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I've just read an article entitled Jessica Simpson to replace dead dog. It's an emotive headline isn't it?

Will you be watching?

THREE NEW AKC BREEDS TO DEBUT IN NOVEMBER
AT “THE NATIONAL DOG SHOW PRESENTED BY PURINA®”

Apparently the latest dog getting attention in the US is Willow. Her talent? - well amazingly apparently she can read. Watch the video for yourself and see what you think. I'd like to see her "read" more signs before I could form a stronger opinion, but she's certainly a cutie, and very bright with it.

If your dog can read - or has another impressive talent, do let me know.

Take care,

Julie x

Sometimes you come across a story that makes your blood run cold, and the one below did just that to me. This is an appalling case, and is a shocking example of the scant regard some people hold dogs in, as well as an owner's love for her dog. It's bad enough to lose a dog however it happens, but it was in a possibly avoidable way, it's ten times as bad. I wish Melanie Hawes and her family lots of strength as they try to come to terms with the loss of Sam in these horrible circumstances.

Metropolitan Police Mistake Kills Family Pet:

There are headlines around about Cheryl Cole at the moment saying that she only trusts her mother and her dogs. Her husband is conspicuous by his absence from that list, and it's grabbed her a lot of media attention, so I guess she's happy with that. But it initially struck me as very sad.

Even though Rufus still has his looks, the very successful show dog has moved on to work making use of his other talents. Here's more info:

Renowned champion Rufus, the colored bull terrier, named national dog show CANINE ambassador

Retired ’05 winner, now a therapy dog,
to meet and greet in philly
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I've been really busy on a variety of things lately, but I've managed to fit in two interviews which included my favourite thing - meeting dogs! And people of course!

News about Puppy Farm Awareness Day:

Celebrities and DOG LOVERS SUPPORT Puppy Farm Awareness Day 2009

Puppy owners and dog loving celebrities turned out in force to support Thepet.net and the Kennel Club puppy parties on Saturday 19th September, which were held to support Puppy Farm Awareness Day 2009.

Back in January this year Jacob went missing. His owners have done everything they can to find him, yet there is still no concrete trace of him. Someone must have him somewhere - quite possibly someone completely unaware of who he is. But since Jacob is microchipped it should be easy to reunite him with his family, who are missing him dreafully. Here's an email I received today about Jacob:

I am contacting you today for your help.

Please help us by looking at Jacob's missing poster attached, he is a rare breed Bracco Italiano, a highly distinguishable dog that could have been advertised in your local paper for sale or offered for rehoming.

The headline Family's heartbreak as council rehome runaway dog during holiday caught my eye, and on reading a very sad story emerged. Scamp, a beautiful Lhasa Apso had been part of the de Lacy family for five years, since they rescued her from a dog shelter. They lived happily in Monmouth, Wales. However when the couple went on vacation, they left Scamp in the care of the daughter in Liverpool.