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Emaciated Ollie was so skinny you could see every bone in his body - but now he’s on a detox as he’s been making the most of food!

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Abseil the ArcelorMittal Orbit for the Mayhew Animal Home

Do you fancy doing something amazing and raising money for a great cause at the same time? Here's your chance - an opportunity to have a breathtaking experience, and help animals in need.

Take on this epic abseil down the UK’s tallest sculpture, the ArcelorMittal Orbit at the Olympic Park, London, on June 23rd 2018 for Mayhew. At 262ft, you will have the most amazing panoramic views of the city stretching for 20 miles. Not only is this an opportunity to support the work of Mayhew, but this also a chance to enjoy a truly unforgettable experience.

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Mayhew Abseil Challenge

Take on this epic abseil down the UK’s tallest sculpture, the ArcelorMittal Orbit at the Olympic Park, London, on June 23rd 2018 for Mayhew.

Battersea dogs are hoping their luck will change this Chinese New Year

It’s the start of the Chinese New Year on Friday 16 February 2018 and it’s the Year of the Dog, much to the delight of some of the residents at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. These dogs are looking for a new home and they’re hoping it’s going to be their year.

In the Chinese Zodiac, it is said that those born in the Year of the Dog are sincere, reliable, intelligent, brave and always ready to help others, and these are just some of the traits that come naturally to these four dogs.

Lovable Wylie, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, six years old

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Danny

This boy is full of grace and charm and looking for a companion now that he’s retired from racing.

Wylie

Wylie is an affectionate boy who is looking to move out of kennel life and into a new home with his owners.

Trio of terriers with combined aged of 168 (in dogs years) looking for home together

‘We know it will be difficult to find a home prepared to take on all three elderly dogs - but we don’t have the heart to separate them…’

The RSPCA is searching for a very special home for a trio of terriers with a combined age of 168 - in dog years.

RSPCA Suffolk East and Ipswich Branch is currently caring for terrier crossbreeds (pictured left to right) Mitzy, 10, Lucy, 11, and nine-year-old Winnie. Together the trio have a combined age of 30 - or 168 in dog years.

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3 best friends

Trio of terriers with combined aged of 168 (in dogs years) looking for home together.

Mitzy Winnie and Lucy

Trio of terriers with combined aged of 168 (in dogs years) looking for home together

Lucy Mitzy and Winnie

Trio of terriers with combined aged of 168 (in dogs years) looking for home together.

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279 - mushrooms for dogs and using parenting principles with pets

In this podcast, Dr Rob Silver reveals how mushroom's can be good for our dogs - and us. Wendy Lyons Sunshine explains how implementing parenting methods with our dogs can improve our relationship with them.

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.