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pet insurance news team… a Cambridge archaeological team has uncovered the remains of an 11th-century dog and concluded from other artefacts found nearby the canine bones, that this was clear evidence of human habitation predating the Norman period. Excited boffins were delighted to report that there was human life in Cambridge before the foundation of the university in 1209.
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pet insurance news team… the RSPCA has released details of a distressing incident involving a Staffordshire bull terrier that was abandoned and tied to a tree while giving birth. A member of the public came across the birthing bitch after she had already delivered one puppy and quickly took her and the newborn to the RSPCA West Hatch Animal Centre. Before local officers had time to carry the mother inside, she gave birth to a second puppy in the car and then delivered five more once settled in the centre. The RSPCA returned to the site of the first birth to put up abandonment notices, but there has been no response to these so far.
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pet insurance news team… losing a pet is a traumatic event for any owner, however it can also bring out a streak of ingenuity in some people. Rather than relying on lost and found posters and local advertising campaigns, the Baltesz family has decided to go for a more direct route. Taking advantage of a dog’s strongest sense, his nose, this family from Bristol are busy carrying a bottle of their own urine and scent-marking local streets in the hope that black Labrador, Simon, will recognise the smell and make his way home.
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pet insurance news team… Los Angeles has been at the centre of world events this week and celebrity pets are making sure they get their fair share of the headlines. Top billing goes to Ozzy Osbourne’s Pomeranian, Little Bit. According to local reports, the bitch, often referred to as Ozzy’s ‘other woman’ has been mauled to death in the grounds of the legendary rockers home. Apparently the attack took place, while the celebrity couple were watching TV. A local wild coyote is the chief suspect. Not to be outdone, publicists for the movie ‘Marley and Me’ have released a juicy bit of gossip. Jennifer Aniston’s dog, Norman, was barred from the set because he was jealous of the canine stars taking centre stage and enjoying the affections of his mistress. Did someone mention, barking mad.
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pet insurance news team… internet video sites seem full of pets involved in crazy stunts. The latest online hit shows an Irish Terrier from Scotland caught on police CCTV. Sunny the terrier is filmed pushing at a window, climbing out onto the gutter and then launching himself from the roof. Fortunately for this mad dog, his flying antics ended in a soft landing, with just a grazed nose. The dog narrowly missed a startled passer-by, who eventually took the intrepid terrier to the local police station after the owners failed to turn up. Eventually he was reunited with his family, who claim that while Sunny is a well-known escape artist, he has never tried flying before.
Latest from the Buddies pet insurance news team…in marked contrast to pedigree dog shows which are coming in for increasing criticism from animal health and welfare organisations, Discover Dogs has announced that it is growing. The show organised and run by The Kennel club is moving to a bigger hall, Earls Court One, to accommodate an expected increase in exhibitors and visitors. The focus this year will be on educating prospective owners about the importance of a dog’s health. In a public relations move designed to deflect attention away from the recent controversies surrounding the role of pedigree breeders, the Discover Dogs show will host the Scruffts Family Crossbreed of the Year competition.
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pet insurance news team…a deaf man and his hearing dog will be taking the ultimate theatrical walk, from the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford to the Globe Theatre in London. The 146-mile trek, following the rather prosaically named Shakespeare’s Way, is being supported by Hollywood superstar and Shakespearean veteran Patrick Stewart. Stewart is hoping to join 85-year-old Antony Sabin and his dog Branson at the end of the walk. Theatregoers will be able to catch sight of Branson and his owner when they take to the stage for a cameo part in Romeo and Juliet. Mr Sabin is planning to raise £35,000 for
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.
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pet insurance news team…The Kennel Club is tightening its grip on pedigree dog shows, not only introducing new regulations, but announcing plans to send out welfare monitors to keep an eye on championship shows. The role of the monitors will be to look out for dogs with conditions that could adversely affect the health, or welfare of the animal. Show societies are also required to ensure that officials refer to a vet any dogs that in their opinion may exhibit problems relating to these areas of concern. The vet has the final decision about whether to exclude dogs after a through examination.
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pet insurance news team…in a move set to infuriate many dog breeders, the RSPCA has decided to award Jemima Harrison with the Richard Martin Award for her highly controversial television documentary, Pedigree Dogs Exposed. The citation that goes along with the charity’s highest accolade mentions the filmmaker’s commitment to the welfare of animals. Speaking about the award, RSPCA chief executive Mark Watts was keen to emphasise the role the documentary has played in starting an important debate about pedigree dog welfare. Mr Watts also went on to praise Harrison’s commitment to finishing the project despite a great deal of hostility from entrenched opposition. Ms Harrison was keen to mention that the production company behind the project was tiny.
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pet insurance news team…while the PETS travel scheme has eased the process of taking dogs abroad, it seems celebrities do things rather differently. Singer Amy Winehouse apparently decided to adopt a number of dogs while on holiday, bringing them back with her to enjoy the amenities of a five star resort. According to reports in the Sun, Amy entertained a number of strays she found wondering on the beach during her prolonged break in St Lucia earlier this year. The resort management, anxious not to upset the star, turned a blind eye to the unregistered guests, but insisted on deploying a team of fumigators to thoroughly disinfect the living quarters.
