Dear Readers,

I hope you and your pets are well and enjoying the lighter evenings! Here is your latest free to read copy of Rescue and Animal Care Magazine. We have lots of interesting articles and features for you to enjoy. Here are just some of them!

Inside this issue:- n A very special fundraising edition of Black Beauty announced! The UEA Publishing Project, based at the University of East Anglia (UEA), is publishing a special edition of Black Beauty in collaboration with Redwings Horse Sanctuary which will raise funds to help the horses, ponies, donkeys and mules in their care. Go to page 19 to see how to get your copy! n In the world of rescue, we are challenged with new problems on a daily basis. If we have older dogs available, then everyone wants a younger model and vice versa. Older dogs can be taught a new way of life and they are never too old to learn despite what some people may think. Anne Carter at Labrador Lifeline gives her views on Never too late to Learn! n A trusted photographic retailer, is holding a nationwide search to crown the UK’s most mischievous pet, with the winning owner taking home a Petcube Pet Camera and photoshoot Don’t worry about the petcube link on intro for their four-legged companion! Could your dog win? n A recent national survey1. of UK dog owners and veterinary surgeons shows the worrying trend that many UK dog owners can’t spot the risks of lungworm – a parasite that can cause severe illness and even death if left untreated. The survey, which was shared by animal health company Elanco, also highlights that 77% of pet owners don’t know if their dog is protected against lungworm. Read more page 38

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It’s Monday morning as I write to you all.

None of our household like the first day of the week much especially Mistress who is a bit grumpy as she forces herself into our office.

Little Mistress has already left for work and mumbled something about the bus better not be late again!

And Although I don’t mind Mondays at all really it’s Mistress who robs me of my joy by being moody and unreasonable.

Our office is very small and just fits in two desks. One of these is very low so I can sit comfortably at my ‘paw top’ and write my column.

This morning Mistress has twice told me off for barking at another dog I could see through the window while she was on the phone and she even shut me out of the office for a while when I spotted our postman and produced my best growl.

I think Mistress forgets I’m a dog and a famous dog-eared journalist!

Anyway she has cheered up a bit now because our emails have not been working for a few days but have just been fixed.

Phew… she’s actually smiling and just gave me a hug.

We are having a wee break and I’ve been given a few treats and Mistress is having a coffee outside on our patio and listening to the wonderful birds singing. Isn’t nature just wonderful!

Hope you like our latest issue.