Canine companionship: three dog lovers talk about life with furry friends

Ahead of International Dog Day, three canine lovers speak to Jonathan deBurca Butler about the role pups play in their lives

Rick O'Shea, Niamh O'Sullivan and Tom Dunne, with their canine companions

While this Saturday’s International Dog Day is a chance to reflect on the joy, love, and loyalty offered to us by man’s best friend, most dog owners need little excuse to celebrate their canine companions.

Rick O'Shea with his dogs