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Timmy the Terrier kept falling onto his side
When elderly Timmy lost his ability to balance it was a real worry. Was this the beginning of the end? Thankfully the cause was not too serious.
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Abi, a 1 year old Yorkshire Terrier who had an unplannned pregnancy
Ania had not owned a dog for several years.
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Blossom, a seven year old female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who was limping.
Anna had never owned a dog until Blossom came along: she’s a rescued dog, whose owner had died suddenly.
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Saffron and Amber, two Lurchers who came out of the undergrowth injured on a walk.
The Lurcher is a type of dog, rather than a pure breed, but it’s instantly recognizable.
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Mia, an eight year old Irish Wolfhound who had a lump on her underside.
Irish Wolfhounds are magnificent creatures: gentle giants of the dog world.
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Penny, an 11 year old cross-cred Collie who developed a life threatening illness.
Three years ago, Penny changed from being a normal, healthy eight year old dog into an animal with a life threatening illness. The problem started slowly.
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Duke, an 8 week old Golden Retriever puppy.
Nicole has always been a dog lover. Her family had always had a dog, but she still yearned to have one of her own.
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Alfie, an eight week old Japanese Spitz puppy who was play-biting the children’s hands.
Hannah and Ben have had Alfie for two weeks, and he’s settled in well.
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Percy and Alex, 6 month old guinea pigs. Percy developed a rash.
Lisa has had their guinea pigs for five months now. Both guinea pigs are female, despite their names, and they seem to enjoy each other’s company.
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Alfie, a one year old Labrador who needed surgery after swallowing a hairband.
Alfie is a typical young Labrador: he’s full of energy and enthusiasm, and he loves picking things up with his mouth.
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Max, a three year old male cat who suffered a dislocation in his hip
Diana has two cats, both obtained at the same time from the DSPCA. Sophie was a young mother cat, aged just a year old, and Max was her kitten.
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Lucy, an 8 year old Collie who is a keen soccer player
Geraldine found Lucy in an animal shelter, when she was nine months of age.
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Tumbles, a two year old female cat who was tumbled in a tumble dryer.
Trish works as a care assistant in a busy south County Dublin nursing home. During a recent cold spell, one of her colleagues was doing the daily early morning laundry routine.
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Jaffe, a 4 year old male Pekingese who reacted very badly to renovations in his home.
Poor Jaffe’s world has just been badly shaken. He had lived in Alessandra’s home since he was a puppy, and this summer, major building works were undertaken.
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Macy, a three year old female Bearded Collie who gets mucky paws on a walk.
Mel and her husband have been enthusiasts about Bearded Collies for many years. The couple have three bitches and three dogs, and they travel across the UK and Ireland with them, attending dog shows.
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Jasper, a six year old female cat who broke a bone in her foot
Jasper is a home-loving cat. She doesn’t like spending too much time in the cold world outside. Like many cats, she has an ability to seek out the warmest, coziest spots to sleep.
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Toby, a one-year-old cross between a Labrador and an Irish Setter who was clicker trained.
Brendan is a dog-training enthusiast. He’s owned several dogs over the years, and he’s done both obedience work and agility classes, so he knows what’s involved.
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Edward, a nine week old ginger kitten who had a seriously damaged left eye.
Michael and his family are animal lovers, sharing their home with a scattering of dogs and cats. The ginger kitten is the latest to join their menagerie.