Next week on Tuesday 2nd November it will be the Westminster Dog of the Year Competition 2010. I will avoid any puns about politics being a dog eat dog world and so on and simply leave you in peace to read the following information:
If a week is a long time in politics, just imagine how long it is in dog years…
I meant to post these pictures of Star's weekend last week, but other subjects came up (like poor Lennox) that were more pressing so Star got bumped to this week, but I'm sure she understands. Last weekend the forecast was for the last weather resembling anything like summery so we decided to make the most of. On Saturday we headed for the beach. Both our dogs love the beach, but for different reasons. Buddy loves to chase a ball across the sand and then cool off with a paddle. Star loves to dig for all she's worth and then sit and contemplate life. I managed to capture her doing just that in the first picture here, and it's one of my favourite shots of her. She can be a little monkey, but she does have a serious side.
Animal welfare charities unite to help creature casualties of Hungary’s toxic spill
Several UK animal welfare charities have joined forces this week to help domestic animals and livestock affected by the devastating toxic spill in Hungary.
WSPA, Dogs Trust, RSPCA International and the Worldwide Veterinary Service are sending vital veterinary equipment to help a Hungarian animal welfare charity, Rex Animal Island, in its desperate bid to rescue the hundreds of poisoned and injured dogs, cats, livestock and wildlife.
Another message of hope and perseverance inspired by Ricochet the surfing dog:
A statement from the Bella Moss Foundation on the death of Claire Rayner:
The Bella Moss Foundation is saddened to hear of the death of its first Honorary Patron, Claire Rayner.
I loved Ted Kerasote's Merle's Door, and can't wait to get my hands on his new book, Pukka: The Pup After Merle. There's not long to wait now and here's some news from Ted and Pukka:
In the meantime you can watch a short video of Pukka’s adventures, “Pukka’s Summer,” on my website and on YouTube.
I hope you enjoy it and I look forward to meeting you