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Tiny terrier Scruff given a good shaking by attacker

Shangri-La A Yorkshire terrier owned by Angelina Morgan from Shelfinch, Toothill was attacked by a bull mastiff,
Cattery leaving Scruff badly bitten and her with a £350 emergency vets bill, with further treatment to come.
“It’s not the first time that dog has
The incident is not
‘Purr’fect holiday for your cat the first say Angelina been seen off a lead and without a
and her partner Nick collar in our part of Toothill.”
Recommended by vets Gregory. Nick added: “I’m really fearful
“I was putting the that a child is going to be attacked;
For details contact recycling on the curb- people should be very wary.”
Ann Loxton side and Scruff had The police, RSPCA and Swindon’s
01793 770514 followed me out. dog warden have been informed.
07785 236243 Without warning the Rusty not so lucky
bull mastiff rushed
Common Platt over and sunk its A Yorkshire Terrier owned by Vince
Swindon SN5 5JZ teeth into Scruff. It Goodwin from Ramleaze was
was awful seeing mauled to death after being attacked
[email protected] him being shaken in by three bull terriers owned by Gavin
front of me. Thompson, also of Ramleaze in
November.
Janet’s Puppy Skool celebrates 5 human years Swindon Magistrates on 9 March
Puppy On 1 March Janet’s Puppy Skool in Haydon Wick reached its fifth imposed a control order requiring
Thompson to neuter the main attack
Skool birthday, much to the delight of proprietor, pet behaviourist and dog dog, to microchip all three animals
Have fun teaching your dog trainer, Janet Garrett. and keep them muzzled and on fixed
length leads in public.
good manners and behaviour She said: “After deciding to give up on corporate security and timidly
at one of our friendly classes dipping my toe into starting my own business all that time ago I can
3 Playskool for puppies hardly believe that we’re five years old. Black & White Cat Club,
3 Adult beginners/improvers “When I did my first qualifications I never dreamed that I would be Britain’s oldest, holds its
3 Senior Skool/advanced classes as busy as I am or that the classes would be so popular. If I can carry on Championship & Cat Show
3 One to one advice & training for the next five years I’ll be very happy indeed.” Saturday 21 April, 12.30pm
3 Fun agility workshops The Puppy Skool continues to raise money for a number of charities,
www.janetspuppyskool.co.uk including CLIMB, in memory of Janet’s grandson Jamie, and Mad March Pedigree and non-pedigree cats,
APDT Member (01066) Hare and Race for Life, in memory of her mother. refreshments, auction, stalls, raffle
Janet Garrett DipCAPBT Dip.dog.psy She added: “Dogs bring people together and make everyone smile, Entry: £2; concs £1.
Tel: 01793 727158 and when you see people coming to training with their second and third Cricklade Town Hall,
email: [email protected] dog, it just makes me so grateful.” High Street, Cricklade
See the advert on the left to join the Puppy Skool. Enquiries: 01666 86064

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