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Mitch Hutchcraft on Everest

November 2025 marks six months since veteran, Mitch Hutchcraft, summited the World’s highest mountain as part of the longest ever climb of Mt. Everest in history, and he is now launching his next epic challenge – a 700km run from his hometown of Ramsey (the UK’s lowest point) to the summit of Ben Nevis (the highest).
Pic credit: Mitch Hutchcraft

Mitch Hutchcraft, Buddy and Teddy

Mitch Hutchcraft, with his dogs Buddy and Teddy, will be undertaking the Great British Dog Walking Challenge in December 2025 to raise money and awareness around illegal dog breeding and the the growing overpopulation crisis in animal sanctuaries across the UK while trying to get as many dogs rescued in the process.
Pic credit: Mitch Hutchcraft

Archie Douglas and Cocoa

Archie Douglas and his BRAVEHOUND assistance dog, Cocoa, are crowned the winners
of the Soldiering On Awards 2025 Animal Partnership category at a special ceremony in London.

Esme the Guinea Pig

Esme, one of the Guinea Pigs who has kept us company over the years.

Julie and Jed

Julie Hill (in her teens) and one of her guinea pigs.

Clementine Schouteden and guinea pig

Clementine Schouteden is the founder and CEO of Kavee, an award-winning global brand redefining small pet care. With a PhD in Genetics and early career experience at McKinsey & Company, Clementine combined her scientific expertise with entrepreneurial vision to transform a neglected niche into a thriving international business.

Rabbits

The RSPCA is urging animal lovers to consider rehoming smaller pet mammals - ‘small furries’ - as the charity experiences a 40% increase* in guinea pigs coming into their national centres.

Mice

The RSPCA is urging animal lovers to consider rehoming smaller pet mammals - ‘small furries’ - as the charity experiences a 40% increase* in guinea pigs coming into their national centres.

Guinea Pig

The RSPCA is urging animal lovers to consider rehoming smaller pet mammals - ‘small furries’ - as the charity experiences a 40% increase* in guinea pigs coming into their national centres.

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299 - dog themed AITA and AIBU, dogs' brains shrinking, toxic tulips and adder bites

In this podcast, host Julie gives her verdict on some dog themed AITA and AIBU questions, as well as brining you news about toxic tulips, adder bites, dogs brains shrinking, and a Canadian photographic celebration of rescue dogs.

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.