Today a family is grieving the loss of their beloved dog Cooper aged just 14 months. Last Sunday he was fine. By Wednesday he was dead. His family, Andrew and Kim McCormick and their toddler daughter Phoebe, Cooper's best friend, have no answers. Cooper was gently put to sleep 72 hours after entering water at … Continue reading There’s something in the water.. and they’re not telling us what

The healing and comforting power of the common or garden pooch is an amazing thing. I have witnessed it many times and been on the receiving end of it almost every day of my life. And I received it from this gentle soul just when I needed it most in recent weeks, like a great hairy, … Continue reading The healing power of canine comfort

The three little terriers are home When Willeen Mongtomery walked into her kitchen today she was in for a shock. Her three terriers, missing for 12 days, were home. Alex and Willeen with Holly, Lily and a pooped Bramble Dusty, thirsty and exhausted, they soon got back into their old routine of cuddles and naps. Willeen … Continue reading Tails are wagging in Comber again

Three little dogs are lost and their elderly owners are pining. Mystery deepens after these little Jack Russell Terriers vanished from a farm in Comber, Co Down. If you see them please contact Andrea at at Pets Lost and Found North Down by clicking here or call 077531516515. Andrea said on August 22, 2016: "We have had some … Continue reading Three Comber dogs – lost or stolen

Sam has a major fault. He loves gun dogs and the pawramilitary work they are bred for. So because I love this big softie, we do not discuss it.

For years I've looked for little pieces of affordable art with dogs as the subject and I have picked up a few. Too few. That's because very often the paintings I find hoarded away in antique shops and squirreled away in junk stores that involve dogs, often also involve a frightened fox, a horrified hare or galloping … Continue reading At last … art with heart

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