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Episode 221 - Stop importing puppies and dogs who found romance for their human

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Released Sat July 25, 2020
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Lucy Parkinson and TV vet Marc Abraham discuss the petition Lucy started to stop the exploitative importing of puppies into the UK. Writer Cath Jenkin reveals the spooky way her Border Collie brought brought happiness, romance and a new home into her life. Plus the DogCast Radio News.

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A former Battersea dog has been busy throughout lockdown helping to hand-rear a tiny kitten who had been left homeless.

Duke, 10, arrived at Battersea in 2016 when he was found as a stray in Guildford. The unusual-looking Beagle cross soon caught the eye of Laura Cushway, Battersea’s Animal Partnerships Manager.

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Beagle Duke with kitten Boris

Although Duke may look a little grumpy he really goes to show that you should never judge a book by its cover, proving himself to be a gentle and caring foster dad to tiny kitten, Boris, who has since found his forever home.

Duke and Boris love each other

Although Duke may look a little grumpy he really goes to show that you should never judge a book by its cover, proving himself to be a gentle and caring foster dad to tiny kitten, Boris, who has since found his forever home.

Duke and Boris

Although Duke may look a little grumpy he really goes to show that you should never judge a book by its cover, proving himself to be a gentle and caring foster dad to tiny kitten, Boris, who has since found his forever home.

Giant puppy seeks forever home

A gentle giant is looking for a loving new home with space for him!

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Despite his size and stature, he’s a very shy boy who can be nervous around new people and finds men particularly scary.

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Saint Bernard Odin

Odin is a Saint Bernard.

Odin is a youngster

Bath Cats and Dogs Home chief executive Rachel Jones said: “Odin is a beautiful, big boy but he finds new people quite frightening and needs new owners who can help him grow in confidence and give him time to settle.

Odin is a large puppy

Odin is 11 months old.

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