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Episode 216 - Tripawds and Scruffts

Released Sat February 1, 2020
Length: 0:52:35
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When Jim and Rene's dog Jerry was diagnosed with terminal cancer, they turned their lives upside down to make sure he got the most out of his last months. They have written about their experiences in their book, Be More Dog. Josie Baldwin entered her dog Jack into Scruffts (Crufts for non-pedigrees) anticipating nothing more than a fun day out, but he won! Plus the DogCast Radio News with all the dog news you might have otherwise missed!

Wendy Mitchell

Wendy Mitchell is the author of Citizen Canine Dogs in the Movies.

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Episode 215 - Dogs in the Movies and fear of the vet

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Released Sat January 25, 2020
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We all love a good dog film - and Wendy Mitchell loves them so much she wrote a whole book about them. It's called Citizen Canine, and is full of photos and behind the scenes stories of all the doggy stars. Something not all dogs love is a trip to the vet. If your dog is afraid of the vet, Karen Riddell has the advice you need to help them. Get 2020 off to the right start for you and your dog with DogCast Radio!

Tommy

Four-year-old shih tzu Tommy has now been in RSPCA care for a total of two years and two months.

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Dog tied up in church with heartbreaking letter from former owner

‘My dog means the world to me and I don’t know what else to do… I hope he can be found a new home he deserves’

A dog was found tied up inside a Blackpool church with a heartbreaking note from his former owner that said: ‘I love you and I’m so so so sorry’.

RSPCA inspector Will Lamping was called to Sacred Heart Church, Talbot Road, after a brindle and white Staffie cross was found tied up next to the altar with a hand-written note.

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A dog was found tied up inside a Blackpool church with a heartbreaking note from his former owner that said: ‘I love you and I’m so so so sorry’.

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Puppy New Year for Staffie cross cuties

Jasmine, Jack, Jonny, Jacob and Jenson will be ready to find paw-fect new homes at the beginning of 202

Five adorable, playful and mischievous puppies have been keeping RSPCA staff busy over the Christmas holiday.
Six-week-old Staffie cross pups Jasmine, Jack, Jonny, and Jenson arrived at the RSPCA’s Millbrook Animal Centre, in Chobham, Surrey, on 11 December.

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Puppies in RSPCA care

Six-week-old Staffie cross pups Jasmine, Jack, Jonny, and Jenson arrived at the RSPCA’s Millbrook Animal Centre, in Chobham, Surrey, on 11 December.

They were signed over into the charity’s care after their owners - who hadn’t planned a litter - were struggling to cope.

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Pups

Six-week-old Staffie cross pups Jasmine, Jack, Jonny, and Jenson arrived at the RSPCA’s Millbrook Animal Centre, in Chobham, Surrey, on 11 December.

They were signed over into the charity’s care after their owners - who hadn’t planned a litter - were struggling to cope.

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Pup with nurse

Six-week-old Staffie cross pups Jasmine, Jack, Jonny, and Jenson arrived at the RSPCA’s Millbrook Animal Centre, in Chobham, Surrey, on 11 December.

They were signed over into the charity’s care after their owners - who hadn’t planned a litter - were struggling to cope.

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295 - Avoiding canine Christmas catastrophes

Dr Paul Manktelow, Chief Vet at national pet charity Blue Cross, has the advice you need to keep your dog happy and healthy at Christmas. With guests coming and going, food and drink posing hazards to dogs, decorations just asking to be chewed, and us all distracted by having fun, it's easy for things to go wrong. But there are easy steps you can take to protect your pets.

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.