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Episode 240 - Pets helping pupils and Canine Capers

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Released Sat August 14, 2021
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Through all the ups and downs of the pandemic, our dogs and other pets have been at our sides as we've worked and studied at home. Mars Petcare has been researching the effect of having pets involved in the learning process. When a dog got into difficulty in a lake, an unlikely friendship was born, and now Jane and Shelagh are hoping that a calendar celebrating dogs will raise money for a Swansea charity. Julie and Jenny discuss new research that indicates cats see us in more of a parental role than dogs do.

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Connor to the rescue

Brave Connor to the rescue!

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Charlie and the ducks

Charlie tried to swim after the ducks.

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Charlie and Titch playing at the water's edge

Initially Charlie and Titch were playing happily at the water's edge.

Episode 236 - drowning dog rescue by brave teenager

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Released Fri June 4, 2021
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When Charlie the Shih Tzu got into trouble in the water, brave teenager Connor waded out into the water to rescue him. But Connor couldn't swim. Charlie's distraught owner watched on in horror, her disabilities preventing her form entering the water herself. As Connor got hold of Charlie and fought to get back to land, dog and teenager bobbed up and down in the water.

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Jane and Michele with their dogs

Jane and Michele were best friends. Here with their dogs Tictch, Sasha and Charlie. This is a very special photo for Jane, as Michele died. Jane adopted her friend's dog, Charlie, who is now as well as a beloved dog in his own right, a special link to her best friend.

Charlie

Cheeky Charlie was lucky Charlie!

Jane Titch and Charlie

Jane with Titch and Charlie.

Kate Leaver and Bert

Bert helps Kate when she has depression.

Kate and Bert

Kate with Bert.

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