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Petcast Button smallWelcome to The Blue Cross Petcasts page, where you can listen to celebrities, experts and pet lovers like you talking about living with and caring for pets.

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06/08/2008      'Petiquette' for your dog

This petcast ties in with this year's Take Your Dog To Work Day event on Wednesday 17 September. The Blue Cross is encouraging people to teach their dogs what we call The Blue Cross Petiquette, and you can find out more by listening to this petcast.

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05/06/2008      Teaching the pet owners of tomorrow

In this petcast, learn about the work of The Blue Cross education programme, which aims to spread the message of responsible pet ownership through talks in schools and groups.

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04/04/2008      Helping London's pets

In this petcast learn more about the work of our unique mobile veterinary clinic, serving areas of East London and treating the needy pets of owners on low incomes.

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25/01/2008     Coping with pet loss

Find out more about the work of the Pet Bereavement Support Service - a network of trained volunteers offering support and understanding to people affected by the loss of a pet.

If you have suffered from the loss of a pet, why not create a pet memorial in its honour? This online memorial service is a chance to create a lasting tribute to your pet.

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26/11/2007    Adopting a pet from The Blue Cross

Are you thinking about adopting a pet? In this petcast, learn about the careful rehoming process of The Blue Cross; why animals are given up for adoption and the benefits of adopting a pet.

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Fireworks

31/10/2007    Is your pet afraid of fireworks?

It is well known that firework season can bring misery to Britain's pets. Animals can become so distressed that they can develop phobias, which may lead to behavioural problems. Find out how to protect your pet, and horses too, this firework season.

**Please note: this podcast contains firework sound-effects. Please bear this in mind if playing it in the presence of your pets.**

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06/09/2007    Take Your Dog to Work Day 2007

Take Your Dog to Work Day is a national celebration of the bond we share with our dogs. In this petcast, Blue Cross animal behaviourists explain the benefits of taking your dog to work. 

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02/08/2007    Summer pet care tips

In this month's petcast we speak to veterinary staff at The Blue Cross animal hospital in Merton, south London on how to protect pets during the summer. Despite the wet weather we've had this summer, our pets are still affected by sunny days and humidity.

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Colin and Justin

05/07/2007    Interview: Justin Ryan

Justin Ryan, along with partner Colin McCallister is best known as a TV presenter and interior designer on Channel 5's How not to Decorate. In an emotional petcast, Justin speaks to The Blue Cross about their work and pets, including the heroic - much missed - cat Felix who alerted them to a fire at their home and in turn was awarded the Scottish Executive Award for fire safety.

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John Rutter and donkey

07/06/2007    Interview: John Rutter

Blue Cross chief executive John Rutter tells us how the charity has developed over the years, priorities for the future and his own pets, including donkeys! 

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Joe Inglis

03/05/2007   Interview: Joe Inglis

Joe Inglis (TV vet) talks about the highs and lows of being a vet, and his pet obesity fears. Discover more about Joe on his website.

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Martin Freeman with Archie

05/04/2007    Interview: Martin Freeman

Martin Freeman (The Office, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy) discusses life with his dog, Archie, in the first Blue Cross Petcast.

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