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March 2020, FREE

Visitors, and those showing dogs, at Crufts, the world’s biggest dog show, 5-8 March, can have very life-like 3D sculptures made of their dogs. dog’s name engraved on the base, owners can have the dog’s Cruft’s success engraved on the sculpture’s metal base. Show goers will be able to take advantage of a 20% discount (when paying at the show) on the cost of having their dog immortalised in 3D.

3D printing experts Arty Lobster https:// www.artylobster.com are at the

prestigious dog show in Hall 3, Stand 115. Dog owners will be able to have their dogs presented in breed-specific showing, or ‘stacking’, positions. As well as having the Lars B. Andersen, Founder and CEO of Arty Lobster, said: “The 3D sculptures are perfect mementos of Crufts, as winners will be able to celebrate their dogs’ success with a specially engraved sculpture, and have their dog presented in their breed’s stacking position.

“We’re bringing a wide selection of 3D sculptures of dog breeds that customers have ordered from snapshots of their own dogs. All people need to do to have their own 3D dog created for them is to upload several photos of their dog to our website at https:// www.artylobster.com. The process is really simple.”

Arty Lobster produces 3D prints in sandstone and bronze and there is also a silver 3D pendant option. To find out more, visit https:// www.artylobster.com.

A Terrier cross who came into the care of the RSPCA when his owner sadly passed away has been waiting 437 DAYS to find his forever home.

Diefer arrived in the care of RSPCA Sheffield Animal Centre on 21st December 2018 when his owner died.

He was very anxious when he first arrived and as an intelligent and active dog, he needed help from the staff to encourage him to relax. They

worked hard to reassure Diefer, spending time with him daily and introducing new ways to have fun, use his brain and enjoy himself. Hayley Crookes, the Animal Care Lead at RSPCA Sheffield Animal Centre, said: “We are heartbroken that the lovely Diefer hasn’t found his forever home yet. He has been so close but sadly it has fallen through when someone showed an interest in him. “He has waited 437* long days since his owner passed away to find a new home. We’re not sure why as he is a very friendly dog who deserves a home to call his own. “He goes for lovely leisurely walks and loves to see the sights and take in the world. We have shown him some fun ways to channel his energy by doing things like scent work. We have also helped him tweak his manners, he will now happily swap his toys for another or something equally as fun. Once he is comfortable with you, he is an absolute diamond. His favourite people get cuddles and kisses by the bucket load and he really does enjoy human company.

Pets sufering with too much weight is a problem that stretches beyond the four-legged kind as a leading vet reveals that obesity in snakes is a big issue and suggests that over feeding and lack of exercise are to blame.

President of the British Veterinary Association (BVA), the UK’s leading veterinary body, Daniella Dos Santos said that she saw a large number of pet snakes with obesity issues whilst working as a small animal and exotics vet and that this can be caused by a lack of space to exercise coupled with overfeeding.