World famous animal charity Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has already welcomed its 1000th dog of 2013 to its iconic London centre.
Seven week old Mongrel puppy Emerald arrived at the charity along with his mum and five littermates after his owner was no longer able to care for them and turned to Battersea to help find them a new home.
Jacob who won Most Handsome Crossbreed Dog at the Shropshire Scruffts heat - hear his story in Episode 134 of DogCast Radio.
Aptly named Terrier cross Scruffy won the Golden Oldie class, here with owner Anne Jackson.
Inca won Prettiest Bitch at the Shropshire heat of Scruffts, here with her owner Liz Allcock.
Tim Vincent judged the Child's Best Friend class at the Shropshire heat of Scruffts.
This is heartbreaking. The latest press release from Dogs Trust:
NOT SO MERRY CHRISTMAS FOR “CLUEDO” AND “SCRABBLE”
Christmas present pups handed in to Dogs Trust rescue centres
We all know “A Dog is for Life, Not just for Christmas” yet sadly this was not the case for puppies “Cluedo” and “Scrabble” who were handed in to Dogs Trust rehoming centres today, 28th December 2011.
11-year-old crossbreed, Will, is a handsome, confident boy who looks after his ‘other half’ Kate, a pretty Yorkie. Will and Kate are as inseparable as their royal namesakes and are hoping to continue their lifelong friendship in a new home. They would love a quiet home with someone who can take them on gentle walks.