- Talented terriers praised for roles in West End show
- March 7, 2011
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Dog insurance customers with terriers might be impressed by the stellar review given to the performance of four animals in West End musical The Wizard of Oz. Writing for the Daily Mail, Quentin Letts said the quartet of pooches that played Toto gave the standout performances of the show. “Numerous doggy entrances and exits were performed without straying, scratching or … More
- Glenshee slope patrol dog needs rescuing
- March 4, 2011
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The story of a rescue dog that got lost down a hole shows that even the owners of the most intelligent canines might need pet insurance. Cross-collie Bode’s job is to patrol the slopes at the Scottish ski area of Glenshee, but she went missing while working. After two days, rescuers were alerted to her location by the sound of the … More
- Earthquake rescue dog in the running for prize
- March 4, 2011
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Pet insurance customers might be interested to learn that a heroic hound who helped locate people after the Haiti earthquake is a finalist in the Kennel Club’s Friends for Life 2011 competition. Echo, a Labrador Retriever, is a Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue dog who was sent out to Haiti to assist with finding people trapped under rubble in the … More
- Kennel staff create feeding frame for poorly pup
- March 3, 2011
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Dog insurance customers may be interested to hear the tale of one poorly canine in Leeds. Ronnie, a seven-month-old Labrador Rottweiler-cross, has a condition that means he is unable to swallow his food properly, Metro reports. To combat the problem, staff at Leeds Dogs Trust have built him a special feeding station which means he stands up to enjoy his … More
- Missing dog returned after four years
- March 3, 2011
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The importance of taking out dog insurance may be highlighted to animal owners by a recent case in Enfield. Mark Lapinid first lost his Staffordshire Bull Terrier Clifford in 2007 and did not think he would ever see the animal again, the Enfield Independent reports. However, he was thrilled to discover recently that the pooch was found and taken to Battersea … More
- Brave dog owner defends pups from thieves
- March 3, 2011
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Those with dog insurance may be impressed by the devotion shown by one boxer owner from Inverness who fought off thieves who tried to steal his puppies. Richie Gaston was walking his pooches when he felt the lead go light and turned around to find a man trying to pinch his pups, reports the Daily Record. After fighting off the individual, … More
- Vets cure rescue dog’s bad breath
- March 2, 2011
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Dog insurance customers might be interested to learn that veterinary care has helped put an end to rescue dog Tommy the greyhound’s bad breath. Elaine Sheppard from Essex, who has been looking after the pooch since he retired from racing one year ago, told the Daily Mail that Tommy has been overlooked by 300 potential owners because of his halitosis. … More
- Dog shows off paternal instincts
- March 1, 2011
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Dave the Rottweiler is showing his paternal instincts by caring for a number of other pets at the home of owner Amanda Collins. According to the Daily Mail, the ten-stone pooch is playing father with Miss Collin’s brood of rabbits, cats and birds. Pet shop owner Miss Collins told the newspaper that she first discovered Dave’s caring side when she … More
- Dogs rescued from burning van
- February 28, 2011
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The importance of taking out dog insurance may be highlighted to people following a recent event in the US. On Monday (February 21st) fans attending a canine show at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds had to rescue five pooches from a van that had caught on fire, the Silicon Valley Mercury News reports. The blaze started at the front of the … More
- Luxury ‘dog hotel’ opens in France
- February 28, 2011
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Dog insurance customers who want to treat their canines and offer them a little luxury may be interested in a new establishment that has opened in Paris, France. A hotel designed especially for the furry friends is now welcoming guests though its doors and there are plenty of activities to keep the animals occupied. Actuel Dogs – which is the … More