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Episode 250

Zazie Todd and Shelly Volsche

Episode 249 - Help the Dog Fly, Blue Cross anniversary and dogs on social media

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Released Sat February 19, 2022
Length: 1:12:25
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Hear about the exciting new initiative to help rescue dogs travel to their new homes, Help The Dog Fly. Plus we celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Blue Cross, and get top tips on how to have a thriving dog social media account.

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Episode 249 - Help the Dog Fly, Blue Cross anniversary and dogs on social media.

Nina and Ellie

Nina and Ellie have a thriving Instagram account.

Marta and Teaspa

Marta started Help The Dog Fly after she adopted Teaspa.

Julie Buddy Blue Cross

Julie and Buddy were part of the education program with the Blue Cross.

Animal lover praises apprenticeship for kick-starting his career and introducing him to his much-loved dog

Spotlight on RSPCA apprentice Sam for National Apprenticeship Week (7-13 February)

An animal lover has praised the RSPCA’s apprenticeship programme which kick-started his career and gave him his much-loved dog Sonny whose mum was rescued from a puppy farm.

Sam Kiddle volunteered at the RSPCA Block Fen Animal Centre for two years before starting a Level 2 Animal Care apprenticeship through the charity’s apprenticeship scheme.

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Sonny

An animal lover has praised the RSPCA’s apprenticeship programme which kick-started his career and gave him his much-loved dog Sonny whose mum was rescued from a puppy farm

Sam and Sonny

An animal lover has praised the RSPCA’s apprenticeship programme which kick-started his career and gave him his much-loved dog Sonny whose mum was rescued from a puppy farm

Senior Staffie learning sign language in RSPCA care


I was told when Buddy was only 3 to teach him sign language in case he went deaf in old age. Every command and communication became associated with a sign, so when Buddy did lose his hearing we could still communicate with him.

The most important sign we taught him was "good dog", which was simply a thumbs up. It meant so much to me that I could always tell Buddy he was good, and see his tail wag in response.

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