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Dog masseuse limbers up for Battersea in Virgin London Marathon

A dog massage therapist from Kent will also be using her feet to help her furry clients this weekend by running the Virgin London Marathon for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home.

Maidstone resident Lizzie Harrison will tackle the Capital’s iconic 26-mile race on Sunday in a bid to raise thousands of pounds for the much-loved animal charity.

The 28 year old masseuse, who started her mobile

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Battersea’s hunt for the UK’s Prize Pooch

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home hopes to sniff out a new top dog model in a nationwide search to find the furry face of Venture Photography.

The world renowned animal charity is supporting the hunt for the UK’s cutest canine as part of Venture Photography’s Prize Pooch competition. The lucky winner will be the star of the nationwide chain of photo studios and win a VIP tour of Battersea’s iconic London centre, hundreds of pounds worth of doggy treats and

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Episode 145 - Crufts 2013 Special (Part 2)

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Released Sat April 13, 2013
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In the second part of our Crufts coverage Rob Fellows about the work of the charity Nowzad who rescue stray animals in Afghanistan, Garry Botterril want you to raise money for Hounds for Heroes by getting Fit in Kit, Jenny Brown tells how her Beagle Tiga has sniffed out lost dogs, Sharon Rose talks about her lovely and very laidback Great Danes, and Donal Murphy explains how National Pet Month promotes responsible pet ownership. Plus we announce our Doggitude giveaway winner.

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Bellamy and Baruch

Sharon Rose's gorgeous Great Danes Bellamy and Baruch at Crufts 2013.

Jenny Brown and Tiga

Jenny Brown with her Beagle Tiga who has successfully tracked several lost dogs.

Paul O'Grady and Carmine

The hit ITV series Paul O’ Grady: For The Love Of Dogs, which followed the lives of animals at the world renowned rescue charity Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has been shortlisted for a prestigious Bafta Award.

Paul O’Grady's ITV series about Battersea shortlisted for a BAFTA

The hit ITV series Paul O’ Grady: For The Love Of Dogs, which followed the lives of animals at the world renowned rescue charity Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has been shortlisted for a prestigious Bafta Award.

The Bafta nomination for the seven part series follows National Television Award success in January for Best Factual Entertainment, and is further recognition of the show’s national appeal.

Following the highs and lows, laughter and tears at the

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Buster - dumped due to divorce

Seven year old Mongrel Buster arrived at Battersea earlier this year because his owners separated and could no longer care for him. He is in the care of Battersea while he waits for a new home.

Battersea appeals for foster homes as family break-ups force dogs into care

Animal charity Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is appealing for more foster homes for its dogs after a 31 per cent increase in animals coming into its care due to family break-ups.

Last year the world famous animal charity saw a dramatic increase in the number of animals being brought in by their owners because of divorce and separation. Because these animals come from a home environment, they can often find the adjustment to life in kennels particularly stressful, so Battersea tries to

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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.