- 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
- Dog insurance comparison with EandL, offering cheap insurance with a 25% discount online!
- November 26, 2012
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- Kittens born without eyelids saved by vets
- June 15, 2011
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A pair of kittens born with a rare eye condition have been saved after a veterinary procedure, those withcat insurance may be interested to learn. Clara and Reene were born without eyelids, which mean their eyes became badly infected after they failed to keep them moist and clean, reports the Essex County Standard. The pair were found under a wheelbarrow … More
- Larry the No 10 cat starts earning his keep
- June 15, 2011
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Prime minister (PM) David Cameron has revealed that Larry the No 10 cat has finally started to earn his keep and that he has killed a number of mice at the Downing Street address, pet insurance customers may be interested to learn. Despite a slow start in catching vermin, the feline seems to have hit his stride and has begun to … More
- Canine congregation member praised by vicar
- June 10, 2011
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Some Brits with dog insurance may despair at their animals’ behaviour, but this does not seem to be a problem for Jean and Vernon Merry, whose pooch Mandy has been praised by their local vicar. The canine has attended church every Sunday for 13 years and was described by Reverend Guy Jamieson, vicar at St Anne in the Grove, Halifax, as … More
- Pet care insurance needed for holidaymakers
- June 8, 2011
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Holidaymakers who cannot face leaving their beloved animals at home could require pet insurance when heading abroad. While some people may look into kennel insurance policies when leaving their companions behind, large numbers of Britons choose to take their furry friends away with them each year. According to tourism advertising company We Accept Pets, there are a variety of considerations to be … More
- Music icon helps out at cat protection branch
- June 8, 2011
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Former rock star Rick Wakeman has offered his services to Bury St Edmunds Cats Protection, cattery insurance policy holders may be intrigued to hear. The musician – famed for his prowess on the keyboard – has become a volunteer at the centre, the Ipswich Evening Star reports. Wakeman clearly has a fondness for felines, as he adopted his own animal George … More