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.
Newfoundlands are a breed of dog who sometimes find themselves in need of a new home simply because they've grown too large. We talk to the owners of some rescue Newfies about their beautiful dogs' stories as we help commemorate forty years of the Newfoundland Club welfare. Karen Litzinger has experienced dog loss and is a qualified counsellor. She has produced a CD Heal Your Heart to help comfort those grieving for a pet. In the DogCast Radio News there are stories of exceptional Guide Dogs and police dogs who Tweet. Plus what's your advice for a Beagle owner with a problem?
A morbidly obese rescue dog in Scotland is on a mission to lose almost half his body weight.
When Alfie, an eight-year-old Collie cross, was brought in to Dogs Trust Glasgow rehoming centre six weeks ago he weighed in at an incredible 41kg (6.45st), around the same weight as a twelve year old child.
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
Pukka: The Pup After Merle will be available at all book dealers on October 27, 2010.
In the meantime you can watch a short video of Pukka’s adventures, “Pukka’s Summer,” on my website and on YouTube.
http://www.kerasote.com/PukkaVideoSummer.html
Oh my goodness, it's nearly that time of year again! Here's some information about six breeds newly recognised by the American Kennel Club that will be at the National Dog Show:
“THE NATIONAL DOG SHOW PRESENTED BY PURINA”
2010 NEW BREEDS FACT SHEET
Despite terrible downpours across the UK on Sunday 3rd October, nearly 2000 people supported 10 Waggy Walk events that took place all over the country. Wet but not downhearted, these hardy dog lovers - many with their four legged friends - completed the walks and raised vital funds for Dogs Trust.
This advert featuring Peter Kay is fantastic. I love Peter's performance in it - and the dog's! Excellent. If only it was that simple.
