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CBC
6 days ago
- General
- CBC
How a dog and hawk protect planes in Winnipeg
When you think of airport employees who help keep your plane safe, a hawk and an English setter may not come to mind. This video shows how those two animals are helping manage wildlife collisions at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport, where birds can pose a risk to airplanes.
Irish Independent
08-06-2025
- Politics
- Irish Independent
‘With two dogs and three cats, plus four children, my house is total chaos, but I wouldn't have it any other way' – Jennifer Whitmore on her rescue pets
The Social Democrats TD wouldn't part with her rescue dogs and cats, but highlights the need for better animal welfare Today at 21:30 With two dogs and three cats in residence – not to mention four children – my house is total chaos, but I wouldn't have it any other way. It's wonderful for children to have pets around; each of our kids has their own go-to pet and that's lovely. You can learn a great deal from being close to animals and our lot definitely bring so much to our lives. Our oldest dog Bobby is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. We don't really know his backstory because he was a rescue dog, but we think he's 17 years old now. It's a great age, alright, but he has always been a very relaxed dog – when he first arrived with us when he was young, he was only in the house a few days before he was very well acquainted with the sofa. He totally took over! We also have Daisy now. She was three when we got her from Wicklow Animal Welfare. She's a lovely Llewellin Setter – like an English Setter – and she is such a baby. She didn't have a good start in life because she was kept outside in a horsebox all the time and used purely for breeding purposes. I'll never forget how she looked when we first saw her – she was so sad. Poor Daisy; she'd never had a puppyhood. Well, she may be five years old at this stage, but she's having it now! As if the two dogs aren't enough to deal with, we also have the cats. Teddy Blue was rehomed with us from the North, and then we also got George and Lizzie. They're all great cats but George in particular seems to get loads of attention – my husband adores George and even Daisy the dog is besotted with him. Daisy just sits there, staring at him; you'd love to know what she's thinking. We have a house full of pets but I didn't have any at all when I was growing up in Wexford. When I lived in Australia for 10 years or so, my husband and I did have two indoor cats but, to be honest, owning and looking after pets has been a great new experience for me. There's sadness too, of course. We had a Golden Retriever called Holly and she died about three years ago; it is so heart-breaking when you lose a pet. There are some very serious issues around animal welfare in this country. It's a big problem and we need to introduce proper reform. There are far too many dogs being bred here. Just look at the rescue centres – all of them are full of beautiful dogs that have just been dumped. As a society, we really need to get our act together. When it comes to my own pets, I'm lucky; they bring so much to my life. I just love just sitting quietly at times and snuggling with them. It's actually quite meditative. Bobby is happy enough these days with a short walk along our road but Daisy loves going to the beach for a run. Yes, my house is certainly chaos with the dogs and cats all mooching around, but I wouldn't be without a single one of them. As told to Roslyn Dee
Axios
05-06-2025
- General
- Axios
Dog surrenders are soaring at Denver Animal Shelter
If you've been thinking about adding a four-legged friend to your family, now's the time. Why it matters: Denver Animal Shelter is overwhelmed and needs help from the community. The big picture: Dog surrenders at the shelter are up 237% compared to the same period in 2019, Westword reports. Meanwhile, the shelter said Wednesday it's seeing a "disturbing increase" in "extremely emaciated" animals, especially dogs. It's "difficult to determine" what's driving the trend, staff veterinarian Claire Vaiden tells us. By the numbers: As of Wednesday afternoon, roughly 50 dogs were available for adoption at the shelter. Zoom in: Here are five cuties who stole our hearts (and dozens more are waiting to steal yours): Sneffles, age 3 (70 pounds) This gentle English Setter mix adores being near her people and finds comfort in quiet companionship. She's not a fan of felines, so she'll do best in a cat-free home. Crestone, age 5 (30.4 pounds) This French bulldog may be considered a senior by shelter standards, but her heart is "as young as a pup's." She loves exploring and is looking for a companion who "shares her zest for life." Sashay, age 1 (54 pounds) If her smile isn't enough to sell you, her loving spirit will do the trick. This standard Poodle mix is "the kind of dog who quietly steals your heart and never lets go." Azul, age 6 (64 pounds) This Cane Corso mix thrives on gentle affection. Win his trust, and he'll blossom into a loyal companion. He's looking for a calm home with kids ages 10 and up who respect his boundaries. Loki, age 3 (52.8 pounds) This Border Collie mix is a handsome ball of energy who loves fetch and long walks. He's best suited for a home with older kids who can keep up with his zest for life.
BBC News
21-02-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Hero Dogs: Meet the finalists of The Kennel Club awards
Five dogs have been named as finalists in The Kennel Club's Hero Dog Awards. They include a record blood donor, a retired police dog and a therapy award celebrates the positive impact our four-legged friends can have on our public can now vote for which dog they think should take the crown, and the winner will be announced at Crufts on 9 on to meet the dogs. Sharwood Sharwood is an eight-year-old Gordon Setter, and a record-breaker!He has donated blood more than 40 times, and his blood has helped critically ill and injured pets in need. His owner, Sue Mitchell, describes him as "amazing". Baloo Baloo was once a police dog, however in October 2018 she was injured whilst working on a crime scene. Sadly, Baloo ended up losing one of her legs. She retired from the police, but that hasn't stopped her working. Baloo now helps the College of Policing team, offering mental health support to serving officers. Louis Louis is an English Setter cross and his owner Nick's best friend. Nick and Louis recently took a remarkable journey across 3,000 miles of English coastline. They walked to raise money for duo braved difficult weather and challenging terrain, walking together for over seven months. Tilly At just four weeks old, Tilly and three other puppies were found abandoned. New Hope Animal Rescue took the puppies in and raised them until they were old enough to be who is now just nine months old, has registered as a therapy dog. She regularly visits care homes, schools, colleges and prisons for therapy visits, along with her owner Emily. Rosa And last, but certainly not least, Pomeranian Rosa who supports her eight-year-old owner Rozalyn. Rozalyn is a young carer for her brother Rory. Rosa gives Rozalyn a little bit of extra comfort whenever she feels anxious or worried. Rozalyn said, "Rosa is so special. I still get worried sometimes, but I feel happy with her." What makes your dog a hero? Let us know in the comments below.
