- Labrador trained by Medical Detection Dogs charity to save owner’s life
- March 20, 2013
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A Labrador named Maisie is a medical detection dog. This means that she is trained to be aware and act if she senses something wrong. Her 6-year-old owner, Alena Hughes was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when she was just 3 years old. Alena relies on Maisie to inform her if she is at risk of falling into a diabetic … More
- Dog meant to fly to Arizona ended up in Ireland
- March 19, 2013
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A 6-year old dog named Hendrix was meant to fly from Newark to Phoenix but the airline made a mistake. The English springer spaniel ended up in Shannon, Ireland. The dog’s owner was notified of the travel error only a few minutes before Hendrix was due to arrive in Arizona. She said: ‘I felt like somebody had punched me in … More
- Jack Russell eats 111 pennies but survives after life-saving surgery
- March 14, 2013
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The Jack Russell Terrier named Jack from New York ate a massive 111 coins whilst eating the remainder of a bagel. The pet was eating the bagel leftovers from his owner’s desk. He didn’t realise he was also ingesting over 100 pennies. The dog’s owner could tell there was something not right as his pet started vomiting and his health … More
- Dog branded a hero after saving 68-year old French woman’s life
- March 8, 2013
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A French woman tried to take her own life recently in South-East France. She was planning to shoot herself but was stopped by her caring German Shepherd. She intended to shoot herself in the head with a 22-caliber rifle. She had fired several test shots before raising the gun to her head. According to French newspaper ‘Le Figaro’, at the … More
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- November 26, 2012
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- Prospective dog insurance customers urged to plan ahead
- May 20, 2011
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Britons considering adopting a canine and taking out a dog insurance policy have been urged to plan many years in advance. Alison Creaton, assistant manager at Bridgend Dogs’ Rehoming Centre, told the Glamorgan Gazette that there are a variety of reasons why people give up their pooches. “People need to plan 16 or 17 years ahead if they decide to get … More
- Theft of pooch leaves owners devastated
- May 20, 2011
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A Widnes couple who may have to claim on puppy insurance because their pooch was stolen have described losing their beloved animal as “a nightmare”. Ray and Pat Baxter were still reeling from the loss of two dogs that died within months of each other, reports the Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News. However, they replaced their much loved English Bull Terriers … More
- Guide dog leads blind dog
- April 11, 2011
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One pooch who may be hoping his new owner takes out proper dog insurance is Zac the Jack Russell, who relies on his companion Lilli to act as his eyes. The canine went blind some years ago but since then he has become inseparable from Lilli, who stays at his side while out on walks, reports the Daily Mail. However, the … More
- Dog insurance customers told to keep pets on leads in Ashdown Forest
- April 8, 2011
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Owners of canines who walk their pooches in Ashdown Forest might have to claim on dog insurance if they do not heed a recent warning about other animals in the area. Ashdown Forest Centre (AFC) has told pet owners that there have been a number of instances of canines chasing horses and other lifestock, reports ThisIsSussex.co.uk. Tracey Buxton, of the AFC, … More
- TV show features clairvoyant Dachsund
- April 6, 2011
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A new television show has featured a clairvoyant Dachsund called Vinnie Jones. Owners Waldyr and Simeon might have taken out dog insurance to help them meet any vet bills incurred after the pooch was taken on a ghost hunt. The psychic pooch featured on the show A Different Breed and over the course of the programme, he met up with a … More