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MAD DOGS AND ENGLISHMEN BRAVE WEATHER TO SUPPORT WAGGY WALKS

Dogs Trust thrilled by support for fundraising events

Despite terrible downpours across the UK on Sunday 3rd October, nearly 2000 people supported 10 Waggy Walk events that took place all over the country. Wet but not downhearted, these hardy dog lovers - many with their four legged friends - completed the walks and raised vital funds for Dogs Trust.

Oh my goodness, it's nearly that time of year again! Here's some information about six breeds newly recognised by the American Kennel Club that will be at the National Dog Show:
 
 “THE NATIONAL DOG SHOW PRESENTED BY PURINA”
 
2010 NEW BREEDS FACT SHEET

This advert featuring Peter Kay is fantastic. I love Peter's performance in it - and the dog's! Excellent. If only it was that simple.

Take care,

Julie xx

Sometimes when I go into the bathroom and there's a big spider which takes me by surprise I scream. Sometimes when I'm hanging washing on the line in the garden a bee will buzz very close to my ear, and I will scream. At these times it is wonderful to know that while the rest of my family are rolling their eyes, muttering under their breath and basking in their sense of their own superiority, there is one in my household on whom I can rely.
 

I've received the following two appeals from Dogs Trust in the last few days. These two dogs really need a loving new owner to look after them. Could you help?

TERMINALLY ILL LANA SEEKS LOVING LAST HOME
Dogs Trust Darlington’s Urgent Rehoming Appeal

This is an amazing video. I wonder how many hours went into the training and filming - not to mention the editing! - of this video? It's fascinating, and those dogs are so clever. Hope this makes your Monday morning go a little better.

Take care,

Julie xx

Buddy is now an Olympian. Now before you get too excited he only took the "bronze" - our team came in third - but it's the taking part that counts, and we took part. We were part of a team from Aricia Dog Training participating in the Interclub Dog Olympics 2010, sponsored by Burns Pet Food. So what kind of activities are included in a doggy Olympics? - read on and I'll reveal all!

Making provision for your dog in the event that you can't look after him - short or long term may be unpleasant but it's an issue you should consider. You can hear excellent advice on the subject from Dawn Antoniak Mitchell from the BonaFide Dog Academy in Episode 53 of DogCast Radio. Here's some more information on the subject:
 

HOLLYOAKS STAR LAUNCHES DOGS TRUST WAGGY WALKS 2010

Gemma Merna and her hounds promote nationwide sponsored event

On Sunday 3rd October 2010 Dogs Trust is holding its annual Waggy Walks; ten simultaneous sponsored walks at locations across the UK. Dog loving actress Gemma Merna (Hollyoaks’ Carmel McQueen) is encouraging the public to register for their nearest event.

If like me you loved Merle's Door by Ted Kerasote you will be interested to know that Ted has a new book coming out very soon. Pukka: The Pup After Merle will be out in October, but you can have a sneak peek at some of the photos in the book at Ted's website.

 
You can hear an interview with Ted about Merle's Door in Episode 64 of DogCast Radio. To whet you appetite here's some more information about Merle's Door: