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Miracle

DREAMING Of Becoming a Vet?

The Rescue Dog Who Saved a Family FROM DEATH’S DOOR

The Human Side of Rescue

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My dog has been diagnosed with liver disease My little Yorkshire Terrier, Amy, has been diagnosed with liver disease her vet says her behaviour may change is this likely?

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Dean Hart answers your questions Dean Hart is a Clinical Behaviourist and Tutor at the Canine Studies College and specialises in helping mature students set up and develop their own business within the canine industry. Visit www.thedoghut.biz

My dog growls at me When I try to move my Jack Russel off the furniture, he growls at me, I am not happy about this, so what should I be doing to stop this?

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Bless her, hopefully your vet will be looking after her and you. Yes, potentially all animals that suffer with severe liver disease may develop abnormal behavioural signs.

Depending on the severity of Amy’s disease you could see any of the following changes: disorientation, pacing, head pressing, circling, stumbling, collapse or possible seizures. With some dogs that experience this debilitating disease you may also see aggressive behaviour, but with appropriate treatment for Amy, your vet may stabilise her condition and she may show no or little behavioural change.

Veterinary treatment is the most sensible and needed route to take. I would suggest you go back to your vet to establish the severity of Amy’s condition and explore possible dietary changes that may help slow down progression of this disease.

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I would think your JRT is not very happy with this situation either! In most situations where there is an aggressive response, dogs demonstrate aggressive behaviour to stop the person from getting closer. While this behaviour is not acceptable, the first sensible approach is to try to avoid the aggression, to minimise the risk of injury. Do not try to physically move your dog, do not stare ‘purposely at him’, or tell him off when he growls.

Initially, be inventive, ring the doorbell or pretend you are dishing up his food in the kitchen for example, so he gets off without force. I can hear some people taking a sharp intake of breath, saying this is ‘giving in’ to him, but in most situations, this will lower the aggression, reduce the dog’s emotional state so the owner can then handle the situation more appropriately and importantly keep safe. This is far better than consistently challenging a dog which will only serve to increase their aggression and the likelihood of it becoming a learned response. This approach will only lead to failure. You have not mentioned how you are asking him to get off, but often dogs perceive this type of situation as threatening, even if they are ‘resource guarding’ the battle for control of the resource can cause anxiety. There needs to be a long-term management and prevention plan in place to help reduce this behavioural response and help build your relationship with him, but only after there has been a behavioural consultation to assess your dog’s motivation and possible influences.

Using high value treats is a good starting point for retraining, as you will need to ‘toss’ these away from him onto the floor, to encourage him to get off. When he gets off the furniture (to get the treat) this is the reward for complying. You then need to ask him, calmly, to carry out another behaviour, like go out into the garden, so he does not try to get back on! You can develop a hand signal for this treat delivery which can be developed later as a cue for asking him to get off. He will not learn to ‘get on’ to ‘get off again’ to be given treats, as the timing should be sufficiently different and provided you deliver the treats simply without too much fuss, do not try to retake ‘possession’ of the furniture straight away, provide alternative places for him to sleep and give him something to do immediately afterwards. Ultimately, he needs to learn that he is not allowed on your furniture, that he has alternative locations. Place his dog bed on the floor, near to you if needed, and make it as comfy as possible. Encourage him to stay in it by giving him a stuffed Kong or similar every time he gets into it (you haven’t mentioned that he has food aggression!) Try to ‘block off’ his access to any furniture, by using other items, during this retraining, not yourself. I would recommend you organise a qualified and experienced behaviourist to come and assess your situation in depth and help you implement a structured rehabilitation plan. No matter how safe you may feel, aggression is always dangerous and can develop quickly into more difficult and challenging behaviour. Seeking professional help does not mean you have failed, it just means that additional help is needed from somebody who specialises in this field. A bit like when I call a car mechanic, I can check and fill the oil and water, check the tyres, clean the car and drive it – but I wouldn’t have a clue what to do if it broke down as I sped down the motorway!

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Troublesome Treacle Is there such a thing as a Psychic Dog? Hello My Gorgeous Friends, As I sit at my laptop the sun is shining through my window and I’m feeling good!

The lighter evenings mean more walks and for Mistress and I, the chance to sit outside in the garden after a long day in the office.

The most exciting toys came in the post the other day from Rolf C Hagen UK Ltd. Here’s what I got!

A Nerf Dog Tennis Ball Blaster! Oh my goodness, I’ve never so much fun in all my life.

The ball was shot out of this high powered launcher into the air as then I ran as fast as my little legs would go to retrieve it. See this video to see how it works.

I usually chew up all my toys however tough they look, but not these ones from Zeus Interactive toys! I am having so much fun with them and they’re keeping me and Mistress active for hours on end. Because Zeus know that dogs see in shades of blue and yellow their K9 Fitness Range have been carefully chosen for maximum visibility. This is a brilliant idea and so much easier to find!

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Nerf Dog Tennis Ball Blaster!

See the photos on my page and you can click on their site to see more www.nerfpet.com/ https://caen.hagen.com/K9-Fitnessby-Zeus

Sorry about the back view photo of me but mum insisted on taking it because she thinks I am a sight seer! Is there such thing as a Psychic Dog? Even when I don’t know we are expecting a visitor I will sit and wait for them at the front door. Are there any other of my furry friends that are clever like this? I am sure there are as we are just so clever!!

Maybe we should start a ‘furtune’ telling business…

I will be 8 this year yet it doesn’t seem to me that long ago I was a cute little puppy. I still feel the same in my head it’s only when I look in the mirror I realise how much bigger I am!

I think Mistress feels the same.

She is quite old now (sorry mum but you are) but still acts like a kid and plays awful tricks on me like hiding behind the door and jumping out.

She says we never grow up and just wear bigger clothes or fur coats in my case!

Treacle – The Psychic Dog!

I love writing my column and I have got so carried away again, I’ve run out of space and time!

Until next month!

K9 Fitness Range

See the Nerf Dog Tennis Ball Blaster video to see how it works https://youtu.be/fMQbjHxtq8U

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Contents

PUBLISHER: JENNIFER PROWSE RESCUE AND ANIMAL CARE MAGAZINE: JENNIFER PROWSE MEDIA, 21 THE MALTINGS, BURES, SUFFOLK CO8 5EJ

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Miracle

DREAMING Of Becoming a Vet?

The Rescue Dog Who Saved a Family FROM DEATH’S DOOR

The Human Side of Rescue

To Dancing Pony!

Cover Image

Do you have a superstar moggy?

Turn to page 6 to find out more about London’s Cat Extravaganza!’

As I am writing my monthly welcome to you lovely animal lovers, it actually feels like a summer’s day.

It’s quite warm and sky is such a Jennifer Prowse beautiful blue. Long may it continue!

Director and Publisher We have our usual eclectic mix of features in this issue and hope you all enjoy them.

I always wanted a career working with animals and here I am in my small way helping to re home pets looking for a loving new family by providing a free window for rescue centres to post photos and descriptions of hundreds of dear pets. There are so many ways to work with animals, be it by volunteering or training for a job in this fast growing sector. See inside to see if we can help you with a few ideas and tips.

Read about Mayhew’s innovative programme ‘Pick & Snip’ designed to provide vulnerable pet owners with preventative veterinary care. Learn how HorseWorld’s campaign to end long-term tethering has reached parliament.

Our In-house Vet Simon gives advice on a readers’ dog who has a skin problem and asking about an elimination diet.

Another of our readers has written to Dean Hart, our Pet Behaviourist about her Jack Russell who growls at her when she tries to push him off the furniture. Treacle our Rescue Border Collie is up to her usual antics and thinks she may have unusual powers.

There’s lots more features, news and products for you to enjoy within these pages so put your feet up with your furry or feathered friend and relax!

If you are wondering around Crufts, look out for us handing out our magazines and come say hello.

On this month’s cover

See you next month

The LondonCats International Cat Show

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Volunteer or train for a job in this fast growing sector

With every lifetime policy taken out between 1st February and 31st March 2019, Agria Pet Insurance is giving owners £50 to spend at their vet practice to support their pet’s health.

This could be vaccinations, a health or dental check, consultations and much more (see page 9). www.rescueandanimalcare.com

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Do you have a superstar moggy?

The LondonCats International Cat Show and Expo is on a mission to stage, reward, and celebrate our purrfect companions and YOU’RE invited! ondonCats International Show works in partnership with TICA (The International Cat Association), a cat registry which truly honours the household pet. TICA even awards International Cat and Kitten titles to the top winning 20 cats and kittens in household pets. Household pets are judged primarily on condition, beauty and show presence, so you could have the next international winner sitting in your front room - Every household pet is welcome at TICA! We will share the love with over 200 cats over 50 different breeds. Amongst the different breeds of cat at our show, there will be some of your favourites such as the Bengal, British Short Hair, Maine Coon and Sphynx all under one roof

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competing for the ultimate prize of Best Kitten, Best Cat, Best Alter and Best Household Pet. Also, joining these cats are the more exotic breeds such as the Lykoi (better known as the Werewolf cat) and Marguerites (an African Sand Cat cross).

The show will bring together not just the UK cat community, but cats from around the world. As well as welcoming TICA judges from around Europe and across the pond.

There’s lots more to see and do too! 7 super interactive judging rings, ‘meet the breeds’, cat agility, a cat crazy shopping village, James Bowen & A Street Cat Named Bob, an educational stage, gourmet food trucks and more! If you love cats then be sure to get your ticket from

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www.londoncats.org.uk using the code RAC20 for 20% off.

So why not enter your moggy into the LondonCats International Show? A spectacular weekend in the company of beautiful cats for all the family, happening this May 04-05 in Tobacco Dock, London.

See you there!

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Agria Pet Insurance supports Bee-Friendly initiative Usually, four-legged creatures are the focus for the team at Agria Pet Insurance. But for the second year running, the specialist pet insurer has taken care to help those with six legs too… he British Bee Veterinary Association (BBVA) aims to highlight bee sustainability and address the threats faced by one of our most important species. Bees are critical to the food chain, so the BBVA, with support from Agria Pet Insurance, is doing everything they can to help their plight.

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Did you know?

• We depend on pollination from bees for a third of the foods we eat • It takes the nectar from two million flowers to make just 500g of honey • Bees can do basic maths!

• Pollen shortages are a huge threat to bees – each colony needs up to 30kg per year (the equivalent of two large bags of dog food) As well as pollen shortages caused by a reduction in suitable habitat and wild flora, bees are also under threat from pesticides, agrochemicals and parasites.

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Fortunately, making some small changes can make a big difference. Agria Pet Insurance is supporting the BBVA’s ‘Bee-Friendly Practice’ initiative with a donation. The initiative encourages veterinary practices to plant bee-friendly plots, window boxes or containers to provide extra food for bees. It’s the second year that Agria has supported this initiative, together with a pledge to provide ongoing support to help the charity. To find out more about the BBVA, visit www.britishbeevets.com

Are you a Rehoming organisation? Agria Pet Insurance provides 5 Weeks Free pet insurance policies for animals rehomed through Rehoming partners, no matter what their age. Find out more at: www.agriapet.co.uk/rehoming

Back to four legs…

The Agria Rehoming Team will be at this year’s Crufts at the NEC, Birmingham, March 7-10. As well as catching up with many of the breed rescues they already support, the team will be explaining the significant ways they can help to rehoming organisations yet to become Agria partners.

Catch up with the team in Hall 3, stand 25a to find out more and to be in with a chance of winning £250 for your rescue!

Offer for £50 free veterinary care ends 31st March 2019.

See website for further details. Agria Pet Insurance Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, Financial Services Register Number 496160.

Agria Pet Insurance is registered and incorporated in England and Wales with registered number 4258783.

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Shine through Spring and Summer this year Get your horses & pets in tip top condition for the season and shine above the rest.

Their winter coats will be moulting out. Instead of just treating the surface, by grooming and shampooing, why not think of supplementing their diet too.

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ur “O-Mega Shine” & “Hyper Coat Prime“ supplements are 100% cold pressed Hemp seed oil. This supplement boasts 87% Omega Oils, containing Omega 3, 6 & 9. Our customers simply love this product, once they’ve seen the results they are amazed. Unlike most oil supplements on the market where you have to feed it in high quantities to see results. The high quality of these two supplements means as little as 15ml per day per horse and as little as 5ml for a dog gets results. It is a 100% vegetarian source of Omega Oils, which is also packed with essential fatty acids. One of our customers says “not only did my horses coat start to shine, but his mane growth and general condition also amazed me and my instructor. Just a groom, even on show days gets him shiny. I also noticed his hoof condition has improved and all with only 15ml a day.” The Hyper Coat Prime supplement for dogs is used by a Crufts champion.

An Animal Health customer’s horse that uses O-Mega Shine A great way to help your pets to get rid of their winter coats is to give them a full on pamper a ”spring clean”. Give them a nice all over groom to loosen and remove as much of the loose coat as you can. Then give them a wash with warm water and your preferred shampoo. Our top selling horse shampoos is “Super Body Wash”, which is a non-rinse shampoo with Tea Tree and peppermint. Our popular colour enhancing shampoo (Super White, Super Red, Super Gold & Super Black) are all available in sizes from 250ml to 5lt, and are all concentrated so a little goes a long way.

Our Hyper Coat Prime range also includes a nourishing shampoo and a super concentrated condition.

Quite often when my horse Thai moults out his coat he gets quite scurfy. As much as I brush, still white scurf appears and he

looks quite unkempt and unloved. So on a nice warm spring afternoon I set about getting him looking nice, which normally results in me being filthy and frizzy haired. I give him a good groom, then damp him down with warm water and then massage in our “Scurf Off” shampoo which is rich in Rosemary oils and ideal to help the dandruff disappear. Then he is rinsed off and dried off. Once I’ve finished he is looking lovely and can be rugged up all cosy and put to bed in his stable for the night. Whilst I try not to swallow the horse hair in my mouth and go and get myself showered and clean again. n To view our full range go to www.animal-health.co.uk or call us on 01787 476400.

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Oak Tree Animals Charity

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Simon M1

Jake M15 mths

Dotty F1

Max M8

Reggie M2

Ian M13

Baloo M2

Floss F9

Would love his owners to help him become the perfect gentleman.

He has an amazing personality and learns new things very quickly.

Needs a secure garden so she has somewhere to stretch her legs.

Loves to explore new places and walks. He also enjoys having a relaxing massage.

The ideal home would be with an active owner to continue his training.

He can spend all day playing after cuddles and enjoys night time time cuddles.

He is a super friendly boy, once he knows you are his friend.

Would love a home that allows her to build confidence at her own pace.

Harvey M12-16 mths

Scottish SSPCA

Adonis M9-13 mths Will require someone who is going to be home for the most of the day.

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Broxie M3-5

Flash M4

Julio M2-3

Buddy M4

Esther F7

Can be very strong and exciteable around other dogs when out on walks.

Looking for an experienced, active, adult only home as he can be quite strong on the lead.

Treats and food are a good way for his new owner to continue his training.

He can be a little sassy when he wants to be, and does prefer attention on his own terms.

She is looking for a quiet home where she can relax and lounge around, getting cuddles.

Stokenchurch Dog Rescue

He will require outdoor access when the time is right.

Louis M1-2 likes to explore. He is also very happy to be affectionate when he had time to settle.

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Bluebell F4

Baxter M5

Aldo F3

Wellington M10

Fly F2-3

Boss M3

Cranberry F2-3

Bentley M11

Will make a funloving and energetic companion.

He is full of energy and love, he enjoys long walks.

Will make a great addtion all she wants is a nice comfy bed.

Wellington is looking for a calm home in a quiet, rural area.

Would love to have a canine companion in his new home.

His favourite pastime is playing with a squeaky toy or a ball.

Highly motivated by treats and works well for them.

Agility would be a great way for his new owner to bond.

Charity No. CI0/1174351

We are an English registered charity concerned with the plight of greyhounds, especially the Spanish-bred hunting greyhounds (galgos).

We work with many shelters in Spain who carry out the primary rescue work and the homing groups and individuals in Europe who promote adoption in their own countries.

This work is successful but expensive.

Please help us by sponsoring one of our rescues, donating to our work, purchasing GIN merchandise or leaving us a legacy, please contact us: Greyhounds in Need 5A, 80 High Street, Egham, Surrey TW20 9HE Tel: 01784 483206, Fax: 01784 482501 Email: greyhoundsinneed.uk@gmail.com

Please visit our website: www.greyhoundsinneed.co.uk

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IAMS donates 100 tonnes of food to rescue dogs & cats

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ith 9 million dogs and 8 million cats kept as pets in the UK1 we truly are a nation of animal lovers, and thankfully more and more of us are choosing to adopt. This is wonderful news for the many dogs and cats waiting for their forever homes, but for every pet adopted, there are more waiting for their own loving family.

This is why IAMS is proud to support pet rescue centres and charities across the UK through our I AM HOME feeding programme.

In 2018, we helped to feed thousands of hungry and homeless dogs and cats donating almost 100 tonnes of food to animal rescue centres across the UK, from Cornwall right up to Inverness!

We have built trusted relationships with more than 30 animal charities, providing support and care by donating IAMS’ premium nutrition to animals in need, ensuring they benefit from a 100% complete and balanced diet while they wait to be united with a loving family.

2. SUPPORT – This year our friendly IAMS team will take part in volunteer days, helping to relieve the tiring work load that the rescue centre staff face every day.

The I AM HOME feeding programme supports UK pet rescue charities in three ways: 1. DONATE – Not only do we donate food to selected I AM HOME registered charities we also provide FREE I AM HOME Welcome Home Packs for staff to gift with every adopted pet.

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Our growing I AM HOME community on the IAMS UK Facebook page enables pet parents to share their own personal and heart-warming stories of pet adoption, plus our partner charities share stories of cats and dogs waiting to find their forever home.

Further real life and inspiring pet adoption stories can be found at www.iams.co.uk/iamhome, including the incredible story of Miracle, our I AM HOME Ambassadog.

I AM HOME Ambassadog Miracle truly represents how adopting a pet today can change a life forever.

Life for Miracle started with a rough beginning. Indeed, it’s a miracle he survived. As with so many rescues, Miracle shows his thanks for a second chance at life in a very special way – through his love and devotion for Amanda’s son Kyle who lives with Cerebral Palsy and autism. The pair communicate through an unspoken language, but one they both understand. Pet parent Amanda says, “the two are like kindred spirits.”

3. CARE – We raise awareness of rescue centres by sharing rehoming success stories on our IAMS’ website and social media. We do this because we hope to inspire more people to adopt.

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Miracle was the inspiration behind I AM HOME and soon became IAMS’ Ambassadog because his story gives hope to all of the homeless animals waiting to finally say ‘I AM HOME’.

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At IAMS we know that every pet deserves a loving home which is why our I AM HOME goal is simply to inspire more people to adopt a pet today and change a life forever.

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Balto and Sandra’s story Back in November 2013, Balto, the Siberian Husky, was living a scary and uncertain life as a stray. It’s not known how long he’d been alone on the streets but at only 8 months old he was picked up and taken to the local council pound.

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fter a lengthy period of time without being claimed he was sadly placed on the ‘Put to Sleep’ list. With only two days left before being euthanized, Balto was thankfully saved by SHWA Husky Rescue. Retired Police Officer Sandra Heathcote was part of the transport relay team involved with Balto’s rescue and transfer to the safety of a foster home in Sussex and fell in love with the 14

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Sandra explains, “Balto wasn’t the normal bouncy Siberian Husky that I was used to, instead he was very calm and gentle and I connected with him immediately.”

Sandra knew Siberian Huskies well, having owned two already, including her then 14-year old, Kira, but had no intention to take on another dog up until that point. However, after meeting

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Balto she found herself smitten and soon submitted an application to adopt him and Balto came to live with her in Hayle, West Cornwall.

In those early days, Balto looked worse for wear he was very thin with his fur in a terrible condition, but Sandra helped nurse him back to health and with a lot of love and care he soon flourished.

Balto’s journey to recovery didn’t stop there. With Kira already working as a Therapy Dog, she took young Balto under her wing and he quickly proved himself to be a natural, later qualifying as a Therapy Dog himself. As part of his duties, Balto has been responsible for supporting many people, from helping an elderly dehydrated patient drink, to comforting a patient following an overdose. As well as his work as a Therapy Dog, Balto and Sandra frequently compete in fun and companion shows where he has been awarded with a number of Best in Show and Reserve Best in Show wins as well as attending agility and trick classes, and trying out scentwork, flyball and tracking. Sandra is especially proud of his achievements winning trick classes as “Huskies are not usually known for that skill.”

Whilst it’s clear that Sandra adopting Balto saved his life, she also credits him with saving her own.

Sandra suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, a result of her services as a Police Officer, and believes she would struggle without him, saying: “There are so many things I wouldn’t be able to do without him. He is my soulmate, best friend and constant companion.”

Balto will be attending Crufts 2019 in March as part of the Discover Dogs area, as well as with Therapy Dogs Nationwide. n For more information on Crufts, which is taking place from 7th-10th March, please visit https://www.crufts.org.uk/

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HorseWorld campaign to end long-term tethering reaches parliament Success for HorseWorld Trust as parliament prepares to debate long-term tethering hanks to massive public support, the issue of long-term equine tethering wasdebated by MP Luke Hall in Parliament on the 20th of February 2019.

Bristol based equine rescue charity, HorseWorld, launched #BreakTheChain at Horse of the Year show in October 2018 and since then over 12,000 emails pledging support for the campaign have reached over 94% of MP’s in the UK directly from their constituents. One MP, Luke Hall MP for Thornbury and Yate, took an interest in the campaign. After receiving over 70 emails from his constituents he decided to visit the charity to hear more about the campaign. During his visit Luke met with staff to discuss the issue and met horses with terrible scars induced by tethers.

Luke said: “Current Equine welfare codes state that tethering is not a suitable method of long term management of horses, and yet there is no current law to protect horses from dangerous or prolonged tethering. I am holding this debate to call for greater efforts to be made to create the welfare standards necessary to provide horses with the protections they deserve.”

There are an estimated 3,500 horses tethered across the UK. Tethering horses for long periods of time jeopardises their welfare.

Not only is there serious risk of injury from inappropriate or unchecked tethers but a tethered horse does not have freedom to

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HorseTethered beside a busy road in Bristol.

Mark and MP Luke Hall meeting horses on Luke’s visit to HorseWorld.

express natural behaviour. As a flight animal a horse’s most basic instinct is to run and tethering prevents them from moving anywhere except in a small circle. A study done in South Wales in 2014 found that only 3% of horses were spending more than 5 minutes off their tether over a 6-month period[i]. The practice is universally condemned as a long-term method of keeping horses and it is the opinion of HorseWorld that such a potentially hazardous practice should be regulated by law.

HorseWorld Trust launched #BreakTheChain with the aim to limit the time a horse can be tethered to 24 hours and to put a complete ban on tethering in inappropriate locations such as by the side of roads or in the centre of roundabouts, where they pose a risk to motorists as well as themselves. If the campaign is successful it will be a criminal offence to keep a horse permanently on a tether.

HorseWorld’s Managing Director, Mark Owen: The practice of tethering is cruel but unfortunately it has become an all too common site and with no legislation in place to protect these horse’s charities are powerless to help. Some horse’s will spend their whole life tied to the same spot, for a flight animal this is unacceptable. We were overjoyed when we met with Luke Hall and he decided to take the subject to parliament, he is truly passionate about animal welfare and it’s great to have his support for this campaign. We are really hopefully about the outcome of the debate.” n If you are interested watching the debate it was shown on Parliament TV: https://parliamentlive.tv/Commons To find out more about the campaign visit: https://breakthechain.horseworld.org.uk/ [1]

Mullan, S. , Szmaragd, C., Hotchkiss, J., Whay, H.R. (2014) The welfare of longline tethered and free-ranging horses kept on grazing land in South Wales. Animal Welfare. 23. 25-37.

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Discover Dog Friendly Pembrokeshire Legends are definitely created in Wales and Pembrokeshire is no exception - the birthplace of the Patron Saint of Wales; Saint David, King Henry VII and it’s also the source of the historic bluestones at Stonehenge. ecognised as being the only coastal National Park in the UK with a coastline voted second only to that of New Zealand by National Geographic Magazine, it’s included in a Conde Nast Traveller list of the five best National Parks on the planet and has been crowned Holiday Destination of the year 2018 by BBC Countryfile Magazine. Its stunning 186 mile coastline is a haven for walkers and boasts a total of 56 Coast Awards (11 Blue Flags, 14 Green Coast Awards and 31 Seaside Awards).

International sporting events such as Ironman and Red Bull Cliff Diving have themselves also created legends along the Pembrokeshire coastline and have focused a worldwide spotlight on the county’s appeal and infrastructure to be able to host such events.

At just over a four hour drive from Birmingham or London and around one and a half hours from South Wales, the natural beauty of the Pembrokeshire coast and countryside means that it’s a destination of choice for millions of visitors each year, many of whom come for the spectacular walks. Other types of tourism, in the form of beach holidays, sport / adventure breaks, faith and historic trails, family parks and zoo’s and the stunning landscape are accessible to everyone and as if that’s not enough, this corner of Wales is now also gaining a legendary reputation for dog friendly tourism.

In 2017 Pembrokeshire Tourism, the organisation that supports, promotes and represents the industry held the first ever Dog Friendly Pembrokeshire Tourism Awards which were designed specifically to support and promote dog friendly

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“The most dog friendly destination in the UK” provision of tourism in the county. The aim of the awards is to inspire the industry to become more dog friendly and reach out to dog owners who would prefer to travel with their pets rather than face the trauma of separation while they’re away.

For the awards, which are still totally unique in the UK, Pembrokeshire Tourism teamed up with Burns Pet Nutrition and involved their specially trained Burns By Your Side Reading Dogs (and owners) throughout the whole process including the judging. Who better to judge the best dog friendly beach than a dog itself?

Following the success of the 2017 awards, the Community Council at Amroth had dog waste bins and bag dispensers installed along their award winning seafront and in doing so, not only did it recognise the value of dog friendly tourism but also a shared responsibility to the environment and others. Another community along the coast at Freshwater East successfully fought a proposed dog ban on the beach and referenced it’s shortlisting in the 2017 awards as indication of its appeal to dog walkers. The faith of the community was rewarded when they were announced as category winners in the subsequent 2018 awards.

Increased multi media marketing, a new map of dog friendly businesses and filming of a video to showcase the tourism offering have all added to the opportunity for Pembrokeshire to benefit from the additional exposure

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it’s getting. Positive feedback from influencers indicates that the county is already being viewed by some as “the most dog friendly destination in the UK” Pembrokeshire is serious about tourism provision as a whole and about protecting its appeal as a top UK destination of choice for visitors. The Dog Friendly Pembrokeshire Tourism initiative is supported by Visit Wales, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority, and National Trust Pembrokeshire along with other stakeholders and everyone is keen to promote the message of responsible dog ownership to anyone who visits our picturesque county with a dog. n This project has received funding via the Tourism Product Innovation Fund (TPIF) supported through the Welsh Government Rural Communities - Rural Development Programme 2014-2020, which is funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and the Welsh Government, the Fund aims to encourage new innovative product ideas working in partnership which will have a greater impact and attract more visitors.

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Nasha M7

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Nasha is a very big, strong and boisterous dog. He does need a bit of lead training.

He is a nervous dog so will not be able to go to a home with under 16.

Needs a lot of exercise and an owner with patience who has lots of time for his training.

Originally a stray. He is neutered. He’s very friendly and just wants to play.

He wouldn’t get along with the other cat there so will have to be homed without other cats now.

With us as his owner passed away. Very energetic, needs a lot of exercise.

He is food protective and not used to being around children.

Suitable with sensible teenagers & above.

He can be a little choosy over which other dogs he likes also protective over his things.

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A very active little Needs a quiet active dog likes to be on the home with someone move provided that it who has a knowledge is with you. of the breed.

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Mabel F2-3

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Penny F4

Her nature is very typical of the breed and she will make a loyal companion.

Good with other animals. Have you got room on your lap.

She obviously will need some training, but is only a baby.

Would be best to live as an only pet so he can have all the attention to himself.

In the home he is a delight and loves to go out and about.

A loving cuddle monster with so much character.

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Recon F2

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Beamer M3 mths

Jasmine F6

She is a little unsure at the moment and will need a nice little dog to live with.

Going to love being someone's special girl and learning about soft beds.

Bella is a little nervous to be handled but does settle once in your arms.

She is a sweet girl but please take into account she will need lots of exercise.

She is confident, playful and outgoing.

A people pleaser and loves to be cuddled.

Needs at least one other dog in her new home to help her confidence.

Beamer is very cuddly and waggy boy who could easily be an only dog.

She is very easy to handle and spends her time being a nosey little madam!!

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THE HUMAN SIDE OF RESCUE Working in the world of rescuing animals is often seen as a dream job. Protecting animals against mistreatment, misunderstanding and even worse. Seeing them off to a new home must surely be very rewarding . It is, but it also brings a lot of emotion that is often not expected and rarely talked about.

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oming to terms on a daily basis with animals having been let down, in some way, by another human can have a culminative effect on rescuers. It often leads to one of two outcomes, the person becomes every anti people or they leave rescue work emotionally scarred .

Many years ago when my involvement with Border Collie Trust grew I soon became aware of this “emotional overload” particularly in one situation where a lady

“Those of us who work on behalf of animals and dedicate our lives to them experience four phases in our career evolution.”

Bailey – Just one of the lovely Border Collies looking for a new home

involved in rescue couldn’t say no to any request for help but felt no one was good enough to adopt from her. It lead to mistakes being made, her marriage breaking down, losing her home and indeed the very rescue she had started.

I happened across an article “The Four Phases of Rescue” by Doug Fakkema in 2004, it helped bring an understanding of the emotions we experience every day and to keep things in perspective. The article began - “Those of us who work on behalf of animals and dedicate our lives to them experience four phases in our career evolution. As we are unique, so are our individual stories, but we all undergo a similar process. If we survive that process, 24

we go on to understand that we have achieved what we wanted in the first place.”

If you search on the internet you will find the full article but I'll give an idea of its message....

Phase 1 - you enter rescue work full of enthusiasm, intending to save every animal that needs it. Your enthusiasm means 25 hour days are possible, you eat, sleep and breath rescue. You are confident that the simple answers to the complex questions of why rescues are needed will solve the problem.

Phase 2 - hearing the same stories day in and day out begin to take their toll. Nobody outside your rescue world understands.

Despite your 25 hour day the same problems keep happening. We are tired all the time and perhaps reluctant to even talk about what we do. We start to lose touch with family and friends as it's easier to withdraw into our own little world and try to become thick skinned to it all.

Phase 3 - people should be euthanised. No one, including co-workers understands what you are going through. You are always tired but can't sleep. You eat rubbish food, smoke and drink too much but it’s the only thing that helps. Anger becomes your over riding emotion with everyone you meet in any situation. You don’t think anyone is suitable to adopt any of your animals and

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you may even start to develop the characteristics of the animal hoarder.

Phase 4 - you realise you can’t save all the animals or educate the entire world population. You realise though that you can still make a difference and accept the need to make rescue work part of your life, not your complete life. You see that not all people are bad and that the solutions are as complex as the problems.

Some people do get stuck in Phase 2 and even worse, Phase 3 but the vast majority move between the phases on a daily basis, recognising that sadness and pain are part of their world and that they need to let the feelings of anger and frustration wash over them. They realise the potential they have to help animals and indeed people. They are making a difference. n Ben Wilkes started as a volunteer at Border Collie Trust in 1997, becoming a Trustee in 2000 and volunteers full time at the Trusts rescue centre. Proud recipient of Petplan & ADCH Animal Charity Volunteer of the Year Award in 2015. www.bordercollietrustgb.org.uk

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Working with Animals Most of us have experience as children with looking after a pet. Whether it is the school’s hamster that your mum nervously promises you won’t lose over the holidays or a beloved dog (read goldfish, kitten, stick insect, or in my case when about 8, a jar of collected worms) animal life is usually present in some degree when growing up. Statistcs show that in 2017/8 26% owned dogs, 18% cats, and just 0.03 mice - though I’d hazard a guess that many more households actually had mice on the premises than admitted in the survey.

It isn’t surprising, then, that so many of us want to work in some way with animals, and there are many careers or ways to fulfill this dream. Here are some pointers to help you with ideas of paid and voluntary jobs in this sector, and how to find out about them.

By Juliet Abrahamson

Working with animal charities There are many animal and wildlife charities in the UK, and on all their websites you’ll find ideas of the kinds of work that you can do with them, which will include fundraisers or administrators as well as hands-on animal jobs, such as being an animal technician or veterinary nurse.

The RSPCA is the largest animal welfare organization in the UK and aims to prevent cruelty and promote kindness to animals. It

“Do your research – you’ll need to know exactly what requirements are needed for your chosen field to stand a chance of getting a job within it.”

How to get started

offers jobs as inspectors, animal welfare officers, and animal collection officers.

Blue Cross offers similar work as surgeons or veterinary nurse or animal welfare assistants. World Wide Fund for Nature takes its operation internationally, with opportunities to work abroad in environmental jobs. The Wildlife Trusts looks for conservation officers and countryside assistant positions, and you can also apply to be a volunteer, which can be an excellent opportunity to get outside and experience wildlife.

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Animal courses, training and qualifications are important when seeking a job with animals. Ideally you should look for a combination of relevant, accredited animal courses and hands-on experience. Do your research – you’ll need to know exactly what requirements are needed for your chosen field to stand a chance of getting a job within it. Employers will need to see that you have a recognised diploma or accreditation to be employed, and that you have a real interest in animal welfare.

You can research hands-on college courses on working with animals at places such as Easton & Otley College (www.eastonotley.ac.uk), and Animal Jobs Direct provide courses in many subjects online. Also at Animal Jobs Direct you will find useful and comprehensive ebook guides to finding out what working or volunteering with animals jobs are available.

Placements and apprenticeships.

Animal care apprenticeships are becoming more common and are an excellent way of

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starting a career with animals. Here are some of the placements on offer, and for full details look on their websites. It’s worth looking at these even if you’re not a student, to discover any volunteer jobs on offer.

The RSPCA has started offering animal care apprenticeships in their animal centres, and they're keen to give young people from disadvantaged backgrounds the chance to start a career in this field. With Pets at Home you can apply to become a groomer, where you'll spend 13 months working for its Groom Room business. If you are over 16 you can work for the National Animal Welfare Trust at one of its animal rehoming centres. The British Wildlife Centre in Surrey offers one-week placements for students on a recognised animal management course, and finally the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust take on some students each year, and also offer volunteering opportunities.

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S L A M I N A H T I W K R O W Defra has recently introduced a significant change with the Animal Activity Licensing Regulations (AAL) 2018. This new legislation applies as from 1st October 2018 to the following: Dog Boarding Kennels, Boarding Cats, Day Care for Dogs, Home Boarding Dogs, Dog Breeding and Selling Animals as Pets. Under the new regulations, those working in these sectors must have must have clear evidence of knowledge & experience or a minimum of an OFQUAL regulated Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject. Or, to meet the Higher Standard, a member of staff with a relevant OFQUAL regulated Level 3 qualification must be present during the working day.

The following Animal Jobs Direct Ofqual regulated qualifications meet the new AAL regulations Level 4 Diploma in Canine Behaviour and Training Management The Level 4 Diploma in Canine Behaviour and Training Management is a regulated qualification. It is progression from the Level 3 Canine Care Behaviour and Welfare Qualification. This qualification is aimed at those wishing to expand their knowledge of canine anatomy and physiology, training and behaviour, the role of exercise and nutrition and how to run dog training classes.

Level 3 Canine Care Behaviour & Welfare Diploma Qualification The AIM Awards Level 3 Diploma in Canine Care, Behaviour and Welfare is an Ofqual regulated qualification that is suitable for anyone working in kennels, rescue, handling or transportation, dog walking or dog sitting. It is also an excellent qualification for anyone wanting to progress to become a Dog Behaviourist. This Qualification meets the Animal Activities Licensing Higher Standard requirements.

Contact us for more information about getting qualified to work with animals www.animal-job.co.uk

Visit us at Crufts Hall 4, Stand 114 Level 2 Award in Canine Care and Behaviour Qualification The AIM Awards Level 2 Award in Canine Care and Behaviour is a regulated qualification providing training aimed at learners who wish to work in the canine industry. This is the course we suggest students start with as a foundation for a career working with dogs. This Qualification meets the Animal Activities Licensing Basic Standard requirements.

Level 2 Award in Skills for Emergency Care for Dogs Qualification The AIM Awards Level 2 Award in Skills for Emergency Care for Dogs is a regulated qualification providing Theory AND Practical Training aimed at learners who wish to or who are working in the canine industry. This is regulated qualification recognised by Ofqual within the RQF and students gain credits upon course completion.

Level 3 Diploma in Feline Care, Behaviour and Welfare Qualification The Level 3 Diploma in Feline Care, Behaviour and Welfare is an Ofqual regulated qualification that is suitable for anyone working with cats. This Qualification meets the Animal Activities Licensing Higher Standard requirements.

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jobs and gaining work experience will help show you are committed. It will also give you an idea of the day-to-day work involved and thereby make sure it is really the direction you want to go in.

Most charities involved with the care of animals, wild or domestic, are always looking for volunteers, so whether you are seeking to enter the profession and get some experience while you are still at school or university or simply want to work with animals on a voluntary basis, scour the websites of organisations for information and contact details.

Look in your own area to find out which local or national charities operate there, or contact local vets, kennels, riding stables or animal sanctuaries that could be crying

out for volunteer help. All it takes is a small search on their websites, and a phone call to ask if they need help. National charities include those such as RSPCA, Blue Cross, PDSA, Dogs Trust and Cats Protection.

Certain charities may offer interesting and worthwhile jobs – how about looking after puppies until they can go for training with Guide Dogs for the Blind, who also have over 50 other different established roles for the volunteer? Or find out if your own dog or cat would be suitable to make therapeutic visits to hospitals, special needs homes or care homes with the Pets as Therapy organization. Riding for the Disabled Association helps the disabled to take part in many riding activities, and volunteers can help with mucking-out or grooming. The Cinnamon Trust helps the elderly or ill to care for their pets.

There are also many volunteering opportunities available both in the UK and abroad for graduate students. To read more about what you could do including rescuing chimpanzees in Zambia and elephants in Indonesia, see volunteering with animals at https://www.prospects.ac.uk/ Finally in your search don’t forget that it is vital to be able to work with people when you want to work well with animals.

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Working as a team, or with the general public requires you to be a good communicator, and if you are working with the very people who share the same love as you do for animals then this should not be hard.

Useful websites https://www.guidedogs.org.uk/ https://petsastherapy.org https://www.rspca.org.uk https://www.cats.org.uk https://www.indeed.co.uk/WorkingWith-Animals-jobs https://www.animal-job.co.uk/workwith-animals.htm Let us know at Rescue and Animal Care what is the most interesting job you have ever done with animals!

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A new course is being launched by Hartpury College to help young people on the path to becoming a vet

Dreaming of becoming a vet? Unique new course at Hartpury could set you on path ith Hartpury currently working with a leading vet school to ensure that students on the new BTEC Extended Diploma Animal Science are offered a guaranteed interview to study veterinary medicine*, the new programme will prepare students to go on to study veterinary medicine and science at university.

It’s also a great option for anyone wanting to go on to study

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Bioveterinary Sciences, Animal Sciences, Animal Nutrition or for those wishing to go directly into an Animal Science-based job after they finish college.

And, with the option for young people to spend a year of their course working in the animal industry gaining invaluable work experience, the BTEC Diploma with a sandwich year option provides a unique opportunity that will boost student CVs. The course will also offer an opportunity for students to go on an international study tour abroad.

Grace Watkins, Head of Animal Management at Hartpury, said: “We’re really excited about launching this new course, which will be a fantastic addition to the wide range of Animal Management courses we already run at Hartpury.

“Everyone knows that the field of veterinary medicine is hugely competitive. By successfully completing this new Animal Science Diploma, young people applying to study veterinary medicine at university will stand out from the crowd thanks to the practical experience, knowledge and skills they will have gained on this unique course.

“We hope that they will also have a guaranteed interview at a leading vet school if they get the required grades, which is a huge incentive, and if they want to give an even bigger boost to their CV, we’ll support them to secure an exciting work placement for their second year.”

The equivalent of three A-levels, students can choose to complete the new BTEC Extended Diploma in Animal Science in two years full-time or three years with a sandwich year.

Students will gain practical handling experience with Hartpury’s extensive animal collection, including domestic and exotic species, farm animals and horses as they complete a Practical Skills Portfolio to support their application to vet school. They will also be given support to prepare for their Biomedical Admissions Test if they wish to go on to study veterinary medicine. n To find out more about the new course and book on to an open day at Hartpury, go to www.hartpury.ac.uk

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Blue Cross CPD courses for professionals Blue Cross’s Pet Bereavement Support Service has been supporting grieving pet owners for nearly 25 years. It is now a requirement of the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme to have a fully trained pet bereavement expert in your practice. Our courses are recognised by the RCVS as one of the courses that meet the Client Experience Award point as part of their accreditation scheme. For more specific needs, we can also work with you to provide bespoke face to face training across the UK.

Accredited Pet Bereavement Support CPD Course – Eight week accredited award-winning CPD e-learning course £280 The importance of supportive and professional end-of-life care is increasingly vital for businesses in terms of client retention, relationships and crucial team wellbeing.

Enhance the care you can offer to bereaved pet owners with this accredited certificate in pet bereavement support.

Taking place over eight weeks, our distance e-learning course is perfect for anyone wishing to gain more knowledge and experience in supporting bereaved pet owners. It is particularly helpful for veterinary teams and those working with owners whose pets are facing rehoming, euthanasia or have died.

Giving you the skills to support owners and yourself during the difficult bereavement stages, the course covers the following topics in depth: • Pet loss experience • Self care • Emotional support skills

• Stages of grief • Pet euthanasia • Remembrance and rituals

• Grief in surviving pets • The loss of assistance animals

Awarded by NCFE, the course requires a minimum of three to four hours of study per week and counts towards 32 hours Continual Professional Development.

Please be aware that this is not a counselling qualification.

Introduction to Pet Bereavement Support Skills – Two hour CPD e-learning course £35 This short course is an excellent introduction for front of house and customer facing teams who have contact with bereaved owners but do not require an in depth knowledge.

The two hour course covers the following key areas: • Empathy vs sympathy • Communicating with active listening skills • Open questions

• Face to face emotional support, telephone support, email support and other written communication • How to support yourself, importance of self care and useful contacts

This course can be booked at any time throughout the year.

CPD Webinar – Tools for supporting bereaved clients £20 This one hour webinar is aimed at veterinary nurses, receptionists, vets and practice managers who regularly have direct contact with bereaved pet owners. It also offers an open forum in which to discuss topics and share experiences.

The webinar provides one hours CPD and all attendees receive a certificate of attendance. The topics covered are: • Explanation of the five stages of grief and how humans grieve following pet loss • Pet loss case study • Emotional overload signs

• Helpful things to say and do when supporting a grieving client • Unhelpful things not to say or do • How to get it right and help retain your clients

The webinars run from 6.30pm to 7.30pm a number of times within the year.

Find out more Contact the Pet Bereavement Support Service Team or visit our webpage for more information, dates and booking for all courses or bespoke training, or to request free Pet Bereavement literature: bluecross.org.uk/pbss-course Tel: 01993 867216 Email: pbsstraining@bluecross.org.uk Blue Cross is a charity registered in England and Wales (224392) and in Scotland (SC040154) The Pet Bereavement Support Service is a member of The Helplines Standard and British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

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Helping puppies live free from pain and disease

New research reveals powerful long-term impact of DNA tests on dog diseases The Animal Health Trust was one of the first laboratories in the world to offer DNA testing to dog owners To date, thanks to donors and a ten year partnership with The Kennel Club, the AHT has not only created the UK’s largest canine genome bank but also developed 20 DNA tests for more than 50 different breeds. These have been used to test over 60,000 dogs, helping to breed more than 164,000 hereditarily clear puppies born free from debilitating or blinding inherited conditions.

The results of a recent study show just how important DNA tests are when it comes to breeding healthier dogs.

Scientists looked at the DNA testing data for eight diseases in eight breeds of dog, and discovered that approximately ten years after each DNA test became available, the gene mutations that caused the diseases had decreased in each breed by a staggering 90 per cent or more.

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This study proves that DNA testing of dogs can have huge positive health implications for both puppies and potentially the health and welfare of the breed as a whole.

The research that the AHT does to develop DNA tests couldn’t happen without charitable support. Despite their success, there remains a huge amount to do with over 300 known inherited diseases in purebred dogs alone. n To find out more about the AHT’s canine genetics work, visit: www.aht.org.uk

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Dakota goes from death’s door to dancing pony!

Dakota was part of one of the worst rescue cases HorseWorld have ever attended. When she came in she had a foal at foot, was heavily pregnant, underweight and completely feral Where Dakota was rescued from

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he conditions from which Dakota was rescued were unimaginable and despite being only 3 years old it was obvious she had experienced serious neglect and did not have any trust in people at all. Her fear was understandable, she tried to avoid human contact at every opportunity and wouldn’t even come to staff for food.

Unfortunately, Dakota had been so neglected by her previous owners that her foal died shortly after being born, our team didn’t push her handling and gave her time to recover.

HorseWorld trainers, Kayleigh and Caitlin, have extensive experience handling horses from all backgrounds but Dakota and the horses she was rescued with posed a whole new challenge.

Kayleigh said: “The horses from Dakota’s group were unlike any we’ve ever worked with, it wasn’t just that they were frightened of us, their instincts overwhelmed them and told them to run from us so none of our traditional methods worked.”

The training team spent hours sitting on a stool in a barn with Dakota just getting her used to

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and she is now a fully-fledged agility pony! Dakota will follow her trainers around an agility course, over small jumps, over

tarpaulin, through water and underneath archways. She will smile on command and can count to five with her hoof.

Kayleigh said: “Dakota is an amazing pony, she is intelligent and is such a funny character.

We are all really proud of the progress she has made and she will be able to meet the public at our open days in 2019!”

Dakota the dancing pony is looking for people to adopt her!

In your adoption pack you will even get a little cuddly toy version of Dakota! n To find out more visit: www.horseworld.org.uk/adopt/

Dakota and trainer, Kayleigh, colour coordinating socks and rugs!

being around people. The next challenge was getting a head collar on her, this took a very long time even once Dakota had overcome her fear of people she had her own ideas about her training programme. Everything had to be done on her terms, once she’d had enough there was no reasoning with her!

Nearly 3 years after she arrived at HorseWorld she is finally able to do things a normal horse would be able to do and more!

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Catit fountains hold between 1.5-3 litres of water, providing your kitty with a plentiful supply of water to last the whole day and maximising time between refills. Shop the full Catit range on our website, https://www.catit.com/uk/

Nerf Dog Tennis Ball Blaster Range The UK’s fastest growing dog toy brand, Nerf Dog, offers toys to suit every dog’s playtime needs including the action-packed Nerf Dog Tennis Ball Blaster range.These high-powered launchers blast your dog’s favourite tennis ball in the air with a mechanism that is safe for your hands so that you can take aim and launch carefree. Discover the full Nerf Dog range at http://www.nerfpet.com/

K9 Fitness by Zeus The K9 Fitness by Zeus is made to encourage your pets to increase their activity through play. Not only can this reduce the occurrence of pet obesity, but it can also improve behaviour and prevent future health problems. The K9 Fitness by Zeus interactive toys are specifically designed to maximise fun activity for you and your pet, with tough construction ensuring long-lasting fun. Discover the K9 Fitness by Zeus collection at https://ca-en.hagen.com/K9-Fitness-by-Zeus

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Unlucky in love?

Owning a dog makes you more attractive • Bulldogs are the best wingmen, with 85% of owners in a relationship or married London, 11 February 2019: Dog owners are more likely to be married or in a relationship when compared to non-dog owners, according to new research from Rover.com.

The dog walking and sitting service has found that whilst three in four (75%) dog parents have partners, only 54% of non dog owners have found love.

When it comes to different breeds, Bulldogs have proven to be the best wingmen, with 85% of owners in a relationship or married. Terrier owners closely follow, with 83% settled down.

• 75% of dog owners are married or in a relationship, compared to 54% of non-dog owners • 39% believe owning a dog makes them more attractive

Top 10 dog breeds most likely to have owners married or in a relationship Bulldog, Terrier, Daschund, Pug, French Bulldog, Labrador, Retriever, German Shepherd, Jack Russell, Spaniel Nearly half (43%) of owners have used their dog as bait to land a date, with retriever

owners most likely to leverage their furry friend (75%). Terrier owners are least likely (37%), despite 83% having found love.

What’s more, over a third (39%) of dog owners believe that owning a dog makes them more attractive to potential partners, with one in 10 saying they would never date someone who didn’t own a dog. In Brighton, this number rises to one in four.

Christopher Cederskog, European General Manager at Rover.com, says: “We know that Britain is a nation full of dog-lovers, and this love of dogs can really bring people together.

Not only are dogs a great conversation starter, but a dog walk is a great date idea too - so it’s not surprising that many owners have found themselves love.” n For more information or to sign up either as a walker, sitter or owner, please visit: https://www.rover.com/uk/ https://www.facebook.com/RoverDotComUK

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Wood Green

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Whitefield F2-3

Marley M6

Trevor M1-2

Nanook M1

Ozzy M7-8

Tetley M12-13

Louie M3-4

Luna F7-8

She could potentially live with a nice calm male dog and can do home alone.

An energetic boy who loves to be out on his walks his favourite thing is company.

Trevor having 3 legs is no issue at all, you soon forget as he enjoys life to the full.

Nanook can do a few hours home alone but this will need to be built up slowly.

He forms a close bond with his favourite human, is very chatty.

A nice big scratching post where he can sit and watch the world go by.

He isn’t much of a lap cat and he prefers to sit next to you for company.

Once she finds her perfect match she is a very loving girl.

Teckels Rehoming and Boarding

www.teckelsanimalsanctuaries.co.uk

Buster M6

Beau M11

Tinker M5

Willow F6

Lila F5

Tinks F2

Kuro F5

Pancake M4

Buster enjoys his walks and needs to go to a quiet home with stable routine.

He is housetrained.

Beau is a lovely boy who adores people and craves company.

He loves going for walks.

Tinker will take a bit of time to get to know you, but is very affectionate once you've made friends.

She's very much a typical bouncy staffie who also loves her cuddles.

A friendly feline who likes to have fuss when she wants it.

She is looking for a quiet home.

A super needy cat who loves attention.

Looking for a family who are around most of the day.

When kuro is confident with you she is a chatty cat.

She is looking for a quiet home.

Pancake is looking for a stable/farm home,as he is very worried about people interaction.

Assisi Animal Sanctuary

www.assisi-ni.org

Smokie F4

Barney M4

Peggy F6

Betsy F8

Shara F

Sparks M8

Mittens F4

Ozzi M7

A strong girl and can pull on the lead if she feels like it.

Seeking an owner who has lots of time to spend with him.

She is great with other dogs and loves to chase footballs!

She will need time and patience to allow her to settle in.

Her favourite thing of all time is food.

Sparks is not fussy and he will munch all day if he is allowed!

She would need to be the only pet in the house.

I am very handsome boy with my different coloured eyes.

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Petkin tooth wipes Provide a convenient way to keep your pet’s teeth and gums clean and healthy every day. Wipes away daily residue, use daily to keep teeth clean, no water or rinsing required, Mint Flavour.

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PetBloon A bright and light waterproof balloon cover - transforming a standard balloon into a fun, safe dog toy.

MAKES BALLOONS SAFE The balloon is contained within the cover. Even if it bursts, animals can't get at the remnants so there's protection from swallowing balloon pieces or choking REUSABLE - easily untwist the balloon to deflate and take it with you. If a balloon pops, then you can use any standard latex balloon (3 are included for instant play) L IGHTWEIGHT & FUN - it's only a balloon so won't injure kids, damage furniture or knock over ornaments. Suitable for indoor & outdoor play whatever the weather.

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Puppy Teething Keys These brightly coloured keys are chewy yet firm and ideal to encourage healthy chewing in your teething puppy. Helps clean teeth and strengthen gums.

Puppy Teething Keys are only recommended for dogs with no adult teeth. Supervision is required during play, as with any dog chew.

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Poultry flavoured Enzymatic Toothpaste for dogs Should be used as part of a daily dental cleaning routine to encourage the removal and prevention of plaque and tartar, and to discourage bad breath. Visit www.mrpets.co.uk

Plaque Off An easy way to help care for your pets teeth, and when used regularly it can help to control tartar and bad breath. Plaque Off does not have to be applied directly on the teeth, but rather comes in a powder form that is sprinkled on your pet’s food. It’s is made from seaweed, and contains 12 vitamins, 13 minerals & trace elements and is rich in natural iodine. Visit www.mrpets.co.uk

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Get to grips with Pick & Snip Mayhew’s innovative programme designed to provide vulnerable pet owners with preventative veterinary care Mayhew is a small animal welfare charity with a big difference. We know that a major part of our work lies in understanding the links between social issues and animal welfare, and we work hard to improve life for pets and their owners through a series of pro-active community initiatives and preventative veterinary care. ne of our most important beliefs s that neutering is the most responsible action an owner can take for their pet.

Neutering is a simple, quick and low-risk procedure with a number of benefits including: • Behavioural improvement – Neutered pets are less likely to exhibit unwanted behaviours such as spraying, roaming and fighting • Medical wellbeing – Neutering reduces the risk of your pet developing certain cancers and other diseases • Community welfare – Without reproductive control, stray and feral cat populations will rapidly expand

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PICK & SNIP Our vision is for all pet owners to recognise the benefits of neutering. To make it as easy as possible for those in a vulnerable situation to access our services, we offer an innovative Pick & Snip programme designed to provide free neutering to those most in need.

and could sadly lead to cases of animals been abandoned, neglected or traded irresponsibly.

By preventing unwanted pregnancies and other behavioural, health and welfare issues, we hope to see fewer animals abandoned or brought into our shelter, and more pets stay together with loving owners.

Through our Pick & Snip scheme, our Animal Welfare Officers will: • Collect your pet directly from your home, or wherever you are staying • Bring them to our Clinic for treatment • Explain the benefits of neutering and answer any questions about the procedure • Organise and provide any necessary after-care • Return your pet to you (most likely on the very same day)

n To find out more about the benefits of neutering, and to see if you are eligible for our Pick & Snip programme, please visit our website www.themayhew.org or alternatively call and speak to one of our Animal Welfare team on 020 8962 8000.

To adopt River, or see our other animals needing a new home, please check out our rehoming pages www.themayhew.org

Our Pick & Snip service is available for dogs and cats, within our designated catchment area.

Unneutered female cats are able to reproduce from just five months old, and can have up to three litters per year. This could understandably cause problems for owners who are not able to look after a large and ever-growing number of pets –

CASE STUDY – Rosie and Brave

CASE STUDY – River Poor little River was found abandoned in a commercial garage, which we suspect she had chosen for warmth. Her beautiful white fur was stained with oil, and more upsettingly, she had recently given birth – but her kittens were nowhere to be seen.

River was friendly and curious when our Animal Welfare Officers arrived on the scene, leading them to believe she was a domesticated cat. They also discovered early signs of mastitis, a bacterial infection which effects milk production and is prone to developing in dirty environments (like a garage).

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When Rosie and Brave’s original owner passed away, they were left with no home – and no-one to look after them.

A neighbour cared for the two cats as best as they could, until sadly it became too overwhelming for them to continue – and Rosie and Brave turned to life on the streets.

Being unneutered, Rosie was at risk of multiple pregnancies, infections and even death. Her litters would also have increased the number of stray and feral cats in the community.

Luckily for both cats, they were recently found by our Animal Welfare Officers and brought into Mayhew for treatment. Both were then quickly rehomed, and now live happily without the risk of unwanted litters

abandoned elsewhere, or even sold on for profit.

Many other cats unfortunately suffer in identical situations, and we believe widespread neutering would prevent unwanted mums and kittens alike meeting similar fates.

River has now been neutered and is in good health. She is being well looked after by staff at Mayhew whilst she waits to find her forever family.

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Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

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Pirrus M5-6

Trish F1-2

Felix M6-7

Nutmeg F15

Coco M11

Cleo F10-11

Rockie M4

Twizzle M7-8

This chatty Snowshoe loves a fuss and a good old session with his string toy.

She loves a good head and chin rub and will flop on her side so she can relax and get pampered.

He has loads of fun playing with all his toys and his favourite of all is his string toy.

Has a simply charming personality.

She enjoys human company and will rub around legs.

He loves a game with his string toy, chasing it about like a playful youngster at times.

Will require outside access as she enjoys the occasional potter outside, particularly when it is sunny.

Looking for plenty of green space that he can explore, where he will create his own adventures.

Has a playful and affectionate nature and he does love to sit on the laps of his special pals.

Croydon Animal Samaritans

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Nelly F3-4

Baldric M

Mary F12

Jingles M7-8

Matilda F8

Cliff M

Bob M5

Phillip M1-2

She enjoys a fuss and loves to be stroked (sometimes makes her fall over and definitely makes her purr).

Baldric's cunning plan is to inveigle his way into your home and heart. What a lovely chap super friendly big boy.

Friendly and affectionate, and a top rate lap warmer, but she also likes the outdoors so needs a garden and cat flap.

Neutered and microchipped. Very friendly and talkative, he loves cuddles and eats well.

She is affectionate, loves playing with her toys and likes a lap to sit on.

Matilda will need an adult only home.

He is very friendly is quite happy meeting and greeting visitors, especially if they come bearing food!

He is now a bit of a chunky monkey and loves his bed! Needs a home with a safe garden away from busy roads.

He will need someone who can give him the love and patience he needs, and he also gets on with other cats.

Kit Wilson Trust

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Boots M

Leo M10-12

Sam M8-10

Charlie M

Millie F10

Ebbie F10 & Tigger M9

Troy M10

Very friendly and affectionate he adores human company.

He is very friendly and affectionate but is frightened of dogs.

He is coming out of his shell and is enjoying life again.

Would prefer to be the only cat.

Very gentle and good natured he will make a wonderful companion.

Quite shy of new people but very affectionate when she gets to know you.

Both shy but friendly they need to be homed together as they have a strong bond and have never been parted. A quite home with no other pets or young children would be ideal for them.

Friendly and affectionate but can get a bit over excited at times no young children.

Margaret Green Animal Rescue

Rosie F14

Tiggs F6

I am looking for a forever home where I am an indoor cat, it is nice and quiet and the household routine stays the same.

I would love to find a home where I will be given all the love and attention that I deserve, but also as the only pet!

Mayflower Sanctuary

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Tom M9

Norman M11

Barney M11

do enjoy strokes I worry a little I would prefer a home when I feel like it. I when I first meet where I am the only would need a quiet people but soon relax pet with no adult only home with into my normal small children. no other pets as my affectionate self. forever home.

Robbie M11

Flossy M8

Cookie M2

I am a very loving boy so, I might be able to live with older children but I would prefer a quiet home. I would also like to be the only pet.

I am still settling in at the moment so I am a little worried. I am looking for a quiet forever home.

I am looking to find a kind and loving home in a rural/village location as the only pet in the household so that I can have you all to myself!

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Meggie F6

Jeff M6 & Lola F6

Mary F18 mths

Rupert M2

Chaz M3

Ben M6

Toddi M

She is an adorable girl but has unfortunately ‘let herself go’ a bit and needs to regain her waistline.

A home together would be purrrfect for this pair as, although they have the occasional spat, they’re best buddies really and have been together for a long time.

However this is not essential should the right home come along seperately.

Mary is unwilling to share with another cat so would be better as an only pet.

He can be quite fussy with a purr like a tractor. All he needs is a little time and patience for his true personality to come shining through.

Maybe I can go and live with another cat providing they were’t too dominant. I may be a big cat but I’m a wuss really !!

Not to be rehomed with young children and unsuitable as a housecat.

All I want is a quiet life which is why I probably wouldn’t be suitable for rehoming where there are young children. Too noisy for me!

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Lara F11

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Conker M3-4

Lottie F5

Minnie F6

Fluffy F15

Ella F10

Ben M8

Likes human interaction. He is happiest when sunbathing and sitting on his humans laps!

I love love to play; my absolute favourite are rod toys… I get very excited chasing those!

She is a sensitive sweetie looking for a quiet home with lovely patient humans.

Looking for an owner who can help her shed the pounds by getting her moving through play.

Ella would prefer a home with young adults, looking to be the only pet in the home.

He would enjoy a relaxed and sedate home just like him where he can just pass the day easy.

Milly F8

A busy home where I like spending time she can get lots of outdoors relaxing, so attention and maybe it’s important that I have a few kids have outside space in around as playmates. my new home.

Cheadle & District Animal Welfare Society

www.cheadleanimalwelfare.org.uk

Colin M

Mimi F9 mths

Arthur M9

Tilly F6-7

Tommy M6-7

Charlie M10

Magic M1-2

Frosty M10 mths

He’s hoping to soon find a home with people who will love him to bits.

Can be won over with treats. She loves small pieces of cheese.

He likes nothing more than to sit on your knee and have a fuss.

I like to be able to go outside so I will need somewhere safe.

I would like to be the only cat and where I can have lots of freedom.

Helikes to do his own thing and doesn’t want to be given lots of fuss all the time.

I want to learn how to hunt and climb trees . After all that’s what boys like to do.

Not going to be a lap cat and would prefer a home where he can come and go.

Hounslow Animal Welfare Society

www.haws-animals.org.uk

Petal F2 & Lady F2

Ella F10

Sylvester M3 & Carmen F2

Alexis M6 mths

Pirate M6 mths & Rambler M6 mths

They are both still shy. We feel both are ready for their forever adult only home where they can continue to blossom at their own pace.

Ella really does have a lovely temperament, and is affectionate and curious.

Carmen more than likes Sylvester, we think they are in love. They are always sitting together side by side. It would be wonderful if we could find a home for them together.

He enjoys being stroked, but only when he’s feeling relaxed.

Pirate is pure white and has beautiful green eyes. He has grown in confidence. His brother, Rambler, is a little more timid, Pirate and Rambler need to be adopted together.

Oakwood Dog Rescue

www.oakwooddogrescue.co.uk

Star F5

Nancy F1

Stan M3

Mavis F2

Dez M8

Barney M8 mths

Penny F2

Riley M4

I am a big, friendly girl and I just love you humans! I love going for walks and getting cuddles!

I am still young so I am looking for an active home who can teach me new things.

I would like to find a family that can hel me build on my basic training and play with me.

I am on the hunt for a family that can build on my basic training and also buy me some new toys.

A big bouncy boy that just loves a hug - I also like to snooze a lot too, but won't say no to a good walk!

I will need a family that are willing to spend time working with me to build up my confidence.

As I am very fussy, I would love a family that will work with me on some basic manners.

I am full of beans so will need a home that is active and could teach me things like flyball.

National Animal Welfare Trust

www.nawt.org.uk

Tia F4

Wobble & Winston M7

Freya F5-6

Sprout M14

Bailey M5

Sox M6 & Bronson M5

I'm a very sweet natured & energetic girl but sadly I am completely blind.

We get on extremely well as brothers and are looking for a new home together. I'm Wobble by name and by nature! Winston likes to look after me but secretly, I look after him!

I am a friendly, affectionate and sweet I love to snuggle and cuddle.

There is no way I act my age! Give me a squeaky ball and I'll run around with it.

I do like to keep my brain ticking over by learning new things, especially for treats.

We are a very affectionate and lively pair and we are looking for active owners that can keep up with our energy levels. It is important that we are homed together.

Animal Care Lancaster

www.animalcare-lancaster.co.uk

Barry M2-3

Kola M2-3

George M6-7

Ebony F3-4

Chompie M5

Darcy F6-7

Cherry F7-8

Baxter M12

Loves attention but his favourite thing in the world is fetch!

He loves to play ball.

Will make someone a fantastic companion.

He would be better in a home with just one person rather.

A happy girl with very impressive ears!!

He absolutely loves playing fetch and tennis balls.

She has the ability to be a fantastic dog with the right people.

She needs a home without kids or many visitors.

He needs an experienced and fit owner to control him.

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Planning for the worst

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on’t turn away, we are talking about end of life here, that horrible, distressful but unavoidable subject that we all face, no matter how much we would prefer to ignore it. From a pet owner’s perspective this is so difficult to think about never mind actively consider action. Our pets are meant to live forever or at least as long as we do! But every now and then we catch a glimpse of reality staring us in the face and have to somehow deal with the fact that our pet in in the autumn of their life. We plan many things but end of live often lands on the “too difficult to deal with pile”, which is understandable.

As our pets age they become more susceptible to serious and even terminal illnesses or age related debilitating conditions that cause suffering and a deteriorating quality of life, when such conditions have struck, the outcome is partially within our control. When we are facing end of life head on, we have the ability to help our pets in a respectful and dignified way. if other treatments to cure or control are not working.

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When the end is approaching and we know our pets better than anyone, not taking steps to plan is risking a fall into a distressing emergency, in such a situation many say that it is “better to euthanise a week too early rather than a day too late”.

And if you are going to face this difficult time many believe that being in the secure and familiar environment of your home is the way to reduce some of the stress for both you and your pet. Our pets give us unquestioning love, loyalty and companionship all their life, a gentle at-home euthanasia, when they may be in pain or suffering is a respectful

way to say a peaceful goodbye on their final journey.

Doing some homework and finding out what to expect can take away much of the stress and uncertainty. Talk to your friends, your family and your veterinary clinic, use the internet, get advice and do not to rush into any decision. If you do decide to embrace euthanasia to stop pain and suffering the whole process should be unhurried, peaceful, it is worth considering that the process can normally be done in your own loving home environment. When the inevitable has caught up with your pet, try to take some control of the situation and make the end respectful, not rushed or stressful. n For more information on home visit euthanasia and the service provided by Cloud 9 Vets, you can visit their website at cloud9vets.co.uk or call the Care Coordinators on 08000 354 999.

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Pet First Aid Spray Sting free and pH neutral, this odourless spray disinfects minor wounds, cuts, abrasions and skin irritations, whilst aiding the natural healing process.

An excellent aid for pet owners at home, or for groomers to have in the salon for any little accidents that may occur. £4.50.

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Save up to £200 a year (or more for larger breeds)* when you join the Healthy Pet Club! eing a member of the Healthy Pet Club gives you as a cat, dog or rabbit owner peace of mind that your family member is protected against dangerous diseases and harmful parasites throughout their life.

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From just £13.49 per month, as a member your pet can benefit from: - Annual vaccinations (including Kennel Cough for dogs and VHD2 for rabbits) - Flea and worm treatment - 10% off all vet fees and products - 6 month health check - 20% off neutering and lifetime care medication - A free microchip - Unlimited nail clipping - Fixed price dentals - And food offers Healthy Pet Club member, Miss Clark, explains how being a member has helped her keep on top of her cat, Bowser’s, annual preventative health care:

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"Healthy Pet Club has been amazing throughout my cat Bowser’s first year of life. It made it so easy to keep up with flea treatments, worming and vaccinations!

Bowser and I also benefited from being able to keep up to date with his well-being, health and weight to ensure he was living his life to the fullest. Thank you!"

With over 450 veterinary practices across the UK, all you have to do is find your local practice on our easy to use practice finder and join today! n To join and for further information: www.thehealthypetclub.co.uk/RCO

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Eighteen-month-old Japanese Spitz tests Mayhew’s wits with mystery skin condition

Fox with raw looking rashes

When an 18 month-old Japanese Spitz was found wandering the streets of Brent at night, a concerned member of the public brought him straight to Mayhew. oor little Fox had raw looking rashes on his legs and neck that were clearly causing him pain, but with no collar or microchip evident, we had no way of knowing where he came from or what might have happened to him.

• Aside from his obvious injuries, Fox seemed clean and well groomed – it was hard to believe he was a stray, and the mystery continued at his first general health check.

• Thinking that his sore rashes were perhaps a sign of a skin infection, our Animal Welfare Officers took a series of swabs and asked our Vet team to take a look.

• Surprisingly, the results of all of these came back clear – there was no known present infection.

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We therefore chose to treat Fox with medicated baths to see if the inflammation and redness went down, and admitted him to our isolation unit until we could work out what was wrong.

Unfortunately, we soon discovered that the medicated baths seemed to be irritating Fox’s wounds even further. After stopping them, we decided just to monitor Fox’s skin and how things developed, and see if we could find some further clues as to the cause of the irritation. We gave Fox a buster collar to prevent him scratching and opening up the wounds even further, and made him as comfortable as possible in his cabin.

After a few days of careful observation, we noticed that the rashes appeared to be calming down, and were already much less red and raw. Fox’s general health check came back with no concerns, so we continued to care for him as best we could.

Soon enough, the irritation all but disappeared, and we were able to take a closer look. Fox’s exposed skin was now

shiny and hairless, and no longer seemed to be causing him any undue harm or alarm.

Our kennels team therefore concluded that his condition was likely to be the result of an old trauma, possibly a burn, which had flared up again after being exposed to an unknown irritant on the streets.

After being kept clean and well cared for, the inflammation had reduced dramatically and Fox was able to show his true colours – as a friendly, happy, and bouncy pup!

We won’t ever know Fox’s full story, but we are determined to give him a happy ending.

He is clearly a tough cookie, and is currently on the hunt for his forever home! n If you’d like to find out more about Fox, please visit our website www.themayhew.org and pop in to meet one of our Adoption Officers.

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Lily Rose F1

Handsome Simba is She is looking for her very people forever home with orientated, loves lots of TLC from her human interaction new owners. and enjoys climbing onto peoples’ laps for a cuddle.

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Dobbie M9

She is a lovely girl who will adore some company and a nice garden to explore once she finds her paws.

He's not really into toys or playing games, he'd rather snuggle up close for company and attention.

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Tommy M10 He is a proper little chatterbox who enjoys his fuss but will let you know when he is not in the mood.

Gracie F4 mths

Koko F6

Milly F91-10

She is also very playful too but will need an experienced, quiet home to help keep her going in the right direction.

She likes to pose and is just an all around good cat who is so grateful for some fuss and attention.

She is looking for her forever home with lots of TLC from her new owners.

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Ark Animal Rescue

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Herbie M7 mths

Bertie M3-4

Sky M2

Rizo M18 mths

Rocky M6

Solar F3-4

Eclipse F6

Larry M15 mths

I also need lots of space to run around in and plenty of exercise and mental stimulation.

Needs a calm, understanding and experienced owner as he has several behavioural issues.

I ‘m a lovely friendly dog once I’ve checked you out and decided I can trust you.

He’s fine to be groomed and likes toys. He needs an active, older and experienced home.

Rocky is a lovely boy, very quiet but playful and he loves to be around people, but he hates cats.

She needs slow introductions to people and should be an only pet. Not fussed about toys.

I’m nervous at first so need time to get to know people and then I’m friendly.

Has a great zest for life and needs all that energy channelling. Needs a child-free home.

Blue Cross

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Jasper M2-3

Bella F5

Chase M5 mths

Hattie F5

Jackson M1

Leah M8

Kiddo M1

Tino M2

Jasper is a fun-loving young lad who enjoys a good game of fetch or tug. Once the fun is over, he is happy to settle for a cuddle!

Although her favourite past time is snuggling up next to you on the sofa to sleep the day away.

He is looking for someone to be at home with time to play, train and help him with his socialisation.

I would like a home where I can go for quiet walks and have lots of playtime with my new family. I just love my tennis ball.

He has huge amounts of love to give, is a pleasure to be around and fantastic company!

I’m a happy, relaxed and playful girl, who loves tennis balls and tug of war. I adore attention, especially cuddles and strokes.

I enjoy my walks and am looking for new owners to take me to lots of exciting places, I love to run!

My most favourite thing is my ball I just LOVE playing fetch and I will drop it at your feet to throw it again!

Amber F6-12 mths

Alun Wyn Jones M6 mths

She isn't really bothered about interacting with other dogs so she would benefit from walking alongside friendly, calm dogs.

A lovely boy who will make a great companion! He is currently recovering from an eye operation.

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Rocky M1

Broonie F10 mths

Sosa M2-5

Jonah M3 mths

Levi M7

Aled M2-5

He is full of beans and loves to bounce about playing with lots of different toys and loves going on big long adventures.

This happy-go-lucky girl loves the company of others, especially when getting lots of cuddles and fuss.

A gentle giant and is looking for a home where his family can spend plenty of time building his confidence and trust.

He will need work on his toilet training as he is still a puppy. A lovely boy who will keep you busy.

He is a polite gent who is always up for a cuddle. He still enjoys a potter around, but still needs to learn some lead walking skills.

Aled will be looking for an adult only home with company for the majority of the day.

Heathlands Animal Sanctuary

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Simon M3

Denzil M9 mths

Kia F2

Pip M2

Brandon M2

Lucy F3

Danny M2

Jacob M1

He really is a super friendly boy who will be a great dog for an active person and he is very handsome too!

He's soppy, affectionate lump of dog & loves to give cuddles & kisses.

He mixes well with other dogs.

She is a loving little dog but suffers with some separation anxiety & will be too dependent on you if you let her.

A lovely little chap is nervous of new people & situations.

Sweet little guy just needs a lucky break.

Fine with cats.

He sits, waits, gives his paw and lies down. Very clever and loves being mentally stimulated.

She is such a good girl in every way, obedient, loving and an all round gorgeous family dog.

A typical laid back lurcher, good in the home, affectionate and gentle. Would be better in a child free home.

We would like to find Jacob a home with a confident & playful dog already in the house.

Charlie M8 mths

Archie M4

North Clwyd Animal Rescue

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Diesel M1

Max M3

Peter M

I’m a sweet boy once I know you but can be wary of strangers so slow introductions are needed.

Max enjoys playing with toys such as rope or soft toys so he can have a good chew and keep himself occupied as he can get bored quickly.

I would love a nice calm home to settle into as I can be shy. I am a very friendly boy once I know you though, could you give me my forever home?

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Archie loves nothing He is a bit of an more than going on anxious boy as he has not been out to quiet walks where he can sniff around and see the world. He go about his therefore needs new business without owners who have the many distractions. time to work on his socialisation.

Opie M3

Red F4

Matty M5

Would benefit greatly from an active household, needs lots of exercise and stimulation to keep him happy. He really needs some structure in his life.

She is an amazing girl and is so clever!

She is very willing to learn new things so someone that likes training would be ideal, she already knows lots of tricks.

He is a really sweet boy and is very affectionate and loves human company, and loves nothing more than sitting on your knee for cuddles!

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Three-quarters of UK pet owning holidaymakers choose staycations Many UK holidaymakers are already planning their Easter and summer breaks and as a treasured member of the family many will be taking their pet. However, leading pet charity Blue Cross reveals that 47%1 of cat or dog owners already consider travelling abroad too expensive with a pet and 76%2 have chosen a particular holiday in the UK just so they can take their beloved pets away with them more easily.

Labradoodle getting into back of car he uncertainty around the Brexit agreement and travelling with pets, potentially costing around £250* more just to get them in a position to be allowed to travel, the cost of taking our beloved four-legged members of the family abroad just seems to be too big a barrier.

Not only that, the survey commissioned by the charity showed that more than half (54%)3 say they are worried their pet would get hurt travelling on a plane or ferry, resulting in 84%4 of people choosing to take their pet on holiday via car.

The UK has some outstanding beauty which is often overlooked, and most of these are ideal for pet owners to enjoy long walks and sightseeing. On average, amongst dog and cat owners who have chosen a holiday because they could take their pet, countryside holidays proved to be the most popular (60%)5.

Mark Bossley, Chief Vet at Blue Cross

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Victoria, said: “We’re a nation of pet lovers so it’s no surprise that lots of people choose to go on holiday with their pets. We need to make sure that the four-legged members of the family are travelling safely and are happy, as there can be risks involved when travelling with them. Remember to always get advice from a vet before going on any journey with your pet.”

All pet owners must make sure their dog is safely clipped into a car harness seatbelt or in a travel crate and cats in a secure cat carrier. Always make sure you have lots of water for yourself and your pets, take breaks if on long journeys, and never leave your pet in the car unattended as this can be fatal very quickly.

Mark continues: “One of the biggest threats to pets is heatstroke when in a car so stay with them, lots of ventilation is key and keep an eye on them to make sure they’re looking happy and healthy so everyone can enjoy the holiday.”

If you do take your pet abroad, Blue Cross advises to avoid aeroplanes and ferries, unless the ferry company allows pets to stay with their owners. Pets should never be left unattended in a car or anywhere else when travelling - no matter how short the journey, dogs and cats can deteriorate in minutes and risk fatality.

To keep your pets safe when travelling, follow Blue Cross advice and speak to your vet ahead of any journey. Make sure your pet is in good health before embarking on adventures with the four-legged members of the family. n For more advice on travelling safely with pets in summer and general pet summer safety visit https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-advice/summer-survival-guide-pets, or to make a donation towards caring for sick, injured and homeless pets visit www.bluecross.org.uk

n All figures, unless otherwise stated, are from YouGov Plc. Total sample size was 2090 adults, of which 882 have a dog or cat.

Fieldwork was undertaken between 27th - 28th June 2018. The survey was carried out online. The figures have been weighted and are representative of all UK adults (aged 18+). * Based on procedure needed as laid out in the position paper released by the UK government (Nov. 6).

1 414 out of 886 answered “it’s too expensive to take a pet abroad” to the question: Thinking specifically about holidays abroad (i.e. outside of the UK). In general, which, if any, of the following do you think are barriers to people taking their pets on holiday abroad?

2 175 out of 232 who answered ‘yes’ to whether they’d ever chosen to go on holiday in the UK because it is easier to take your pet.

3 482 out of 886 answered “it’s too expensive to take a pet abroad” to the question: Thinking specifically about holidays abroad (i.e. outside of the UK). In general, which, if any, of the following do you think are barriers to people taking their pets on holiday abroad?

4 287 out of 344 people who’ve taken their cat or dog on holiday have used a car as the main mode of transport.

5 139 out of 232 people who’ve chosen a specific holiday so they can bring their pet have chosen to go to the countryside.

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My dog has a skin problem and I have been advised to do an elimination diet, what will this involve?

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Vet Simon answers your questions

My dog will be going into kennels and they have requested that he receives a ‘kennel cough’ vaccination before doing so. What does this involve and is it essential?

An elimination diet is usually performed to try to highlight the cause of any underlying intolerance to a food or its ingredients. Usually it is associated with dietary or skin disease and I assume your vet has suggested and is overseeing it. It is a strict regime which is maintained usually for at least six weeks. The diet is usually home cooked and is based on a novel protein and carbohydrate source, and water. A novel dietary source should be something the animal has never knowingly had before to make it a true dietary trial. In addition exercise should be controlled, ideally on a lead so they cannot scavenge at all, as this will invalidate the trial. There are no treats or biscuits, and everything else in their management should remain constant during the trial i.e. medications. If over the course of the trial the signs being tested for improve the original diet is reintroduced to see if the signs recur. If so this confirms a dietary component is involved in the disease condition. The animal is then often referred to as being sensitive or ‘allergic’ to the offending diet. This can be taken a step further and specifically identify if it is a certain ingredient involved with the sensitivity.

If the diet or ingredient is involved in the disease it should then be avoided for the future. This can involve long term home cooking of a diet, but for most people this is impractical and not cost effective. Therefore they will look for a commercial sensitive of

‘Kennel cough’, which is more correctly called infectious bronchitis is an infectious condition that is caused by a number of organisms, both bacterial and viruses. It is generally spread from close contact with infected animals and as such kennels are traditionally associated with its spread and hence give rise to its common name of kennel cough.

The signs which are seen are a characteristic cough which is described as ‘dry hacking’ in nature, a raised temperature and the dog being quite low in it’s overall demeanour. During the first week it is considered to be infectious to other dogs, especially those which area unvaccinated. In older, the very young and sick animals it can result in a more pronounced signs.

Consequently most kennels will request

hypoallergenic diet. This diet should match as closely the main ingredients of those in the dietary trial and gradually be introduced as the main diet. If the disease signs begin to recur with the new diet, then it should be stopped and an alternative tried. This process may take some time and should be performed in a structured manner. Your vet or vet nurse nutritional advisor will be able to help.

Sensitive diets are commercially produced and are usually based around fish or poultry as their protein source, and pasta, rice or potato as their carbohydrate source. They are a complete food as so have the required vitamins and minerals included for a healthy pet. It may be that a number of these needs to be tried to see the signs do not recur and the dog eats it. In some instances the sensitivities of the pet is so strong or there are multiple sensitivities that a prescription diet is needed.

These diets are very hypoallergenic, and produced in a form that reduces the incidence of sensitivities developing or worsening.

They are the most sensitive commercial feeds available.

There may be a conflict in diets due to sensitivities and other medical problems, and as such this management can require professional specialist nutritional advice from a veterinary dietician.

dogs are vaccinated prior to being boarded to reduce the possibility of its spread.

This vaccine is against the main bacterial component of kennel cough in the UK, called Bordetella Bronchiseptica. It is given by a few drops of liquid into the dogs’ nostrils and will provide a local immunity within 7-10 days and last approximately12 months.

The general impression in the area of our surgery is that we are seeing more dogs affected than in previous years, and consequently if your dog is entering kennels or likely to be going to areas where there are a lot of dogs present, such as training classes, shows or common dog walking areas, then it may be wise to vaccinate or at least speak to your vet.

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Digby M2

Jon Snow M2

Zorro M10

Vinnie M6

I am a lively, friendly bouncy boy.

I'm smart and I pick things up quick.

I can live with teenagers and a cat.

I am looking for an adult only home.

Lola F6

Willow F1

Billy M3

Bear M9

I love having a go at the agility.

Will often greet you with a waggly tail.

Enthusiastic and excited about life.

I would prefer to be the only pet.

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Leo M2

Lilo F2

Bella F3

Aston M5-6

Max M4-5

Dizzy F2

Mario M1

Leighton M5-6

My ideal home is a young couple with a lot of experience how to handle a very lively dog.

We feel an active home would suit Lilo as she likes to go on lots of adventures.

Would suit a family with no children but her new owner would need to be able to take her on lots of adventures.

Aston is looking for a family that will help him with his training and in return he will give you lots of love and licks.

He is a clever boy, who is eager to please. Max already sits, gives a paw & does down.

Dizzy is very energetic & lively, so will need to go to an active home, where she will be able to enjoy long walks.

A lively chap who is full of character however with the correct training and exercise will make a lovely companion.

Aa sweet natured boy, who enjoys being with people, having lots of fuss and attention.

Bigsy M1

Bean M1-2

Sally F8-9

Star M5-6 & Rocky M8

Hubert M10 mths

He will need an adult home with an experienced owner.

He is loving and trusting and would make a wonderful companion.

She would prefer to be the only dog in a home as she is quite choosy.

Rocky and Star have always lived together, and therefore would ideally be looking for a home where they will stay together. They can live with a calm female dog.

Ideally to go to a home with someone who has experience with larger breeds.

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Riley M5 Riley can live with a calm female dog, and children over the age of 10 years.

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Bernie M4-5 mths Looking for a home with direct access to a garden, no flats.

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Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

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Dave M8-9

Freddi M2 & Bobbi M2

Mary F6

Simba M8 mths

Queenie F4-5

Flo F1-2

Peter Pan M2-3

He is looking for a home for him to play, relax and settle down as he grows into his older years.

Fun loving, playful, affectionate pair of dogs looking for a home together. They will need owners confident in owning and managing two big and vibrant dogs, and a willingness to understand their breeds and play styles.

Loves the company of other dogs, so would greatly benefit from living with other dogs.

You get a lovable goof. He enjoys being with his people, having a cuddle or a play.

A shy, worried girl who enjoys gentle calm attention to build a bond. She will need patient owners.

Enjoys her food, learning new tricks, when she is settled may well enjoy a good game with toys.

Looking for a quiet household where new owners can give him time to settle in.

Hull Animal Welfare

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Tia F4

Nash M9

Elvis M

Boy M4-5

Albert M5

Harry M7

Belle F1-2

Puddy M12

She loves her sleep and walks but what she loves most is her food and cuddles. Tia would be best suited as an only dog.

I’m a great player with toys and fetching ball! And on a night I love wrapping myself up in my blanket.

He isn’t very good with other dogs or cats Typical terrier.

Very playful, lively boy.

Someone who has the time and patience to really get to know me. I wonder if you can give me my forever home?

He requires an experience cat owner who will continue his diet as his size is beginning to affect his legs.

He is not good in a carrier, he is used to living with one older lady and her dog.

Needs to be an only cat.

Would be suited to a home with adults and older children who can give her the love and attention that she needs.

Goes in a carrier OK, shy until he gets to know you. Not known if he is good with children or other animals.

Last Chance Animal Rescue

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Bazil M9-10

Missy Moo F10

Chubbs M8-9

Woody M9

Pippin F6

Brenda F1

Prince M22 mths

Cleo F5

An affectionate boy who is very independent and likes doing his own thing. Could you offer this cheeky chap a loving home?

Missy-moo is a lovely little girl who is both very sweet and friendly. She needs a loving home and a diet!

Chubbs will make an amazing companion as he absolutely loves people and giving cuddles!

He needs help with house training, but is good with other dogs, and we are suggesting children 10yrs+

A very shy but sweet girl who will need a kind, gentle and patient owner who will give her the time and space she needs to settle in to her new home.

Was found living as a stray so is looking for a quiet home that can show her she is safe and loved. She can be a little unsure of new people.

He should be fine to live with a gentle cat but no dogs please.

He loves to play fetch with bits of rolled up paper.

She is worth the wait for a patient person, she will always be nervous, but is a funny, playful, chatty and affectionate girl, very much in need of a home.

Mrs Murrays Cat & Dog Home

www.mrsmurrays.co.uk

Ripley F6-7

Boss M6 mths

Bella F2

Diesel M12

Tara F4

Bond M2

Max M6

Romeo M6

She is a feisty girl with a very independent streak. She takes time to warm to new people.

He is a friendly boy who has been around older children, confident cats who will keep him in his place and other dogs.

She is a big girl who can be very bouncy and excitable once she is comfortable and loves to play with her toys.

He would make a great companion for someone on their own to keep each other company.

access to lots of space for her to run around in and a secure garden as she can jump quite high.

Once he gets to know you his cheeky side comes out and he loves a belly rub! Has a lot of love to give the right owner.

Loves toys! He will focus on his ball etc and will quite happily play all day if you have the stamina Has a lot of love to give.

Loves his tennis balls and rope toys! He would play with them all day if he could and loves to carry them around.

St Giles Animal Rescue

www.stgilesanimalrescue.co.uk

George M

Elsa F

Pip F

Velvet F

Bertie M4

Callie F

Mia F

Kendra F1

He would benefit from being in a quiet, patient home with someone who can continue to help him build his confidence.

She loves a cuddle and could possibly go into another home with another dog with a suitable introduction.

She is a sweet natured, shy girl, who would benefit most from a quiet home where she can relax and slowly gain more confidence.

Velvet is a Pug cross breed. She is a nervous, but sweet girl, who needs time a patience in order to allow her to gain confidence around people.

He is happy to be around other dogs however is quite vocal in the house.

He would love to have a house to call his home.

This beautiful girl is full of life and looking for love. She loves to spend her day playing and getting as much fuss as possible.

Mia has bags of character and would make a great addition to a home with another dog (not young and bouncy!).

Would like to be the only dog in an adult only home where she can find her feet and earn your trust. She is very inquisitive and loves to sniff out yummy treats.

www.rescueandanimalcare.com

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