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Episode 221 - Stop importing puppies and dogs who found romance for their human

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Released Sat July 25, 2020
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Petition to ban the exploitative importing of dogs into the UK

The heartbreaking case of the Pomeranian puppy imported into the UK by Molly Mae and Tommy Fury who died days later, touched the heart of dog lover Lucy Parkinson. Lucy started a petition and was amazed at the attention and support it attracted. Now the petition is on the way to 100,000 signatures at which point it will be considered for debate in the UK parliament.

As the petition says, "Plenty of dogs from UK breeders & rescues need homes. Transporting young pups long distances is often stressful, before being sold for ridiculous prices to unsuspecting dog-lovers. Government must adjust current laws, ban this unethical activity on welfare grounds & protect these poor animals ASAP."

You can sign the petition here. And to support the social media campaign use the hash tag #BanPuppyImports You can find Lucy on Twitter here.

This is a legal route to market, and there's so much talk about the illegal puppy trade but there's very little talk about the legal puppy trade, and remember puppy farmers are on the whole legal. This route to market is legal.
 - Marc Abraham

Roxy played Cupid

Cath Jenkin's dog, Roxy, helped her find her partner. We all know dogs can change lives, and in this candid, humorous interview Cath reveals how her Border Collie enhanced her life - and her love life.

I like to believe that Roxy brought me home - she didn't just bring me home, she came to find me!
 - Cath Jenkin

You can find out more about Cath at her website and on Twitter.

DogCast Radio News

In the news, Julie and Jenny have all the dog news stories you might otherwise have missed. There's the Golden Retriever who celebrated a record breaking birthday despite covid 19, and the millionaire who devoted his life and fortune to saving stray dogs from the meat trade.

There are tales of two Labradors - one a Sebian rescue dog who came with a big surprise and the Kansas dog who made a surprising journey when she went missing.

And two dogs who became internet famous for very different reasons. What is your reaction to the dog who was cuddling up to their owner's shoe when they were left home alone? Are they happy or sad? Would you leave them alone again? What's your attitude to dogs tied up outside shops? We don't like it as it put them in danger, and one supermarket security guard took pity on a dog left out in the rain and went to hold an umbrella over them to keep them dry.

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