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Rescue Beagle Helping To Raise Homeless Kitten During Lockdown

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.

The puppies and kittens who spent their first ever Christmas at Battersea

Many pets across the country would have woken up on Christmas Day to loving families opening presents under the tree. Sadly, this wasn’t the case for the animals at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home – where some spent their very first Christmas at the animal shelter.

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Stanley

Stanley, a 7-month-old confident kitten who has never experienced Christmas at home, is wishing for a family in time for the new year. The sweet natured boy, who arrived at Battersea as a stray, is looking for a loving home to show off his lively character.

RSPCA People's Choice Award Kitten

A tortoise about to munch on some lunch, spaniels playing at the seaside and a kitten paw-ing at dust are just some of the images that are in the running for the RSPCA’s People’s Choice award this year.

Reigning cats and dogs

A few weeks ago we added two kittens to our growing menagerie. This was something we did with full commitment, but some trepidation as we obviously already have two dogs, plus Anthony is allergic to some cats. However, having made the decision to take them in, we were determined to make it work. You can hear more details in this weekend's show about how the canines and felines have settled down together, but as shown in the photos they are now perfectly happy and relaxed in each other's company.

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Star and Leo

Star and Leo relaxing.

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274 - Crufts 2024 and can dog friendly be neurodivergent friendly?

In this episode Julie and Jenny go to Crufts 2024 and Michelle Foulia explores whether dog friendly can be neurodivergent friendly too. Plus the problems the French Bulldog faces, and how our dogs are good for our neurobiology!

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.