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Bound

Bound

Written by: Lee Howieson
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 Dogs are bound to us in so many ways. On Bound we celebrate dogs, and their owners. We hear the incredible influence dogs can have on us, in the good times and the bad. Join Lee to celebrate the incredible, special, unbreakable bond between dogs and people.Lee Howieson Social Sciences
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  • Kira and Roy

    Kira and Roy
    Dec 10 2024
    This episode contains discussion of terminal cancer. Please take care when listening.

    On the final Bound of the series, we meet Kira, the Boxer x Staffie, and her owner, Roy.

    Kira is a very affectionate dog who loves a pully toy! She didn't always know how to play but once she settled with Roy and his partner, Charlotte, she soon realised how fun pulling on a toy is!

    Even though they never met, Kira's story is intertwined with Vinnie's, who was Roy's first ever dog. Vinnie was a Boxer x Alsatian and was Roy's canine soul mate. Roy lost Vinnie in 2018 and it's evident that it still impacts him to this day. Vinnie led a wonderful life with Roy and Charlotte, and now Kira is experiencing the same.

    We also speak to Roy about his cancer diagnosis and how that has impacted him and how much of a support that Kira has been. When Roy sits down with his guitar, Kira is right there in her bed as his Number One fan.

    Artwork: PaintsPylons aka Cat Downing
    Original Music Composition: Fraser Jackson
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    39 mins
  • Gigha and Elspeth

    Gigha and Elspeth
    Dec 3 2024
    This week on Bound, we meet Cockapoo, Gigha, and her owner, Elspeth.

    Gigha is a very loving dog who absolutely adores her balls! Gigha is a registered therapy dog and meets patients and young people on a regular basis to help support them and bring out of their shell.

    We hear all about Elspeth and Gigha’s amazing work and the benefits a dog can bring to a variety of people including children with Adverse Childhood Experiences.

    Artwork: PaintsPylons aka Cat Downing
    Original Music Composition: Fraser Jackson
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    33 mins
  • Rafa, Luca, Toffee, Manya and Jo

    Rafa, Luca, Toffee, Manya and Jo
    Nov 26 2024
    Today on Bound we meet Rafa the Beagle, Luca and Podenco x Labrador and Toffee the Podenco x Boxer, and their owner Jo.

    These are three very different dogs with very different personalities. Rafa and Luca are the senior members of the pack and Toffee is just a youngster.

    Jo sadly lost her partner and found support in her beloved previous dog, Manya.

    This led to Jo uprooting her life in Spain and moving her and the dogs back to Scotland. The dogs are very much enjoying the transition.

    Artwork: PaintsPylons aka Cat Downing
    Original Music Composition: Fraser Jackson
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    32 mins
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