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International Dog Day: Big Issue readers share their favourite dog memories and snaps
International Dog Day

International Dog Day: Big Issue readers share their favourite dog memories and snaps

International Dog Day celebrates the bond between humans and their four-legged friends. Here are some of your stories.

John Chadwick took his own life when he was separated from his pets. His friend is campaigning for change
Homelessness

John Chadwick took his own life when he was separated from his pets. His friend is campaigning for change

John Chadwick’s pets were his life, but when he became homeless he was forced to give them up. His best friend Dee Bonett channelled her grief into fighting for a change in the law

On men, women and the universal heartbreak of saying goodbye to our pets
Paul McNamee

On men, women and the universal heartbreak of saying goodbye to our pets

The unconditional and absolute affection offered by pets is written on the faces of those who have lost them

Sophie from Romania: How a nervous little dog stole the internet’s heart
Animal welfare

Sophie from Romania: How a nervous little dog stole the internet’s heart

Bill Bailey: ‘I’d allow dogs into the House of Commons. It would make politicians nicer’
Pets

Bill Bailey: ‘I’d allow dogs into the House of Commons. It would make politicians nicer’

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Like many pets, Rocky lost his home due to the cost of living. But there is hope
a Dog's life

Like many pets, Rocky lost his home due to the cost of living. But there is hope

Top 5 books with talking cats, chosen by Judith Robinson and Scott Pack
Top 5 books

Top 5 books with talking cats, chosen by Judith Robinson and Scott Pack

Top 5 books about dogs, chosen by Jules Howard
Top 5 books

Top 5 books about dogs, chosen by Jules Howard

‘It’s their family’: How homeless people with dogs got through the pandemic
homelessness

‘It’s their family’: How homeless people with dogs got through the pandemic