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Episode 238 - stolen dog found 450 miles from home and novelist Fiona Gibson

Released Sat July 31, 2021
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When two boys befriended a dog who was on her own in a Surrey park, they realised she needed help. Her microchip revealed the dog had been stolen from her home in Scotland. Happily she is back where she belongs. Fiona Gibson wrote her novel, The Dog Share, with her own dog by her side - she talks about her creative process. Julie reveals she is working on podcasting about a project she and Buddy worked on - Crufts or Bust.

Iona with her dogs

Iona McGregor was delighted to get her beloved dogs back after they were stolen. They were each found hundreds of miles from their Scottish home, and got home thanks to their microchips.

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Stolen dogs

When these beautiful dogs were stolen, they turned up hundreds of miles from home. Their microchips got them home again.

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Cocker Spaniel

The Dog Share

The Dog Share is inspired by Fiona's own experiences with her dog, Jack.

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Fiona Gibson

Fiona Gibson has written 18 novels. Her latest is The Dog Share.

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Matted and nervous terriers are transformed thanks to RSPCA

RSPCA rescue dogs Kes, Cassie and Socks’ story is featured in the new series of Dog
Rescuers on Channel Five

Three matted terriers who were confined in a kitchen before being rescued by the RSPCA and will now feature on the Channel Five show.

The Dog Rescuers on Channel Five features mum Kes, four-year-old Cassie and three-year-old Socks who were rescued by Inspector Adam Bailey in West Bromwich.

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Shirley adores Cassie

Cassie was rehomed in March last year (2020) to Shirley Paget in Gloucestershire who absolutely adores her.

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Cassie and Shirley

Cassie was rehomed in March last year (2020) to Shirley Paget in Gloucestershire who absolutely adores her.

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Terrier stuck underground for seven hours after disappearing down badger sett

Plug the terrier had quite the adventure but is now safe at home with his family.

A terrier spent seven hours underground after disappearing down a badger sett while out for a walk with his owner in South Yorkshire.

Plug was out walking with his owner on Saturday morning (24 July) when he disappeared at around 8am.

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Plug the terrier

A terrier spent seven hours underground after disappearing down a badger sett while out for a walk with his owner in South Yorkshire.

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Sharing

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