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Owners of missing pets turn to bereavement counsellors for support

March 27, 2019 By Rachel Spencer Leave a Comment

Owners of missing pets turn to bereavement counsellors for support

Can you imagine how heartbreaking it would be if your pet was stolen or went missing? Every day five dogs are snatched according to the latest research from Direct Line and more simply vanish. It’s heartbreaking and owners are now turning to bereavement counsellors to help them.  I interviewed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dogs, News Tagged With: blue Cross, doglost.co.uk, Georgie Bell, Missing Dogs, pet bereavement counsellor, Pet journalist, Ruby and Beetle

Chris Packham – the UK should be more dog friendly

March 26, 2019 By Rachel Spencer Leave a Comment

Chris Packham – the UK should be more dog friendly

Do you think as a nation we’re dog friendly enough? I spoke to Springwatch presenter and conservationist Chris Packham ahead of Dogstival festival which he’s hosting in May 2019. He talked about his devotion to pet Poodle Scratchy, how he’d like to see more dogs allowed in pubs, cafes and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dogs, News Tagged With: Chris Packham, Dog Friendly UK, Dogstival

How Pepsi the Springador is a real life saver for Izy

March 20, 2019 By Rachel Spencer Leave a Comment

How Pepsi the Springador is a real life saver for Izy

Little Izzy Pyne has a special bond with her Springer Spaniel Labrador cross Pepsi. When she was born 16 weeks early, she suffered a bleed on her brain, her heart stopped and her stomach was perforated. It resulted in brain damage and epilepsy and she has other complex needs meaning she is unable … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dogs, News Tagged With: Heather Pyne, Izzy Pyne, Pawsitive Squad, Pepsi, Pet journalist

The top 10 gadgets for dogs from Crufts

March 18, 2019 By Rachel Spencer Leave a Comment

The top 10 gadgets for dogs from Crufts

Did you know you could get Lucozade for your dog, a zip up drying bag, herbal tea and even a grooming pod you can put in your back garden? No, nor did I! Each year I go along to Crufts at the NEC in Birmingham to keep my finger on the pulse of what’s going on in the pet world. This was my round up … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dogs, News, Publicity Tagged With: Crufts, dog lovers, dog products, gadgets, Pet journalist

Abuse hell Staffie on show at Crufts

March 12, 2019 By Rachel Spencer 2 Comments

Abuse hell Staffie on show at Crufts

Staffordshire Bull Terriers were voted the nation's favourite dog earlier this year which is amazing for the reputation of the dogs. I spoke to proud owner Nicola Owst about her remarkable dog Buddy. He was abandoned in a crate and left to die, but thankfully Nicola found him and now he's a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dogs, News, Pets Tagged With: Buddy the Staffy, Crufts, Rescue dogs, Staffies, Staffordshire Bull Terriers

Meet the Komondors who take three days to get Crufts ready!

March 11, 2019 By Rachel Spencer Leave a Comment

Meet the Komondors who take three days to get Crufts ready!

Meet prize winning Komondors Charlie and Daz who spend three days getting ready for Crufts. The two dogs draw glances wherever they go and it's no surprise when they both weigh over ten stone and are covered in dreadlocks. I spoke to their owners Julie Branch and Barry Davison about the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dogs, News, Pets Tagged With: Barry Davison, Charlie and Daz, Crufts, Julie Branch, Komondors

Millennials choose pets for how they look on social media

February 26, 2019 By Rachel Spencer Leave a Comment

Millennials choose pets for how they look on social media

Research by Petplan found that one in ten millennials chose the breed of their pet based on how they would look on social media. The figures came from a Pet Census report carried out by the insurance firm into the relationship we have with our pets. I spoke to representatives from two rescue … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dogs, News, Pets Tagged With: French Bulldogs, Hope Rescue, millennials, Pet journalist, Phoenix French Bulldog Rescue, social media, Teresa Cargill, Vanessa Waddon

Do you love your pet more than your partner?

February 26, 2019 By Rachel Spencer Leave a Comment

Do you love your pet more than your partner?

ANIMAL mad Brits are so in love with their furry friends that over a quarter have DUMPED a partner who didn’t like their pet. Nearly half - 41 per cent - say their pet is their best friend and a further 17 per cent cancel dates to spend time with them. The survey into the relationship we have with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dogs, News, Pets, Publicity Tagged With: do you love your dog more than your partner, Pet journalist, petplan, The Sun

Dogs and divorce – how to manage a break up and protect your pet

February 26, 2019 By Rachel Spencer Leave a Comment

Dogs and divorce – how to manage a break up and protect your pet

Relationship break-ups don't just affect the couple and their family. Our pets can find them upsetting too. Research has found that 81 per cent of pet owners feel keeping custody of their pet is a top priority. Celebrities are affected too - presenter Ant McPartlin and his ex wife Lisa have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dogs, News, Pets Tagged With: dogs and divorce, Pet journalist, pets and divorce

Carla Finzel is a district nurse for pets

February 26, 2019 By Rachel Spencer Leave a Comment

Carla Finzel is a district nurse for pets

When animals are poorly or recovering from injury or surgery, they can't have a nurse visit them in their homes like we might. But vet nurse Carla Finzel is trying to change this. She's a district nurse for pets and tends to them in the comfort of their own homes. This takes away the stress … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dogs, News, Pets Tagged With: Carla Finzel, District Nurse for pets, District Vet Nurse, Pet journalist

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