⚠️ Note: This episode contains discussion of animal testing which may not be suitable for younger listeners.

This week, we’re joined by Animal Rising activists Rose Patterson and Nathan McGovern, who share the story behind the rescue of beagle puppies from MBR Acres in December 2022, and the court cases that followed.

It’s a powerful and emotional conversation about what they witnessed, why they took action, and what happened when they were put on trial.

Plus, Sean’s Good Morning Britain appearance doesn’t quite go to plan, Juniper has an unfortunate run-in with nettles, and Jack samples something he probably shouldn’t…

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00:00 Welcome to the show
00:30 Listener warning: sensitive content

01:00 Seann on Good Morning Britain
02:05 Richard Madeley pulls a Madeley
06:10 Juniper vs nettles
10:00 Mildred, Wylda and dog behaviour
12:40 Dolly’s health update
15:10 Dog Easter treats and Jack taste test
18:30 Introducing Rose and Nathan
20:00 What is Animal Rising
21:15 Discovering the beagle testing industry
22:00 What the dogs are used for
23:50 Government response and animal testing
25:50 The night of the rescue mission
29:00 First moments with the beagles
30:00 Being caught and losing the beagle they named Love
33:30 Police interaction and arrest
36:00 The trial and verdicts
40:30 The future of animal testing
44:30 Global movement and US rescue plans with Rose's husband Wayne Hsiung
45:30 We meet Rose's dog Ollie
47:00 Post-interview reflections

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This week’s Bark Back is exactly why we love your messages…

We’ve got a full update on the ketchup vs fox poo experiment (mixed results 😅), how Simon is helping so many of you, dogs drinking puddles, bird baths… and only filtered water?! Plus Seann discovers he may have been calling Dachshunds the wrong name… for quite some time.

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00:00 Intro
00:29 Ketchup vs fox poo experiment update
01:48 Can you use brown sauce?!
02:07 Dog cologne chat
03:19 Dogs smelling like their owners
03:32 Seann vs “Dachshund” pronunciation 😂
04:28 Pepper the rescue dog update & Simon
05:47 Training an Irish Wolfhound puppy
07:06 Lead pulling & harness tips
08:12 Seann gets offended
09:15 Blind dog Cora’s amazing story
10:42 Chihuahua x Dachshund mix (Poppy)
12:05 What’s that mix like personality-wise?
13:17 Biscuit’s heart-shaped tongue 🐶
14:34 Dogs drinking puddles (and problems)
15:05 The bird bath saga
15:51 The dog that only drinks filtered water
17:34 Wrapping up your messages
18:10 Off The Lead: fruit bowls & nighties… On Patreon now!

19:17 Signing off

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April is National Pet Month… which means there’s a lot going on.

Seann shares a breakthrough with Mildred’s barking (thank you, Simon!), we debate whether the UK is too dog-friendly (absolutely not), and there’s big news about our brand new Patreon series Off The Lead…

We also hear from Jordan at Fetcher Dog, who brings a sobering reality check about stray dogs and rescues in the UK - and why the assumption that every dog finds a home simply isn’t reality.

Plus:
🐶 National Pet Month
🐾 Dog-friendly shops, cafes & chaos in Peter Jones
😂 Awkward dog-owner social moments
🏆 Selfies for Cinnamon judging duties
❤️ An incredible dog rescue story turned into art

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00:00 Welcome to the show
00:20 Seann on the mend
00:29 Off The Lead (Patreon teaser)
01:49 Mildred barking update (it’s working!)
03:16 Exercise in the park - when barking becomes a real problem
05:21 Juniper’s “greeting bark” explained
06:17 New neighbours = new Mildred barking triggers
08:22 Seann's neighbour situation update
09:18 Awkward dog-walking social moments
10:23 Juniper’s mood & the weather
11:05 The BBC posed the question: Are we too dog-friendly in the UK?
11:32 Dogs in shops like highstreet stores13:09 Dog-friendly cafes & restaurants
15:31 Off The Lead on Patreon
16:49 Dog rescue statue story (Kazakhstan)
18:53 Greyfriars Bobby story
20:25 War memorial for animals
23:05 National Pet Month debate
24:05 April's Take The Lead challenge for St Mungo’s
26:04 Cinnamon Trust awards - we're guest judges!
27:58 Voice note from Fetch A Dog (IMPORTANT)
31:58 Reaction to the reality of stray dogs
33:16 Why knowing the reality is so importan
34:59 Laura & Billy’s Bus donation to Fetcher Dog
35:32 Outro

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