THIS week’s star of the Animal Magic page is a young food fan with some unusual playmates.

Ruby the four-year-old Labrador belongs to Daniel Taylor, from Farnworth.

“She’s played with my sister’s chickens and rabbits, and she’s really friendly with other dogs,” said the 31-year-old.

While friendly Ruby’s social skills aren’t in doubt, her insatiable appetite presents some problems.

“She tends to steal any food that’s been left on the side,” added Mr Taylor, including full loaves of bread and butter.

And Ruby’s even partial to a spot of ‘recycling’.

“She tears up the bin up every now and then!” adds Mr Taylor.

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