Animal welfare charities unite to help creature casualties of Hungary’s toxic spill

Several UK animal welfare charities have joined forces this week to help domestic animals and livestock affected by the devastating toxic spill in Hungary.

WSPA, Dogs Trust, RSPCA International and the Worldwide Veterinary Service are sending vital veterinary equipment to help a Hungarian animal welfare charity, Rex Animal Island, in its desperate bid to rescue the hundreds of poisoned and injured dogs, cats, livestock and wildlife.

Another message of hope and perseverance inspired by Ricochet the surfing dog:

SURF DOG RICOCHET INSPIRES AMRLESS WOMAN TO SURF!

Sabine Becker was born without arms. She uses her feet for daily tasks.

One day, on Ricochet's Facebook page, she asked "Do you think I can surf without arms". Ricochet answered YES! And referred her to Ampsurf.
A few weeks later, Sabine drove 1100 miles to attend a surf camp in California. She DID surf!, but is also faced with disappointment while there. This is her video highlighting her & Ricochet's journey of inspiration together.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUfY9tbk0FI 

For more details, please visit: Sabine's website: http://www.nmspiritdancer.com/  
Ricochet's website: http://www.surfdogricochet.com or on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/SurfDogRicochet, AmpSurf's website http://www.ampsurf.org/.

Please feel free to share this video/story with anyone you think would be inspired... or wants to surf!

Thank you!

Surf dog Ricochet, the SURFice dog

A statement from the Bella Moss Foundation on the death of Claire Rayner:
 
The Bella Moss Foundation is saddened to hear of the death of its first Honorary Patron, Claire Rayner.

I loved Ted Kerasote's Merle's Door, and can't wait to get my hands on his new book, Pukka: The Pup After Merle. There's not long to wait now and here's some news from Ted and Pukka:

Pukka: The Pup After Merle will be available at all book dealers on October 27, 2010.

In the meantime you can watch a short video of Pukka’s adventures, “Pukka’s Summer,” on my website and on YouTube.

I hope you enjoy it and I look forward to meeting you

MAD DOGS AND ENGLISHMEN BRAVE WEATHER TO SUPPORT WAGGY WALKS

Dogs Trust thrilled by support for fundraising events

Despite terrible downpours across the UK on Sunday 3rd October, nearly 2000 people supported 10 Waggy Walk events that took place all over the country. Wet but not downhearted, these hardy dog lovers - many with their four legged friends - completed the walks and raised vital funds for Dogs Trust.

Oh my goodness, it's nearly that time of year again! Here's some information about six breeds newly recognised by the American Kennel Club that will be at the National Dog Show:
 
 “THE NATIONAL DOG SHOW PRESENTED BY PURINA”
 
2010 NEW BREEDS FACT SHEET