Monthly Archive for: ‘March, 2016’
NAME A GUIDE DOG PUPPY
Cumbrian’s are being invited to name Guide Dog puppies to help raise money for charity. One such dog is Spring who at nearly five years old is now a working guide dog. She was named by a group who raised £5,000 for the Guide Dog …
Read MoreCRUELTY SUSPECTED FOUR TIMES A DAY
A Man’s best friend is Cumbria’s most persecuted pet, with more than 800 cruelty complaints relating to dogs in a year. More than 200 cats and nearly 500 other animals were also suspected to have been harmed in the country last year. The rate of …
Read MoreIt’s a dog’s life for Caroline
New manager aims to revive fortunes of rescue centre Caroline Johnson, new manager of the Animals’ Refuge at Wetheral with Duke. A new manager at an animal rescue centre hopes to turn its fortunes around and engage more with the local community. Carol Johnson, 36, …
Read MoreWELL DONE, BELLA –
Bella is Karen’s best friend after reaching top dog show Crufts. An awesome pawesome pair are set to show off their obedience routine at Crufts. Karen Pearson and her Border Collie Bella, who train at Pawesome Dog Training, Cleator Moor, have qualified for the Special …
Read MoreCan someone give little Rory a daily walk?
RORY, a loveable West Highland terrier, is hoping for someone to come forward to take him for his daily walks. The five year old Westie’s owner, who lives in Kirkbride, is housebound and unable to exercise him so a charity has now stepped in for volunteers …
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Retired Greyhound Watchdog Needed
Greyhounds may not beat a cheetah in a race but they would beat every other land animal These leggy dogs are the second fastest animal in the world, with peak speeds of around 43mph. But this fast ability is both a blessing and a curse …
Read MoreSCHOOL RESCUES DUMPED PET RABBITS
An unusual rabbit rescue has proved to be a lifesaver for little Lucky and her friends. Lucky, Holly and Po are 3 of 4 domesticated rabbits that it is suspected were dumped in the days before they were discovered hopping about the field of a …
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DIETING FOR DOGS
A veterinary practice is offering expert help to north Cumbria’s growing army of roly-poly pets…. Cats and dogs are apparently prey to all the usual medical complications that can afflict overweight humans- and there is evidence that they are suffering because of a surge in …
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