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Terrier dog rescued from badger sett using a chicken sandwich

A terrier who became stuck down a badger sett for 24 hours was saved after rescuers lured him out with a chicken sandwich.

Barney was on a walk with his owner Richard when ran off – and to Richard’s horror, he didn’t come back.

Richard frantically began searching the woodland before eventually finding the spot where his beloved pet had disappeared, Team Dogs reports.

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Firefighters attended the scene but were unable without the right permits to disturb a badger sett – and darkness was also falling.

Richard and his wife Sarah decided to camp out next to the area of tunnels overnight in case their beloved wire fox terrier re-emerged in the early hours.

When he failed to reappear, the RSPCA managed to get a permit to search the site, but permission was not granted until the

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Franklin’s Own Black Russian Terrier Makes Second Appearance in Westminster Dog Show
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A six-year-old Black Russian Terrier from Franklin named Trogg is competing in the 145th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show this weekend in Tarrytown, NY for the second year in a row. Only the top five dogs in each breed across the nation receive an invitation to the Westminster Dog Show, making this a highlight of Trogg’s career.

Randy and Linda Ayers, Trogg’s owners, have lived in Franklin for over 15 years, and their beloved pup has certainly made a name for himself within the community.

“We love taking Trogg out with us,” said Linda Ayers. “Whether it’s a trip to the hardware store, Home Depot or sidewalk dining at Zolo’s, everywhere we go people stop to say “hello” to Trogg. We know we can’t take him out with us if we’re in a hurry!”

Trogg’s size, cheerful personality and perfectly groomed black coat are usually what draw the attention

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Derby dog owner neglected elderly terrier found cowering under a bush in the dirt

This is the shocking state of an elderly dog who was found by the RSPCA after being called to a report that she had collapsed in a Derby garden.

Underweight 18-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier Missy was cold and cowering under a bush as fireworks went off around the terrified animal.

The charity’s inspector said the poor pet was locked out of its home, was covered in mange and had an eye infection.

Now her owner, 47-year-old Victoria Taylor, of Oakwood, Derby, has been banned from keeping animals for five years.

Southern Derbyshire Magistrates’ Court heard how the RSPCA were called to her address on Saturday, November 1, last year after a member of the public reported seeing a collapsed animal in the garden.

Inspector Rachel Leafe was sent to the property that evening but there was no one inside the house, so she went to a neighbour’s garden and could

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