes on the ten year challenge

Following the success of the social media campaign, the RSPCA showcase their own 10 year success stories!

These two pictures don’t look like the same dog but lucky for Max the love and care of his new owner over the last ten years has brought him back to health.

Max, a weimaraner, was rescued by the RSPCA in 2009 from a house in Manchester, he had severe mange and was aged just three months old.

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Max after ten years of being loved.

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Max, a Weimaraner, was rescued by the RSPCA in 2009 from a house in Manchester, he had severe mange and was aged just three months old.

Battersea urges public to think before they click

BATTERSEA URGES PUBLIC TO THINK BEFORE THEY CLICK, AS CHARITY REVEALS IT TOOK IN OVER 400 ONLINE SALES DOGS LAST YEAR

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is urging the public to do their research before they buy a new pet and consider a rescue animal, rather than logging onto the internet to buy a dog.

The world-famous charity released new statistics today showing they took in 404 dogs that were originally bought online in 2018 – up from 355 in 2017.

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Truffle

Truffle, a 12-week-old Jack Russell Terrier, who was brought into Battersea in December 2018. His owner had bought him after seeing an internet ad and met the seller at a train station, where the young dog was handed over wrapped in a towel.

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300 - Graeme Sims, shepherd, showman, vicar, author, on a life lived with dogs

Graeme Sims is an amazing man who, when his career in advertising ended abruptly, moved on to become a shepherd, showman, vicar, and author - all thanks to a lost Border Collie he found abandoned. Graeme reflects on his life with dogs with honesty and humour, telling us how he came to write his latest book, The Answer Is Under Your Nose after beating cancer.

189 - The Dog Healers and War Dogs Remembered

In this episode you can hear Mark Winik talk about his debut novel, The Dog Healers, and listen to Julia Robertson explain why she founded the charity War Dogs remembered. Plus there's the DogCast Radio News, and what Mischief the German Spitz puppy has been up to.

188 - Service Dogs UK and Roxie the Doxie Finds Her Forever Home

In this episode you can hear about Service Dogs UK, a fantastic charity which trains assistance dogs to support veterans of any service - military personnel, police, firefighters, paramedics and the coastguard - who develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder due to their job. Also, listen to Dr Jody A Dean, a clinical psychologist talk about how her book, Roxie the Doxie finds her Forever Home, is helping children understand and talk about adoption and other family issues. Plus the DogCast Radio News and some thoughts on the alpha dog myth.

187 - Muffins Halo and Chorley Fun Dog Show

In this episode you can hear about Muffin's Halo for Blind Dogs, and what motivates people to enter their dog in a fun dog show. In the DogCast Radio News, listen to stories about the latest dog related research. Plus there's a new member of the DogCast Radio team!

186 - Maxwell Muir on wolves

In this episode you can hear trainer, behaviourist, writer, broadcaster and wolf expert Maxwell Muir talk about what wolves mean to him personally, their plight in a modern world, and his hopes for their future. Plus we have the DogCast Radio News.