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Episode 193 - Finn's law and Alabama Rot

Released Sat March 10, 2018
Length: 1:04:11
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Hear PC Dave Wardell talk movingly about the night his police dog, Finn, nearly died, and how that gave rise to the campaign to have Finn's Law, and give legal protection to police dogs. Alabama Rot has been hitting the headlines in the UK, but how worried should dog owners be, and how can owners protect their dogs from it? Vet Marc Dhumeaux tells you what you need to know. Plus the DogCast Radio News.

Fabulous Finn

Fabulous Finn book cover.

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Finns Law

Dave and Finn

PC Dave Wardell and PD Finn.

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Battersea’s dogs and cats have stars in their eyes this awards season

In honour of the Oscars on 4 March 2018, residents of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home have re-imagined themselves as famous film stars, so that they too can earn a place on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Our leading ladies and dashing gents are hoping to leave their pawprints in the hearts and homes of new owners – can they reach the same heights of stardom of their namesakes?

Dogs

Rolo Reeves, Greyhound, 3 years old

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Wylie Witherspoon

You could say that Wylie might have missed his calling in life. This bundle of energy is a real comedian, like his inspiration Reese Witherspoon, and will keep you entertained for hours in his tireless quest to catch tennis balls.

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Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Rolo Reeves

Rolo’s reimagined himself as action star Keanu Reeves – but although our handsome Greyhound is known for his Speed, in reality, you’ll likely find him snoozing in his bed.

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Greyhound

Henry Hepburn

There are some legends of the silver screen who dazzle at any age, and golden oldie Henry, who’s looking to classic star Katharine Hepburn for inspiration, has won the hearts of everyone he’s met here with his good looks and laidback personality.

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Bridget Bardot

She hasn’t been at Battersea long, but Bridget has turned many heads with her dazzling good looks, just like her namesake Brigitte Bardot.

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Siamese

Pride Veterinary Centre responds to the euthanasia of a Labrador due to Alabama rot at the Pride Veterinary Centre in Derby

It is with sadness that our veterinary team at Pride Veterinary Centre has had to euthanise a male Labrador called Thornton, who had contracted the rare disease Alabama rot.

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Golden oldies looking for love

Could you give these Golden Oldies their forever home?

After all age is just a number.

It can take longer to rehome an older animal in RSPCA care but the animal welfare charity is highlighting the benefits of adopting one of our Golden Oldies.

Figures show it takes about two weeks to rehome young dogs and cats (under six months old), but it takes more than THREE times longer to rehome dogs and more than TWICE as long to rehome cats aged over three.

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