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Dog owners in France launch petition over ban on dogs not on leads
‘It is urgent and vital that our dogs can get back a bit of freedom,’ they say, after town brings in a fine of up to €450 for non-compliance
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‘It is my right to work beyond retirement age - but France says no’
Age discrimination in the workplace is real but hidden, says (soon to be forcibly retired) English teacher Nick Inman
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Can I take my dog on a cross-channel UK-France ferry?
There are different regulations for taking animals on a ferry based on whether you are going from France to the UK or the UK to France
SPA is best breed...
In response to Connexion’s recent debate on SPA animals on its Facebook page, ‘rescued’ is my favourite breed of dog.
I currently have six, five of which came from SPA24. They arrive lost and frightened.
It takes time to settle them in. You have to earn their trust and respect – and then the magic moment arrives when they realise they are staying. They all react differently, but happiness exudes from them.
I had one who danced she was so excited, she was depressed when she came; another put his head on my shoulder and relaxed – he was considered dominant and dangerous.
Hagrid cried he was so happy, sounds daft but it really isn’t, they know when they are loved wanted and safe and each has a different way of showing it, I believe that rescue dogs make loyal and loving friends and after 26 over the years I have yet to find a bad one.
Jim Stephenson, by email