By Freddy Pawle for Daily Mail Australia

Published: 03:07 EDT, March 13, 2024 | Updated: 04:40 EDT, March 13, 2024

Jorgie Porter’s dog came to her rescue during a terrifying armed robbery.

The Hollyoaks actress, 36, was sleeping at her country home in Cheshire with her businessman fiance Ollie Piotrowski and their son Forest, 11, when their Doberman Stella made a noise to raise the alarm.

Jorgie and her fiancé jumped out of bed to check their security cameras and were shocked to discover a pair of intruders, who fled as soon as they heard the dog’s barking.

Speaking on the Invitation Only podcast, she explained: ‘Our dog Stella saved us. She chased them away so they wouldn’t come in.

“But it was the scariest thing because we were all involved [the house]. And you can see from the CCTV footage that they were carrying things… we don’t know what they were holding.

‘I was sleeping, but Ollie heard Stella barking in a different way. So he went to check on her, and when he looked outside…the lights [on the system] were disabled.

Jorgie – known to soap fans as Theresa McQueen in the Channel 4 series – added that her fiancé called the police and soon there was a ‘gang’ of family and friends surrounding her home.

She said: ‘He called the police and then they came. Yes, it was terrible. [Afterwards] we had all these friends and relatives around.

‘We had a gang in the house who camped together.

“You just don’t know what they’re going to do, if they’re going to come back, or whatever.”

The actress even felt like she had to beg the police to stay with them for a while and they agreed.

She added: ‘I even said to the police, ‘Can you please take care of us?’ And they said, ‘Yes, we certainly can.'”

After the events of the scary night, Jorgie even considers asking a second canine companion to watch her, just like Stella did.

She added: ‘We were even looking for another dog because we thought, you know, that was so brilliant what Stella did.

“We joke that we gave her a paycheck and a security badge!”

A few days ago, Jorgie and Ollie, who have been dating since 2020, shared photos of their luxurious getaway to St. Lucia with their son.

She also explained that the heartbreak of past miscarriages made them “stronger” as a couple, and Oliver emphasized the importance of being open about their raw emotions.

The couple welcomed Forrest in December 2022 after tragically miscarrying quadruplets at 14 weeks in August 2021.

The Hollyoaks actress then suffered a second miscarriage in February 2022, six weeks into a new pregnancy – on the day of the couple’s engagement party.

In a joint interview, the couple spoke to Cheshire Life about how they have coped with the loss of their baby.

Jorgie explained that their heartbreak made them “stronger” as a couple, and Oliver emphasized the importance of being open about their raw emotions.

She said: ‘We felt it was important to talk to each other and try to be open and honest about how we were feeling. We have been through the toughest times and it has made us stronger. Having Ollie by my side gave me the most support.

Oliver added: “I think it’s really important to take each day as it comes, to take each emotion as it hits, whether it’s anger or sadness.

‘I think as a man you can feel helpless. I wanted to protect Jorgie and take her pain away, but in reality you can only be there for each other.’

Seeing their furry friend reach Crufts is a moment of pride and joy for any owner. But for those who have rescue dogs, it’s even more special.

Among the rescues participating this year, takes place at Birmingham‘s NEC between March 7-10. is Spaniel Beau from East Yorkshire, who was rescued from ‘terrible circumstances’ by the RSPCA.

The adorable pup – along with 36 other dogs – was found malnourished, dehydrated and surrounded by faeces in Gilberdyke in 2019, but will now compete in the famous dog show.

Before he was adopted, he had ‘never been outside’ and ‘never done anything’, so this is a huge achievement for the dog.

RSPCA Inspector Tom Hutton, who adopted Beau, told the story BBC news: ‘I think this will be the ultimate moment for both of us, from where he came from to now, where he is now.

“Walking around there on national television, competing with some really tall dogs. You couldn’t make it up.’

Indie, a type of greyhound known as Sloughi, is also among the animals that beat the odds and made it to Crufts.

She was found injured, starving and abandoned two years ago after being severely abused.

“Indie was really malnourished and we could see all her ribs and she had cigarette burns on her butt,” her owner Nadiyah Storey explained.

Adding: ‘She was so scared of people and she had been bitten by other dogs so she had purple spray to cover her wounds.

‘It is likely that she was used in the game trade along with hunting dogs.

“Every time we went to pet her, she flinched because she thought she was going to be hit.”

Nadiyah, from Hexam in Northumberland, first looked after Indie before deciding to give her a forever home and adopt her.

Now she is bursting with pride as the puppy will run on the green Crufts runner today.

Indie will compete alongside other dogs in a team of eight as part of the Eclipse Flyball Club, based in Morpeth.

It comes after the team became one of 16 to win their qualifying events last year.

During the event, the dogs must jump over four obstacles, which activate a fly box to release a ball.

They must then return over the same obstacles without dropping the ball, while trying not to collide with the other team’s dog.

Nadiyah recalled, “We’re used to training dogs, but we’ve never had a dog that was so afraid of being touched, so that was so difficult.

‘We took her to a Flyball club to get her socialized and she slowly progressed and then her journey to Crufts began.

‘She’s still reserved around strangers, but once she gets to know them, she’s great. Indie wasn’t very good at Flyball at first, but we stuck with it and she got better and better and here we go to Crufts.

‘Some people at Crufts breed their dogs and sell them for thousands of pounds, so it will be great to have little free Indie there.’

She said they are “so proud of her” and that they “never thought something like this would happen.”

Meanwhile, Buddy, another rescue dog, went from not being able to be in the same room as his owner to running around the agility arena together.

He will also try his luck on the green carpet and compete in the Agility Novice Cup today at 8.15 am.

Buddy’s owner Seb Thomas, from Bridgwater, Somerset, took him in in 2018 after finding him on a Facebook rescue site.

“I went up to him, he was running away from us, growling at our other dogs, so I thought that looked like a challenge, let’s give it a try,” he said ITV News.

The proud owner recalled: ‘He had a lot of problems, skinny little thing, terrible coat, a bit biting, and now he is happy and hardly leaves our side.

‘He will do anything we want and is almost the perfect companion. It has been many years of hard work, but very worth it.’

Seb works full-time at a car dealership and uses the agility training in his spare time.

He revealed that it is a ‘huge achievement to have qualified’ and that all they can wish for is to ‘have fun on the day’.

Adding: ‘A little rescue dog who gets 15 to 20 minutes of agility training a week, in addition to his exercises, to get up there and compete against some of the guys who probably do it a lot more than us. I think it will be fantastic, so that’s huge.

“My only ambition was to one day make a grand final with him and we did it, so I’m over the moon about that.

“We’ve done everything we wanted and if we do anything else, I’m made up.”

Every year the international dog show Crufts sees thousands of puppies of all shapes and sizes come from all over the world to one place to take part in a variety of competitions and shows.

Owners and pets will compete in categories such as agility and obedience from Thursday, with the world-class Best In Show title awarded on Sunday.

Crufts has been around since 1891 and is currently organized by The Kennel Club – it is considered the most prestigious dog competition in the world.

Channel 4 and More 4 will be broadcasting the action over four days, if you want to see Indie, Buddy and Beau on the infamous green carpet.

The Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Center currently houses 39 leopards, almost 60% of which are under geriatric care.

Leopard Rescue Center: Maharashtra’s first leopard sanctuary, located in Junnar, Pune district, is a sanctuary for many older leopards who spend their lives in rescued care. The Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre, jointly managed by Maharashtra Forest Department and Wildlife SOS, currently houses 39 leopards, of which nearly 60% are under geriatric care.

Most of the animals living at the sanctuary had been the target of human-leopard conflict, attempted poaching by human traffickers, or had been orphaned in the wild. Rescued from an uncertain fate, the leopards under the care of Wildlife SOS and Junnar Forest Division have turned their lives around. They have spent most of their lives in an almost natural environment, supplemented with veterinary care, medical treatment and healthy food.

Ganesh and Vitthal, two male leopards who live together, are not only old but also have several disabilities. While Ganesh is completely blind, Vitthal is missing a hind leg. Caring for elderly leopards with disabilities is therefore more challenging, but the care staff at the sanctuary are always up to the task. While the caretakers prepare olfactory and food enrichments for the blind Ganesh, structural enrichments such as platforms are built at lower levels, taking into account Vitthal’s physical deficiencies.

A leopard enters the final stages of its life from the age of 12, although this age group varies from species to species. For the leopards, this is the stage where they encounter more dental problems, joint problems and a marked change in their overall behavior and personality. Even for the leopards that have grown old under the care of Wildlife SOS and Junnar Forest Division, the change is absolutely evident.

Dr. Chandan Sawane, veterinary officer at Wildlife SOS said: “Leopards suffer from dental problems such as broken teeth, plaque build-up and tartar and root problems. These problems hinder their ability to chew food properly. Unable to eat, they suffer from severe loss of appetite, which compromises their immunity. We perform regular dental checkups to clear out the tar and check for half-broken teeth or blunt canines that could be a problem.”

Kartick Satyanarayan, Co-Founder and CEO of Wildlife SOS said, “Currently, there are more than 35 leopards residing at the Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre, of which almost 60% are geriatric. That is why our team is meticulous about medical care, diet and health checks to ensure the well-being of the older leopards.”

Amit Bhise, assistant conservator of forests at Junnar, said, “The leopard sanctuary has been in existence at Junnar since 2007 and acts as a sanctuary for animals that cannot return to the wild. The number of rescued leopards currently under geriatric care demonstrates the efforts of the forest department and Wildlife SOS to provide them with a long and healthy life.”

HE is on a mission to help our pets. . . and is here to answer YOUR questions.

Sean, head veterinarian at custom pet food company tails.com, has been helping owners with questions for a decade.

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He says, “If your pet is acting strange or sick, or you want to know more about diet or exercise, just ask. I can help keep pets happy and healthy.”

Q) I have rehomed four rescue chickens and they currently don’t have all their feathers.

What can I do to return Emma, ​​Beatrice, Vera and Ida to their full glory as quickly as possible?

Lizzie Keys, Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A) I have taken in rescue hens several times and they can look quite frightening upon arrival.

I’m sure you’re doing everything right, but nutrition is probably the biggest factor in returning them to full health.

Make sure they get high quality pellets as a staple food, a handful of mixed corn once a day and plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables.

They will be fine after their next molt.

It takes time depending on what part of the molting cycle they are in.

This time next year you won’t recognize them from their first photos.

Enjoy their antics, they make great pets.

Q) MY 12-year-old pet cat, Sophie, recently had tummy troubles.

Our vet took three days’ worth of stool samples and everything was fine again.

Sophie has access to water 24/7.

Before she got sick she would drink it from her bowl or from the tap, but now she doesn’t go near it anymore.

I have read that it can be a sign of diabetes or hypothyroidism.

If she has this, would she be showing any other signs?

She eats two bowls of wet food a day.

Sarah Hamilton, Stockton-on-Tees

A) If it was a one-off event, it could very well fall into the category of, “Who knows why that happened?”.

But it’s better to know the cause and clarify it than for it to be something more sinister.

With diabetes or hyperthyroidism (cats become hyper- or overactive, dogs become hypo- or underactive) you would expect Sophie to drink more, not less.

The wet food will provide much of the moisture she needs, while cats fed dry food usually drink more to compensate.

The best advice is to monitor for now and if you are still concerned, have your vet check her again.

Q) IS a tarantula a good pet for an eight year old?

My son Kieron begs me for it because he has a great interest in nature.

But what do you think?

Kylie Evans, Swansea

A) I’d say probably not, because they’re usually not that good to be around, but more of a “look and see” kind of pet.

They can become stressed and lose irritating hair, and they are very fragile creatures.

I once had to glue one back together when it fell to the floor and its belly burst. In the end all was well.

There are more suitable pets for an eight-year-old, such as spiny stick insects, hermit crabs or giant African land snails.

If Kieron still has the bug after trying this, then a Chilean Rose Tarantula would be a good starter species when he is a bit older.

Q) CHARLIE, my four-year-old black cat, seems to have lost her mojo.

She has gone from lively, social, playful and boisterous to a semi-recluse who rarely leaves her basket.

She eats normally and goes to her litter box well.

Our vet did blood tests and examined her, but nothing was found.

Any advice?

Dave Buckland, Hull

A) I’m glad your vet didn’t find anything wrong.

Perhaps she has just grown out of her exuberant kitten phase and is moving into a more sedentary era for adult cats.

This happens a lot in dogs who can calm down after being crazy maniacs for two to three years.

The other possibility is that something in the house or outside is upsetting Charlie and causing her to hide more.

Are there new cats in the neighborhood visiting your garden?

Or are there new pets or people in the house?

If not, keep an eye on it and if it gets much worse, go back to the vet.

Sometimes it only takes a few months in our pets’ lives for something to change health-wise, so a blood test may be different a few months later.

Star of the week

TOTO was found sleeping in a shed and now he’s parading his stuff at Crufts.

The nine-year-old crossbred dog will compete in the Golden Oldie class in the Scruffts semi-final at the famous dog show which starts on Thursday.

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Jaylee Prince, 23, from Sittingbourne, Kent, found Toto in their shed seven years ago and he required surgery on an injured leg.

Jaylee said: “He loved always being by my side and we built such a strong bond. I couldn’t be without him.

“I am beyond proud of Toto and cannot believe how resilient he is after everything he has been through.”

Owners spend £69 million on pet toys

Last year we spent £69 million on toys to keep our four-legged friends happy, says Pets At Home.

Signs that a pet may be bored include destructive behavior, restlessness, and excessive grooming.

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But playing games with them can be the perfect solution.

Fetching is the top game for pups and 13 million dog balls were sold last year.

Cats love food-themed toys, including rubber donuts and hamburgers, plus small stuffed animals.

Dr. Karlien Heyrman from Pets At Home said it is also essential that small pets such as hamsters, guinea pigs and rabbits are given the chance to exercise and play to stimulate their minds.

She said: “One-to-one, reward-based training can keep intelligent animals such as rats stimulated and can strengthen the bond between pet and owner.

“It’s worth providing rabbits with lots of interesting toys, such as tunnels, platforms and willow toys, to keep them from nibbling on things they shouldn’t.

“Chew textured chew toys are perfect for play and satisfy small pets’ urges to chew because their teeth never stop growing. So by gnawing they keep their teeth healthy.”

After announcing the pregnancy, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh were spotted at Jamnagar airport where they were mobbed by fans. However, Ranveer Singh became her wife’s bodyguard and tried to protect her.

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have been making headlines ever since they announced their pregnancy. The couple announced on Thursday that they are expecting their first child. After the announcement, the couple made their first appearance when they were spotted at Jamnagar airport to attend Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s grand pre-wedding festivities. However, when the couple reached the Jamnagar, they were mobbed by fans, who wanted to click pictures and selfies.

What caught everyone’s attention was when Ranveer Singh turned bodyguard and tried to hold Deepika’s hand and helped her go to their car. Admirably, the actor even wrapped his arms around her wife to protect her from the crowd. Ranveer seemed cheerful, his grin seemed uncontrollable as he waved enthusiastically to the fans. They were accompanied by security personnel who ensured the crowd maintained a respectful distance.

Watch the video here:

#WATCH | Gujarat | Bollywood couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh arrive in Jamnagar for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s three-day pre-wedding celebrations. pic.twitter.com/D9QQ8KXEZs

— ANI (@ANI) February 29, 2024

Deepika – Ranveer announces pregnancy

On Thursday, the power couple of Bollywood gave all their fans a huge surprise when they announced that they were expecting their first child. Recently, rumors surfaced online that the actress was hiding her baby bump with her shiny Sabyasachi saree while presenting an award at the BAFTA Awards. According to a report by The Week, the actress is currently in the second trimester of her pregnancy. Now the couple has confirmed the news in the second trimester of her pregnancy. Following the announcement, congratulatory messages poured in from people across B-town.

After the announcement, Deepika and Ranveer were first spotted at Mumbai airport as they left the city. Deepika oozed radiance in a white dress accessorized with a matching sweater, while Ranveer opted for a white sweatshirt paired with trousers. The couple tied the knot in 2018 and have worked together on projects like Goliyon Ka Raasleela Ram-Leela, Bajirao Mastani and Padmaavat.

The newly launched Vantara is spread over 3,000 hectares within Reliance’s Green Belt Jamnagar refinery complex in Gujarat.

New Delhi: Reliance Industries and Reliance Foundation on Monday announced the launch of the Vantara (Star of the Forest) programme. Vantara is an umbrella initiative that aims to rescue, treat, care and rehabilitate injured, abused and endangered animals both in India and abroad. The initiative was conceived by Anant Ambani, director on the boards of RIL and Reliance Foundation.

“What started as a passion for me at a very young age has now become a mission at Vantara. We focus on protecting critically endangered species native to India. We also want to restore vital habitats and address urgent threats to species and make Vantara a leading conservation programme,” Anant Ambani said on the occasion.

Everything you need to know Vantara

• Vantara is spread over 3,000 hectares within Reliance’s Green Belt Jamnagar refinery complex in Gujarat
• Vantara aims to be one of the leading contributors to conservation efforts worldwide.
• Vantara has rescued more than 200 elephants and thousands of other animals, reptiles and birds from unsafe situations in recent years.
• It has undertaken initiatives for key species, including the rehabilitation of rhinos, leopards and crocodiles.

Explaining the philosophy that inspired him to start Vantara, Ambani added: “Vantara is a combination of the age-old ethical value of compassion with the excellence of modern scientific and technological professionalism. I see Jeev Seva (animal care) as a seva for both the almighty and humanity. I got inspiration for this from my mother. In Hindu religion, animals are said to be dear to the gods.”

“We have rescued more than 200 elephants and brought them here from all parts of the country. We do ‘sewa’ of elephants here. This is not a zoological park but a ‘sewalaya’. The 600 hectare area has been developed as a natural habitat for elephants,” he said.

“We have created an animal hospital with the latest technology. The hospital has MRI and CT scanning machines, endoscopic robotic surgery machines and 6 surgical centers. We have also installed prosthetics for the animals in the hospital here…The zoological park will be opened to the public soon,” Ambani said.

“Vantara is committed to working with the Zoo Authority of India and other relevant government organizations in improving all over 150 zoos in India in the areas of training, capacity building and animal care infrastructure. We hope that Vantara can become a beacon of hope worldwide and demonstrate how a forward-thinking institution can advance global biodiversity conservation initiatives,” he added.

Delhi Police got involved in a rescue operation when they spotted a black kite lying motionless on the side of the road on Mandir Marg.

Double kite rescue: In successive rescue operations, Delhi Police stepped in as heroes to save distressed birds in the capital. Thanks to the quick intervention of police officers, Wildlife SOS was able to save two black kites on the same day. Both birds are currently under observation by the NGO and will be released soon once they are deemed fit.

Earlier on Friday, the Wildlife SOS Rapid Response Unit received a call from Lajpat Nagar police station after one of the officers discovered a distressed black kite on the floor of the station’s parking lot. Concerned about the bird’s welfare, the officer immediately informed Wildlife SOS through its emergency helpline (+91 9871963535).

In another case, Delhi Police got involved in a rescue operation when they spotted a black kite lying motionless on the side of the road on Mandir Marg. Thinking about the bird’s safety, they called Wildlife SOS for help, after which the NGO’s rescue team quickly reached the bird and released it safely. Upon observation, it was found that the bird had suffered a minor injury to its right wing and therefore had to be transferred to the Wildlife SOS transit facility.

Both birds of prey are currently under observation by the NGO’s veterinary team and will be released as soon as they are deemed healthy.

Amit Kumar, officer of Mandir Marg police station, revealed, “We were on patrol when we saw the kite lying helplessly on the ground. That is why we immediately informed the Wildlife SOS team to come and collect the bird.”

“Our association with the Delhi Police goes back more than two decades. With the help of awareness and outreach, we have been able to raise awareness about wildlife in the city. This kind of collaboration from Delhi Police is a result of the awareness work carried out, and we thank the sympathetic officers who took the step to inform our team,” said Kartick Satyanarayan, Co-Founder and CEO of Wildlife SOS.

Wasim Akram, deputy director of special projects at Wildlife SOS, said: “Black kites are birds of prey and an important part of the food chain. A large number of them were once active hunters and now hover over garbage dumps. Expanding urban settlements has resulted in the decline of their original prey base, altering their diet. Another major challenge for black kites is when their flight path is interrupted by large buildings and they become susceptible to mid-air collisions.”