Smelly old rescue dogs light up our lives

Smelly old rescue dogs light up our lives

It was refreshing to read Chitra Ramaswamy’s article (She takes an age to walk now, but I love my old dog, smells and all, 2 June ).Two years ago we adopted a rescue greyhound, Arthur, aged 10.

Great British bark-off: my Dog Slot show was a forerunner of Dog TV

Great British bark-off: my Dog Slot show was a forerunner of Dog TV

Reading Tim Dowling (We are way past peak puppy – it’s time to end the great British dog obsession, 22 November ) took me back to 1973, when I was launching a small local cable TV station, Bristol Channel.

Reagandoodle and his little buddy share update on their growing family

Reagandoodle and his little buddy share update on their growing family

Three years ago, the heartwarming friendship between a little boy and his foster grandmother’s dog captured the hearts of people everywhere.“As soon as they met, there was an instant bond and just you could see the love between the two of them,” Sandi Swiridoff told NBC News.

Theatre by the Lake has got a decent rep

Theatre by the Lake has got a decent rep

I strongly endorse Robin Hargreaves’s letter (A dignified end for beloved pets , 3 June). • Read more Guardian letters – click here to visit

Pet Survivor of the Year: Miracle cat shot through the mouth picks up top award

Pet Survivor of the Year: Miracle cat shot through the mouth picks up top award

"Thanks so much to our vets, and to PDSA for recognising our little miracle cat like this.” Dexter - Pet Survivor of the Year after he was shot (Image: PDSA) Pet Survivor Dexter inspects his trophy and owners Ruth and John Lewis (Image: PDSA) There were signs that something was terribly wrong when Dexter returned home one morning in July covered in blood and dragging his leg.

What to buy the dog (or the dog lover) in your life this Christmas

What to buy the dog (or the dog lover) in your life this Christmas

(Picture: Prezzybox)Personalised dog tag, £9.99, Getting Personal (Picture: Getting Personal)Pet snack launcher, £5.99, Prezzybox (Picture: Prezzybox)Spot & Mog – Prosecco Bottle Dog Plush Toy, £6.00, Debenhams (Picture: Super Socks)Personalised Blue Star Small Pet Bowl, from £20.95, Emma Bridgewater