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Each year The Lost Dogs’ Home’s North Melbourne Shelter receives around 25,000 dogs and cats and a good portion of them arrive at the home as a result of irresponsible pet owners.

Off the back of the thought provoking BBC reality TV series ‘Don’t Blame The Dog’, currently airing on ABC 2, we look at key aspects of being a responsible dog owner.

Read more about the TV program and the second episode of ‘Don’t Blame the Dog’ that was filmed at The Lost Dogs’ Home.

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For more information on how to look after your dog, check out The Lost Dogs’ Home guide, ‘Looking after your dog‘.

Segments:

The Lost Dogs Home News Wrap

• Our very own Hairy Mclary look alike gets into the Herald Sun
• Purrcey, our unique looking kitten is now ready for adoption
• Round up of National Pet Register events

Q & A with Dr Alan Bolton

• Earlier in the program, Alan revisits a question we received from a listener who is interested in getting a new dog however, is concerned her anxiety may have a negative impact on her pet.

• John from St Kilda emailed in to say that he took his 11-year-old Border Collie to the vet for her annual vaccinations and the vet suggested a blood test to check that everything was ok. Is this really necessary?

If you have a question for our resident vet, please email lostdogshome@joy.org.au

Pet of the Week

Name: Penny

ID: 922341

Age: 10-years-old

Breed: Terrier mix

Dog Dates (current)

October 27