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Dogs Die in Hot Cars

Don't leave your dog in a hot car - and don't let someone else do it either.

Dogs in hot cars

More than 40% of people believe it can be acceptable to leave a dog in a hot car, worrying new figures from the RSPCA have revealed.

Shocking poll on dogs in cars

The shocking poll that shows only 55% of people would never leave a dog in a hot car.

RSPCA and fire fighters rescue dog from beneath neighbour’s house

When a dog digs in the garden they often get into trouble with their owner, but in Wiltshire recently a dog got into trouble of a more serious nature. The dog in question, a terrier, dug so enthusiastically that he got entangled in the neighbouring house’s foundations.

The woman who was looking after the dog at the time realised that help was needed, and hurriedly contacted the RSPCA and outlined the problem. Without delay, Inspector Stephanie Daly arrived on the scene with a crew from Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service to set to work to free the dog.

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Beau

When a dog digs in the garden they often get into trouble with their owner, but in Wiltshire recently a dog got into trouble of a more serious nature. The dog in question, a terrier, dug so enthusiastically that he got entangled in the neighbouring house’s foundations.

Episode 182 - Canine Arthritis Management and The Buddy Foundation of Maryland

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Released Sat April 8, 2017
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Arthritis affects many dogs - and in some cases it ends their lives way too early. Canine Arthritis Management is setting out to change attitudes and make life livable for dogs with arthritis. The Buddy Foundation of Maryland offers financial and emotional help to owners whose dogs need surgery. Two great interviews celebrating those who are making life better for the dogs we love.

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Hannah Capon

Hannah Capon is hoping to provide support and information for those whose dogs are suffering from arthritis. She's also aiming to inform and educate all dog owners on spotting the signs of arthritis and making changes that will make life more comfortable and tenable for dogs with the disease.

Wade

The Buddy Foundation of Maryland offers emotional and financial support to dog owners whose dogs are in need of surgical care. Wade is one of the dogs they have helped.

Lucho

The Buddy Foundation of Maryland offers emotional and financial support to dog owners whose dogs are in need of surgical care. Lucho is one of the dogs they have helped.

Koda

The Buddy Foundation of Maryland offers emotional and financial support to dog owners whose dogs are in need of surgical care. Koda is one of the dogs they have helped.

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280 - pet bereavement leave and the dog sniffing for an escaped capybara

Erika Sinner shares why pet bereavement leave is so important - on a business and a personal level. Rachel Rodgers talks about her and her dog Rico helping to sniff out missing capybara, Cinnamon.

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.