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Review of Rescue Me by Dogs Trust and Alison Smith

Review of Rescue Me by Dogs Trust and Alison Smith

Joe Inglis and Jack

Joe Inglis and his dog Jack.

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Dogs Trust record attempt

Would you like to be part of a record attempt? Here's the info you need:
 
WOOFTASTIC WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT
Call for South West dogs and their owners to join in amazing ‘Super Stay’
Dog owners and their canine companions from across the South West are being encouraged to join in the ‘Super Stay’ at Dogs Trust Salisbury’s Open Day on Sunday 7th August.

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King Charles and a point of law

I had a very interesting email from a lady called Amanda who tried to take her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy into a supermarket and was dismayed to be turned away. In an interesting turn of events King Charles II passed a law stating that the Spaniels named after him should be allowed access anywhere in the land including the House of Parliament. This law has never been repealed.

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Episode 120 - The Power of Wagging Tails and the Great British Greyhound Walk

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Released Sat July 9, 2011
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Dawn Marcus talks about her book The Power of Wagging Tails which highlights how incredibly good for us dogs are by focussing on therapy dog experiences. The Great British Greyhound Walk saw Greyhound owners all over the UK getting their dogs out to meet the public and show what good pets Greyhounds make. Host Julie reviews the Dyson DC25 animal vacuum and the groom tool which actually vacuums your pet direct, and the new book from Dogs Trust Rescue Me – How to successfully rehome a rescue dog. Plus in the DogCast Radio News hear why Germaine Greer wants to kill British dogs.

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Nancy Kay honoured

A long time friend of the show Nancy Kay has received the Leo Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the

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New blog against puppy farming

I've been contacted by Patricia who is passionate about campaigning against puppy farming. If you would like to support her fight, and find out more about the plight of dogs and puppies caught up in this unscrupulous industry, visit her blog, Puppy Trafficking.
 
The best of luck to her! Puppy farming has no place in the breeding of well-balanced, healthy, happy dogs - and while we're at it dogs don't belong in shops. At least not if they're for sale.
 
Take care,

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Miss Galaxy visits newly re-named Dogs Trust Shrewsbury

Jamie-Lee and puppy “Shrewsbury” officially rename dog rehoming centre “Dogs Trust Shrewsbury”.

Help Surfice dog Ricochet raise funds to fight canine cancer

Latest news from Surfice dog Ricochet. To hear Judy tell the inspiring story of how her dog Ricochet became the rising canine star and fund-raiser she is in Episode 118 of DogCast Radio. Here's how you can help Ricochet raise money to fight canine cancer:
 
HERO DOG AWARDS - Please vote for Surf dog Ricochet, the SURFice dog!

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DCR 294 - Great British Dog Walking Challenge and the Imports Bill

In this podcast we're talking dog welfare. Amazing Mitch Hutchcraft is taking on Great British Dog Walking Challenge to raise money and awareness around illegal breeding and overpopulation in animal sanctuaries. Ben Parker from Battersea reveals why the Imports Bill is great news for animal welfare.

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.