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RESCUE and ANIMAL CARE 28th February - 30th March 2022 - Issue 172

Abandoned Lurcher puppy is recovering in RSPCA care Deaf Border Collie Anwyn Finds her Forever Home

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FREE TO READ Promoting Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Welfare

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Dogs who live life sideby-side seek Forever Home Together

Ponies doing well in Redwings’ care after tragic road accident

Charity urges Social Media users to Stop Abusing their Pets for likes

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Dear Readers

RESCUE AND ANIMAL CARE MAGAZINE

Many thanks for opening the latest issue of Rescue and Animal Care Magazine.

Apologies for being a couple of days late getting to you but the recent storms caused a few power cuts!

As usual we have an eclectic mix of interesting news and articles so we hope you enjoy your read.

Promoting Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Welfare

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Here are just a few of our features:*An increase in rabbit sales during the lockdown has resulted in thousands of rabbits being abandoned and dumped, causing a huge strain on rescue centres see more inside. *Read about how deaf Border Collie Anywn found her lovely new home! *And Heart-warming News - The miracle foals born at Horseworld following the rescue of emaciated mares. *When Joe and Zac a pair of big, fluffy Alaskan Malamutes were rescued they were so terrified they had to be carried into their kennels as they didn’t know how to walk on a lead are now hoping to find their forever home. Could that be with you? * Cats Protection Charity urges social media users to stop abusing their pets for likes!

These and more in your latest free issue Until next month

Love Jennifer x

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Hello all you lovely animals and humans!

I hope you all survived the battering of storms Dudley, Eunice and Franklin?

Apparently the next storm will be named Gladys, and then Herman!

If human and dog names are used then a more obvious one to me is Gale.

But I think they should be called something like Windyinyourwillows or Howlinginmyears or Windswept.

Seriously though my friends it was super scary and when the wind had calmed a bit and Mistress felt it safe to take me out for a walk my FUR literally stood on end and so did Mistress’s hair!

There were lots of tree branches laying everywhere and I found a few sticks to pick up and insist I take home to add to my collection by the back door.

I had an unexpected delivery from the Postman and ‘Oh my goodness!’ Mistress has never seen me licking out my bowl so thoroughly!

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Since I last wrote my column I have, as you may notice, had a lovely groom which I always enjoy once the pampering has started. However it took a bit of time for Mistress and the Groomer to get me out of the car as I clung to my bed shaking.

Silly really as I love having it done. I think I maybe a bit of a wimp!

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Joe and Zach Joe and Zach digging

Dogs who had never been inside or seen collars before search for happy forever home When Joe and Zac were rescued they were so terrified they had to be carried into their kennels as they didn’t know how to walk on a lead A pair of big, fluffy Alaskan Malamutes are hoping to find their forever homes after spending 10 months in RSPCA care

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ix-year-old Joe and eight-year-old Zac were rescued in April 2021.

They’d been living at a site in Wales as part of a pack of 20 dogs and RSPCA staff don’t believe that they’ve ever lived inside or with a family before.

The pair were taken in by the team at RSPCA Birmingham Animal Centre who spent time helping them get used to everyday things before starting to search for a special home for them.

Kennel supervisor Kelly Legg said: “Their coats were incredibly filthy and matted when they first came into us; we don’t believe they’d ever had a bath or been brushed. Both dogs were bewildered and confused. They were incredibly shut down and didn’t want to move; we had to carry them from the inspector’s van to their kennel because 8

they had no idea how to walk on a lead and had never even seen a collar before!

“We spent weeks slowly introducing them to a new routine and taught them how to walk on a lead and that the outside world wasn’t so scary after all.”

Joe and Zac had a tough start and need a patient owner who can slowly help them adapt to life in a home.

Kelly added: “These gorgeous boys will need space and time to adjust. We believe they’ll do best in a ‘hands off’ home without young children and free of other pets. Someone with experience of the breed would be desirable too.

“Ideally we’d like them to go to a home with a large, secure garden as they love to run, play and chase each other which is really wonderful to watch.”

Weighing in at over 30kg each - plus a

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whole lot of floof - Joe and Zac are both big boys with big hearts. They are very close so need to be rehomed together and would like to go to a home with someone who will be with them, initially, for most of the day.

Find out more about Joe and Zac online or contact the Birmingham team on birmac@rspca.org.uk. n To help the RSPCA continue rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming animals in desperate need of care, like Joe and Zac, please visit our website www.rspca.org.uk/give or call our donation line on 0300 123 8181.

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Louis and Fred Fred

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Dogs who live life side-by-side seek forever home together ‘Brothers from another mother’ Fred and Louis are happy ‘as long as they’re touching’ each other. A pair of dogs who must always be touching each other and live life side-by-side are looking for a forever home together.

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even-year-old Fred and eight-yearold Louis came into the care of RSPCA Cornwall’s Venton Animal Centre, in St Columb, when their owner could no longer look after them.

The crossbreeds arrived in December and have been working with the centre’s behaviourist.

Manager Helen Jones said: “Due to their owner’s illness, Fred and Louis had not been out of the house for a walk for years and only had access to their garden. Sadly, this has left them very worried about almost everything in the outside world.

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and we want to ensure they can stay together forever.”

Staff are looking to find Fred and Louis a quiet home with a patient owner who can guide them through the big scary world.

“Fred and Louis have led a very sheltered life and look to each other for confidence and reassurance when they’re worried so it’s really important that they stay together,” Helen added.

“They’re a funny pair who have their own quirks but they’re incredibly loving.

Fred, in particular, barks when he is worried and Louis will follow along behind. However, we have been doing lots of training with them and are gradually introducing them to new experiences.

They’re looking for a home without other dogs but could potentially live with older children.

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They’re always on the go but haven’t learned how to play. They’d like their new owner to teach them commands and tricks, and help them learn to be left home alone.

“Fred and Louis are a quirky but sweet pair,” Helen said. “We know that there is someone out there who will be right for them and, in return, they’ll get two wonderful, funny, loving boys.

“If they can love anyone as much as they love each other, then that person will be very, very lucky!” n To find out more about Fred and Louis visit their Find A Pet profile online www.rspca.org.uk or contact RSPCA Cornwall on info@rspcacornwall.org.uk or 01637 881455.

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New Rabbit Breeders ‘Cashing in on Lockdown’ Results in Rescues Being Overrun with Abandoned Rabbits An increase in rabbit sales during the lockdown has resulted in thousands of rabbits being abandoned and dumped, causing a huge strain on rescue centres.

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et Times reported in March 2021 that sales of rabbits surpassed those of cats and dogs during the lockdown, an increase of 212% on the previous year.

The UK’s largest rabbit welfare charity, The Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund (RWAF), states that, as the third most popular pet in the UK, rabbits are often considered an easy, low maintenance and low-cost first-time pet, explaining their popularity during the lockdown. However, misinformation and misunderstanding over the complexity and cost of rabbit care is one of the primary reasons why thousands of rabbits are abandoned every year.

The Bristol Rabbit Rescue had a total of 34 requests to surrender rabbits in October 2021 in comparison to 13 requests the previous October, showing a percentage increase of 262% unwanted pet rabbits. Wendy Lloyd of the Bristol Rabbit Rescue said that “we had 24 requests in one day alone. We are a small rescue and are getting requests almost daily.”

The vast increase in rabbit sales has been amplified by a surge in new rabbit breeders. Rescuers have been monitoring Free ads sites and have discovered a marked rise in new rabbit breeders ‘cashing in’ on the demand for pet rabbits during the pandemic and its associated restrictions.

Looking at three trading sites, The Rabbit Residence Rescue has identified 66 new rabbit breeders, predominantly offering lops and mini lops, since the first lockdown in March 2020 to October 2021, in comparison to 27 new traders between March 2018 to October 2019.

This shows an increase of 244% new rabbit breeders since the first lockdown.

Lea Facey of Rabbit Residence Rescue said: “This data is just a drop in the ocean. If the same pattern was replicated across all pet trading platforms and more breeds, we could be looking at a massive and still unregulated market. These figures are very worrying and will only get worse as 12

people look for alternative ways to make the money to pay their bills, particularly at a time when household bills are escalating.” Cinzia Delegate, Co-Founder of Little Furries Rabbit Rescue in Stanmore, said: “The number of stray and dumped rabbits is the worst we have ever experienced. It is out of control and unmanageable. Sadly, we feel the recent pet sales have contributed to the spiralling effect of the situation, creating an influx of unwanted rabbits being discarded on the streets or through any means possible through social media and sales channels. Action to stop breeding and stop sales must be considered as a matter of the utmost urgency.” The possibility of heading into another lockdown and the rise of unregulated rabbit breeders is posing a great concern to the RWAF, the Rabbit Awareness Action Group and rescue centres nationwide, especially as inadequate housing continues to be sold and incorrect care advice remains to be given.

“There is a misconception that rescue rabbits are ‘damaged goods’, and so new owners prefer to get new rabbits

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from shops and breeders, but this simply isn’t true”, says Rae Walters, director of the RWAF. “Rescue rabbits are not damaged, most have been simply abandoned and are in need of a loving home. The issue is the constant supply on demand for ‘new rabbits’, so rabbit breeders will continue to breed rabbits like it’s going out of fashion, intensifying the problem just to line their pockets with zero concern for animal welfare.”

The RWAF’s Adopt Don’t Shop campaign urges anyone who is serious about wanting pet rabbits to ‘adopt don’t shop’ to help prevent this supply on demand, resolve overcrowding in rescue centres, and give abandoned rabbits a second chance at a happy ending. They also implore people to do their research before they decide to become an owner of rabbits to make sure they understand the five fundamental rabbit welfare requirements and ensure these very special pets are not only right for them, but they themselves are right for rabbits too.

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Mum and puppies start new lives after being rescued from ‘unsanitary’ conditions Family of lurchers rescued from owner who was struggling to cope A family of lurchers are starting their new lives in lovely new homes after being rescued by the RSPCA from ‘unsanitary’ conditions.

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welve-year-old lurcher Ceeva and her eight puppies were signed over to the RSPCA from County Durham in January.

Inspector Krissy Raine, who responded to concerns for their welfare, said: “They were living in filthy, unsanitary conditions, and were all infested with worms and suffering from diarrhoea.

“Ceeva was really underweight and there were concerns that her owner couldn’t afford to feed her and the puppies.”

Ceeva and her pups - Faith, Felix, Finn, Flora,

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Florence, Flossy, Frank and Fred - were taken in by RSPCA Felledge Animal Centre, in Chester le Street.

Finn went to his new home at the start of February.

His owner, Barbara*, from Durham, said: “Finn has settled in very well. He’s very affectionate and playful, and such a handsome little chap. He’s a lovely little boy and we feel very lucky to have him.”

Frank is settling in well with Nic* and his family in Chester-le-Street. Nic said: “Frank is strong-willed, very playful, as speedy as a rocket and a fast learner! He’s already started to pick up new habits and reserved www.rescueandanimalcare.com

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Ceeva with adopter

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Pups before seats in each of the rooms in the house so he always has a comfy spot to snooze in. We love him so much already.”

Flora - now renamed Tilly - is loving life with Amanda* in South Tyneside. She said: “She is starting to come out of her shell and show she is really bubbly. She soon decided she likes a comfy sofa - or, even better, a comfy lap - to rest on and loves her food. She’s sleeping well at night, waking up to visit the garden and we’re now trying to teach her not to bite!

“I work from home so she’s already appeared on a number

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of meetings and charmed everyone she has met. She loves watching the telly and is enjoying the Winter Olympics!

“She is such a joy and great fun; I’m really looking forward to our journey together!”

Ceeva - now renamed Eva - has also been reserved and has had several successful meet and greets with her new owner, Lorna*. She is due to go to her new home once she’s recovered from her neutering surgery. n To help the RSPCA continue rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming animals in desperate need of care - like Ceeva and her pups - please visit our website www.rspca.org.uk/give or call our donation line on 0300 123 8181.

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Animal lover praises apprenticeship for kick-starting his career and introducing him to his much-loved dog An animal lover has praised the RSPCA’s apprenticeship programme which kick-started his career and gave him his much-loved dog Sonny whose mum was rescued from a puppy farm.

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am Kiddle volunteered at the RSPCA Block Fen Animal Centre for two years before starting a Level 2 Animal Care apprenticeship through the charity’s apprenticeship scheme.

Sam, from Wisbech, wasn’t sure what he wanted to do after he left school and so the 21-year-old, who has always been an animal lover, decided to start volunteering at the centre in Cambridgeshire to see whether he would enjoy the role. It didn’t take long before he realised this was what he wanted to do.

He started his apprenticeship in October 2019 to gain the qualification he needed to become an Animal Care assistant.

Sam said: “I liked that you could do your coursework at the centre rather

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than having to go to a separate college.

I’m not a fan of coursework and being at a computer all day but it was good as it was so much more hands-on and it was based on real life experiences rather than made up scenarios which made it much easier.

“I would recommend the apprenticeship for people who don’t want to go to college, for those who maybe didn’t like school but want a career in animal welfare.”

Sam completed the apprenticeship in April last year and since then has been working as an Animal Care assistant on a fixed term contract.

He added: “My favorite part of the job is when the animals are rehomed. You see these animals come in who are neglected or in need of medical help but then you get to watch them transform and find a new home. Just seeing their journey from coming in to being rehomed is really rewarding.”

On a typical day, Sam’s job involves cleaning out the kennels, cattery and small animal units, making sure the animals have fun things to keep them entertained, and taking the dogs for a walk, providing any medication they need, as well as putting the pets details on to the RSPCA’s rehoming website and liaising with potential adopters.

As well as offering him the qualification he needs to progress his career, his apprenticeship also saw him introduced to spaniel puppy, Sonny. Sonny was born in RSPCA care after his mum was rescued from a puppy farm. Sam spent a lot of time with Sonny caring for him in the kennels and the two became very close. Not long into his apprenticeship, Sam adopted Sonny and he is now well and truly part of the family.

In the future, Sam hopes to continue working at RSPCA Block Fen Animal Centre and to continue his career in animal welfare.

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Sonny apprenticeships bring to the charity and the individuals.

The NatWest Group helped to extend the RSPCA’s apprenticeship programme with its £500,000 levy transfer. This means the charity has been able to provide even more opportunities for people like Sam to progress their career and play their part in helping the 100,000 animals which the RSPCA rescues every year. n For more information on the RSPCA’s apprenticeships, visit: https://www.rspca.org.uk/utilities/jobs /apprenticeships To help the RSPCA continue rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming animals in desperate need of care please visit our website www.rspca.org.uk/give or call our donation line on 0300 123 8181.

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A few days before Christmas, feline mothers-to-be Romana and Florentine were found beside some bins at a block of flats in Wembley. A resident went to the bins to put out her rubbish and discovered two heavily pregnant cats in a cardboard box. She brought them back to her house as it was a very cold day as she didn’t want them to give birth outside.

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he following day, Christmas Eve, Florentine gave birth to three kittens, and Romana followed suit on Christmas day with another four.

The woman, who had took them in described her Christmas as the “strangest” she had ever had!

The Good Samaritan then called Mayhew, an animal welfare charity in Kensal Green, and an Animal Welfare Officer went over and collected all nine cats! All the cats needed names and quickly, so it was decided to call them after well-known pizzas! However, The Pizza mums found it very stressful being in the charity’s cattery and they became very defensive of their young brood.

Mayhew’s Cat Welfare Co-ordinator soon realised that they would be better off with one of the charity’s foster carer, and with some trepidation, called Nicola from North Kensington who has been a foster carer with Mayhew since August of last year.

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me. Also, I wondered if they had any health issues but I need not have worried, all were very hardy and robust!

Any concerns I had about taking them in just melted away as soon as they arrived.”

“Within an hour of being here, Florentine and Romana were out of hiding and quickly getting comfortable in my house. The kittens were immediately full of curiosity and exploring everything and everywhere.”

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“Seeing the two mums work together is an absolute joy, they co-parent and are just so close - they even sleep together.

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“The support that I get from Mayhew is amazing. Obviously, some days looking after nine cats, as well as working, can be a little tiring!! But the staff at the charity are always on the end of the

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phone if ever I need some help.”

“I will be very sad to see them go as they have brought me so much joy but my job as the foster carer is almost over.

My wish now is for each of them to find loving and forever homes so they can bring joy to others.”

Animal Welfare Officer at Mayhew, Georgina Costi, added; “We think that the mothers are, in fact mother and daughter, as there’s such closeness between them. Because of this close bond, they co-nurse together beautifully. Both are young adults and in great health and their kittens are developing really well. The love, time and attention that Nicola has given to each cat will make affectionate and wonderful pets.” n “The family will be available for rehoming at the beginning of March. If you’re interested in offering them a forever home, please keep an eye on our website https://themayhew.org/cats/ and apply online when you see them listed. You can also sign up to cat alerts at our website too.” www.rescueandanimalcare.com

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Charity urges social media users to stop abusing their pets for likes Cats Protection is imploring social media users to stop abusing their pets in the name of entertainment following the Kurt Zouma cat kicking and slapping scandal.

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he UK’s leading cat charity says that social media platforms such as TikTok and Facebook are allowing the publication of harmful content as entertainment.

It says the rise of animal trends such as #petchallenge have blurred the lines between victimless candid moments caught on camera and very real pet abuse.

The charity cites examples such as TikTok hosting thousands of videos of users partaking in challenges such as repeatedly tapping a pet to a tune to see how long the animal takes to become visibly upset, putting sellotape on a cat’s feet to film their distressed reaction, donning masks to film a pet’s petrified response, forcing their ears into tight headbands and more.

“Animals are not here for our entertainment and whilst it may appear harmless to involve them in these trends, the level of psychological trauma and extreme stress being inflicted on them is vast,” said Nicky Trevorrow, Cats Protection’s Behaviour Manager.

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are watching, sharing and posting is cruel. By allowing the publication of this type of content, social media platforms are nomalising abuse and sending the message that it’s okay and funny to treat an animal like this.”

Another example the charity cites is a TikTok video entitled: ‘Which of my cats will tolerate this trend the best?’, following which the user proceeds to force each of her cats to uncomfortably dance to a song.

“Dressing cats up, playing loud noises, slapping and pushing them or forcing them to partake in a challenge is not acceptable,” says Nicky Trevorrow.

“The more users are exposed to this type of animal content, the more they are desensitised to increasingly worse forms of animal abuse.”

Cruelty to animals is a criminal offence. Cats Protection was involved in the recent successful campaign to get the maximum penalty for animal cruelty raised from six months to five years and/or an unlimited fine. This change highlights how cruelty to animals is taken very seriously and is no longer socially acceptable.

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For this reason, Cats Protection is urging social media users and pet lovers to take the time to educate themselves on animal stress and just how harmful this type of content can be. Users can report posts and videos to social media platforms for review. The charity would also urge social media platforms to ensure content which shows animal abuse is removed and reported to the relevant authorities.

The public can learn to recognise signs of distress in cats - such as crouching, ears back and dilated pupils - by visiting Cats Protection’s Stress Hub https://www.cats.org.uk/help-and-advice/health/cat-stress. Alternatively, savvy social media users can learn firsthand from Cats Protection’s own social channels, which focus on educating audiences about a cat’s natural behaviour as well as important welfare standards. To learn more about how you can be welfare aware check out the charity’s TikTok page www.tiktok.com/@cats_protection Cat image: ©Adobe Stock stock.adobe.com

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Cat charities urge owners to neuter their cats as an estimated ONE MILLION cats are still unneutered in the UK It is believed levels of neutering fell for the first time in years during the pandemic

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n World Spay Day (Tuesday 22 February) cat welfare organisations came together to urge owners to get their cats spayed as neutering levels dropped significantly during the pandemic.

There are an estimated 10 million cats in the UK and on average around 91% of owned cats are neutered year on year*. However during the pandemic these figures dropped to 86% in 2020 which is the lowest it has been in nine years.

Thankfully, the numbers are beginning to rise again with 90% of cats being neutered in 2021 but this still means there are over one million unneutered cats in the UK. Cat charities fear that an increase in demand for pets and a lack of neutering being available to owners, as vets had to understandably prioritise emergencies during the pandemic, could result in a ‘cat breeding explosion’ and further contribute to the large populations of unowned cats already living on the streets, or in rescue centres, across the UK. RSPCA’s cat welfare expert, Samantha Watson, said: “Although the decrease in neutering is fairly small, this equates to a lot of unneutered cats meaning that we could have a cat breeding explosion on our hands should these figures decline again. Since 2012 the neutering figures haven’t dipped below 90% so it was really concerning to see so many cats not being neutered during the pandemic.

“The first lockdown in the Spring of 2020 came at a pivotal moment right at the beginning of kitten season (May to September) when most kittens are born.

One of the little known knock-on effects of the lockdown is that there were waiting lists for routine procedures such as neutering due to the impact of the lockdowns on veterinary practises and this may have resulted in a high number of unwanted litters being born which will mean more pressure on rescue charities like ourselves.

“It’s great to see that the number of owners getting their cats neutered is

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beginning to rise again now that things are getting back to normal. We would urge owners to please get their cats neutered from four months old before they can get pregnant. Last year the RSPCA took in over 4,000 cats and many of these were unwanted litters which had been abandoned in boxes, pet carriers or even thrown in bins! Neutering your cat ensures that you will never have an unplanned litter of kittens to care for and pay out for - and will ease the strain on charities like ourselves who are left picking up the pieces when these cats and kittens are sadly no longer wanted.”

The PDSA 2021 PAW Report shows some of the reasons why owners are not neutering their pets. Of those surveyed 6% said vet practises were not offering neutering during the pandemic and 5% said vets were too busy to get an appointment. Around 8% said they were worried about public contact due to Covid-19 so did not want to take their cat to the vet and 5% said they were shielding so could not leave home.

The survey also shows that some owners believe their cat should be allowed to have one litter or didn’t

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realise they would get pregnant when they did. Around 14% of owners of female cats said that their cat had at least one litter prior to being spayed and 62% of these said that the litter was unplanned - figures which have not changed significantly in the last four years.

The Cat-Kind Group,** made up of a number of cat welfare charities, has come together to highlight the importance of neutering and the welfare issues that arise when cats aren’t neutered. The group has created a toolkit for animal welfare organisations and vets including posters and graphics to easily communicate with the public about neutering.

Jane Clements, Head of Neutering at Cats Protection, said: “Having an accidental litter of kittens is stressful, time-consuming and expensive. Female cats can become pregnant as early as four months old and if you have two unneutered cats of opposite sex, they will mate with each other even if they are brother and sister. We urge owners to protect their cats from having accidental litters by getting them neutered early.

Neutering will also reduce the risk of cancers and other diseases.”

Many vets are still under a lot of pressure which may mean owners have to wait to get their cats neutered. We would always urge owners to be patient and if your cat hasn’t been neutered the advice is to keep them indoors with plenty to keep them entertained such as toys and scratching posts, until they can be spayed or snipped. It is also recommended that owners keep a male and female pair separate, even if they have come from the same litter, this will also help to avoid any unwanted pregnancies. n For more information on neutering visit the RSPCA’s website www.rspca.org.uk To help the RSPCA continue rescuing, ehabilitating and rehoming animals in desperate need of care please visit our website www.rspca.org.uk/give or call our donation line on 0300 123 8181. www.rescueandanimalcare.com

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iCatCare/ISFM support BVA on responsible use of parasiticides in cats Concerns have recently been raised about the risk of contamination of waterways by parasiticides commonly used in companion animals. As these products are harmful to a wide range of invertebrates, the impact that these can have on wildlife and ecosystems cannot be dismissed. iCatCare/ISFM support the British Veterinary Association (BVA), British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) and British Veterinary Zoological Society (BVZS) policy position on the responsible use of parasiticides for cats and dogs and the recommendations made in this policy.

Nathalie Dowgray, Head of ISFM commented ‘While cats are likely to be lower contributors to this environmental contamination because they are less likely to be bathed or to swim in waterways, effort should still be made to reduce the impact they do have’.

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regularly outdoors) and health, iCatCare/ISFM recommend that an individual risk assessment is performed annually on all cats before parasiticides are advised. Other considerations include the type of product prescribed (eg, single ingredient verses multiingredient), route of administration and, where topical medications are being given, owners should be advised on how to apply this medication to reduce contamination to the wider coat and to the physical environment.

BVA President Justine Shotton said: ‘Veterinary professionals have a role to play in protecting the environment, so BVA welcomes this supportive statement from iCatCare and ISFM. It is really

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positive to see another organisation providing advice and guidance to veterinary professionals and highlighting the challenges around these medicines.

We believe it’s vital to continue to encourage discussion within the sector on the impact parasiticides can have on the planet and how best to use them responsibly.’ n iCatCare/ISFM position statement on the responsible use of parasiticides in cats can be found at: https://bit.ly/3urn4xI BVA, BSAVA and BVZS policy position on responsible use of parasiticides for cats and dogs can be found at: http://www.bva.co.uk/parasiticides www.rescueandanimalcare.com

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A 6ft long exercise area gives your cats plenty of space to explore and relax. A second sunning shelf provides another area to watch the world go by as it is near the front of the pen.

With a fully lined and insulated raised sleeping area, our Penthouses have extra run space underneath. There is a large viewing window in the front door of the sleeping compartment, a white, removable uPVC internal shelf and a fully adjustable air vent. A cat flap leads to sunning shelf one which has a detachable ladder leading down to the exercise run and a second sunning shelf is at the safety porch end.

Lift out shutters are fitted to the top half of all exterior walls which, when removed leave just the galvanised mesh allowing your cats to enjoy a truly outdoor experience.

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Premier Champion Penthouse Our Premier Champion range of cat pens come in a 3ft or 4ft width and, to the naked eye, look exactly like our standard Champion range. These though, are fitted with a seamless fibreglass module, exclusive to Lindee Lu, in the sleeping compartment offering ultimate hygiene and durability.

These pens are perfect for breeders, private cat owners and charity fostering pens, being an absolute necessity if you have elderly or unwell cats or kittens who cannot manage a ladder.

The Premier range is also available with an additional downstairs module, so each pen has two sleeping areas, both of which are able to accommodate a panel heater.

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The Classic benefits from a full, solid insulated roof and a solid timber back wall providing ultimate protection and ‘classic’ good looks!

The sleeping area of the Classic House has an additional opening window to the 4ft Chalet, for added ventilation, which is secured using galvanised mesh when open. Two sunning shelves in the exercise area and two, removable uPVC shelves in the sleeping area give your cat plenty of choice on where to hang out.

Our Classic House also benefits from a raised floor throughout, fully covered with vinyl which not only looks very smart but it’s warm underfoot and very easy to clean.

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The Labrador Lifeline Trust is a charity dedicated to rescuing, rehoming and helping Labradors They are now in their Twenty seventh year of helping Labradors in need of new homes and their main priority is placing the right dog in the right home.

They cover the areas of Berkshire, Hampshire, Lincolnshire, Middlesex and Surrey

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Stanley the Lurcher

Lurcher puppy who was thrown over a fence and abandoned is recovering well in RSPCA care

CCTV footage captured the moment the injured lurcher pup was thrown over a fence and into a garden

A lurcher puppy who was found abandoned in a garden in Dartford with a severely injured leg - after he was callously thrown over a fence - is now recovering in RSPCA care.

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he ten month old lurcher, called Stanley, has been receiving treatment at the RSPCA Finsbury Park Animal Hospital in London. He was suffering from a cut to his face, puncture wounds all over his body as well as a severely injured leg which had become infected and vets feared they would have to amputate his leg.

However, since coming into the care of the RSPCA, the young dog has come on leaps and bounds and vets are now hoping they have managed to save his leg.

Emma Yelland, Networking Administrator at RSPCA Finsbury Park, said: “Stanley is doing well and so far it looks like we may have saved his leg which is a huge relief. It’s been very touch and go. He was in a bad state when he came

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into our care and he is still a little way off yet but the change in him from a poorly and scared boy into a very happy, playful dog has been heartening to see.”

Stanley could barely lift his head up when he first arrived in RSPCA care but can now be seen wagging his tail at the staff and even playing football.

A member of the public found the trembling lurcher in their garden in Dartford last month and CCTV footage revealed that the poor dog had been thrown over the garden fence and abandoned.

The member of the public who found him immediately took him to the vets in Dartford who contacted the RSPCA. The CCTV footage showed a vehicle pull up round the back of the gardens in a communal garage area and what

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appeared to be a white male get out of the vehicle and look over the fence. He then lifted the lurcher puppy into the air and threw him over the fence and into the garden before leaving.

RSPCA Animal Rescue Officer (ARO) Brian Milligan, who collected Stanley from the vets, explained that his injuries were thought to be consistent with dog fighting. The RSPCA is still appealing for information on the incident and anyone with further details is asked to contact its appeal line, in strictest confidence, on 0300 123 8018. n To help the RSPCA continue rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming animals in desperate need of care please visit our website www.rspca.org.uk/give or call our donation line on 0300 123 8181. www.rescueandanimalcare.com

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Give your dog a long lasting chew to help them settle

Dog with company

Dogs Owners Are Urged To Prepare Their Pet For Being Left Alone As Life Opens Up Following Pandemic New research from Dogs Trust shows that one in ten pet dogs developed separationrelated behaviours during the pandemic that they didn’t have before.

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any dog owners have been able to spend more time at home with their pets since the first lockdown in March 2020. Increased time together and companionship offered by our dogs has boosted the nations morale and helped us cope throughout this period, however, there have been concerns that some dogs might find it harder to cope when they are left alone again for longer periods of time.

Researchers at Dogs Trust followed a group of almost two thousand dog owners during 2020 to track the impact the pandemic has had on them and their four-legged friends. Surveyed in May and October of 2020, the results show that 10% of dogs who had previously been ok when left alone, developed signs of separation-related behaviours when left alone as restrictions eased.

Separation-related behaviours (SRBs), such as barking/howling, pacing, toileting or destroying household items, were some of the new behaviours that appeared when dogs were left without human company, and could even occur in the company of a canine companion.

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they might indicate that the dog is in a negative emotional state.

The data shows that between 17% and 22% of pet dogs experience SRBs, although without using remote recording equipment, it can be hard to know what our dogs are really getting up to when they’re alone, and this could be an underestimate of the true figures.

On a more positive note, the survey found that people generally weren’t leaving their dogs alone for as long as they were before the pandemic, and one in two dogs who had separation-related behaviour before the pandemic, were reported to show no signs of SRB eight months later.

Jenna Kiddie, Head of Canine Behaviour said: “During the pandemic, many owners have been able to spend more time with their dogs. This change of routine means some dogs being left on their own for much shorter periods than they were before.

“Over the months of our study, it was reported that one in 10 dogs had developed new separation related behaviours. The dogs most at risk of developing these new behaviours were those whose time left alone was reduced most during lockdown.

“This highlights the importance of preparing your dog to be left alone for

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longer periods again, by gradually building up time spent apart and incorporating this into your daily routine.

“With working from home guidance easing throughout the country, it’s likely that more dogs will have less company at home again, meaning more time alone. It’s important that we prepare our dogs for this change to prevent separation related behaviour problems from developing.

“One of the most common reasons dogs are handed into Dogs Trust is behaviourrelated issues that could have been prevented early on. A rise in problematic behaviours due to lockdown measures, such as separation anxiety, could mean families feel they have no other option but to give up their dog. We run Dog School training classes and have lots of online training resources for dog owners who need help and support with their dog’s behaviour.” n More information and tips about helping your dog cope with being left alone can be found on our website: https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/help-advice/training/help-your-dog-enjoy-timealone and information about Dog School can be found here: https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/help-advice/dog-school/ www.rescueandanimalcare.com

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Finding the perfect Holiday Cottage for you and your Dogs!

Pack Holidays have one simple aim-one purpose -To provide an exceptionally dog welcoming self -catering holiday accommodation for their guests and where dogs are warmly received and most importantly with no doggy charges.

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ack Holidays ethos of welcoming multi dogs was driven by their business owner Gail Adams, who has three dogs and found it a challenge to find a dog welcoming holiday cottage to welcome her pack.

It seemed to her that while Gail Adams so many cottages breaks were dog tolerant but not dog welcoming.

With the concept of offering multi dogs and their owners the best holiday they deserve, Pack Holidays was launched in 2016. Gail takes great time, care and effort to get to know her guests needs and requirements as well as their dogs and takes every care to make sure that the cottage they choose is just right. This is why a very high percentage of their guests return year on year.

All cottages offer a human welcome pack, and for your furry friends, they are welcomed with doggy treats, poo bags, dog towels, holiday dog tags, crates (if you need them) and most cottages have plenty supplies of dog bowls and beds.

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And aside from your dogs’ needing a good pamper so do our human guests!

After a day out or a relaxing day in, enjoy the accommodation you have chosen with Pack Holidays.

Perhaps chill in the garden, curl up on the settee, cook up something special or take a soak in the bath!

Pack Holidays make it as easy as they can for you to find the cottage just right for you and your dogs. Find your

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Heath Cottage

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Eden Hall in Bacton perfect place, ideal for your family somewhere just a short walk to a dog friendly beach or a under a 10 minute drive.

You may prefer a more rural cottage.

There are 15 cottages (all with secure garden) which are all in very quiet and peaceful locations but all of them walkable to a good dog friendly pub.

Their website is designed to give you as much information as you need to make an informed choice of cottage. You will see Reactive Ratings demonstrating how suitable a cottage is with detailed and individual information on each cottage page – The higher the rating, the better it is for a reactive or sensitive dog.

They cater for unlimited dogs, reactive dogs, barky dogs, sensitive souls, large dogs, hairy dogs and even those Alcatraz types that do their best to find their way out. (They haven’t had an escapee yet!!)

You will find hundreds of 5* reviews from their guests and the main feedback is how our guests feel so reassured that the garden is secure for their dogs, that their dogs are warmly welcomed with no silly rules and restrictions. This means that they are relaxed, can instantly enjoy their holiday without worrying.

Pack Holidays have cottages a short walk to dog friendly www.rescueandanimalcare.com

A short walk to dog friendly beaches beaches (or less than a 10 minute drive) with the opportunity to let their guests dogs run free enjoying the tranquillity of an empty beach. n Tel: 07935 375899 or visit www.packholidays.co.uk

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Deaf Border Collie Anywn Finds her Forever Home Anwyn was found as a stray in Ireland but in very good physical condition and not thought to have been straying long. She was not claimed so her background, as with many dogs, remains a mystery. We assist some rescues in Ireland with collies and she found her way to them where they established quite quickly she was deaf. Merle markings on one ear give perhaps a clue to the deafness (and other behavioural traits).

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aving lost our last collie in May 2021, my wife and I had been without a dog since. I speak to people daily who have lost a dog and there's no right or wrong answer as to when you should adopt again. I met Reilly on the very day we lost our previous dog and as I mentioned earlier it just seemed destiny. There was quite a delay in us adopting again but I suppose we were just waiting for Anwyn to arrive.

Apart from our first dog as a married couple every dog we've adopted has found us rather than the other way round and I suppose I knew this would be the same after we lost Reilly.

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typical Border Collie I've yet to meet him or her. She certainly has the autistic nature that we are discussing with owners regularly. Add into that her deafness and you'd think after 25 years in rescuing collies I'd know better wouldn't you? But I do like a challenge.

It's important I feel to give the dog time to adjust to a new home and people rather than expect too much, too quickly but we started with a hand signal for sit and utilised short but regular sessions throughout the first couple of days using this one signal. It helped build a relationship on both sides. I needed to work out what and how much she could cope with. House training was of course also an important first step but regular trips outside and she got the hang of this

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with only three "accidents" in the home.

She quickly flips from calm and at ease to a much more intense nature focusing on something, it can be the television, chair throws, a mat in the kitchen so again it was, and still is important to not let this escalate.

Fortunately she loves a crate and it gives her down time to relax which is really beneficial to her. Experiences have been very gradually introduced.

She seems to take them in her stride so far but it's important not to rush.

As mentioned we started with sit, she had this learned within the first day.

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focused on movement in the home, especially the television, but that is slowly decreasing and we've limited our television watching, which isn't a bad thing to help in this. She has a tendency to find the very occasional shadow and loves to paw like a cat at mats and chair throws or my wife's slippers when she's wearing them and her feet are on the floor but not when she reclines her chair and the feet come off the floor.

Who said collies behaviour ever made sense? She loves people but prefers them to stoop down rather than stand upright in front of her, her body becomes much more relaxed when you are at a lower level.

Another of my sayings to people asking for advice is "It matters not how many collies you've had, you haven't had this one" and it's certainly true with Anwyn. Reilly had aged gracefully but he was almost 14 years old and it's easy to forget the difference between our last, older dog and the new, much younger dog. That in itself can come as shock to new owners, apart from the unique and individual collie temperament and behaviours.

She has settled in very well. She's always pleased to see my wife and I.

She likes to sit on my wife's chair even if it's not vacant and yet only comes onto mine if invited. She sleeps throughout the night without a murmur and some mornings we even have to wake her up. It's still very much work in progress of course but her daily routine is hopefully helping. She doesn't chase movement when out walking but really does stare at people, other dogs and oddly enough vehicles but only if they pass her from behind. No chasing just a stop, sometimes a sit and stare intently until they've gone.

"Please excuse my rude dog, she's deaf and autistic" is becoming a phrase in our house and local folks are getting used to seeing her out and about in the village.

Ben Wilkes Border Collie Trust GB Rescuing and rehoming Border Collies and collies throughout the UK www.bordercollietrustgb.org.uk

Anwyn

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COULD YOU ADOPT ME? Can you give any of these lovely pets a place in your home and your heart?

Chester M12

I will need secure fencing to keep me from getting to the greener grass!

Available to rehome from Blue Cross www.bluecross.org.uk

Chester

Davina Davina F21

Onyx M4

I am a big loveable giant who loves treats and toys.

Available to rehome from Birmingham Dogs Home www.birminghamdogshome.org.uk

Onyx

A very friendly pony and can live with both mares and geldings of various ages and sizes.

Available to rehome from HorseWorld www.horseworld.org.uk

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The Pit Pony Sanctuary STAMP APPEAL- Please help us!

We would like to appeal for “used postage stamps” Cut/torn off the envelope with ¼” or 1cm of paper showing all around. Also any old stamp albums/ collections. Also used jewellery!

Please send to us at the Centre: Fforest Uchaf Horse & Pony Centre & The Pit Pony Sanctuary Penycoedcae, Pontypridd, Mid Glamorgan, Wales CF37 1PS Thank you Visit www.pitponies.co.uk www.rescueandanimalcare.com

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Mariah and Carey settling into their new paddock at a Redwings site in Norfolk in February 2022

Ponies doing well in Redwings’ care after tragic road accident Two ponies who were rescued from the scene of an accident that resulted in the death of a third pony on the A11 in Suffolk are doing well in the care of Redwings Horse Sanctuary.

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ariah and Carey, as they’ve been named, came into the charity on the 11th January 2022 but very sadly, another pony - thought to be Carey’s mum – was killed after getting onto the road and being hit by a vehicle.

Mariah and Carey were secured in a neighbouring field by police who signed them over to Redwings when their owners could not be identified.

Mariah, a mini-Shetland, is aged around two years old, and Carey, a cob cross filly, is around six months old.

Julie Harding, Redwings Senior Field Officer, said: “These poor ponies were quite distressed, in particular the youngster who lost her mother in the accident.

“Naturally, after such an ordeal, she didn’t want to leave her friend’s side.

“They were both underweight and had lice and quite scabby skin which they’re now being treated for.

“However, they are doing really well and are very sweet.

“We named them after the lead police officer at the scene, who is called Mariah, we are very grateful to them for getting them off the road and to safety.”

As a charity 100% funded by donations, it is thanks to the generosity of our supporters that Redwings was able to rescue these ponies. n If you’d like to make a donation please call 01508 505246 or visit www.redwings.org.uk/donate

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Atopic Dermatitis or Eczema Common Causes: • Fleas • Foods • Dustmite • Pollen • Chemicals in the environment or in toiletries Atopic dermatitis caused by Fleas

Allergies from fleas are caused by a reaction to the flea’s saliva that causes a histamine reaction in the skin.

Simplest way to check – place dog on white paper and brush --- any white and black grains that are revealed are usually flea eggs and faeces. The symptoms are localised principally on the rear half.

Age or breed of dog: Any if not routinely protected against infestation.

Symptoms:

• Itchy skin – rump, under the legs, base of tail, groin or tummy (pruritis) • Crusty lesions, Hot spots (Moist eczema) • Hair loss (Alopecia) • Dry skin patches

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• A flea control programme for life! If they opt for collars and sprays rather than systemic spot on e.g. Frontline or Stronghold then once infestation is cleared, owners can use Bio-Life MediCleanse Pure Essence spray to 38

prevent re-infestation. Apply one spray to the back of the neck, base of tail and tummy once daily. Leleshwa is a natural tick & flea repellent. A garlic supplement is also recommended as a natural flea deterrent.

Atopic dermatitis caused by Food Allergy or Food Intolerance

Age of dog at first appearance: As early as 5 months and as late as 12 years but the majority are between 2 years & 6 years Sex or breed influence: None according to the scientific literature – all breeds, male, female or neutered are equally susceptible to poor diet

Symptoms:

• Itchy skin, non-localised (pruritis) • Recurrent ear infections (Otitis caused by Malessezia – yeast) • Hotspots (Moist eczema) • Secondary infections & inflammation

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food allergy. Either way, a change of diet is required as well as immediate relief from the symptoms.

Recommendation:

• Naturediet preferably based on novel protein i.e. a meat source other than the one they have used regularly in the past for the first 6 weeks of treatment.

• Thereafter, they can use whole selection of Naturediet range.

Provide kelp and garlic supplement.

• No treats other than a dental chew or a bone.

• Bio-Life MediCleanse Shampoo & conditioner once per week for the first 3 weeks and then once per month.

• MediCleanse Pure Essence Spray twice per day until clear • MediCleanse Paw & Patch Moisturiser during the recovery period.

• Use Veterinary recommended ear spray to clear ear infection.

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Breeds genetically pre-disposed to these conditions:

dogs if they have been ill and treated with immuno-suppressant drugs.

Symptoms tend to be sequential:

• Itchy skin (pruritis) – face, paws, lower legs, groin, ears, eyes & tummy • Lesions caused by itching & scratching • Greasy coat (Sebhorroea) • Secondary bacterial & fungal infections • Skin reddening (Erythema) • Skin thickening (Pyorrhoea) • Hair loss (Alopecia, Follicular dysplasia)

Frequency of occurrence: Year round

Respond to: Antihistamines or steroids

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Boston Terrier

Irish Setter

Boxer

Labrador retriever

Cairn Terrier

Lhasa apso

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Miniature Poodle

Chinese Shar-pei

Miniature Schnauzer

Dalmation

Scottish Terrier

English Setter

West Highland Terrier

Golden retriever

Wire-haired Fox Terrier

Studies reveal that if the dam and sire suffer from pruritis, 60% of their offspring will too. cleaning solution once every 3 months • MediCleanse Shampoo & Conditioner once per week for 3 weeks and monthly thereafter.

• Treat early stage moist lesions twice daily with MediCleanse Pure Essence Recommendation: spray. In advanced cases with • Use Bio-Life HomeCleanse™ on pet Pyrrhoea, use the MediCleanse Paw bedding & any furnishings that the dog & Patch Gel. sits once per month every month to • Moisturise with Paw & Patch denature dustmite & dustmite Moisturiser during the recovery period. residues • Wash pet bedding in Bio-Life n For further information FabriCleanse™ once per month visit www.biolife-international.co.uk • Clean carpets with Bio-Life FabriCleanse™ in a standard carpet but the symptoms recur as soon as treatment is discontinued indicating that food is a predisposing factor and not the causal factor in this instance.

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End of life, we know it will happen As much as we would prefer to ignore the trauma of an end-of-life situation, we know it will be something we will go through. I wouldn’t recommend that this becomes a regular subject of conversation but some thought and some planning is always a sensible and strangely comforting thing to do.

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aybe you will discuss whether to let your pet die naturally at home or taking them to the vet’s clinic for a planned euthanasia? The decisions you make will be personal and based on the health of your pet and their quality of life. My German Shepherd does not like visiting the vet, (luckily she has not had to do it often) but when she does, the anxiety is obvious and distressing, she looses hair becomes nervous and generally stressed. In an on-line survey arranged by Cloud 9 Vets over 90% of respondents would prefer to organise a home euthanasia. This means avoiding potential pain and risk for clinic anxiety, in other words a peaceful, controlled and stressless passing in the safe environment of your own home.

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advantage pushing things to the last minute. Sadly we have too often seen a situation that the owner appears to be in control of, suddenly turn into a crises, when the situation controls you, it may turn into an emergency, when the peaceful and gentle goodbye becomes a rush to avoid pain and distress.

• Discuss pet euthanasia with family or friends: this is a major decision, get everyone on the same page before making that final decision.

• Run through a quality of life assessment, do it several times if necessary.

• Consider the environment, being at home will reduce stress.

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• Don’t be scared of making that call or booking that appointment, when you are facing the inevitable it is comforting to talk to experienced, knowledgeable and compassionate people, who can help and support you. www.rescueandanimalcare.com

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• Don’t push things too far, in an end of life situation remember the sentiment that “a week too early is so much better than a day too late”.

• Don’t blame yourself, considering euthanasia is something you do as an act of love for your pet, to save them from pain and distress.

• Don’t let other people make the decision for you, you know your pet best.

• Don’t forget about aftercare, do you want to bury at home? Or perhaps organise an individual cremation with the ashes returned in an urn?

Time is always a factor

When it is time, you will likely know as an owner, after all you know your pet better than anyone else. They often send us subtle signals, maybe they are hiding away, maybe they just look at you in ”that” way, asking for some help if their quality of life is not what they or you would want it to be. Don’t feel guilty, those who contemplate putting their elderly or sick pet to sleep do it through love, nothing else. Make sure you say a proper goodbye before the vet’s appointment, there will also be time after you meet the vet, but you may want those few private moments, before the vet arrives.

A gentle-euthanasia needs time, do not be rushed, make sure you can go through the process carefully and calmly, without being hurried or too focused on the clock. Be clear with the vet, how much, or little do you

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want to know about the process? Make sure you get the closeness and compassion you and your pet need. Even in times of Corona this should still be possible, ask before, because it is too late afterwards.

All of these decisions are personal. Should I order an individual or communal cremation, a burial at home?

There is not a “right” decision, just a decision, that is right for you and your family.

We don’t talk about end-of-life do we? Well we just did!

And planning what to do, in good time, makes the process, gentle and dignified, making sure that you celebrate the wonderful life of your pet rather than just mourn their passing.

One of our vets, Charlotte recently said to me, “putting a pet to sleep is such an emotional and sad time but if you plan that process with respect and dignity, their passing can actually be something very special and very loving”. n Amber Synnott, Amber is co-founder, Director and Practice Manager at Cloud 9 Vets visit cloud9vets.co.uk Photo image: ©Adobe Stock stock.adobe.com

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Neglected Pony before using the Boett Blanket

Neglected Pony, rescued from field and twelve month on- with the use of a Boett Blanket just look at the difference!

What is Sweet itch?

Approximately five per cent of equines in the UK suffer from sweet itch. It results from hypersensitivity against salivary antigens from biting midges (Culicoides) and, to a lesser extent, the larger Simulium equinum, a member of the black fly family.

It is a common and well-described seasonal allergic dermatitis between March and October, reflecting the presence of insects and may affect all equine species.

Intervention should begin as early as possible in the season – the climate appears to be playing havoc with our seasons, and our milder and damper winters are allowing the midge breeding season to start earlier (midges were seen in January this year).

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inflicted trauma can cause damage, such as scaling, excoriation, hair breakage, alopecia, hives and ulcerations.

The skin will become thickened and ridged if this pattern is repeated yearly and the risk of secondary infection is high.

Other signs include lethargy or agitation, lack of concentration and head shaking. Weight loss is another possible clinical sign in severe cases. It is thought signs will worsen with age.

Prevention It is widely documented there is no cure for sweet itch; the only true prevention is to completely eliminate the insects’ contact with the horse. Culicoides have a short flying distance of 100 metres and their breeding sites are wet soil, moist, decaying vegetation, clay soil and marsh land, so where possible, sufferers should be kept away from muck heaps, old hay, rotting leaves, streams and wet ground.

Windy hillsides, chalk-based grassland or coastal areas are unsuitable environments for Culicoides, making them useful turnout environments for sweet itch cases. www.rescueandanimalcare.com

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Bio-Plus capsules for hor ses These improve general health, reduced stress, stronger immune systems and resistance to disease.

Visit www.itchyhorse.co.uk

The same Pony after using the Boett Blanket

Boett Blanket Stabling at dawn and dusk is often advised but horses can do themselves more damage whilst stabled, as the environment lends itself to areas they can rub on. A good sweet- itch rug (Boett) with good protection and leaving the horse out in a suitable environment is preferable.

Antihistamines may bring some relief, but increasing high doses are required and the effects are variable. They can make the horse drowsy and, therefore, are not ideal for long-term use.

A highly successful form of prevention is the Boett Blanket (available from The National Sweet Itch Centre, www.itchyhorse.co.uk) which offers maximum body coverage. Recommended by many Vets and even covered by many insurance companies on the alternative therapy part of their policy.

BioPlus capsules have been available for several years based on bacterial protein that are designed to re-educate the immune response (immunotherapy), good results are being reported. (available from The National Sweet Itch Centre, www.itchyhorse.co.uk) The development and science behind this product and the work of Professor Stanford (BioEos) can be seen on this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jh6lj4D4-f0 www.rescueandanimalcare.com

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What to do when you find an injured bird Finding an injured garden bird is one of those things that’s bound to happen eventually, especially if you have a garden full of delicious bird food and bird feeders.

But deciding what to do when you stumble across one can be a tricky decision indeed.

What to do with an injured bird in the UK Should you take the bird in to protect it from harm? Do you know what to feed an injured bird? How do you know how injured the bird is? Our infographic covers these areas in detail, as well as the following: • Calling the injured pigeon helpline • Injured bird rescue methods • What to do with a bird with a broken wing • Techniques to treat an injured baby bird • Where to take an injured bird if you’ve treated it all you can Take a look at our infographic which will help you figure out the best course of action if you’ve found an injured bird in your garden.

Doing your bit for wild bird welfare By helping to treat an injured bird – even one – you’re playing a huge part in helping the wider bird community. Well done! Now that you’ve nursed a wild bird back to health, you’ll want to feed it. Our sunflower hearts for birds will help keep their strength up. n Got a question for us? call us today on 01778 342 665 or visit www.kennedywildbirdfood.co.uk https://www.kennedywildbirdfood.co.uk/news/ive-found-an-injuredbird-what-should-i-do/ Bird image: ©Adobe Stock stock.adobe.com

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Hedgehog in a planter. Photo credit: Cate Barrow

New report reveals hedgehogs have declined by between 30% - 75% across different areas of the countryside since 2000, but are stabilising in urban areas • Rural populations continue to plummet, with the largest declines in eastern England • Urban populations are stable, and may even be recovering thanks to community action • Urgent action is now needed to try and bring hedgehogs back to the countryside

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new report published by wildlife charities People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) and The British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS) has revealed that Britain’s hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) populations have continued to decline in rural areas by between 30% and 75% nationally since 2000. The largest declines are seen in the eastern half of England.

In stark contrast, the charities’ State of Britain’s Hedgehogs 2022 report also shows that urban hedgehog populations appear to have stablised and might even be starting to recover, after previously falling.

Data collected for this report between 1981 and 2020 from five ongoing surveys* showed that hedgehogs have undergone a long historic decline, but now the vast differences between urban and rural populations are becoming increasingly apparent.

Fay Vass, CEO of The British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS) explains: “Hedgehogs as we know them today have lived here for at least half a million years, but they’re now facing myriad pressures which are causing populations to plummet, particularly in the rural landscape.

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understood, but two of the main pressures hedgehogs face in both rural and urban areas is lack of suitable habitat and habitat fragmentation.”

“Greater awareness, and individual and community actions, such as making gardens more hedgehog friendly, may be starting to help urban hedgehogs. However, urgent action is needed to understand why rural areas are no longer suitable for hedgehogs, and how conservationists, farmers and land managers can work together to prevent hedgehogs from becoming extinct in the countryside.”

Hedgehogs in the rural landscape

The data showed that between 30% and 75% of rural hedgehogs have been lost nationally since 2000. Numbers have plummeted across the countryside, but the declines vary in different regions, with the most apparent in the East Midlands and the East of England regions. However, more research is desperately needed to confirm this and to get a more precise measure of how hedgehogs are faring across the country.

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Hedgehog feeding area.

Photo credit: Hedgehog Street

Native hedgehog. Photo credit: BHPS partly responsible for the decline, but not fully, as recent efforts have been made to restore and improve them. We know from research, funded by PTES, BHPS and others over the last decade, that hedgehogs prefer villages to open farmland, and follow field margins and hedgerows.

Understanding how hedgehogs use and move through the landscape is a big step forward, but more work is needed.”

“We now need to look at the wider management of farmland and field margins, how the invertebrate species that hedgehogs eat are faring, the impact of climate change, and how connected the wider landscape is. Once we know the full facts, we can start to help rural hedgehogs to recover.”

Farmers and land managers are best placed to help, and many have already made positive changes to benefit hedgehogs and other wildlife. But, to stem the rural decline more change is still needed, which is why PTES and BHPS plan to help farmers with new Environmental Land Management (ELM) government schemes to benefit hedgehogs, promote the importance of healthy hedgerows through PTES’ Great British Hedgerow Survey, engage with government consultations about sustainable farming and landscape recovery, and plan to set up a national monitoring programme. The charities’ Farmers Advice booklet is also available for free: www.hedgehogstreet.org/farmersadvice

Hedgehogs in the urban landscape

The picture in our cities, towns and villages is more positive, with the data showing no indication of the decline continuing. Despite road mortality being highest around urban areas, gardens (with the right features) and other green spaces are thought to be a refuge for hedgehogs from pressures in the wider landscape – but only if they’re connected. www.rescueandanimalcare.com

Hedgehog House.

Photo credit: Steve Birke Grace Johnson, Hedgehog Officer, Hedgehog Street (a joint campaign by BHPS and PTES) says: “Hedgehogs can travel around one mile every night through gardens and parks in search of food and mates. It’s clear from our report that gardens can be havens for hedgehogs, but only if they are connected via gaps in or under garden boundaries to let hedgehogs in and out. A ‘Hedgehog Highway’ (a 13cm or CD case sized square gap) will enable hedgehogs to roam between neighbouring gardens and green spaces, which is vital to their survival."

“We’re really encouraged that urban populations appear to have stablised, but we can’t be complacent as numbers are still low. We hope everyone who has been helping hedgehogs in our towns and villages, including our amazing 100,000+ volunteer Hedgehog Champions, will continue their brilliant efforts over the coming years, and hopefully one day hedgehog sightings will be commonplace again.” n To help hedgehogs where you live, become a Hedgehog Champion, make a Hedgehog Highway in your garden fence or wall, make your garden as hedgehog friendly as possible and record sightings via Hedgehog Street’s BIG Hedgehog Map. For more top tips, visit: www.hedgehogstreet.org To read the full State of Britain’s Hedgehogs 2022 report, visit: www.hedgehogstreet.org/state-of-britains-hedgehogs2022 *PTES’ Living with Mammals and Mammals on Roads surveys, BTO’s Garden BirdWatch, BTO, JNCC & RSPB’s Breeding Bird Survey and the Game and Conservation Trust’s National Gamebag Census.

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Laura's hooves were very overgrown Laura, Snowy & Big Ears now have a great life at The Donkey Sanctuary's Axnoller Farm

Three rescued donkeys find their sanctuary in Dorset A trio of neglected donkeys, who were found suffering with severely overgrown hooves and living in a field containing toxic plants, are now thriving in the care of international animal welfare charity The Donkey Sanctuary.

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fter responding to assistance from the RSPCA in May 2020, Donkey Welfare Adviser Katana Ashby attended the address in Pembrokeshire, South Wales, and discovered the group were in desperate need of veterinary attention.

With no shelter or access to water, the donkeys, named Laura, Big Ears and Snowy were confined to an open field which contained ragwort, a toxic plant that can be fatal to equines and other livestock if eaten.

The owner of the donkeys was overwhelmed by the number of animals in their care, meaning the basic needs of Laura, Big Ears and Snowy were not being met.

Nine-year-old mare Laura’s hooves were in the poorest condition. They had been left to grow very long and were curling up to show the sole of the hoof and twisting inwards, with abnormal growths at the top of the hoof.

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“When I saw her lying down for quite a long time without her friends, it made me quite worried as she appeared to be closely bonded with the other donkeys.”

Big Ears and Snowy were also in a poor condition. Big Ears’ brown coat was patchy, caused by constant rubbing due to the lice in the nine-year-old’s coat, while 12-year-old Snowy, the more reserved of the three, had long overgrown feet.

Following initial assessments of the donkeys, Katana met with their owner to find out more about their situation. It was then she discovered the owner had many animals in her care, and due to the differing needs of all the species and the time and resources each one required, a decision had to be made about the future care of the donkeys.

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received expert care and veterinary attention.

Laura, Snowy and Big Ears’ journey next took them to The Donkey Sanctuary’s Axnoller Farm in southwest Dorset. Here the trio spent several weeks in the farm’s New Arrivals Unit where grooms could spend time building up their trust and confidence.

Since arriving at Axnoller, Laura, Snowy and Big Ears’ transformation has been very rewarding for all the team members who have been working with them.

When Laura was first introduced to the herd, she was quite reserved, so measures were put in place to help her adjust to the large group and build her confidence. Although still a bit quiet at times, she has thrived in her new surroundings and is a very inquisitive donkey.

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confidence upon arrival. When the grooms walked by her unit, she was very aware of them, but with patience and lots of close attention, she has blossomed into a friendly, confident character.

As Laura, Snowy and Big Ears enjoy their days at Axnoller Farm, the grooms are working hard to continue building up the three donkeys’ trust.

Axnoller Farm groom Laura Attwood added: “It is heartwarming to see how their characters have blossomed and their confidence has grown.

“We feel in time, we can work on building up more trust so these wonderful donkeys can enjoy the mutual benefits of living with one of our fantastic Donkey Guardians.

“If they end up not taking that road,

they will have a safe, enjoyable home for life at The Donkey Sanctuary.” n The Donkey Sanctuary is a global leader for equine welfare, research and veterinary care. The charity operates programmes worldwide for animals working in agriculture, industry and transportation.

Visit www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk

Donkeys given ‘stay of execution’ as Brazil reinstates countrywide ban on slaughter Brazil has reinstated a countrywide ban on the slaughter of donkeys for export to China in a move welcomed by the world’s largest equine charity, The Donkey Sanctuary.

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he legislation was passed by the Special Court of the Federal Regional Court of the 1st region (TRF-1) in the capital, Brasilia on 3 Feb. Since 2016, Brazil has been exporting increasing numbers of animal skins to China for the production of ejiao, a traditional remedy produced with gelatine found in donkey hides.

Ian Cawsey, Director of Advocacy and Campaigns at The Donkey Sanctuary, said: “The court decision is the culmination of a great deal of hard work by tireless animal welfare groups in Brazil and The Donkey Sanctuary is honoured to have played its part.

“Since 2019, when the ban was overturned, donkeys in Brazil have been slaughtered in their tens of thousands every year.

“The judges spoke with passion about the role of the donkey in Brazilian culture and tradition and how their slaughter was out of step with the respect they have earned. Hopefully Brazil's decision will send a message to other South American nations who allow donkeys to be killed for their skins, that sometimes the value of an animal goes beyond its worth in dollars.“ The use of Ejiao, containing collagen extracted from donkey hides, is growing in popularity in China, where it is used to treat various health conditions from anaemia to insomnia and is taken as a general health tonic.

China is no longer able to meet demand with its own donkeys so traders have been targeting donkey-dependent communities in Africa and increasingly moving further afield to Brazil and other

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countries in the Americas.

It is estimated that more than 60,000 donkeys are slaughtered every year in Brazil as China tries to keep up with the demand for skins to satisfy consumer demand for ejiao products. Bahia state in north-eastern Brazil, has been particularly hard-hit. It is feared Brazil’s donkeys are being slaughtered faster than they are able to reproduce and the population could be wiped out.

Thousands more donkeys are estimated to die while being transported from north-eastern Brazil to slaughterhouses in Bahia. They are kept in cramped conditions and travel for days in trucks with no straw or bedding and only small slats for fresh air and light, often in stiflingly hot conditions with no food or water for the duration of their trip.

The Donkey Sanctuary has been campaigning for legislation to be introduced at the level of central government to prevent federal decisions being overturned as has happened in recent years.

Patricia Tatemoto, Skins Campaign Coordinator at The Donkey Sanctuary in Brazil, said: “This new ban is a stay of execution for tens of thousands of donkeys who would otherwise be facing certain suffering and death. Thousands more will be spared ill treatment and suffering at the hands of ruthless traders who have no regard for the biosecurity, sustainability and welfare of donkeys caught up in this trade.”

Ian Cawsey added: “We will continue to campaign for these defenceless animals.

In Brazil, this will include a public action campaign to show local politicians that

the Brazilian public are opposed to donkey slaughter and instead want to see these animals protected.

“Any reduction in donkey populations around the world would have a devastating impact on the livelihoods of an estimated 500 million people in some of the world’s poorest communities that the animals support.”

Donkeys transport good to market, carry water and wood, provide access to an education for children and are a vital source of income for vulnerable communities, particularly women.

The Donkey Sanctuary is a global leader for equine welfare, research and veterinary care. The charity operates programmes worldwide for animals working in agriculture, industry and transportation. n Visit www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk

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COULD YOU ADOPT ME? Can you give any of these lovely pets a place in your home and your heart?

Marley M3

Marley is a very nervous and insecure boy who is scared of strangers and new environments.

Available to rehome from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home www.battersea.org.uk

Storm

Marley

Storm F

Roxy F6

She is the most beautiful colour and is quite a striking wee pony that really stands out from the crowd.

I am a busy little lady who likes to get out and about and explore, despite my smaller size I am very active and I do enjoy a nice long walks.

Roxy

Available to rehome from Blue Cross www.bluecross.org.uk

Available to rehome from World Horse Welfare www.worldhorsewelfare.org

Ruby F1

She's a true terrier and enjoys her raggy toys and throwing around her soft teddies.

Available to rehome from Dogs Trust www.dogstrust.org.uk

Judy

Ruby

Judy F

Judy is looking for her forever retirement home. She is a very loving staffie in need of lots of TLC.

Nala F6

My previous home was in a village on a non busy road so I am not very road savvy.

Available to rehome from NAWT www.nawt.org.uk

Nala

Available to rehome from RSPCA Danaher www.danaheranimalhome.org.uk

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Ginny, soon after birth

Thor and Ginny

Newborn Thor fighting for his young life

Miracle foals born at HorseWorld following rescue of emaciated mares Last year, HorseWorld were called to help rescue three very neglected and heavily pregnant Thoroughbred mares. They were found just in time and within weeks HorseWorld welcomed two newborn foals, Thor and Ginny to their family. Now the charity are able to tell the inspiring story of these animals fight to survive.

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he expectant mothers were discovered standing in a filthy barn, near Bristol, hock deep in soiled bedding. They were riddled with lice and suffering from rain scald due to exposure to prolonged wet weather, all had over-grown feet, and were desperately trying to cope with being malnourished and heavily pregnant.

The mares, Lisa Jane (LJ), Pink Champagne and Tango were quickly removed to the safety of HorseWorld where the Welfare team alongside our Veterinarian administered emergency care and began a race against time to save the mares and their unborn babies.

Sadly, Tango did not recover from the horrendous neglect she had suffered and soon after arrival, Veterinary examination revealed a fractured and infected bone within her hoof. Everyone was heartbroken, but at least for her final few days she had finally known how it felt to be cared for. Her final moments were full of love.

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the story of hope and just weeks later, LJ gave birth prematurely to a colt foal. He was very cold and very weak and unable to stand on his own. His life hung in the balance. He was so small the team had to buy him a dog coat to help keep him warm. LJ was also poorly and needed veterinary treatment after she suffered an infection. The HorseWorld team worked 24/7 to save the tiny colt. He had inherited his mother’s brave character and determination to survive – it was then our team named him Thor.

Just a few weeks later, Pink Champagne gave birth to her baby. The little filly seemed healthy at first and the HorseWorld team nervously celebrated a straightforward, positive outcome for the mares, but both mother and foal soon became very poorly with a virus called Campylobacter. If it hadn’t been for the quick action and excellent care she received, she would not have survived. In recognition of the bravery shown by her mum, the little filly was named Pink Gin – or Ginny for short.

It cost £5,588.67 in vets fees to nurse these mares back to health and the intensive care required for their foals to survive.

“Ginny and Thor will never know the cruelty and neglect that their mothers suffered as HorseWorld will always ensure their every need is met.”

Said HorseWorld’s Fundraising and Engagement Coordinator, Amy Williams.

“HorseWorld are asking our supporters to help secure the future of this family and others like them that the charity continue to provide for”.

“Every penny donated will make a difference to Ginny, Thor, their mothers and other horses, ponies and donkeys who have, through no fault of their own, found themselves in need of help” n A donation page has been set up on the HorseWorld Website www.horseworld.org.uk/love where anyone wishing to help can donate.”

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Dogs Trust Is Now Rehoming Within Cumbria Staff at Dogs Trust Penrith are delighted to now be rehoming dogs locally via dedicated foster carers.

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s 2022 began, so did the new system to rehome dogs in the local area direct from foster homes in Cumbria. Previously dogs were moved for rehoming from Penrith to one of Dogs Trust’s 21 Rehoming Centres throughout the UK. Now potential adopters in the county can search the Dogs Trust website, select Cumbria and see the dogs that are in need of loving new homes.

The team in Cumbria have also joined the social media world and can be found on Twitter @DT_Cumbria and Instagram @dogstrust_cumbria.

Penrith Transfer Centre Manager Lisa Spence said: “We don’t have a

rehoming centre in Cumbria, however we can still match our four-legged friends to their forever homes with the help of our network of foster carers. Rather than being in kennels, our dogs are enjoying life in foster homes until the day they are adopted, when they come back to our centre to meet and go home with their new owners.

“We have rehomed 15 dogs this year thanks to the wonderful support of our foster carers. We are so grateful to all fosterers, but we are actively looking for more and are keen to hear from anyone who is interested in fostering.”

Dogs currently awaiting a new abode include Eddie, a loving 11-year-old

Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Eddie adores people and loves snuggles on the sofa.

He would prefer to be the only dog in his new home, but he is happy to walk with other doggie pals. He can live with children aged eight and over, and once settled into his forever home, he could be left alone for a few hours. n If you are looking to rehome a rescue dog in Cumbria you can search here: https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/rehoming/ Anyone interested in fostering please contact Amy Redpath at HFHPenrith@dogstrust.org.uk or call 01768 870 617.

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Celebrate National Pet Month with Your Perfect Pet

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erfect-Pets explores our fascination with four-legged friends to celebrate National Pet Month. There is no doubt that on planet earth we are a community of pet lovers.

Whether in the US, UK, Australia, or elsewhere around the globe we truly love our furry friends, and they love us back unconditionally. That’s why when an opportunity arises to celebrate our perfect pets we jump in with all hands, feet, and paws too! Celebrated in April in the UK and May in the US National Pet Month allows pet owners to express just how important our pets are to us.

Over the last two years, since the beginning of the pandemic, pet ownership has soared. Lockdown and stay-at-home orders not only had us cooped up inside but also our dedicated furry companions too. It is no secret that our time at home popularised and encouraged pet ownership on an unprecedented level. Here are some key facts on the rise of pet ownership during 2020/21.

Key facts: l Pet ownership levels in the UK peaked to a new high of 59% in 2021. With more than half of UK households owning at least one pet in 2020/21. Dogs and cats were the most popular. l In the UK there are an estimated 12 million dogs and 12 million cats living in homes. l According to the APPA National Pet Owners survey in the US, 70% of households own a pet which equates to 90.5 million homes. This is a significant jump compared to when records first began in 1988, when 56% of US households owned a pet. l Dog ownership in the US saw the biggest rise. Almost 9 million dogs have been acquired by households since the start of the pandemic (a

number equivalent to the population of York City) bringing the total number of dogs in the US to 108 million (that’s roughly one dog to every three humans in the US).

Covid has not only changed the world around us, it has also changed how we interact with our pets. As Covid restrictions begin to wind down around the world we can try to reminisce with a half-hearted smile and appreciate the time that was spent at home with them.

Research shows just how important of a crutch our pets were to us during the pandemic. For many, they helped buffer the misery of isolation and disconnect from loved ones and daily routines. In addition, not only were our pets great companions, they also served as a social catalyst.

In places where lockdown rules were more severe pet owners were given a small window of freedom to walk their dogs outside in the fresh air potentially allowing socially-distanced interaction with others.

As pet owners reluctantly go back to their working lives in the office, and the kids are back in school, where does this leave our beloved feline or faithful dog?

Unfortunately, for many, at home alone waiting for their owners to return.

The thought of leaving a loyal pet alone, in some cases has led to pet owners refusing to go back to working in the office. In a survey by Honest Paws 67% of dog owners said they would consider switching jobs if they could no longer work remotely full-time.

Many cited that the emphasis on emotional and physical wellbeing and the flexibility to work from home prompted them to take midday walks with their four-legged friend and that this change in lifestyle was now a priority.

Workers are becoming more aware of their mental health and requesting hybrid working styles because quite simply their pets have been a lifeline for them. This has led to a new trend where pet owners seek work environments that have friendly pet policies and flexible working arrangements.

So, as we celebrate National Pet Month let us not forget just how important our pets are to us. They give us comfort, peace of mind, and companionship, and they encourage us to grow, expand and demand more for ourselves which makes them the perfect pets we care for and love. n If you would like a helping hand with your pet care needs look no further.

Perfect-Pets has a large selection of books that cover general care for the most popular dog and cat breeds, as well as books on basic first aid, dog rescue, and dog training. With over 50 titles available there is a Perfect-Pets book for a variety of questions and concerns. Visit: www.perfect-pets.org

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Mildred and Phoenix grazing

Mildred now

Special Pony who helped Redwings care for tragic foal now looking for a loving home of her own A rescued pony who has been a dedicated foster mum to many whilst in Redwings’ care – including much-loved and missed foal Phoenix - is looking for a home through the charity’s Rehoming Scheme.

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ildred – herself a victim of neglect - won the hearts of Redwings supporters and staff alike with her dedication to Phoenix, an orphaned foal who came to the charity in August after being badly burned in an apparent arson attack.

Mildred was his constant companion, providing him with essential equine interaction and being by his side as Redwings vets treated his burns.

Having witnessed Mildred’s caring personality first-hand, the vet team suggested she would be an ideal candidate for rehoming. She joined the Scheme and became available for rehoming on 24th February.

Mildred, a 13.1hh 12-year-old cob, is looking for a home as non-ridden companion pony. Due to her conformation, she is not suitable to be ridden but her caring nature would make her the perfect fit to be a companion to another horse.

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Mildred was originally rescued from a site in Wales where she was one of a large number of horses who had been left in appalling conditions, without food and water and suffering from disease. In her time at the Sanctuary, she has been a foster mum to several rescued young ponies who came into Redwings’ care without their mothers.

Lucy Youngs, Senior Rehoming Team Leader at Redwings and Mildred’s trainer, said: “Mildred is particularly wonderful with other horses. Throughout her time with us at the Redwings Rehoming Centre she has been a valuable friend to some of our more nervous horses in training and has also helped new members of staff learn about our training process. Whilst she has been a pleasure to have and train, we believe it is only right she finds a special Guardian to love and cherish her.

“Mildred is very good to handle, and will stand nicely for any routine care

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needs, such as the vet and farrier. Due to her calm nature, she would be especially suited to someone looking for a calming influence for their horse or pony. With gentle introduction we think she could be left alone for periods of time if her companion was ridden out, providing this was established gradually.” n Mildred is currently based at the Redwings’ Rehoming Centre in Norfolk, but is available to rehome in the charity’s rehoming area across East Anglia and the Midlands. To apply to rehome Mildred, and to find out more about the Redwings Rehoming Scheme,please visit: https://www.redwings.org.uk/get-involved/rehoming/rehome-a-rescued-horse

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