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Interview: Meet the Somerset woman who rehomes Rottweilers
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (703+ words) Dog whisperer Angela Curtis has helped turn around the lives of numerous animals most people would have given up on, writes Phil Hill. She takes in strays and unwanted dogs at a not-for-profit rescue home where she lives, near Wellington....
Ham Hill Fun Dog Show returns to raise funds for country park charity
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (372+ words) A fun-filled day celebrating canine companions returning to one of Somerset’s most loved country parks this weekend. The Ham Hill Fun Dog Show, organised by Somerset Council’s Ham Hill team and local organiser Donna McNeill, will take place at the…...
Asian hornets found in Somerset for first time prompting 'rapid response"
1+ week, 4+ day ago (532+ words) Specialist inspectors and trained volunteers have tracked an invasive species to a nest hidden in dense brambles after an unprecedented discovery in a Somerset village. Yellow-legged Asian hornets have been discovered in Somerset for the first time, prompting a rapid…...
Extremely rare bird caught on camera in Somerset - one of only six in the county
1+ week, 5+ day ago (355+ words) At first, he believed the bird was a red kite. UK's largest and rarest bird of prey reintroduced in Somerset Super-rare pine martens caught on camera in Exmoor Rare bird spotted at Somerset nature reserve hailed as 'incredible' encounter But…...
Exmoor Pony Centre rescues orphaned 'wild' foal Tinkerbell
2+ week, 6+ day ago (238+ words) A pony charity is appealing for funds to cover veterinary care for an orphaned foal it has taken in. Tinkerbell has been looked after at the Exmoor Pony Centre, at Ashwick, near Dulverton, since being rescued earlier this month. The…...
St Giles column: Meet the Somerset woman who rescues troubled dogs
3+ week, 1+ day ago (375+ words) I consider myself very lucky to be involved with both St Giles and our community radio station, Apple FM, writes Jacqui Budd. I was delighted to be able to combine these by interviewing Angela Curtis, who runs Rottie Friends Rescue…...
Taunton tortoise makes speedy recovery after being hit by car
3+ week, 1+ day ago (390+ words) Tom the tortoise as his shell continues to heal. (Image: Contributed) A TAUNTON tortoise has made a remarkable recovery after being hit by a car and suffering a serious shell injury. Six-year-old Tom, who lives in a pen with five…...
Peta releases Hayden Panettiere dolphin campaign filmed weeks before death
3+ week, 5+ day ago (469+ words) An animal rights organisation has released a campaign fronted by actress Hayden Panettiere advocating against keeping dolphins in captivity, which was filmed just weeks before her death. The one-minute video was released by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals…...
Clarks Village shopping outlet to host dog-friendly weekend
3+ week, 6+ day ago (244+ words) A shopping outlet in Street is rolling out the red carpet for dogs with a weekend of tail-wagging fun. The event promises to be a highlight for dogs and owners alike, with a ‘dog walk’ giving pups the chance to…...
St Giles column: All about our independent veterinarian services
4+ week, 1+ day ago (356+ words) Dedication is a requirement when owning a pet, writes Jacqui Budd. Recently I met a lovely couple who certainly have it in abundance. Their puss, Poppy, has a kidney stone problem which requires weekly visits to the vet. Each week,…...