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Agility - what is it?
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 Learn about the benefits of agility for dogs ... and it's not just for collies!
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Events & Fundraisers
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Events and fundraisers to attend - and items to purchase - all in support of welfare and rescue groups.
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Welcome to the spring edition of our newsletter -  Aisling O'Donoghue highlights one of our national treasures - but sadly not always treasured - the Irish collie. We feature some lovely Irish collies in need of homes. Aisling recommends agility as great exercise for dogs - read about this fun sport. Vet Pete Wedderburn looks at recent research showing dogs are better at detecting cancer than the most modern medical screening tests. And Karlin Lillington writes about microchipping pets.
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Ask a vet
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 Vet Pete Wedderburn writes about new research revealing strong evidence that dogs are better at detecting cancer than the most modern medical screening tests such as CAT and MRI scans!
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In the news - Microchipping Pets
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 Karlin Lillington of the Irish Times writes about microchipping pets in Ireland. (A pet microchip - pictured left - is the size of a grain of rice.)
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Spotlight: Collies!
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 As any devotee of the Irish collie will tell you, "if it's not a collie, then it's just a dog!". Collies are wonderfully sensitive, affectionate and attentive dogs - but often get overlooked by us.
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Special Appeals - Irish Collies
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 We highlight smart, beautiful and talented collies in need of homes.
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