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Tag: Rescue dog
The unexpected arrival of Amos, our blind rescue puppy
Jess Martin and her dog, Toby, were a dream team – until Jess brought home a blind puppy. This is the story how Toby adopted Amos
Am I good enough for a street dog? This is how I got my Romanian rescue dog
Adopting a dog can be surprisingly difficult. Not only do you have to find the one you love, you also have to convince its caretakers you are the one. A personal story
The magic of Jelly Bean
Author Francesca Haig remembers her first dog: a rescue, rescuer and occasional champagne hatcher
To be a dog in … Edinburgh (told by rescue pooch Declan)
Where does a rescue dog from the Cayman Islands end up? Why, in Edinburgh, of course! Declan tells us about the good-dog life in this very ‘dug’-friendly city
DNA tests for dogs: here is how and why I chose Embark Vet to test my Romanian rescue dog
There are lots of DNA test kits on the market these days, but unless you want to confirm your Labrador is a Labrador, choose the one with the biggest DNA database.
The RSPCA has the Isle of Dogs dog for you to adopt
A week before the UK release of Wes Anderson’s new adventure, the animal charity has searched its shelters for the real deals
Let’s be honest, who doesn’t want Duke by her side?
Why you should adopt and not buy: the case for rescue dogs
The question should be “Why wouldn’t you rescue?”, but if you still think buying a puppy is better than saving a life, here are the arguments
To be a dog in … Stockholm (as told by rescue collie Roxy)
Meatballs for dogs on the menu at the café? Does it get any more dog-friendly? Read about Irish rescue dog Roxy’s amazing new start in the Swedish captial
How to take great dog pictures: photographer Alex Cearns shares her tips
Whether Santa brought you a new camera or whether you work in an animal shelter that’s always busy around Christmas, this is a great time to work on your photdography skills. Here, a true professional shares her top tips.