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2 days ago
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Jeremy Clarkson becomes midwife to deliver his dog Arya's 11 puppies
The Clarkson's Farm star was busy delivering his dog's puppies while England's Lionesses won the Euros 2025 against Spain Jeremy Clarkson acts as a midwife to deliver his dog Arya's 11 puppies after recently discovering midwifery is a talent of his. While England's Lionesses lifted the Euros 2025 trophy after beating Spain in penalties, the Clarkson's Farm star was incredibly busy delivering the animals at his Oxfordshire home. The ecstatic TV presenter, 65, celebrated the arrival of the puppies and he shared his excitement about the football. "Now I know you've all been enjoying the football but I've been rather busy, if I'm honest, because look what Arya's done!" Clarkson said in a piece to camera, shared on Instagram. "Yay! Well done Lionesses but really, really, really well done Arya!" His dog Arya appears on Clarkson's Farm alongside his other fox-red Labrador Retriever Sansa. Both dogs — named after the Game of Thrones characters — were sent off for training but came back just as mischievous in amusing Clarkson's Farm scenes. Diddly Squat Farm manager Kaleb Cooper was delighted to hear the news about the puppies. He commented on the Instagram post: "Whoop whoop! Can't wait to meet them all!" Jeremy Clarkson becomes a midwife One of Clarkson's followers was convinced his girlfriend, Lisa Hogan, would have been the midwife after showing her maternal side on Clarkson's Farm. Among the comments, one follower said: "Well done Arya and Lisa (who I'm sure was midwife!)." However, the former Top Gear host declared he was the midwife on this occasion. Clarkson wrote back: "Actually, I was!!" Many of his following praised his efforts, with one saying: "A man of many talents who can now add midwifery to his CV!!" Another added: "After the lambs, you earned the title Mr Clarkson - Journalist, Broadcaster, Midwife!" Someone else said: "You're now a vet as well as a farmer. The list gets bigger." "Is there anything Mr C can't do?" Despite the huge amount of interest in the puppies from his followers, it's not known whether he will become a dog breeder or whether they will all become stars on Clarkson's Farm. Clarkson did say he was done with business, though. He told The Times: "I am not starting another business as long as I live." His businesses include: the Clarkson's Farm show, Diddly Squat farm shop, The Farmer's Dog pub, Hawkstone's brewery. They have all proven to be a great success. Jeremy Clarkson has finally found his calling In April, Clarkson had discovered he had an unlikely talent when it comes to being a midwife — and it's something he really enjoys too. He wrote in The Times: "I'm sure there are many people who go through life like this, never really finding anything that they're good at or which they truly enjoy. But last week [April 26] that changed for me because, finally, after nearly 65 years of being average to poor at everything, I finally found something I both love and am quite good at. Midwifery." Clarkson helped deliver calves for the first time when his cows on Diddly Squat Farm were due. No doubt the scenes will play out in a future series of Clarkson's Farm. Previously, he has been present at a lot of animal births, including puppies, but he hasn't got involved. The TV presenter has helped lambs give birth in the past but he insisted that it isn't midwifery, "that's running a production line". Clarkson totally changed his life when he bought Diddly Squat Farm and became a farmer. It has taken his life in a different direction but he has found farming has become one of his true passions and now midwifery has too.
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4 days ago
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Puppies come face-to-face with dinosaur at Oxford museum
A group of puppies have come face-to-face with a dinosaur during a special training outing. The future hearing dogs visited Oxford University Museum of Natural History on July 11 as part of their training programme, where they stood nose-to-bone with Stan the Tyrannosaurus rex. The visit was designed to expose the puppies to unusual sights and sounds, helping them to build confidence in busy or unexpected environments as they prepare for their roles supporting deaf people. Neha Srivastava, dog training manager at Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, said: "When our pups are accompanying their deaf partners in their everyday lives, they'll come across lots of different sights, sounds, and experiences. Volunteer puppy trainer Caroline Bunn at the museum with Jason, the hearing dog puppy she is training (Image: Paul Wilkinson) "To make sure they feel relaxed and comfortable in a range of different settings – whether that's a crowded railway station, a hospital, or even a museum full of dinosaurs – we organise visits such as today's as part of their training." The puppies explored the museum exhibits and posed for photos beside the towering dinosaur skeletons. Ms Srivastava said: "We are so grateful to the museum team for allowing us to visit with the dogs. "With all its fascinating exhibits, it's the perfect place for the dogs to practice staying calm, focused, and confident no matter what's around them." The charity is currently appealing for more volunteer trainers to help raise and prepare the puppies for their future roles, as demand for hearing dogs continues to rise. Ellie Talbot, visitor experience manager at the museum, said: "It's been brilliant seeing the puppies in the museum today, and to be able to support the training for their important work. "They seemed unphased by their encounter with our dinosaurs." She also praised the partnership between the museum and the charity. Ms Talbot said: "We really value collaboration with organisations such as Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, as part of our aim to make the Museum of Natural History accessible to all. "We welcome people with all access needs, with detailed accessibility information on our website, and our friendly visitor experience team are on hand to support whenever needed." Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is urgently seeking volunteer puppy trainers in Oxfordshire. The charity trains dogs to alert deaf people to important and life-saving sounds they would otherwise miss, such as a smoke alarm, an alarm clock, or a baby's cry. In 2023-24 its services supported 5,968 deaf individuals and their family members, supporting 1,141 hearing dog partnerships Anyone interested in volunteering can email volunteer@ call 01844 348100, or visit
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4 days ago
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Critically ill puppies left abandoned in a box at Philadelphia animal shelter
The Pennsylvania SPCA says two three-month-old puppies in "bad shape" were left outside a Philadelphia shelter on a hot afternoon, and now are searching for the people who dropped them off. Staff made the discovery around 2 p.m. Thursday at ACCT Philly's shelter on Hunting Park Avenue near Front Street. "The puppies unfortunately had wounds that were old, some that were necrotic already, as well as maggots throughout their bodies. So, in very bad shape," said Gillian Kocher, PSPCA's director of public relations. After the puppies were found in a box, calls were made to the PSPCA's animal law enforcement team, and the puppies were taken to the PSPCA's hospital. One dog remains there but another was transported to an emergency veterinary center. The puppies are believed to be a shepherd mix and about three months old, but their age is difficult to determine. PSPCA is now asking for the public's help locating two people seen on surveillance video turning into the parking lot and getting out of their vehicle with what appears to be a cardboard box, which they left behind. PSPCA says the video could assist in protecting other puppies potentially in harm's way, and to learn more about the puppies who were left behind. "The injuries that these puppies had didn't happen yesterday or the day before, it's something that's been going on for awhile, so if there are other puppies in this litter, it's possible they might also be heading in this direction," Kocher said. Anyone with information is asked to contact the PSPCA cruelty hotline at 866-801-7722 or email cruelty@
Yahoo
20-07-2025
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Researchers to follow puppies through their lives
A dogs charity is urging owners of puppies from across Devon and Cornwall to sign up for a research study to better understand their health and behaviour. The Dogs Trust needs puppies under 16 weeks old to join its Generation Pup study, the first ever to follow dogs of all breeds for their whole lives. Jane Murray, welfare project and grants deputy head of research at the Dogs Trust said the study hopes to better understand "how early life experiences influence the health and behaviour of dogs throughout their lives". The charity said by collecting information about puppies such as their environment, family, health, behaviour and experiences, it can build a picture of a whole generation of dogs. The charity added that it has almost reached its milestone of recruiting 10,000 puppies, but is still looking for a few hundred more to join the project. Researchers could investigate whether aspects such as environment, social interaction, diet, exercise or daily routine may be important in the development of a range of health and behaviour conditions which impact on the welfare of our dogs. Recent data submitted by owners when their dogs were six, nine, 12, 15 and 18 months old, found that the highest proportion of dogs showing one or more undesirable behaviours was for the 12-month-old dogs, with barking, recall issues, pulling on the lead and jumping up the most frequently reported behaviours. Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Follow BBC Devon on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ More on this story Dog rescue charities call for government support Puppy raisers sought to help train more guide dogs Prince William celebrates birthday with puppy photo Related internet links Dogs Trust
BBC News
20-07-2025
- Health
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Researchers to follow puppies through their entire lives
A dogs charity is urging owners of puppies from across Devon and Cornwall to sign up for a research study to better understand their health and behaviour. The Dogs Trust needs puppies under 16 weeks old to join its Generation Pup study, the first ever to follow dogs of all breeds for their whole lives. Jane Murray, welfare project and grants deputy head of research at the Dogs Trust said the study hopes to better understand "how early life experiences influence the health and behaviour of dogs throughout their lives".The charity said by collecting information about puppies such as their environment, family, health, behaviour and experiences, it can build a picture of a whole generation of dogs. The charity added that it has almost reached its milestone of recruiting 10,000 puppies, but is still looking for a few hundred more to join the could investigate whether aspects such as environment, social interaction, diet, exercise or daily routine may be important in the development of a range of health and behaviour conditions which impact on the welfare of our data submitted by owners when their dogs were six, nine, 12, 15 and 18 months old, found that the highest proportion of dogs showing one or more undesirable behaviours was for the 12-month-old dogs, with barking, recall issues, pulling on the lead and jumping up the most frequently reported behaviours.
