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Bentley wants a home

Poor Staffordshire bull terrier is overlooked time and time again - could he be the loneliest pup this Christmas?
Beautiful Bentley has his bags packed and is ready to find his forever home just in time for Christmas - after one year in RSPCA care.

Bentley

Poor Staffordshire bull terrier is overlooked time and time again - could he be the loneliest pup this Christmas?
Beautiful Bentley has his bags packed and is ready to find his forever home just in time for Christmas - after one year in RSPCA care.

World Record for Most Dogs in Christmas jumpers 6

BorrowMyDoggy and Save the Children Break World Record for Most Dogs in Christmas jumpers

More than 300 dogs brave the snow wearing festive knits to support Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day

World Record for Most Dogs in Christmas jumpers 5

BorrowMyDoggy and Save the Children Break World Record for Most Dogs in Christmas jumpers

More than 300 dogs brave the snow wearing festive knits to support Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day

Puppy farm survivor becomes Pets as Therapy dog


It was touch and go whether Rolo would survive when he was rescued by the RSPCA - but he’s come a long way…!

When the RSPCA plucked 30 dogs and puppies from an “appalling” puppy farm in Essex just weeks before Christmas, many of the survivors were in a terrible way.

RSPCA inspectors went into the South Ockenden puppy farm in December 2013, removing three adult dogs and three litters all thought to have been bred for the Christmas market.

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Puppy farm survivor spreads happiness

“Rolo also lifts the mood of visitors and most definitely the staff - and has become quite well known now in the hospital. It is very special to hear if patients have been talking about Rolo and asking when he is coming in next.”

Puppy farm survivor is happy

Rolo visits Southend University Hospital every week as a PAT dog, helping patients through extremely difficult times in their lives.

Puppy farm survivor joins Pets as Therapy

Now, aged four, Rolo is the picture of health and happiness. And, after being rescued and given a second chance at life, the crossbreed is now giving something back via Pets As Therapy (PAT).

Puppy farm survivor grown up

It was touch and go whether Rolo would survive when he was rescued by the RSPCA - but he’s come a long way…!

Puppy farm survivor

It was touch and go whether Rolo would survive when he was rescued by the.

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DCR 294 - Great British Dog Walking Challenge and the Imports Bill

In this podcast we're talking dog welfare. Amazing Mitch Hutchcraft is taking on Great British Dog Walking Challenge to raise money and awareness around illegal breeding and overpopulation in animal sanctuaries. Ben Parker from Battersea reveals why the Imports Bill is great news for animal welfare.

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.