Rescue and Animal Care Magazine 28th January - February 2018

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28th January - 28th February 2018 - Issue 131

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Should We Brush Our Pets’ Teeth?

SCRUFFTS AT CRUFTS

When Dogs Don’t Get On

The Truth about Flat Faced Pets Take the lead with

Dogmatic

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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.

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Dogs not getting along My sister has had to move in with me for a while and she has brought her dog Buster with her.

Unfortunately, my dog, Bobby who is older, does not ‘get on’ with hers and they are now starting to fight, especially when we play with one or the other and just before feeding time. Can they get over this?

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I am sorry to hear of your situation and understand how difficult this must be for you and your sister. From your description it sounds as though they may be fighting over status or resources.

This is likely as their fighting sounds as if it is confined to times when resources are available.

Resources can be you or your sister, food or treats, toys, areas in the house or corridors in your home for example. You haven’t mentioned if the dogs are both male, but it sounds as if they are, are they castrated? Keeping dogs of the same gender in the household can prove more difficult at times, but this may be overcome with appropriate handling and time. If both dogs are about the same size, have the same ability and strength and are equally interested in and value the same resources this can trigger aggression.

You need to identify which dog considers themselves higher ranking, this may be the one that gets to things first, but it is often easier to determine the more submissive dog. You haven’t mentioned their ages, this could also influence their behaviour and perceived status. From now on, the higher-ranking dog should be given access to resources first, such as being allowed through doorways first or into the garden first, fed first etc., The lower ranking dog needs to be taught to ‘sit and wait’ briefly at these times and can then be given access to the resources second to and away from the higher-ranking. Remove as many freely available resources as possible so the dogs have least opportunity for competing. When you interact with the dogs in play, do so with the higher-ranking dog first and keep the lower ranking away in another room, give them a Kong for example. to get on with while you play with the other dog, make sure that the Kong does not become an item that both dogs want, so be discrete on how you do this. If you separate them at times they are becoming aggressive, make sure that the lower ranking dog is more isolated with less contact from you (not ignored). As hard as this may seem it does demonstrate that they are lower rank, and you must adhere with the hierarchy chosen by the dogs, even if your dog is lower ranking. First dog in the house does not always mean ‘top dog’. Fit both dogs with an ADAPTIL collar, this may also help reduce associated anxieties. Keep a diary of the dogs’ interactions, feeding times and moments of disagreement, so that you can record events and then use this evidence to further assess any possible triggers to their aggression. Do not tell the dogs off when they are aggression to each other. If a sharp ‘No’ doesn’t work to break the sequence of aggression, then additional punishment may only service to increase the aggressive drive. Allow your dogs, plenty of their own space and feed them as far apart as possible, it may be a good idea to castrate the lower ranking dog but before this, it is important to seek professional help and clarify that the aggression is not fear related. Castration of some fearful dogs may only make matters worse.

I hope this helps for now, good luck and keep safe.

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Clicker Training Q

Can I use a clicker to train my dog or is the clicker only for training working dogs?

The clicker can be used to train all dogs and other animals, be careful if they are sound phobic, ensure the clicker is in your pocket or is behind you so not to startle your dog during introductions.

Clicker training is ideal when a dog is being trained by several people as it provides continuity of reward.

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Slapping My boyfriend says that I should be able to give my dog a gentle slap when he is naughty, but I don’t like doing it, is he right?

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I don’t want to start a domestic between you and your boyfriend, but he is wrong! You should never need to hit your dog as this can lower trust and damage your relationship. Your dog needs to understand that your hands are used for one thing and that is for calm, gentle stroking or providing other rewards. You should never pull or grab your dog either in play or during training or use your hands for any pretend threat.

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Troublesome Treacle CATCH UP EACH MONTH WITH OUR OFFICE DOG'S ANTICS!!!

Hello My lovely Cuddly Friends

I’m so pleased to be back at my key board. It seems like ages since my last column and after all the fun and food I had over the Christmas holidays I am pleased to be back into my doggie routine.

My best memory of last month was the snow. I’d never seen so much in all my seven and a bit years. I had the greatest time. What I couldn’t figure out was how when Mistress threw a snowball at me to catch it totally disappeared!

She told me it had fallen apart into snow dust as she hurled it towards me but I am still none the wiser.

January was a strange month. It was dark and gloomy when I awoke and stayed dull all day. The fields were so muddy that when we returned from our walk, Mistress jokingly threatened to put me in the washing machine. I rather liked the idea of going for a spin and sounded

Pick Pocket fabric Food Forager

Treacle playing in the snow

far more preferable to my bath and towel dry routine!

The postman brought us loads of bills and I found Mistress on many occasions in the evenings with a calculator in one hand and a glass of wine in the other, working out who to pay first. I don’t think the wine helped her concentrate though but it did make her giggle!

However, it wasn’t all doom and gloom because good old Mr Postie also delivered a parcel for me!! I shredded the paper wrapping and it was a Pick Pocket fabric Food Forager! What better way to while away a winter evening, when my walks are not as long and plentiful because of the weather. Mistress put some of my favourite snacks into each of the pockets and I had to sit and stay as I salivated and became rather keen to find every single one. As soon as I

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was given the ok I set about hunting for my treats. It kept me preoccupied for ages and I thoroughly enjoyed the search! Look at my friend in the photo on this page having a great time too. So humans.

If you want to distract your dog from undesirable behaviour, perhaps with constant barking, boredom or signs of anxiety then take a look at www.pickpocketforagers.com and read more about this versatile product and its uses.

In my column in the last issue, you may recall that www.cifood.co.uk sent me a huge stocking stuffed with toys, treats and hearty meals.

They’ve all gone into my tum. Apart from the toys of course! Check them out because their food is delicious!

Mistress. If you are reading this I would like to say sorry because I don’t think it will be long before you

discover that I have got mud all over your cream jumper. I sneaked it to my bed when you were out the other day so I could feel like I was cuddling you.

Please forgive me and I hope it washes out, If I was a human I would knit you a new one. I tried licking it clean but it only made it worse. I wish I could talk like you human folk. I do try to string a few words together but I haven’t quite got there yet. One day I will surprise you all!

Some of your readers may be new to us and been handed a copy of this issue at Crufts. I hope you enjoy reading it! When you have finished it please pass it on to your friends. You can also see the digital version on www.rescueapet.co.uk Until next month LOVE TREACLE

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Contents www.rescueapet.co.uk Dear Readers,

Follow us on facebook Rescue and Animal Care www.facebook.com/ rescueandanimalcare Troublesome Treacle

I hope you have settled well into 2018 and wish you, your family and your pets, good health and happiness!

January gave us it’s fair share of snow, sleet and high winds and walking my dog was certainly a challenge but enjoyable.

The evenings are getting a little lighter and I am so looking forward to the Spring as I am sure you all are.

Amongst news and animal care features, this month Dean Hart, Clinical Behaviourist writes about ‘ When dogs don’t get on’ - See page 2.

Treacle writes her usual amusing column on page 4. Whatever will she be up to next!

Have you heard of brachycephalic? I have to admit I hadn’t. In this issue Mayhew features ‘The truth about flat-faced pets’- having seen an influx of these animals arriving at their shelter.

Our Vet, Simon poses the question ‘Is tooth brushing vital in our pets?’

See his column to see the answer.

With dog ownership in decline across the UK, the challenge of finding good homes for rescued dogs has never been greater. Economic pressures have played a large part in reducing the number of families who can afford to have a pet. Add to this an increase in people renting from private landlords who won’t allow pets, and you have a ‘homing crisis’ in rescue organisations across the country. Read Forever Hounds Trust’s article ‘Why Rescue?’

There’s plenty more to enjoy reading in this issue and thank you for picking up our magazine.

The Science behind man’s best friend

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Why Rescue?

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Jennifer x On this Month’s Cover

Dogmatic

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Anxious Dog? Thundershirt applies gentle, constant pressure, similar to swaddling an infant.

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The truth about flat-faced pets

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HOWND's Relief at the launch of Lucy's Law - putting an end to puppy farming in the UK Animal rights campaigner, Jo Amit of ethical pet care company HOWND, attended the launch of Lucy's Law at the Houses of Parliament. When introduced, Lucy's Law will prevent puppies being sold by pet shops and other third-party dealers that have been supplied by puppy farms.

Last December's high-profile event saw MP's from across the political spectrum united in supporting an immediate ban to stop the cruel practice of puppy farming.

Campaigning Vet, Marc Abraham, the founder of Pupaid, has worked tirelessly to bring an end to the cruel practice of puppy farming and the introduction of Lucy's Law is the culmination of a lot of hard work.

Lucy's Law is named after a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel that was rescued - after being deemed worthless and left to die by a breeder. Jo Amit and Mark Hirschel of HOWND have been staunch supporters of Pupaid since its inception, and last year made a short film to promote the adoption of rescue dogs and raise awareness of #AdoptDontShop campaign against puppy farming: "It is great news that Marc Abraham's determination to put an end to puppy farming once and for all is paying off, and the public are more aware now than ever about not purchasing a puppy without its mum being present. Not only are the puppies from these farms in poor health, the breeding bitches themselves are more often than

not neglected by the breeders, while kept far from the public's eye. We are very proud to have supported PupAid's campaign from the start. What a huge relief to know that once introduced, Lucy's Law will end the suffering of tens of thousands of puppies, mums and breeding males each year", says Jo of HOWND. A Mirror newspaper campaign, spearheaded by dog-loving journalist Andrew Penmann has helped raise the profile of the campaign and has gathered support for the introduction of Lucy's Law from all over the world.

Numerous articles by Andrew have highlighted the plight of mums and pups trapped in puppy farms.

"With support from the press, high profile politicians, including

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the Prime Minister and leading politicians we hope that Lucy's Law will become law very soon.

Let this be the beginning of a worldwide ban on puppy farming and a return to responsible dog breeding", says Jo. n Visit www.DogsLoveHownd.com

Equafleece Wraps Up DOTS helping the Homeless Community’s Dogs this Winter Helping to make life a bit warmer, dryer and more comfortable for the Homeless community’s dogs, Equafleece® has collaborated with DOTS Director, Michelle Clark.

In addition to providing veterinary care from routine check ups and vaccinations, DOTS can now also provide biopsies, blood tests and in the event of an emergency 24/7 care.

Catering for all the dogs’ needs, offering behavioural advice, diet plans and grooming, DOTS is delighted to wrap up the street dogs

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in their care with Polartec® dog coats, designed and made in Devon

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Equafleece’s Polartec® dog coats are 100% rainproof with the same thermal properties of a summer weight duvet. It not only keeps a dog bone dry, but will maintain its optimum body temperature in sub-zero conditions.

Polartec® Fleecewear is used by mountaineers being renowned for its efficiency as a fabric to retain optimum body heat.

Director of DOTS, Michelle Clark, commented: “We are so grateful to all the companies who support us with

donated products. The Equafleece® dog coats are so perfect. Over winter life on the street gets very cold and grim particularly for the older Staffies. Equafleece® has provided a very valuable product that’s warmed up our dogs, and made their Homeless owners smile.” n For further information on the Equafleece® range for dogs visit: www.equafleece.co.uk For further information on DOTS, and to make a donation see: www.dotslondon.co.uk

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COVER STORY

Dogmatic

In the 17 years we have been trading, it has been an amazing journey which has been a learning curve, but we could never have imagined how an idea could have changed our lifestyle in such a way!

How did Dogmatic come to be?

The short answer is ‘Necessity is the Mother of Invention’! My Mother designed the Dogmatic Headcollar after trying everything on the market and not finding a product that not only stopped our 3 Dobermanns pulling on the lead but was comfortable for them to wear. My Mother has long term back/neck pain following numerous operations and could not hold or walk our dogs. Her problems were being aggravated by trying to cope with the dogs and walking, showing or even holding them was no longer viable. Rather than give up, she decided to experiment with a Headcollar that would work by turning the dog’s head in a kindly manner which would ensure the body would have to follow, yet was comfortable to wear and would stop pulling and lunging.

We have been trading since 2001.

I run the day to day Dogmatic business with the help of a small team of dog lovers. It is great to speak to so many dog people from all over the World and hear how much the Dogmatic Headcollar has helped them.

Over the years we lost our Dobermanns but had fallen in love with the Italian Spinone and had Kofi who became our new mascot and model for the Dogmatic.

We still have to pinch ourselves to

believe how far we have come since designing the Dogmatic Headcollar which has been voted ‘Product I can’t Live Without’ in the Your Dog Magazine’s Pet Product Awards for the fifth time, Top Headcollar after a six month trial of six makes of Headcollar by Your Dog Magazine and voted Tester’s Choice of Headcollar.

The fact we are able to work and have our dogs with us is wonderful.

We relocated to Shropshire three years ago so there is still a lot to do but we are getting there.

Unfortunately, we moved here with Kofi (the face of Dogmatic), his Son, Archie and Archie’s Son Norman but lost Kofi only nine weeks into our move under dreadful circumstances and Archie nine months later. Norman had been terribly lost (as have we!) being on his own for the first time at the age of 9 so any spare time was spent keeping him busy and bringing him out of himself meeting up with fellow dogs etc., Luckily the people of Shropshire are very friendly so it has been nice to meet people and check out the county at the same time!

We had to wait for some time to get a relation but have recently introduced Bertie to our family. He is Kofi’s Great, Grand Nephew (and, therefore, Archie’s Cousin and Norman’s Second Cousin) and is now almost six months old. He has really

THE DOGMATIC IS VERY COMFORTABLE TO WEAR AND OFFERS COMPLETE BUT GENTLE CONTROL The unique strapping under and at the sides of the chin ensures the Dogmatic stays in place and the nose band does not ride up under or into the eyes which causes distress and discomfort to the dog.

The loop under the chin to which the lead is attached works independently of the other straps and can be moved forward, downwards, back, upwards or sideways as required without causing any other straps to lose their position.

This means the handler can move and alter their dog’s head position leading to total control.

An extra bonus is that, in an emergency, the Dogmatic can be used to close the dog’s mouth and turn it’s head to enable you to keep it safe but the loop immediately releases again, allowing the dog to once again pant, drink, carry a toy, eat a treat...

We have combined safety with comfort and use top quality materials, fittings and workmanship.

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THE DOGMATIC IS given Norman a new lease of life and is a new friend for him and us. The boys love being with us and it is a joy to watch them playing or sitting at our feet in the office.

We have slowly built up Dogmatic and the Headcollar, collars and leads are in Shops, Vets, on Trade Stands, being used by Police, Prison Officers, Rescues, Behaviourists, Trainers, Clubs etc., as well as individual dog owners. We try to help small Businesses, Clubs, Rescues etc., by offering low minimum orders at trade prices so any profits can go back into them. The Dogmatic is also endorsed by famous dog Behaviourist Dr David Sands and recommended as his Headcollar of choice in his books.

We are supplying a rapidly growing number of Shops, Vets, Training Schools, Behaviourists, Groomers etc., and the more we can get the Dogmatic out there for the general public to see and try on their dogs, the easier their dog walking will be!

We have a large amount of customer feedback – where the Dogmatic has literally changed their lives and meant they can walk their dogs without having their arms pulled out of their sockets! We have a Facebook page and Twitter Account and a large number of photos and videos from satisfied dog owners.

It is lovely to be able to help with Customers’ concerns and problems

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walking their dogs and then to hear back from them – sometimes with lovely photos! – about how the Dogmatic has helped them enjoy their walks with their dogs once more.

To see different breeds walking around the shows and street wearing our Products and hearing people discussing how good they are has been amazing. We have even seen the Dogmatic on several TV programmes and, of course, it is also wonderful to see Kofi as the ‘face’ of Dogmatic on the packaging we designed when seeing our Range on shelves in stores. n We offer the widest range of dog Headcollars in Leather and Padded Cushioned Webbing, all with matching Collars and specialised Leads/ Training leads to fit all sizes from small dogs to giant breeds in a choice of colours and are recommended and endorsed worldwide by Behaviourists, Trainers, Vets, Rescues and Breeders. Tel: 01952 245330 or email info@dogmatic.org.uk or visit www.dogmatic.org.uk

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Our Pets are more then just Pets they are Part Of Our family

We love them unconditionally, so when one of them is poorly it is a very worrying time

By Jennie Gallaher ver the last week, our little rescue Sadie (aka Twiglet) has been poorly.

To make it worse we didn’t know why.

Nothing had changed in her life, she hadn’t eaten anything she shouldn’t have, she just suddenly wouldn’t eat and was very depressed and shut down.

After 24 hrs of her with a reduced appetite we booked her into the vets. Bloods were taken and the results showed no sign of any problems. The following day she was even more shut down so back to vets, urine samples taken and again all results normal.

Next day still no improvement and we even had to carry her out to the garden to toilet.

X-rays were taken in case of a blockage, all clear.

Over this time we have tried to tempt her with all types of food. She would eat a mouth full then not want anymore. It’s so worrying and if I’m being totally honest a little frustrating when they won’t eat. We knew the importance of food and water being taken. So here are a few things we tried that worked to get some food and water into her.

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- Plain boiled chicken and rice, using chicken water to cook the rice in.

- Plain scrambled eggs, - Home made meat broth/stock.

- A good quality wet dog food.

- Water with a prozyme powder in, they like the taste and if gets water into them.

The main thing is little and often, as she couldn’t face too much at once. On day 6 of her being unwell, and loosing 1kg, which when you only weigh 12kg to start with is a high percentage, back to the vets for more blood tests.

This time my vet said let’s lest for Addison’s disease, she also gave her an injection of steroid, as if Addisons like she suspected then it would make her feel better and start to eat. Well with in 2 hours she was eating her dinner and excited to eat. 24 hours later the results are in and yes she has Addison’s disease. A lot of reading up and joining Facebook groups on

Addisons and I am starting to learn a little about the condition. It’s manageable on medications, it’s just getting the right levels.

We know our animals and their usual behaviours, so if you dog is out of sorts please seek medical advise. As with Twiglet her results on the standard tests were coming back clear, but we knew something was very wrong with her, so I kept taking her back to the vets. Luckily I had weighed her at the vets 2 days before she started to shut down, so we had an up to date recording. As the vet knew something was wrong when I’m 6 days she had lost nearly 10% of her body weight. More on Addison’s disease next time.

Jennie Gallaher runs The Animal Health Company with her husband Paul. See their website www.animal-health.co.uk for their product range which includes Westcotts Premium Dog Food.

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Is tooth brushing vital in our pets?

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Vet Simon answers your questions

onsider how your teeth would look and feel if you failed to brush your teeth every day. Your cat and dogs teeth really are no different. Unless you regularly provide some form of dental care at home it is a strong possibility there will be an increased degree of decay, discomfort and an unpleasant odour.

Most people with whom we discuss teeth and brushing in their pets often feel that it is not something they could do or something that their pet will tolerate. However with some simple advice and often a short demonstration brushing becomes second nature. As with all things it is ideal to train your pet to accept this dental routine as a puppy or kitten, but even older animals will readily take to regular cleaning with some perseverance.

Your vet will be able to supply and advise you with regard to special brushes and toothpastes which are designed for animals. It is not advisable to use human toothpaste in animals as they are not formulated for cats and dogs teeth and often will cause sickness due to frothing agents within the paste.

So how do you brush teeth if your pet Even older animals is not used to it? The first point is that as cleaning with some dogs/cats have long flexible tongues so they do not really need their teeth brushed on the surface next to the tongue, as this is largely kept clean by the activity of the tongue.

A good way to start the training process is to dip the brush in the pets food and brush this on the outside of the teeth. Once they are used to this then substitute the food for toothpaste, stopping and allowing them to eat if required. The aim really is to

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create an association with either a reward or treat with brushing, rather than making them finding it a trauma. Indeed most dogs will eventually enjoy brushing! Ideally once accepted the teeth should be brushed daily.

However if despite will readily take to regular your best efforts perseverance. routine brushing will not be tolerated do not despair, as there are both foods and enzymatic creams and sprays, which will aid in oral health, and although not as good as brushing certainly will go some way to maintaining a healthy mouth and smile!

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I HAVE AN OLDER FEMALE DOG THAT SEEMS TO BE PASSING BLOOD IN HER URINE OCCASIONALLY, BUT OTHERWISE IS DOING WELL AND SHE DOES NOT SEEM TO BE IN PAIN AT ALL, WHAT COULD BE CAUSING THIS AND IS IT SERIOUS? There are a number of reasons why your dog may be showing ‘haematuria’, usually referred to as passing blood in its urine. The blood can be lost into the urine from any point from the kidneys, bladder, urethra and associated structures, as well as wounds in the adjacent skin. Therefore the best option would be to get your dog checked by your vet and bring a fresh urine sample to the appointment as this can give invaluable clues to the underlying cause of blood loss.

Obtaining a urine sample can be difficult but the vet will only need a relatively small amount to test. The easiest way is to use a clean tin foil takeaway container and wearing plastic gloves when the dog urinates quickly hold the container in the dogs urine flow. The urine collected should then be placed in a clean container to bring to the consultation.

The most common cause for haematuria is cystitis (infection of the bladder) this can usually be treated simply by a course of antibiotics. However there are many other possible causes ranging from infections, wounds, bladder/kidney stones, cancer of the bladder/uterus and even being in season if she has not been spayed. Your vet will discuss both the specific investigation and treatment of the condition in your dog as these can vary considerably according to the underlying cause. However it is very important if blood is seen in their urine to get them checked as soon as you can, so appropriate treatment can be started rapidly.

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TheraPaws Brightens Up Blue Monday On Blue Monday (Monday 15th January), said to be the most depressing day of the year, Mayhew decided to bring some cheer to a beauty company with visits from some of their adorable TheraPaws dogs.

The TheraPaws dogs are a part of Mayhew’s visiting animal therapy programme, which recognises the mutual benefits of animals engaging with people, particularly older people with dementia, helping to improve the relationships between humans and dogs. As well as enhancing people’s lives by helping to reduce social isolation, stress and anxiety, the initiative also helps animals by raising awareness of the positive effects dogs can have, including promoting respect and compassion towards animals.

During the visit to the cruelty free cosmetics brand, Smashbox, TheraPaws volunteers, Deborah with her dog, Noodle, Claire with her dog, Roobarb, and Jude with her dog, Alfie, spent time meeting and engaging with employees from their head office in central London.

All eyes were on the TheraPaws dogs as they paraded in with their tails wagging ready for plenty of cuddles and fuss. And they weren’t disappointed as they were quickly rewarded with big smiles and lots of affection.

Communications Manager of Smashbox, Nicola Thornton, said: “It was lovely to see the dogs spreading so much joy and happiness to colleagues on Blue Monday.”

“Mayhew’s TheraPaws programme is a great initiative

Right: TheraPaws dog Noodle putting smiles on to people's faces this Blue Monday.

and the dogs were adorable – we didn’t want them to leave!”

At present, just over 50 teams of TheraPaws volunteers and their dogs spread happiness when they go on regular visits to care homes, day centres, hospices and hospitals across London boroughs including Kensington and Chelsea, Brent, and Westminster.

With this initiative, TheraPaws is determined to make a difference and improve the lives of the many people they visit, including on special occasions like Blue Monday.

After all the greetings and

requests for photos and cuddles, Mayhew’s TheraPaws volunteers and their canine friends were ready for a well-deserved rest.

They certainly helped brighten up Smashbox’s Blue Monday!

To find out more about TheraPaws, please visit www.themayhew.org or call 020 8962 8000. We rely entirely on generous donations from the public and don’t receive any lottery or government funding. n To donate, please visit www.themayhew.org/donate

Working Together to Improve Industry Standards Insurance claims from rescue centres can be highly distressing as they often involve personal injury. As a leading insurer for animal-related trades Cliverton is committed to improving industry standards and reducing avoidable claims, particularly those involving injuries.

“The importance of having adequate Health & Safety policies and risk assessment practices in place cannot be over

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emphasised. We have been talking to and visiting rescue centres that demonstrate good working practices, enabling us to understand and identify good practice helping us to educate and inform our customers and improve general practices in the rescue industry.

All rescues must now provide information relating to their Health & Safety and risk assessment practices before we can offer

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insurance cover. This allows us to recognise those with risk awareness, breed-specific knowledge and expertise.

More detailed guidelines will be applied regarding the assessment of potential foster carers/family particularly those with their own dogs or children along with the fostering of banned breeds or dogs rescued from outside the United Kingdom.

Insurance cover should be

arranged expertly as the issues involved in the care of rescue animals can be complex and require specialist advice”.

To speak to a knowledgeable professional call us on 01328 857921 or email us at info@cliverton.co.uk.

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Caring for sick and injured animals today - pioneering new treatments for tomorrow Every day, the Animal Health Trust saves animals’ lives. We’re treating very sick and injured animals today, while developing new vaccines, treatments and cures for tomorrow.

Emergency op saves puppy’s sight When Toby, a seven-month-old Lhasa Apso, was swiped at by one of the family cats, his worried owner rushed him straight to the vet. Quickly, he was referred to our ophthalmologists, who found a nasty scratch on his eye and concluded an operation was the only way to save it.

After a few weeks of wearing an Elizabethan collar, Toby made a full recovery and is now firm friends with the five family felines!

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Pioneering genetics Give a dog a genome We’re revolutionising dogs’ health by creating the UK’s largest canine genome bank. This ambitious project will radically enhance the understanding of canine genetics and inherited diseases in dogs, helping eliminate these diseases and protect the future health of dogs.

Cat swims back to health When a nasty infection from a cat bite on Mylo’s tail spread rapidly up his spinal cord, he quickly became paraplegic and his life hung in the balance.

Mylo means the world to his owner, Kim, who needs a motorised wheelchair to get around. But luckily, Mylo was a fighter. After an operation and weeks of physiotherapy and hydrotherapy (and toys and treats), this magical cat defied the odds and made a superb recovery.

Advancing science A first for veterinary medicine Epilepsy is one of the most common diseases in cats and dogs, yet research and information on the condition is inconsistent. That’s why we’ve joined an international task force of experts to standardise research, diagnosis and treatment. This move is a first for epilepsy veterinary medicine and promises to improve treatment and care for cats and dogs worldwide.

Harvey beats skin cancer Harvey was referred to the AHT with sarcoids, a common form of skin cancer in horses.The sarcoids were around his eye, a delicate area which can be difficult to treat.

To get better, Harvey needed high dose rate brachytherapy (HDR). We’re the only veterinary hospital in the UK providing this treatment and thankfully it was a major success. Harvey is now healthy and happy at home with his delighted owner Gabby.

Researching future cures Fighting Strangles Strangles, caused by the bacterium Streptococcus equi, is the most frequently diagnosed infectious disease among horses, causing endless suffering worldwide. For the first time ever, we have been able to sequence the DNA of the Strangles bacteria to find out which genes are essential to its survival. This pioneering research is bringing us ever closer to developing an effective vaccine.

To make a donation and find out more about the work of the Animal Health Trust please visit www.aht.org.uk

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Scruffts Family Crossbreed Dog of the Year – Finalist Bios The Scruffts Family Crossbreed Dog of the Year competition, which is exclusively supported by pet food makers James Wellbeloved, is the nation’s favourite crossbreed competition. This year the final will once again be held in the main arena at Crufts on Saturday 10th March at 5.55pm.

After coming first in their class at their local heat as well as the semi-finals at Eukanuba Discover Dogs, six lucky finalists and their owners will be heading to Crufts to see if they have what it takes to be crowned Family Crossbreed Dog of the Year.

Meet the finalists heading to Crufts this year: Honey and Emma Williamson – Best Crossbreed Rescue Six year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross Honey didn’t have the best start to life when she was found homeless on the streets of London. After being repeatedly rehomed by a number of different families, the rescue centre was worried

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whether she would ever find her forever home. Despite her loving nature, Honey became nervous after being rejected so many times.

It wasn’t until Dr Emma Williamson, a clinical psychologist working with the homeless in Lambeth, came across the young crossbreed that her luck started to change. Honey was recommended to Emma after she began looking around for a

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family dog, as well as a dog to help with her work. She wanted to introduce a Pets As Therapy (PAT) dog into her team to help put the homeless people at ease with the psychologists and give them the confidence to speak, after seeing it work previously with children and people with head injuries.

It was love at first sight when

Scruffts Most Handsome Crossbreed Dog winner Milo, the Anatolian Shepherd x German Shepherd with his owner Charley Henkey at Eukanuba Discover Dogs 2017 Photo credit: Sportsbeat

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Botanica's Herbal system works to promote healthy cell growth and complete recovery with no permanent blemishes.

Botanica International Ltd was established in 2005 to cater for the growing awareness of natural products and to utilize the wonders of Nature’s Healing Energy.

We have a natural herbal range developed to treat common skin conditions.

The Herbal range contains a combination of natural ingredients, all of which have proven beneficial properties.

Botanica's Herbal system works to promote healthy cell growth and complete recovery without scarring.

Traditionally we would look for a cream to form a barrier on a cut, but in fact a heavy thick cream can slow down the healing process on two

levels. It can hold dirt around the affected area and it can prevent infection from getting out!

Botanica's wash cleanses the area and helps to remove any dirt or scabbing which may have formed.

This part of the process is vital as it keeps the affected area open and draining, to allow any infection that may be present to drain out.

The wash is followed by Botanica's Herbal Cream which is readily absorbed into the skin. It activates the healthy cells and the powerful combination of the herbal and the soothing properties of the natural oils get to work on a swift, complete recovery.

Daily washings and cream application will reduce the affected area while continuing to liberate any infection.

Botanica products are all Antiseptic, Anti-Fungal, Anti- Bacterial.

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Scruffts GCDS winner Jack, the Shih Tzu x Maltese with his owner Josie Baldwin at Eukanuba Discover Dogs 2017 Photo credit: Sportsbeat

Emma went to visit her at Foal Farm animal rescue centre in Kent in October 2015. After an initial testing period and undergoing the relevant tests, Honey became an official PAT dog last year. Not only is Honey a family dog for Emma, but she helps others on a daily basis with her work with the homeless – proving that if she can find her forever home, so can others.

Milo and Charley Henkey – Most Handsome Crossbreed Dog Three year-old rescue Anatolian Shepherd/German Shepherd

cross Milo is the first dog owned

by Charley Henkey from Reading, despite growing up with them in her family. When she first started looking into different breeds, she had her heart set on a Jack Russell, but things soon changed when she saw a picture of Milo on social media, and it was love at first sight. Milo was rescued from Europe, presumed to be from the streets of Romania, but was brought over to the UK to be rehomed. Milo made a very big impression on Charley – she called the kennels at 9am the following morning and picked him up a week later.

But Milo wasn’t the happy, healthy puppy that every owner looks for in a dog, and was in a terrible state when Charley picked him up, as the kennels had only just begun his rehabilitation. He was starved and neglected, weighing only 12kg. For two weeks he wouldn’t even leave the house and was continually wetting himself in fear. But after lots of love,

Scruffts Golden Oldie winner Missy, the Bearded Collie cross with her owner Anna Drinkwater at Eukanuba Discover Dogs 2017 Photo credit: Sportsbeat

medical attention and training, he grew into a happy, healthy dog, who is very much a part of Charley’s family.

inseparable, and when Bayley sadly passed away, Missy became the only dog in Anna’s life.

Jack and Josie Baldwin – Good Citizen Dog Scheme

Hattie and Hanna Cunningham – Prettiest Crossbreed Bitch

Jack, a Shih Tzu/Maltese cross came into 16 year-old Young Kennel Club (YKC) member Josie Baldwin’s life five years ago. Josie, from Deal, had wanted a dog for many years and was finally allowed one so long as she trained him properly. After choosing Jack, Josie began training him at the Happy Hound Puppy and Dog Training club. Shortly after attending puppy classes, she began taking him to Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme classes, where they achieved their bronze, silver and gold awards together. Josie also competes in competitive obedience and agility with Jack.

One year-old Irish Setter/Welsh Collie cross Hattie found her forever home with 24 year-old Hanna Cunningham from Plymouth after she and her partner decided it was the right time to get a dog. Hanna grew up with the setter breed in her family, whilst her partner had collies. Once they met Hattie, a cross between their two family breeds, they knew she was the perfect dog for them.

Missy and Anna Drinkwater – Golden Oldie Crossbreed Rescue Bearded Collie cross Missy was found on a private rescue website by 45 year-old Anna Drinkwater, from Stoke-on-Trent, aged 11 months. Anna has always preferred to rehome or foster unwanted dogs to give them a second chance at life, as she noticed that so many were either put to sleep or had to live out their lives in kennels, which broke her heart. When Anna drove up to Bradford to pick Missy up, she brought her other rescue dog, Bayley the Border Collie, to make sure that everyone got on. Since meeting nearly 10 years ago, Anna and Missy have become 18

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Scruffts Child's Best Friend winner Rufus, the Cavelier King Charles Spaniel x Poodle with his owner Dylan Kirke at Eukanuba Discover Dogs 2017. Photo credit: Sportsbeat

Rufus and Dylan Kirke – Child’s Best Friend 12 year-old Dylan Kirke from Newport always dreamt of having a dog of his own, and the summer before he was due to start secondary school, he finally got his wish. His parents wanted him to always have a companion to come home to after school, and decided that a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel/Poodle cross was the right breed for their lifestyle.

Dylan chose Rufus out of the litter and they’ve been best friends ever since. Rufus also never leaves the side of Dylan’s new baby brother Maxen and is very much a part of the family.

This will be the first time the family have been to Crufts. n To find out more about Scruffts, please visit www.scruffts.org.uk For tickets to Crufts, please visit www.crufts.org.uk

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Botanica 5-in-1 Spray is a multi-purpose spray used for ALL grooming requirements, keeping your animal cleaner for longer. Used by Internationals and Olympians on Insects, Mane & Tail, Body Sheen, Dandruff / Flaky Skin and Wounds. Can be sprayed directly onto affected (exposed) areas.

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Thermal Self Heated Mattress

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Herbal Cream

Botanica’s Natural Herbal Cream is beneficial on a wide range of skin conditions i.e. cuts, grazes, cracked sore heels, soothes muscles and tendons. The cream contains a natural insect repellent – 125ml .

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Botanica’s Small Animal Care Cream was designed with severe cases in mind. All six ingredients aid in the recovery of irritated/ itchy skin.

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Pet Remedy works alongside the brain’s natural messengers called neuro-transmitters, which work by telling the nerve receiving the message either to calm (via GABA pathway) or get ‘fired up’. In times of stress or

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anxiety the nerves get over stimulated, which leads on to the many symptoms we see in stressed pets.

Available as a plug diffuser, battery operated atomiser, calming sprays (15ml refillable pocket spray and 200ml trigger spray), and even individual calming wipes.

The calming sprays and wipes are water based (pH neutral) and safe to use on skin and coat of pet.

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The Top Ten Most Popular Breeds Dogs have very different characteristics and a basic understanding of their temperament and their specific needs are important when you select a puppy.

Living in a flat is not the right place for lively Springers who need a lot of exercise and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are prone to separation anxiety that can lead to both health and behavioural problems.

There is no doubt that Labradors, Cocker spaniels, and Cavalier King Charles spaniels are exceptionally good with children. Similarly and perhaps contrary to reputation, Staffordshire Bull terriers are also very protective of babies and infants.

The fact that so many end up in rescue centres is unfortunately associated with owners who encourage aggressive behaviour. It is essential that all dogs are treated with love and respect but breeds bred for combat and protection require thoughtful owners.

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The “Top 10”

The most popular breeds in 2017 are shown below.

Interestingly, in 2018, the French Bulldog is widely tipped to take the top spot from the Labradors.

with a dog you cannot afford to look after. Even with pet insurance, the policies are heavily weighted against breed such as the adorable Cavalier

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King Charles Spaniel who rarely reach 10 years of age. They are known as the “vet’s dog”! In limited circumstances, crossbreds

are a good option and increasing in popularity for that very reason.

Many of the larger and smaller breeds are prone to hip and knee dysplasia. Breeders can record and select against these traits bnot all of them do. A veterinary recommendation is recommended in these instances. Breeds that are prone to hypothyroidism, diabetes and Muscular dystrophy require special diets. Labradors will eat for England if they get the chance so do not give them the opportunity.

Muscular dystrophy is caused by Selenium & Vitamin E deficiency so select a vitamin rich diet.

Heart disorders can be diagnosed early in life if you consult your veterinary surgeon.

The lists may seem alarming but please do not let this put you off having a dog. There is no better companion for you and your family than “man’s best friend”.

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Katie Young and Smudge Pet food manufacturer Fish4Dogs has pledged its support to a charity that strives to maintain the inseparable bond between pets and their owners when age or infirmity affect their lives.

The Worcestershire-based company has agreed to partner the Cinnamon Trust which helps more than 87,000 people a year look after much loved and much needed companion animals.

A network of 16,000 volunteers ‘hold hands’ with owners to provide vital loving care for their pets – keeping them together for as long as possible.

The Trust arranges foster care when owners go into hospital, can help owners find pet-friendly residential homes and, if this is not possible, the life-time care of the pet while maintaining contact between the owner and their pet. The charity also takes on the life-time care of bereaved pets.

Fish4Dogs has promised to help support this work, helping the recruitment of trust volunteers by including information in its sponsorship and gift boxes, through email campaigns to customers and jointly attending events.

It has also agreed to run a discount scheme for volunteers, many of whom will have their own pets, and provide ‘new walking friend’ bags to volunteers who provide practical assistance to housebound pet owners; by walking their dogs, transporting animals for vets appointments, shopping for pet provisions or offering short-term foster care.

Fish4Dogs CEO, Graham Smith, said that the relationship with the Cinnamon Trust would be “long-lasting, engaging and purposeful”.

“Most people will recognise the importance of the bond between a pet owner and their cherished companion. Pets enrich our lives, bring with them happiness and laughter and this is particularly true when the owner is an older person who perhaps lives on their own,” he said.

“They provide comfort, loyalty and protection from loneliness and despair. It is vital that we help maintain these relationships for those who are at their most vulnerable and we are committed to supporting the Cinnamon Trust in delivering this service.”

The Cinnamon Trust is the only specialist national charity which seeks to relieve problems faced by elderly and terminally-ill people and their pets. It was founded in 1985 by Mrs Averil Jarvis MBE, who named the charity in memory of her beloved Corgi, Cinnamon.

Averil said that the partnership with Fish4Dogs would reinforce its efforts by encouraging greater volunteer participation which in turn would support increasing numbers of people in need.

“I am delighted that Fish4Dogs has decided to support The Cinnamon Trust. We could not do what we do without our network of volunteers and this extra support and recognition will greatly assist our volunteer recruitment drive to meet the ever-increasing demands upon our services, as well as providing some tasty, healthy food and treats for the dogs we all love!”

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The Science behind Man’s Best Friend As a dog owner or lover, the welfare of dogs will be important to you but did you know that many diseases in our canine companions are the result of 10,000 years of selective breeding which has been focused on aspects of performance, behaviour or appearance? Unfortunately, these impact on the animals' quality of life in a number of ways Selective breeding and genetics Many genetic diseases occur in dogs and other companion animals. Some of these are due to random mutations that became established in some breeds, but in other cases, as a direct consequence of the features being selected. For example, breathing difficulties occur in some breeds because of selection for shortened noses, and others are predisposed to bacterial skin infections as a result of breeding for excess, deeply folded skin.

Efforts by responsible breeders, veterinarians and geneticists to try to tackle

some of these diseases are gathering momentum, but a team approach is needed and owners and prospective owners have a very important role to play in helping to eradicate them.

What’s being done?

A charity, the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) has funded research into some of these conditions and has also produced information on its website for prospective owners, breeders and others to help reduce the severity and incidence of breed-related welfare problems. This explains what they are and why they cause

pain or discomfort as simply as possible. See www.ufaw.org.uk/geneticwelfare-problems/overview for more information.

Thinking of getting a dog?

If you are thinking of getting a dog, you will be able to find information on what inherited welfare problems may occur, and what checks you may need to make with breeders or suppliers in order to avoid buying affected or carrier animals and, in so doing, unintentionally perpetuating the problem.

Who are UFAW? Over the last 90 years UFAW has led the way in using science to bring about lasting change. Its history is the history of science in the service of animal welfare. In its first few years alone, it began a long (and eventually successful) campaign to abolish the use of the gin trap, championed the use of cruelty-free perfumes, free from animal products such as musk or civet, and joined a committee set up by the British Board of Film Censors to scrutinise the welfare of animals used in films. From the mouse to the Indian elephant, UFAW’s work has made a tremendous difference to millions of animals all around the world – largely due to the support of members and donors.

Image Credit: Dr Rowena Packer, courtesy of the RVC

Please help UFAW we need your support If you’d like to make a real difference to the welfare of animals, please consider a donation to UFAW. You can find out more and make a donation at www.ufaw.org.uk or by calling our office on 01582 831818. Thank you.

Charity Registered in England No. 207996

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News

K 9 Angels Charity Urge the UK to Always “Opt to Adopt”

Eamonn Holmes with the K9 Angels

Leading dog rescue charity say that dogs are not presents and to “Opt to Adopt” with a stunning new single raising money for rescued dogs that need forever homes.

The K-9 Angels have launched a stunning thought-provoking song ‘Let’s Go Home’ featuring just some of the 800 dogs the K-9 Angels charity has rehomed.

Supported by Patron Sue Barker OBE, TV Presenter Eamonn Holmes and Fitness guru Angie Best.

The You Tube link is here with links to I Tunes too and Spotify too – and we would be very thankful if you could help us spread the word so more dogs can be saved: https://www.youtube.com/watc h?v=GCRATE0VdN0 Eamonn Holmes, the winner of Best Breakfast TV Presenter Ever Award, is featured with his an

adopt don’t shop message with his rescue dog Maggie.

Eamonn says; “All over the UK rescue centres full with dogs desperately needing homes. Many dogs are given as presents over the Christmas period and then are dumped at a shelter in January as the ‘present’ wasn’t properly thought through.”

“Getting a dog is something that needs a lot of thought and commitment. If you decide to get a dog, please consider adopting a dog from a shelter, those are the ones in need!”

Also featured in the music video campaign is K-9 Angels

Patron Sue Barker OBE who has given a forever home to Batty rescued by the K-9 Angels.

Passionate animal lover and fitness Guru Angie Best also lends her voice and support for the campaign.

The K-9 Angels and their supporters are appealing to the public to pledge not to buy a puppy this Christmas, and to always adopt a dog - don’t shop.

The song was written & sang by the K-9 Angels co founder Pola Pospieszalska who wrote the song about her rescue dog Annabel.

“We passionately believe that it is always better to opt to adopt rather than shop for a puppy and dogs are not presents and should

never be given as presents.”

“In the weeks leading up to Christmas puppies can be shipped in from puppy mills.

Some are healthy and many are not. All are bred and born in inhumane, often filthy conditions.”

“Every time a dog is purchased from an irresponsible breeder or mill operator, it is incentive for those businesses to keep running. So while you may give a puppy mill baby a good home for Christmas, her mother remains back at the mill, having litter after litter until she's too sick or old to reproduce - at which point she's disposed of.” n Visit www.k-9angels.org

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Animal Sports Therapy leaps onto the scene Due to an ever increasing demand for quality vocational courses in animal intragrative interventions, the Institute of Complementary Animal Therapies ICAT has worked closely with veterinarians and a top UK awarding body to create two unique level 4 practitioner courses in either Equine or Canine Sports Therapy.

The Level 4 courses are accredited through OCN London who are an approved Awarding Organization with Ofqual. They are both internally and externally verified ensuring student peace of mind and endorsed by The Association of Complementary Animal Therapists (ACAT).

The courses are the ONLY Level 4 Equine and Canine Sports Therapy Practitioner programmes available in the UK • The purpose of these professional practitioner programmes is to produce safe, effective and competent animal sports therapists in line with current professional standards.

• Animal health and welfare are at the very core of ICAT’s teaching philosophy.

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Four of the seven French Bulldogs currently at Mayhew

The truth about flat-faced pets If you are thinking of getting a pet that belongs to a breed that is brachycephalic, it is very important to do your research first, because a high percentage of these animals will have health problems throughout their lives which can result in a poorer quality of life and will often require veterinary intervention. In this article Dr Ursula Goetz, Chief Vet at Mayhew, the rescue and animal welfare charity in West London, explains the health issues for these breeds.

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here has been a huge surge in the popularity of brachycephalic pets recently and Mayhew has seen as influx of these animals arriving at their shelter, taking in more than 5 times as many in 2017 compared to the previous year. The fastest growing brachycephalic breed is the French Bulldog, with Pugs and Bulldogs close behind. It also affects cats, with Persians and Burmese being popular brachycephalic breeds.

What is Brachycephaly Brachycephalic breeds are animals that are bred to have a flat face which causes their muzzle and nasal aspect to be short, creating a perceived appearance of cuteness. Unfortunately, this comes at a price.

What are the health issues?

Breathing problems: The nostrils are too narrow to facilitate proper airflow through the nose resulting in the dog breathing through their mouth most of the time. They often pant severely after a meal as they were not able to breathe properly during meal times. The soft palate at the back of the mouth is also often elongated in brachycephalic dogs, which means this part of soft tissue lies over the

trachea opening and compromises the air entering the lungs even more.

Dental problems: A short nose and jaw often means there is not enough space for the teeth, usually resulting in the dog needing several teeth removed.

Temperature: Open-mouth breathing is a dog’s way of regulating its body temperature, but if the dog is not able to breathe properly then heat regulation is compromised, so overexertion can become life threatening to these dogs. The ‘stubborn dog’ that suddenly lies down during a walk could actually be trying to catch his breath and prevent fainting.

Eye problems: Flat-faced breeds’ bulging eyes are exposed to more air and can cause the eyes to dry out quicker. Artificial tears may have to be added as a daily, ongoing treatment and the lack of proper tear draining means they can develop constant moist tear stains on their face that may become painfully infectious. Dogs who do not receive the treatment they require may end up losing their sight completely.

Skin diseases: The extra skin folds over the nose can cause fur to rub on the eyeballs and stay moist, which is a breeding ground for bacterial and yeast infections.

Neurological problems: A Pug’s screwshaped tail is often linked to painful spine abnormalities, neurological problems and an inability to give birth without surgical intervention.

How can owners help their flat-faced pets?

Breathing difficulties are a sign that a dog needs veterinary help.

Surgery is recommended for dogs that have moderate to severe breathing problems, however being under anaesthetic carries a greater risk for a brachycephalic dog. You should also act promptly and contact your vet if your dog has a sore or discharging eye, or sore or smelly skin or ears.

An influx at Mayhew In the last month of 2017, Mayhew took in seven French Bulldogs. All seven of the dogs were suffering with painful or uncomfortable medical conditions including chronic ear infections, skin conditions, dental problems and one had an inverted tail. In 2017, Mayhew dealt with 162 different breeds of dog and a worrying 5% of those were brachycephalic breeds, showing the popularity and demand for these dogs.

Ivy Ivy, a 15-month-old English Bulldog, arrived at Mayhew last year after being found abandoned on the streets of North West London. Her eyes were sore and inflamed and we discovered she was suffering from Cherry Eye and distichiasis, two further eye conditions common in brachycephalic breeds. Poor Ivy was in constant pain and discomfort and Mayhew’s vet team had to perform surgery to correct the problems and relieve her suffering.

Mayhew is proud to support Vet Emma Milne’s ‘Vets Against Brachycephalism’ campaign, which strives for better animal welfare and is of the opinion that breeding of extremely brachycephalic animals is fundamentally wrong and should be stopped - www.vetsagainstbrachycephalism.com n Mayhew does not judge and is here to assist and give advice on the best course of action for pets and their owners. If you have any concerns, please contact them for help: 020 8962 8000 info@mayhewanimalhome.org

Mayhew urges potential pet owners to think before getting a brachycephalic pet. Please think about rehoming an animal from a rescue centre such as Mayhew instead. You can see their cats and dogs looking for a home by visiting www.themayhew.org/adopt

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

They cover the areas of Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckingham , Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Parts of Lincolnshire, Surrey and West Sussex.

Looking for a Labrador!

The Labrador Lifeline Trust often has dogs from 6 months upwards available for rehoming. As this is an ever changing situation they are not always able to show pictures of the dogs on their website but all other details will be current. All homes will be checked prior to rehoming-you will need to complete and submit an application form before they can offer you a dog, and you can download this on www.labrador-lifeline.com. This can be completed and returned online to your nearest Area Co-ordinator .If you are interested in a specific dog on their site then please mark your form with the HD number that appears against the details of the dog.

Rehoming advice and guidance. Please note that in the interests of our dogs’ welfare we do not home to people who are out at work all day. Our role is to find the right new home for Labradors whose owners can no longer keep for whatever reason and to give peace of mind we will personally always check every potential home and ensure that it will be a kind and loving environment for any rescued dog. The Labrador Lifetime Trust check every Labrador thoroughly before rescue and rehoming to be sure that the dog and the new owner are right for each other.

You should NEVER accept a dog from anyone who doesn’t do this as any dog you are offered you may not know its history, health or temperament.

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Why Rescue?

With dog ownership in decline across the UK, the challenge of finding good homes for rescued dogs has never been greater. Economic pressures have played a large part in reducing the number of families who can afford to have a pet. Add to this an increase in people renting from private landlords who won’t allow pets, and you have a ‘homing crisis’ in rescue organisations across the country. his makes it all the more important that anyone thinking of getting a pet seriously considers offering a home to a rescue dog. With dogs of all breeds, ages, sizes and types currently in rescue centres, why look elsewhere?

One such rescue organisation is Forever Hounds Trust. They rescue, rehabilitate and rehome greyhounds and lurchers. Head of Homing, Kennelling and Welfare for the charity, Dr Fiona Cooke, says: “Take greyhounds and lurchers; within this type of breed there is a dog for almost

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everyone. Greyhounds are very laid back dogs. We like to call them ‘40mph couch potatoes’ as many are happy with one or two short walks a day and enjoy spending the rest of their time snoozing on the sofa. They are generally relatively calm, so may make a great pet for an older person.

“A lurcher is any dog that has been crossed with a sighthound. They come in all shapes, sizes and personality types. We have lurchers that are active and keen to learn and engage with all sorts of

activities. They make great companions for those wanting to do sports such as canicross or agility with their pet. Others make excellent family pets, happy to go on long walks, play in the garden or snooze in front of the fire”.

With rescue dogs of all ages needing a home, even those wanting a puppy can find their ideal companion. However, there are some real advantages to adopting an older dog. Many will be housetrained, have experience of living in a home and, depending on age, already be neutered. More will be known about them too. Dr Cooke explains: “Everyone adopting a greyhound or lurcher from Forever Hounds Trust knows as much as possible about their new dog.

They will have had a veterinary assessment and given any medical care needed as well as vaccinations, flea and worm treatment, microchip and neutering. The dog will have been behaviourally assessed and our experience in matching homes and hounds means we can find the right dog for your lifestyle.

“We also have a free post homing support service with an

expert team available to support new owners with advice on any aspect of looking after their dog.

This support is for the life of the dog”.

Rosie, a lurcher rescued by Forever Hounds Trust last year, found her forever home with Gill and Dave, who are delighted that she is part of their family. Gill says: “Rosie settled into our home so quickly and immediately made herself at home on the sofa!” In fact, Rosie has made herself such a huge part of their lives that the couple can’t imagine life without her.

Gill adds: “I can honestly say that we have not looked back since adopting Rosie and she has changed our lives for the better”.

“That’s the thing about dogs isn’t it?” concludes Dr Cooke, “they become such huge parts of our lives and bring us joy and comfort in a way that is truly unique to them. We dedicate ourselves to rescuing dogs, but sometimes when I see one of our dogs heading off to their new home with their owner, I do wonder who is rescuing whom”. n Visit www.foreverhoundstrust.org

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Charities unite to highlight brachy health issues in cats and rabbits; it’s not just dogs we need to worry about.

In recent months the issue of health problems in short-faced or brachycephalic dogs has been highlighted to the public, in the media and following high profile events like this year’s Crufts. This week however, three major animal welfare charities have united to send the message that this problem is not limited to dogs alone.

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nternational Cat Care (iCatCare), the Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund (RWAF) and the RSPCA have come together to raise awareness that breeding cats and rabbits with exaggerated flat faces can cause health and welfare problems, as in dogs.

Short-faced cats like Persians can have all the same issues as dogs – breathing and dental problems, skin fold infections and problems giving birth to name a few. Claire Bessant, chief executive of iCatCare, said, “It is very depressing to see the life which has been deliberately dealt to some breeds of cats because of a human desire to develop a certain look. I urge cat lovers to speak out and help others to understand that this is not something we should be doing to cats, and not something we should be tolerating. One of the best and most beautifully naturally designed animals – the cat – would not normally have any of these problems; we have created them through selective breeding. We should not be encouraging people to breed these cats by calling them 'cute',

by being amused at their facial characteristics, or by the fact that they snore – rather we need to understand that this is human intervention that is wholly detrimental to the welfare of the cats and is simply cruel.

International Cat Care takes an ethical view of all cat breeds and our website (http://icatcare.org/advice/catbreeds) outlines the problems that exist for some breeds, including very flat-faced cats in the Persians and Exotic breeds.

Our stance is that we should never deliberately breed cats for any feature or characteristic that impairs their welfare.”

Sadly, rabbits have also fallen foul of the human desire for shorter, ‘cuter’ faces.

Richard Saunders, head vet at RWAF, said, “Breeds like the Netherland dwarf and the popular Lionhead breed have become more and more brachycephalic. In rabbits this is disastrous. Rabbits’ teeth grow continuously throughout their whole lives and must line up exactly to wear down evenly. The short face means the bottom jaw is longer than the top one, just the same as in bulldogs and pugs and the teeth do not line up.

Teeth soon overgrow causing chronic pain, lacerated mouths, abscesses and in many cases death. The tear duct is also distorted (as it is in brachycephalic cats) and the rabbits often have tears and even pus overflowing onto their faces. Hand in hand with the short faces come the lop ears, rather than the wild, natural upright ears. These rabbits have a high level of middle ear infections and can’t communicate with other rabbits

This problem is not limited to dogs alone.

normally, leading to behavioural problems.

We would like to see an end to selection for "cute" faces and lop ears, and to preferentially breed rabbits with a more "wild type" face shape, which is associated with far fewer genetically induced diseases.”

RSPCA dog welfare expert Lisa Richards said: “Dogs who have been bred to have short, flat faces often have narrow nostrils and abnormallydeveloped windpipes. They can suffer severe breathing problems and many have difficulty enjoying a walk or playing.

The RSPCA believes there is still much to be done to protect the future health of dogs and that all those who breed dogs should prioritise health, welfare and temperament over appearance when choosing which animals to breed.

For help when choosing a dog,

please use the RSPCA/AWF Puppy Contract and if you're worried about the health of a particular puppy, contact a vet for advice.

We are very concerned that these issues are now being seen in other species and would urge everyone concerned, from breeders to buyers, to do what they can to reduce the demand for such extremes.”

Emma Milne, vet and long-time brachy campaigner, is a patron of RWAF and an ambassador for iCatCare. She said, “It’s been over 100 years since the first veterinary paper on the problems of brachycephaly in dogs. We MUST learn from what we have done to these animals and stop it in other species right now. These charities are world leaders in welfare science and the fact they have united to highlight this issue speaks volumes. I hope people listen.”

Photographs of short-faced breeds superimposed onto ‘normal animals’ are shocking across every species.

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Noddy in his foster home

Cat Purchased Online Now Needs New Home A black and white cat, who was bought online and later left no longer wanted, is now on the lookout for the purrfect home.

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he one-year-old, named Noddy, was purchased from a website after the buyer recently lost one of their cats and decided to get another. Before buying they hadn’t checked Noddy’s background and didn’t know whether he would get along with their other cat.

Unfortunately the buyer wasn’t given advice and support on how to introduce the cats correctly and, sadly, Noddy took an instant disliking to their other cat.

Mayhew’s Cat Welfare Coordinator, Georgina Disney, said: “Had the buyer visited a rescue shelter like Mayhew to adopt a new cat, we would have made sure that the kitty they adopted was cat friendly and that they had all the advice and support they needed to ensure a slow and proper

induction was done with their other cat.”

“After less than a week, when it became clear that Noddy would not accept another cat in the home, the buyer contacted the seller as they had promised that they would have Noddy back if it didn’t work out. But sadly this wasn’t the case and the seller got back in touch to say they had recently moved and was unable to have the cat back.”

Sadly the buyer decided they could no longer look after Noddy and he was later brought into Mayhew. Thankfully Noddy was in good health and had already been neutered.

Georgina Disney added: “Since being in our care, we have assessed that Noddy does not like other cats and therefore we do not

recommend he lives in a household with another cat.”

Mayhew’s Head of Animal Welfare, Zoe Edwards, said: “There are so many unwanted animals in rescue centres like ours that have come from people who buy pets without checking their background first or taking into consideration the responsibilities and needs of the pet.”

“At Mayhew we do not judge and we are here to assist and advise pet owners on the best course of action for their animal.”

“Mayhew is a member of the Pet Advertising Advisory Group (PAAG), which aims to ensure that pets advertised for sale are done so legally and ethically. It also aims to raise public awareness of the need to act responsibly when buying pets from websites and the

need to do research before making any purchase. We ask that owners think responsibly about where they get their pets from and consider adopting a rescue dog or cat instead.”

After receiving a thorough health check from Mayhew’s Vet Team at their on-site Community Vet Clinic, Mayhew staff put Noddy in foster with one of their experienced carers, so he could enjoy a loving home environment until he was ready to find his happily ever after.

As soon as Noddy was ready, he was put up for adoption on Mayhew’s website and is now waiting for the purrfect home. n If you are interested in adopting Noddy or any other cats in Mayhew’s care, please visit www.themayhew.org/adopt or call 020 8962 8000.

Every year Mayhew’s Animal Welfare Officers and Community Vet Clinic respond to hundreds of animals in need. Please consider a donation to help them help even more animals like Noddy by visiting www.themayhew.org/donate

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CAT News

Abandoned One-Eyed Cat Now Looking For Purrfect Home A black one-eyed cat left abandoned by his previous owner when they moved is now on the lookout for a new home.

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he 10-year-old male, named Sammy, first arrived at London-based animal welfare charity, Mayhew, when a member of the public alerted the organisation’s Animal Welfare Officers that a cat with badly infected eyes had been left behind after the previous owner had moved premises.

Mayhew’s Animal Welfare Officer, Tania Mazzoni, said: “Poor Sammy arrived in our care after we discovered that he had

been left behind by his owner when they moved.”

“When we brought him back to Mayhew we could quite clearly see that he had infections in both of his eyes, so we made sure our Vet Team quickly gave Sammy a thorough health check straight away.”

“We wish whoever had left Sammy behind had called us first.

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to assist and advise on the best course of action for the animal, no matter what the problem is.”

Sammy was quickly seen to by Mayhew’s experienced Vet Team at their on-site Community Vet Clinic.

Mayhew’s Vet, Dr Emily Richardson, said: “When Sammy first arrived, we established that he had an infection in the right eye. There was discharge from the eye and it was being held closed due to Sammy being in a lot of discomfort.”

“His left eye ball had keratitis, an inflammation of the cornea, which was likely due to past ocular irritation that had resulted in long term physical changes to the eye.”

“It became apparent that the left eye was not improving with medical treatment and Sammy continued to have discomfort due to this condition, so we decided

the best option was to remove the left eye to eliminate the source of persistent discomfort for him. A one-eyed cat can still go on to have a perfectly normal life once they get the treatment they need.”

“Since the eye has been removed, Sammy has recovered very well and is much happier. The right eye was treated with antibiotic eye drops and the infection was fully resolved, preventing long lasting problems.”

After receiving medical attention and care from Mayhew’s Vet Team, including vaccinations and neutering, Mayhew staff put Sammy in foster care with one of their experienced carers, so he could enjoy a loving home environment whilst he recovered.

As soon as Mayhew’s Vet Team was satisfied he was in good health, Sammy was put up for adoption and is now looking for a new home and to steal someone’s heart.

Mayhew’s Animal Welfare Officers and Vet Team respond to hundreds of abandoned, neglected and abused animals every year and provide ongoing support to carers and pet owners in vulnerable situations. Find out more about their work by visiting Mayhew’s website and please consider a donation to help them help even more animals like Sammy. n If you or anyone you know

needs to speak to a Mayhew Animal Welfare Officer, then you can call them on 020 8962 8000.

If you are interested in adopting Sammy or any other cats in Mayhew’s care, please visit www.themayhew.org/adopt or call 020 8962 8000. www.rescueapet.co.uk

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Looking for her forever home that will be patient with her.

Looking for her forever home.

Enjoys a calm, quiet life with a warm bed, a nice garden.

Penny is a sweet timid girl who likes chin strokes.

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Indeed, over 60% of cat owners believed that their cats were either sociable or indifferent towards each other despite showing signs of disharmony which included: chasing (65%), swiping paws (53%), hissing

(48%), keeping a distance from one another (31%), fighting and acting aggressively (27%), staring (30%) and sitting in front of resources to block access (25%).

Moreover, the cats were so stressed that they would often scratch furniture or household items (46%), hide from their housemates (26%), meow excessively (20%) or spray (17%).

Eighty per cent of pet owners allow their cats to eat and drink beside their housemates, which is known to increase multi-cat tension. Simple changes within

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Bob is a handsome lad who loves a fuss, he will make a great pet, he deserves a home to call his own.

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Cookie is a lovely cat who was handed in for rehoming due to her owner not being well enough to care for her.

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Gordon will make a great companion, and we feel he would settle into a home in no time!

Harry is a lovely young cat, who was found living as a stray.

Hattie is still quite nervous about cattery life... but has come out of her shell a little, is rather friendly.

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I do like to play at times and will quite happily keep you entertained while you watch me try and catch it.

I am a wonderful little cat who has come all the way from the Canary Islands, isn't that cool?

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I love love love to explore outside so I would love a garden and lots of green space to play around in.

Looking for a quiet home to settle into and enjoy the fuss and company of my new owners once I get to know them.

My name is Fizz and I have just arrived with my sister Bucks at the Blue Cross cattery in Moreton Morrell. Even though we haven't been here long, we have settled in really well and love all the attention we are getting from the staff and students at the college.

It would be nice if I was the only pet in the home and I would be best suited without young children.

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We are sisters and lovely friendly cats that would fit in well in most homes and with children. I enjoy going outside whereas Torvi is more homely. We do get on but we would also be happy to go to our new homes separately.

I have been here for a long time now and I would love to finally find my forever home.

If your looking for a sweet beautiful lady and have no children I think we could be the perfect match.

I would love to find a calm home where I can get lots of love and I would be happy to live with another calm cat.

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AJ is one of our lovely FIV boys. He is a friendly young man who is a bit of a favourite here!

Wilson is a lovely friendly young boy.

He is not that keen on other cats so a home on his own may be best.

Clarence-Wesley M9 I’m not keen on dogs but I’d be happy to live with or without cats or children of any age, as long as it’s a loving home.

Geena F8

Ivar M3

I do love cuddles though I promise and will come when I'm called. I am looking for a home with no children, dogs or other cats.

I hope I can find a new home soon where I can receive lots of love and settle into being part of a family.

www.margaretgreenanimalrescue.org.uk

Keira F5

Oscar M7

Zak M5

Dorothy F

Kitty F2

Polo F5

I am a very sweet girl and I do love to have fuss but it does have to be on my terms. I like being stroked around my head but not by my tail.

I am a very sweet lad but I am still finding my feet at the moment so I might be a bit nervous when I first meet you.

I am a shy but affectionate lad, who enjoys receiving lots of attention from my carers and volunteers at the centre.

I'm a real livewire who is full of mischief (that's probably why I survived) and my carers feel that to keep me safe.

I am a very affectionate and friendly girl and I am looking for a forever home now that my kittens have been weaned.

I love fuss and have been known to sit on laps. I am looking for my own forever home as until recently I have been a stray.

www.venturefarm.co.uk

Ria F

Fred M

Guy M

Jackie M

Roger M3

Nikita F3

Ria is a lovely little lady who would love a family home where she can be spoilt!

Very very gentle and just loves lots of fussing. He gets on well with the all the other cats and will be a gorgeous addition to any family home.

He is a lovely boy who really needs to be the only cat in the house.

So if you have time and patience to give this lovely lady some tlc then please come and meet her.

In his own way he is a confident boy and was the leader of the group. He is a handsome boy and is becoming more friendly all the time.

Nikita is a lovely young lady – although a little shy initially she does look for attention.

Are you ready to give her a chance?

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Danaher Animal Home

www.rspcaessex.org.uk

Sonny M3

Toronto F18 mths

Lucky F7

Stuffing M10

Noel M

Marlon & Brando M4

Charlie M2

May be happier being an outside cat.

Better to live as an outside cat.

Lucky is a lovely girl who loves attention.

Stuffing is extremely affectionate.

He is very unsure of humans.

Due to them being little shy we feel they would benefit with an older family.

He is a lovely boy and is very affectionate.

Danemere Kennels & Cattery

www.danemerekennels.com

Charlie M17

Amber F3

Nutmeg F7 & Treacle F8

Fred M6

Crystal F10

May F10 & Splodge M14

They say I have such a sweet face.

She enjoys sitting on your lap.

Treacle has always been more confident than Nutmeg but she is making good progress.

Fred is very chatty and loves a fuss.

Deserves a pampered lifestyle.

We would love for these two friends to be rehomed together.

The Sheffield Cat Shelter

www.thesheffieldcatsshelter.org

Boo F2

Precious F6

Martini F2

Firecracker F10

Jerry M6-7 mths

Sweep M6-7mths

Tigger M13

Harry M2

She is used to going outside so she would need access to a nice garden where she can explore.

She is used to a quiet home with one lady and all of her home comforts.

She is used to going outside and she will love the outdoor space.

She is a very sweet natured lady who loves a fuss and gives lots of head bumps!

He would need to be re-homed with another cat for company.

He would need to be re-homed with another cat for company.

Tigger is fine with other cats.

No other cats or animals in the household or nearby areas.

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Wood Green

www.woodgreen.org.uk

Phewey M5 mths

Elliott M9 mths

George M8-9

These ones are all looking for their loving forever homes.

Looking for his loving forever homes.

We are all searching for the loving forever home that we deserve.

Vanilla F7-8

Diesel M5

She is a wonderful Diesel is looking for his rabbit who would love forever home. her new home to have lots of enrichment to keep her active.

Raystede

Dylan & Colwyn M3 mths Both looking for their forever home together.

Glitter F1

Athena F4 mths

Fred M4 mths

Glitter is a female Syrian hamster who is looking for her forever home.

Athena is a female rat who is looking for her forever home with her sisters.

Fred is looking for a new home with his friends Shaggy and Scooby Doo.

Tracker M6 mths

Star F3 & Rosie F3

Jasper M2 mths & Lord Amber M

Pumpkin is a single male rabbit who is looking for a neutered female friend.

Tracker is a friendly young mouse looking for a new home with his friend Marshall.

Star and her companion Rosie are looking for their forever home together. This pair come with a set up for a donation. If you can offer this pair a home, please contact a member of the Small Animals Team.

Jasper and his companion Lord Amber are looking for their forever home together. This pair come with a set up for a donation.

www.raystede.org

Bailey M8

Bryn M1

Flik M1 & Dot F2

Jimbob M5-6

Kate F6

Piccolo M1

Muffin M2

He would like a quiet home with lots of space to explore.

Bryn is looking for a forever home.

Love being outside so would like a large outdoor home to explore.

He has a lovely nature and a big personality.

Needs patient owners who are willing to take time getting to know her.

She would need a new home with lots of space.

He would like to live as an outdoor bunny with lots of space to run and binky.

National Animal Welfare Trust

Aza M5

Charlie & Woodstock M4 We do enjoy gentle fuss and attention while sitting on your lap.

Kevin M4 & Daisy F9

Reggie & Ronnie M3

Looking for an owner who will spend time getting to know us.

We love treats hidden in cardboard tubes.

We love a fuss.

Budgies

Suki F

Lady F1 & Tramp M1 These cheeky bunnies love to play, run, and explore .

www.nawt.org.uk

Spike M2 I will hop straight over to suss you out and check if you have any goodies for me!

Starsky M3 & Hutch F3 Our favourite food in the whole wide world is Kale! We cannot get enough of it!

Flossy F5 & Star M2 Flossy is confident when being handled and is slowly helping Star build her confidence with handling more each day!

Fiver M

Having humans Being a parrot I can nip Fiver is looking for around is great as we someone who will so ideally no small are very intelligent so give him time and children in my new we could be taught space, to settle into home please. to speak. his new home.

www.rescueapet.co.uk

Asingle male mouse who is looking for a home by himself.

Pumpkin M1

Bailey is looking for a quiet retirement home where he can relax.

I have been a little lonely since my previous companion passed away.

Lightning McQueen M4 mths

Snowy F3 I enjoy playing with my toys and really love a cardboard box!

I would like to live with a calm neutered male rabbit.

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Animals in Need

www.animals-in-need.org

Bella F2

Buddy M

needing a wonderful loving, calm home, to show her life can be good.

This lovely, super happy, friendly boy is OK with other dogs, not cats or mall furries

Blue Cross

Brook M

Dotty F3

Holly F

Jensen M2

Jackson M5

Lola F5

A crazy, young, bundle of fun. She travels well and needs an active fun packed home with plenty of toys.

This young lady needs a patient and understanding home with a family prepared to work on her training

She would love an active home with someone willing to get involved in training.

He is shy of other dogs but OK with calmer, well mannered dogs once introduced correctly.

A home with older sensible children and no cats would suit this young man.

Lola would like an active home, without children, where she will not be left alone for long.

www.bluecross.org.uk

Chai F5

Beau F2-3 & Dexter M2

I love to explore, being around my human friends and going for lots of long walks. I enjoy chasing a soft toy too!

I am on the lookout for a home along with my friend Dexter, I am a friendly girl and the more confident of the two of us who likes to come over for a stroke and a cuddle. I enjoy my walks and I am happy to meet other dogs when I am out and about.

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

Poppy F5

Caesar M7 mths

Jack M9

Jasper M1-2

Amos M2

I like to meet dogs friends while I'm out on walks and I am happy to play with them if they want to play with me.

I love nothing more than finding a nice comfy spot for a snooze before I head out for a little walk.

I am a sensitive soul so I am looking for a quiet home without too many comings and goings so I can really find my paws.

I am a big bundle of fun, I just can’t stop this tail wagging!

I am always pleased to see my human friends.

I’m affectionate and love nothing more than, after a day spent playing with my family, cuddling up .

www.battersea.org.uk

Wylie M6

Kenny M3

Sol M4

Bailey M5

Ruby F11

Prince M1-2

Jack M8-9

Loki M2-3

Take home home this pie-loving little lad, and Wylie will show you a crust of life filled to the brim with love, joy, laughter and plenty of cuddles!

Kenny is looking for new owners with good experience of Shar-Pei's.

Sol is a true sweetheart who is sure to love spending his days lazing about, trotting around, playing catch and relaxing with his new owner.

Bailey is a real best of the breed and could be a loving, loyal companion in the right home.

This loyal girl is ready to find her forever home to fill with love and companionship.

He's fun loving and affectionate, and his happy go lucky nature could help this stunning boy become a wonderful companion to his new family.

This chap is still young in heart and mind, enjoying his long walks and good game.

Loki has a charming personality and so deserves a loving and happy home to call his own.

Border Collie Trust GB

www.bordercollietrustgb.org.uk

Finn M4

Miko M2

Sammy M1

Jasper M4

Max M4

Teddy M8 mths

Herbie M1

Scotty M4

He would be better suited to a quiet home without children. He does chase cats.

knows all basic commands and mixes ok with other dogs.

he responds well to basic commands and is good with other dogs but does seem to prefer females.

He is a shy boy and isn't used to being around children.

He is housetrained, used to being left alone 6/8 hours, knows all basic commands and travels well.

Teddy is housetrained, good when left alone for odd hours, travels well, knows basic commands

He is housetrained, knows basic commands and is ok around other dogs but is boisterous.

He is a shy boy so would be better suited to a quiet home without young children.

Dogs Trust

www.dogstrust.org.uk

Honey F2-5

Elton M5-7

Violet F1-2

Sven M2-5

Brindy F6 mths

Izzy F2-5

Sooty M6 mths

Ace M1-2

Honey is an affectionate little girl who loves the company of humans and other dogs.

He is a loving boy who enjoys attention when you build up a rapport with him.

The team are currently getting to know her and what she is looking for in her new family.

The team are currently getting to know him and what he is looking for in his new family.

She is looking for in her new family.

Izzy is a timid girl who wants to make new friends but is too shy. She is easy to win round with a tasty treat

Sooty will need someone at home a good part of the day to help him settle in and to help with his house training.

Ace is a bouncy boy eager to explore life, he isn't enjoying his time in kennels and would love a family to come along and offer him a home.

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Hounds First Sighthound Rescue

www.houndsfirst.co.uk

Colin M3

Pipiri F2-3

Rigby M2

Jake M7

Jimmy M3

Conway M9 mths

Kia F9

JD M

Colin is a loving and extremely affectionate boy, always wanting kisses and snuggles.

She loves to curl up and cuddle with you and is very friendly with new people, loving everyone she meets.

Rigby is like a big puppy, very enthusiastic and energetic and very very bright.

Jake could live with a calm female greyhound or as an only dog.

looking for a pet free foster home with an experienced greyhound owner.

He is quick to learn and eager to please and loves to be praised.

Kia is a very gentle and loving dog – she loves all people, children and other dogs.

He is a stunning big bull lurcher boy but don’t let his size and head fool you – he is a great big softie.

Pebbles M12 mths

Mayflower Sanctuary

www.mayflowersanctuary.co.uk

Leo M12 mths

Barney M12 mths

Lady F5 mths

Cody M3

Oscar M3

Izzy F6

Leo is a playful, lively young dog. He is full of energy and love.

Barney loves his toys and will play fetch in the paddock.

He can jump high so will need a good fence in the garden.

She is very quiet and a gentle girl.

She will need time and patience.

Cody is a Romanian Crossbreed and is new to the centre.

The Visla is a clever and energetic breed so he will need a home which will suit his nature.

She loves to be busy and out an about so would love an active family she can go on lots of adventures with.

RSPCA Cambridge

He is a loving and kind boy once he gets over his shyness.

Poppy F18 mths She is looking for a home where she can get out and about.

Ideally with someone who is looking for a dog they can train.

www.rspca-cambridge.org.uk

Lani F2

Rusty M10

Rocco M1

Holly F10

Bella F6

Brad M

Ralphie M1

Sasha F8

Quite timid until she gets to know people.

Quiet home without young children would be best. she is used to dogs and other cats.

Needs someone with him most of the time.

Could live with another dog but not good with cats.

Looks like a shi Tzu. Could live with another dog but not good with cats.

Would be OK with older children.

Sweet little cat who came in as a stray.

Probably over 10.

Could live with other animals if they are gentle with her.

yShe needs cage rest whilst her broken leg mends but should be ready for a new home after a few weeks. She is a sweet friendly character.

This lovely young adult was taken to a vet in Cambridge with a wound on his chest

He came in with is brother Rocco for rehoming when their owner got too poorly to keep them.

Would suit someone on their own or an older family.

National Animal Welfare Trust

Fearne M1-2

Holly F3

I love my toys, particularly tennis balls or squeaky ones - I am happy to retrieve them for you.

I am a sweet gentle hearted girl who is looking for a home with someone who will love me forever!

Scottish SPCA

www.nawt.org.uk

Kevin M3

Dusty M2

Rafiki M1-4

Scally M10

Wizz M13

Teeko M5

I like to be active and go walks with my favourite people! I love to play with toys!

I’m a very friendly and loving boy who loves a cuddle and fuss.

I like to play with toys! Squeaky toys and tennis balls to chase are my favourite!

I have plenty of energy to burn. One thing I enjoy doing is Barking.

regular brushing will keep me in tip top condition.

I need a new owner who has the time to exercise and socialise me.

www.scottishspca.org

Autumn F1-2

Bailey M5

Ben M3-5

Bobby M9

Buster M1-2

Clive M1

Doyle M9

Honey F5-8

She is a sweet little girl but she does have a cheeky side!

Due to his high energy he would be great fun to train for agility and fly ball.

He also enjoys a gentle groom if distracted by a tasty treat.

Bobby has never lived with cats so a home where he is the only pet would be ideal.

He is a bouncy, non stop fire cracker who needs help with further training, including basic commands.

He would benefit from further training to teach him some manners.

Adventures followed by huge belly rubs and hugs is what makes Doyle's day worth it.

Honey needs a quiet home, with a fully enclosed garden that can be her safe haven to wander about in.

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All Dogs Matter

www.alldogsmatter.co.uk

Loki M7 mths

Annie F5

He could possibly live with a calm female dog, but no cats.

Loves being around people and always has a waggy tail!

Many Tears Rescue

Florence Nightingale F5 She is a sweet and quiet girl.

Dougal M3

Lemon F6

Percy M18 mths

Saffie F8

Lily F7 mths

Butch M7

Will need direct access to a garden in his new home.

Lemon loves her walks too and walks well on the lead.

Percy could possibly live with a calm female dog.

She is calm in the house but enjoys her walks.

Lily will need direct access to a garden in her new home.

An affectionate dog, who enjoys a belly rub!

www.manytearsrescue.org

Ruby F3

Sky F6

Yaz F6

Seattle F4

Chaos F3 mths

Shine F4 mths

Tess F2

Please give her the chance to find love, safety and security.

She will come to you for fuss, she is happy and lively.

Help a dog in deseperate need of love.

She is a gorgeous, lovable and cheerful little dog.

Chaos is a very friendly, busy and happy pup.

A happy, cheeky, bouncy pup who is full of mischief.

We think Tess will soon adjust to her new life.

Stokenchurch Dog Rescue

www.stokenchurchdogrescue.org.uk

Shady M3

Kelly F4

Bruno M3

Huey M1-2

Eric M3

Athena F6

Patty F8

Bentley M10

Shady is a bright lad, who will enjoy new challenges with his new owners.

Kelly walks perfectly on the lead and will walk to heal.

He is a wonderful boy and will have a lot of love and affection to give to the right owner.

He is highly excitable when greeting people and has a habit of jumping up when saying hello.

Eric is a special boy who deserves a truly extra special home.

She is such a wonderful and affectionate girl who just adores being with her handlers.

Patty will need to be the only animal in the home because she does like to receive all of the attention!

Can you offer this lovely boy a loving and permanent new home?

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Last Chance Animal Rescue

www.lastchanceanimalrescue.co.uk

Charlie M2-3

Ted M4

Bella F1

Grettle F

Bruno M5

Sully M6-8

Lulu F5-6

Bailey M2-3

Charlie is a lovely, friendly boy. He is happy and playful and loves his walks.

He is a very sweet, friendly boy who loves to be with people. Ted is a great family dog.

She has so much love to give and once she is settled she will make a loving family pet!

Grettle is a nice, friendly girl who is very happy and active.

Bruno will have to go to an adult home only. He is good with all dogs.

He is possibly OK with other dogs and we are suggesting children 10yrs+.

Lulu is a gorgeous girl who is probably good with other dogs and we are suggesting children 10yrs+.

He needs a very active home with someone who can give him the exercise he needs.

Wood Green

www.woodgreen.org.uk

Lexi F7

Dasher M7

Monty M7 mths

Dexter M2

Max M2-3

AJ M1-2

Bella F7

Rock M1

a very affectionate lady that absolutely loves to play football,

Dasher loves people and would play and cuddle with you all day if he gets the chance.

Monty needs to live with teenagers or older who can help with training and could possibly live with an older dog.

Dexter loves people and getting out and about. He’s a playful chap and enjoys his toys.

He loves to lean into you for affection and trots along beside you on walks.

He loves his walks but is also happy to sit at home on the rainy days!

Bella is a very sweet quiet dog looking for a quiet home where she can give all her love and affection.

He is looking for a family that has the time to give him lots of walks and plenty of snuggles on the sofa.

Bransby Horses

www.bransbyhorses.co.uk

Sooty M3

Winston M9

Leyla F9

Trixie F6

Harris M13

Choccy M8

Danny M9

Largo M

He loves one to one attention and enjoys nothing more than a good groom and to just be with you.

He would love to find his ‘Friend for Life’ so he can benefit from the one to one attention that he would thrive on.

Leyla is being rehomed as a companion with equines with similar grazing needs to her own.

She thrives on being around people and enjoys a lot of fuss and attention.

Harris is a lovely, affectionate boy. He will need a calm patient handler.

Choccy is a sweet pony and loves nothing more than a good fuss and a scratch.

Danny is a lovely, affectionate boy.

Danny is being re-homed as a companion pony.

Largo is a beautiful welsh pony with two blue eyes.

HorseWorld

www.horseworld.org.uk

Tequila F14

Sam M1-2

Rosie F16

Oreo M7

Mini F2

Martie M3

Maggie May F16

Lunar F5

She is good to catch and handle although finds it a little tricky to have her feet trimmed due to her physical issues.

He has been a quick learner and is a very friendly pony both with people and other horses.

She does not seem to mind being left alone so may make a good companion to a ridden horse.

He can live out year round without rugs or hard feed but also enjoys coming into a stable for periods of time if needed.

She will be prone to weight gain once mature and will go through fencing that is not robust!

has the potential to be brought on for ridden work or driving, or be a field companion to another pony.

A lovely girl is now looking for a loving home as a nonridden companion.

She can live out year round but needs restricted grazing.

She is good to handle but is a still a typical youngster and has only received basic handling.

World Horse Welfare

www.worldhorsewelfare.org

Voe F5

Zucchini F7

she is good to do in all ways and she loves fuss and attention.

She may be suitable to be left alone whilst her field mates are being worked if given time to settle in.

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Turtle M1

Tiger F8

Pumpkin F8

Quaver M3

Spot F10

Turtle is a sensitive soul and we are looking for a rehomer who has experience working with timid youngsters.

Tiger gets on well with others and will make a lovely non-ridden companion.

Pumpkin is now ready to be rehomed as a pleasure / competition pony.

He would be an ideal pony for someone who would like a project and will enjoy seeing the positive progression.

with a regular routine Spot will soon blossom, allowing her super personality to shine through.

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News

Peeta’s battle – Horse rescue charity’s fight to save young horse In September 2016, rescue charity, HorseWorld was called out to an industrial area of Avonmouth, Bristol to collect three abandoned horses. We believe they were abandoned simply because they were not a desirable colour to breed from.

Safely back at HorseWorld, all three horses were examined by the vet.

The elderly mare is probably in her late twenties. She had obviously been well handled and had once been someone’s much loved horse.

She now had very few teeth left and was underweight but with regular feeds and long grass, she soon picked up.

The young filly was believed to be about 18 months old. Unhandled and very wary of humans, she was in fairly good health.

The 4-month-old colt foal did not appear to be suckling from either mare. He was emaciated and in extremely poor condition. We named him ‘Peeta’ and he needed a lot of care to bring him up to a good condition.

“Peeta was such a frail, delicate

and emaciated little foal when we found him.” Said HorseWorld’s Yard Manager, Sarah Hollister. “We prepared ourselves that we may not be able to save him, he just looked so awful. He has always had such a sweet nature and is so willing to let us help him; we just had to fight our hardest for him.”

Peeta had a dangerously high worm burden but if he had been wormed with a normal dose straight away, it would have killed him. He had to be treated with steroids before the vet could administer wormer in small doses to kill the parasites and bring the worm burden down gradually. This worm burden had badly damaged his gut, he also had a respiratory infection and an umbilical hernia which wouldn’t heal due to his poor

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immune system.

By July 2017, after almost a year of treatment and a lot of loving care, Peeta had reached a healthy weight and his future was looking bright. But now he has gone downhill again. After a routine wormer early in the New Year Peeta developed colic, a very dangerous and potentially fatal condition. The emergency vet was called and HorseWorld Grooms nursed him through the night.

By the morning, Peeta was comfortable but refusing to eat or drink, so he very quickly lost weight.

Grooms stayed at his side day and night for the next few days. Blood tests were taken, a steroid injection administered and the vet stomachtubed electrolytes and medication into him. It was touch and go whether he would survive.

Peeta having a scan

Peeta is not out of the woods by a long way. He is still receiving round the clock care. Assistant Welfare Yard Manager, Vicky Greenslade, explains “We want to give him every possible chance to live. He is so young; it would be tragic to lose him now.

Horses can live around thirty years; he isn’t even two years old yet. We really need the support of the public to do this as we rely entirely on donations. If anyone can donate towards his vet bills, whatever the amount, you could make a big difference to the life of a young horse that was born with all the odds stacked against him.”

n To find out more about

HorseWorld and to make a donation, please visit www.horseworld.org.uk or call 01275 893020.

These are some of our special dogs supported by the Welfare Fund.

Looking after the welfare of dogs Since 1996 the charity has been responsible for the welfare of Labradors and in that time thousands of dogs have found permanent loving homes. We have a dedicated team of volunteers who carefully visit every home and dog to ensure they are compatible. Some dogs are more challenging and do need special help with behavioural or medical conditions and each is individually assessed.

Please contact us if you need our help in re-homing, would like to offer a home or can volunteer in any other way e.g fund raising, fostering, administration, home vetting, transport etc. If you would like any further information, please contact our Secretary Margaret Stocks on 01237 477993, Email Margaret@loveyourlabrador.co.uk or have a look at our website www.loveyourlabrador.co.uk

Registered Charity No 1059122

www.rescueapet.co.uk

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If you would like to place an advertisement call our animal friendly team on 01787 228027

COURSES

Want to Work with Animals?

Animal Jobs Direct offers over 150 accredited animal care courses designed in consultation with employers to increase career and employment prospects. Please contact us for free careers and training advice.

Tel: 0208 626 9646 For more information about our Training Courses, please visit our website

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Ideal for lawns, patios, garden sports, child and pet friendly, self fit putting greens [self draining, no planning permission required], low cost equestrian rubber. Laid in minutes, lasts a lifetime. Prices from ÂŁ5.00 per sq.mtr.

Tel: 01480 493900 or 07836 325 901

HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION

Winter breaks available 8 beautiful pine lodges Dog friendly, walks from your door l Walking / Cycling / Fishing l Peaceful relaxing surroundings l Great base for exploring Lincolnshire l l

Tel: 01526 398492

www.ruralroosts.co.uk

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RESCUE CENTRES

Since 1996 we have rescued and rehomed many needy Labradors.

Please contact us if we can help.

Contact us 0870 9917382

Visit our website: leicesteranimalaid.org.uk Tel: 01455 888257 Registered Charity No (242560)

www.loveyourlabrador.co.uk Registered Charity No. 1059122

If you have picked up a copy of our latest magazine and would like a hard copy sent to you each issue.

For just ÂŁ25 to cover postage and packaging you will receive ten issues. Send payment to:- Jennifer Prowse Media Services Ltd. Rescue and Animal CARE Magazine 21 The Malting, Bures, Suffolk CO8 5EJ together with your full address and contact number.

Designer Kennels Ltd

WHEN IT COMES TO PLASTIC KENNELS AND CATTERIES WE ARE NO.1

No. 1 for service, quality and prices. Our kennels are constructed from tough polypropolene and edged with aluminium to make them virtually indestructable and with so many designs and sizes to choose from its no wonder so many top breeders and boarding kennels now have Designer Kennels. With 1000s of kennels and catteries installed throughout the UK that is why we are No. 1

www.designer-kennels.com finefettlefeed.com * 0800 612 7496

14b Swordfish Way, Sherburn in Elmet, North Yorkshire LS25 6NG Tel/Fax: 01977 685500

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