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CCTV On Dog Foulers

CCTV operators have been instructed to watch out for anyone walking their pet in a village in Surrey in case they fail to clean up after them. Camera operators have been instructed to watch for anyone walking their pet in case they fail to clean up after them.

Those who are caught will be found and handed an on-the-spot fine.
Surrey residents are saying not only that it is intrusive and a waste of time and money and believe that the police should pay more attention to crimes.

‘They can’t watch burglars and dog-walkers at the same time. And even if they see something happening, are they going to send a squad car out to deal with it?’

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Fat Pets

The Fattest Dogs in the UK Are Scottish. And the fattest pets of all are from the south west of Scotland.

Veterinary surgeons are warning that many pet owners see overweight pets as cute and cuddly, however they do not see the threat that obesity possesses to their pet’s health.

People think that over feeding their pet is showing affection, but when the animals struggle to do what comes naturally like walking and general play it begs the question is it natural?

When you see an overweight pet you can immediately see that they not only look wrong they also look unnatural.

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Celebrity Pooch Bags

The ‘Puppy Purse’

It appears to be the next celebrity craze to take your dog for a walk in a ‘puppy purse’

In a style made popular by Hollywood celebrities Paris Hilton and Jessica Simpson. Dog owners can now carry their dogs in a small fashion bag worn slung across one arm and hanging loose from the waist, however animal charities are warning dog owners to keep their dogs on a lead after the latest in a range of carry cases for small dogs was launched.

The RSPCA has warned that the bags which cost as little as £22, could cause serious distress for dogs.

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Psychic Dogs???

Do animals leave a spirit behind when they die? Some people believe this is true! I have a friend that swears her dead dogs spirit is in her wardrobe, she says she can hear him whining and scratching in there and wonders if he is trying to let her know he is there!

There is no doubt that dogs have a 6th sense, they can sense a dog without hearing or seeing it, if you really really wanted you could have a “Pet Psychic” try and communicate with your dog!

I wonder what a dog would try and communicate?? Probably can we go out now? Or can I have some food??

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Boxers

BOXER DOGS

I have 2 boxer dogs, they are of fantastic character and possess boundless amounts of energy, unfortunately the energy they have needs to be burnt off which means regular long walks. Boxer dogs are fantastic with children and they love company.

Boxers are loyal to the end however male Boxers are much more loyal than female, my female Boxer often runs away and won’t come back when called, however my male dog will always come back even though he can see she has run away.

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Keep your dogs cool this summer

The RSPCA is urging pet owners to keep their animals cool this summer especially as temperatures are expected to be very high this weekend.
One obvious instruction to dog owners is to not abandon their pets in cars, conservatories or caravans whilst they enjoy the sunshine.
In June last year two dogs died after being left in a Police car on one of the hottest days of the year.
Some of the signs that your dog could be suffering from heat stroke are excessive panting, overly red or purple gums, a rapid pulse, lack of co-ordination, reluctance or inability to rise after collapsing.
Please look after your dog this summer.

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John Travolta’s dogs ‘die in airport accident’

I read today that John Travolta’s pet dogs have reportedly been killed in an airport accident in the US.
Apparently the dogs were being taken for a walk after a flight with the Travolta family when a service vehicle at Bangor International Airport, Maine, accidently struck the two family pets.
The incident came to light after the City’s daily newspaper discovered an email that had been sent to members of the City council describing the incident.
The airport has since sent flowers and cards to the Travolta family expressing their deepest sympathies and apologising for the incident.

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Miracle Dog Journey

Today I read a story about a dog that managed to cling to the front of a car for 60 miles between Belfast Coleraine.
The driver thought he’d heard a thud part way through his journey but on checking his mirrors and not seeing anything, continued his journey. It was when he reached his destination and then heard the sound of barking from the front of the car he new what had happened.
Although unhurt after the ordeal the dog was considerably grumpy and therefore gained the nickname Father Jack, named after the tetchy priest in the sitcom Father Ted.

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Alsatian experience

For years my family had cats as I was growing up but, for whatever reason I think my father always wanted to have a dog. However, for years we continued to have cats until we moved to the house my parents currently live in.
Shortly after the cats passed away my parent were talked into having an Alsatian puppy. Unfortunately this experience didn’t go well. The Alsatian soiled the entire house (well almost) and was generally nasty. On top of that they realised that you have to take them for walks and clean up after them.
They have since never had another dog, although we do like them a lot.

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Beckhams pet fashion

We all now what fashion disasters David Beckham has had over the years, such as wearing a dress!
Well now this trend has passed to Coco, the Beckham’s British bull terrier. The poor eight month old puppy was spotted with bright pink claws whilst being walked in San Fernando Valley skate park, Los Angeles.
It was speculated that David’s and Victoria’s children had done this to the pooch using their mums nail polish.
However, reports have later claimed that the pink nails were actually a fashion accessory to help protect the dogs claws.
Which opinion do you believe? Answers on a postcard …………