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‘Bertie arrived just when I needed him’

Karen Rhodes, 41, is the owner at Luxury Dog Hampers and lives in Suffolk.

As the tiny puppy scampers up and begins to nip my toes for attention I find myself giggling. ‘OK Bertie,’ I say. ‘Time to play.’

Six weeks ago, it was a different story. My beautiful mongrel dog Bailey had to be put down, just two weeks into lockdown, and I was completely bereft. Bailey had been at my side for 14 years – supporting me through three failed IVFs between 2010 and 2015, and giving me a reason to

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