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28th October - 28th November 2017 - Issue 129

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Dean Hart answers your questions

Aggression Q

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

Barking I live with three Collies, they get on well together are no trouble but they have started all the time. The barking started with just one of them but now all three tend to to Q barkbarktogether and whatever I do it doesn’t stop them. Would dog training classes help to reduce this?

Yes, I can understand how barking can be annoying, both to you and possibly your neighbours if you have any close by and barking can be frustrating if you are unable to interrupt it. It sounds as though they are carrying out allelomimetic behaviour. This is behaviour that is socially facilitated or copied and group barking is typical of this. While dog training classes are usually a good step to take and would most likely serve to improve some of your control, this is probably not going to ‘fix’ the barking problem Your first step is to try and establish the purpose of the barking as this will determine drive and motivation. What are they barking at and when are they barking? Barking tends to start for many reasons such as territoriality, attention seeking, warning behaviours, frustration, separation distress or in play. Remember that if your dogs are highly emotional when they are barking then reaching the cognitive part of their brains to train them will be almost impossible at that time! Begin training them to bark on/off on command but be careful if they bark for your attention. Introducing positive punishers (like spray collars, shakers, blasters etc) should be avoided if any of the dogs are nervous, fearful or frustrated as this can lead to redirected aggression.

Behaviour Q A

Frankie, my Staffy has started to spin and chew his bottom, he is 18 months old. Is this behaviour related; as I have read that ‘bully breeds’ suffer more with tail chasing and other similar behaviours? Yes, you are right in the fact that these breeds can develop tail chasing problems, but with Frankie it is best to check for other possibilities first before branding him with a behavioural problem – bless him. His spinning could be related to his anal glands, skin allergies or ‘endo’ or ectoparasites of some kind, nothing to be embarrassed about but all health considerations should be investigated and ruled out. If he continues to spin and chew and has a clean bill of health from your vet then you can start to investigate other possible behaviour implications.

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My dog called ‘FiFi’ has got worse with aggression. When she has a tennis ball, she takes it to her bed by the front door and guards it. I have tried swapping the ball for tasty food but she just gets worse. How do I stop this? Safety always comes first, you haven’t mentioned that she has bitten you or anybody else yet, so this is good. There is also no mention that she takes the ball to unwind if she is tired or in pain, so I am assuming her behaviour is driven by the desire to guard a valuable resource. It is important not to tell her off, this is likely to increase her inappropriate response and if you are persistent in trying to take the ball away it is likely that she will eventually bite you. Not telling her off and you not getting the ball, is not letting her get away with the behaviour either. Her bed needs to be moved away and placed into a quiet and more secluded area where nobody should interrupt or encroach on her space. Every time FiFi has the tennis ball, is aggressive and she keeps control of the ball only serves to reinforce her behaviour and maintains it. You have done the right thing by offering a food treat as an exchange but it sounds as though her behaviour has developed on from this. If she is not aggressive in any other way then the best thing is for her is not to have access to tennis balls at any time, this will stop her behaviour and hopefully start to reduce the learned behaviour. Don’t be upset if the tennis ball is her favourite thing, it is far better to stop her aggressive behaviour before it leads to other objects. Also, give some thought to your day to day relationship and your general style of handling as this can sometimes increase the likelihood of aggression becoming established. You haven’t mentioned her age or breed but encourage appropriate play with her, where there is no challenge from either of you. Play helps build healthy interactions and trust. Also make sure she has plenty of aerobic exercise. As with all aggression it may be a sensible option to seek some professional help from somebody who is able to assess FiFi and guide you further.

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Where you can bake a difference to the nation’s pets

The charity’s Patron Gyles Brandreth

PetSavers is inviting you to be part of their new Claws and Paws tea parties. n recent years, hosting coffee mornings and bake sales to raise funds for charity, is something we have all become familiar with. So why would you bother to hold another? And a tea party at that? Because ‘Claws and Paws’ has that little something extra added to the mix! Claws and Paws tea parties are an opportunity for you to get involved with our charity and ‘bake a difference to the nation’s pets’. By

hosting a tea party and raising funds for PetSavers, you will be joining us in the fight against serious pet illnesses. All you have to do is register on our website to receive a colourful tea party kit. It’s full of helpful tips and advice that will make sure your event will be packed with fun for your guests and their pets’. In your kit you will receive a helpful little booklet with recipe ideas on how to bake treats to sell

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for you and your pets’. You can choose to make the lemon drizzle cake, or maybe chocolate cupcakes! While for your pets, try the peanut butter dog bones, cheesy dog balls, cat nip, or tuna treats. Our little furry friends have not been forgotten, there are recipes for hay balls and carrot cakes especially for your rabbits, guinea pigs and hamsters. These are just a few examples of the baking surprises you will find in the Claws and Paws tea party kits. PetSavers recognise how coffee mornings and bake sales are an important way for people to get involved and raise funds for the charity. Claws and Paws tea parties are a perfect way for pet owners and pet lovers to come together over a cup of tea and cake and share their love of pets and support PetSavers to continue to fund studies that improve the health and wellbeing of our nation’s pets. PetSavers was started in 1974 by a group of veterinary surgeons who realised that despite our reputation as being a nation of animal lovers, there were no organisations specifically funding veterinary studies into illnesses that affect our pets. Since those early days, PetSavers has raised funds and invested over £2 million into numerous studies that do not involve the use of any experimental animals. The success of the studies has resulted in gaining a better understanding of and

treatments for many common ailments and diseases such as leukaemia, Kidney disease, heart disease, ear disease, lung worm and skin complaints. As pet owners, you know what important members of the family pets are. Pets give us unconditional love and companionship and when they fall ill or are injured, we seek veterinary advice to make them better. We expect our animals to be treated and to recover from their illnesses. However, like human conditions, there are still many diseases that we do not understand. PetSavers is dedicated to improving the medical treatments of our pets by funding studies and it would not be able to do so without the generous donations and support it receives. The charity’s Patron Gyles Brandreth said: “It is important to support research into animal health and welfare, not only because we gain so much from our pets, but because we all share the planet and should be mutually supportive. Funding is not going to come from government so it is up to us as individuals to do what we can to help ensure that veterinary medicine continues to improve.” So dust off your aprons and get ready to bake a difference to the nation’s pets. You can host your party at any time, we are leaving you do decide when you would like to hold your event, just get in touch and register to receive your tea party kit. Visit www.petsavers.org.uk

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Troublesome Treacle

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

Happy Days My Good Friends

it much either as she has to de hair the house every single day. When she brushes me I treat it like game so she has to chase me around the I hope you are all well and having a room. When the hoover comes out I lovely autumn. chase it and growl at it. Mistress Mistress is doing a belated Spring sometimes tries to hoover me too and clean but I still keep spotting it’s a great game! evidence that she has missed bits. Little Mistress has a boyfriend! She The reason for this is that she wears told Mistress that he was just a varifocal glasses so when she looks boyfriend but I have seen her kissing down it’s difficult to see. That’s why him. So there! Since she has met him when she goes down the steps in the we have hardly seen her and when cinema or elevators she nearly falls we do she’s on the phone to him in down them ! Because I am so near to her bedroom. the ground I can see the mud that I So I’ve taken to following Mistress have accidently spread on the everywhere so neither of us feel skirting boards, the cobwebs and the lonely and I can’t understand what’s spiders. It’s a different world for us wrong with following her to the loo four legged dogs and cats, our and throwing my ball to her. When perspective of the world is below she’s on the phone I yap, just to let knee level! We miss things too her know I am there. though, unless we stand on our hind I’m off to Barking Mad to stay with legs but that is a bit of a balancing one of their hosts for a week’s holiday. act! Human babies are good to have Lots of new smells and walks to look around because it makes us feel tall forward to! Mistress and Little for a change. Mistress are off to Greece and I really When Mistress gets on her hands don’t know why I can’t go with them. and knees when I have pointed They both say I would be bored and it something she has missed with the would be far too hot for me. I haven’t hoover she finds me really irritating ever met a Greek Dog and I would because I give her face a good love to learn the language. Mistress licking as I don’t get to do that much says she’d love to meet a Greek God when she’s standing! and is calling herself Shirley Welcome to the world of furry Valentine. I don’t have a clue what animals. My fur is everywhere! Mostly she is talking about! on the cream carpets and I’m I hate to say the word as it is far surprised I am not bald. Mistress too early so I have mixed it up. says it’s normal and she doesn’t like HCMSATISR is not far away now! Troublesome Treacle

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Already the shop windows have started to display their festive goods and there are lots of gift ideas for you and your pet in this issue. I will start my ‘wish list’ soon and I know one thing I really need is some new balls because they are smelly and chewed and have bits missing. Most of my toys are the same now and my favourite ‘Miss Piggy’ no longer has a head!! Don’t you just love those crunchy gold and red leaves under your paws, If they are wet I skid on them and it is so much fun. My favourite walk is in the woods and I get to say hello to the odd rabbit or squirrel. November the 5th is nearly here so remember to stay inside and try not to be too stressed by those nasty fireworks! I find having a sing along with Mistress helps and partially covers the sound of the explosions. Keep safe and I will be back in November to bring you up to date with my news!

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Dear readers, All you need to know for grooming your pets

How quickly November has come around. It doesn’t seem that long ago I was basking in the sunshine and now the central heating is on! I’m sure it’s an age thing as when I was a kid, the summer seemed to last forever. I guess I had little concept of time and there were few deadlines. I wonder if pets have any idea about time passing. They know ‘walk time’ feed time’ and bed time’ and other regular events but do they know they are getting older as years go by? Our rescue dog Treacle is now 7 and it only seems like yesterday when she became a member of our family as a wee pup. I’m sure she thinks she is still a puppy! Mind you, I still feel 16 inside. I think we are still kids at heart and just wear bigger clothes! I hope you enjoy reading our latest magazine and if you are reading the hard copy please go online to read a much bigger version as we have Burns Pet foods e mag inside and it is very interesting with lots of articles www.rescueapet.co.uk We have our in house Vet Simon Bailey’s feature, our Q and A from Dean Hart on Animal Behaviour and First Aid Column with Rachel Bean. We look at Grooming, Nutrition and have lots of News Stories and Features to keep you entertained on Autumn evenings snuggled up with your pet. As we head towards Christmas we feature gift ideas for you, your animal loving friends and your pets. Don’t forget the hundreds of animals featured looking for forever homes too.

Petsavers: Claws and Paws Tea Parties

See you next month

Jennifer x Can we really tell what are pets are thinking? On this Month’s Cover

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News

Vets ask pet owners to start fireworks prep early With Bonfire Night (5 November) fast approaching, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is encouraging owners to start easing their pets into the fireworks season to prevent possible distress. At 150 decibels, fireworks can be as loud as a jet engine and, with dogs, cats and other pets particularly sensitive to noise, this time of the year can be traumatic and upsetting for many. Yet with more owners consulting Dr Google (38%) then their local vet (23%) to answer queries and concerns about their dogs’ behaviour, BVA is offering simple evidence-based advice to help owners make informed decisions about their pets’ health and welfare

this fireworks season. Signs of distress can vary among different animals. While some pets show obvious signs such as panting, drooling and attempts to escape, there are also more subtle signs that owners should be aware of, including restlessness and toileting in the house. Cats often hide while rabbits may keep very still and thump the ground with their back feet. British Veterinary Association President John Fishwick said: “While fireworks are fun for adults and children, the loud noises and bright flashes can be traumatic for many animals. Owners can keep

pets calm and safe a number of ways, from starting to prepare a ‘safe place’ for pets now through to providing background noise when fireworks are going off and, most importantly, staying calm themselves. “If your pet gets severely distressed by fireworks, we’d encourage you to speak to your local vet as early as possible to discuss treatment options, which can achieve long-term success with professional input and owner commitment and patience.” n Visit www.bva.co.uk

Remember your hens on Bonfire Night Firework season is nearing and hen owners are being reminded to consider their feathered friends as the festivities are enjoyed across the country. The British Hen Welfare Trust is encouraging people to remember their responsibilities to their hens as well as other pets. Whilst most hens cope well during this time, some do suffer from stress and often the shock of loud explosions can cause shell deformities or even stop them laying. In extreme cases hens have been known to smother other hens in their panic. Gaynor Davies, the charity’s head of operations, said: “Obviously people are aware that hens need to be shut in at night but if you live in an area where there is high volume of firework activity you may want to consider ways to lessen the stress of the night.” These include: • Making your coop completely light proof if possible. Cover windows or set up a screen to limit light.

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Top tips for pets ahead of fireworks season • If your pet gets severely distressed by fireworks or other noises, contact your local vet to discuss treatment options • Start creating a well-padded den for your pet to access ahead of fireworks season so they have a safe place to hide when fireworks start • Pheromone products, prescribed by your vet, can be used next to your pets’ den and around the house to help calm them • Ensure your pet is microchipped and your details up to date on the database, in case it runs away from home • Move small pets such as rabbits and guinea pigs to a quiet place indoors • Close windows and curtains and provide background noise to help mask the fireworks • If your pet is distressed, remain calm yourself – trying to reassure your pet can inadvertently reinforce anxious behaviour, and restlessness or toileting in the house can be signs of stress so don’t punish them.

• Extra insulation to deaden noise is also helpful but remember to keep ventilation holes clear. • If you can place a battery powered radio in the hen house set on a low volume the external noise will be masked. • Calming supplements can be given to help your hens cope – Rescue remedy (Bach flowers) Oregano plus (Chicken Vet) or Chill Out (Global Herbs). • Finally, check your garden for spent fireworks in the morning. You don’t want your hens eating the debris. n Visit www.bhwt.org.uk

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Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

Daffodil M1-2

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Buster M11 mths

This super-friendly His striking appearance girl is looking for a and bold nature forever home that makes him a real she can call her own. cheeky chappy.

Elsa F3-4

Bear M11 mths

Zita F3-4

Badger M8 mths

Bertha F8-9

Storm M4

She adores her soft bed, a gentle ear-rub is wonderful in Elsa's mind.

Likes his treats and knows a "sit". True to his breed and has a very clever brain.

A clever girl, and already knows sit and speak, she is eager to learn lots more.

Take home this youngster and your life will be full of fun, adventure & love!

A soppy lass, loves nothing more than a fuss and a game with a squeaky ball.

Loves attention and a fuss, so he will make a perfect companion.

Karl M10 mths

Bracken M1-2

Bella F7-8

Luna F3-4

Jonty M8-9

Lottie F5-6

Gwyn M4-5

Rosie F4-5

He likes cheese almost as much as he likes his friends, and most of all he loves the company of other dogs, who he clings to.

Bracken is an enthusiastic and sociable lad and will need owners who can channel his energy into fun activities.

Bella is a puppy in a mature dogs body, sensitive yet scatty and fun. She enjoys her toys!

Bubbly Luna is a one of a kind whirlwind with a sweet affectionate side to match her fun personality.

He so loves people and dogs but needs his new family to help remind him of how to be a polite and gentle chap.

Lovely Lottie is a lively interactive girl who has some good motivations for training.

Gwyn absolutely loves people and cuddles and will make such a great companion for any sight hound lover.

If you have a space in your home and your heart then Rosie could just be the most incredible addition to your life.

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Leilani F2

Lotus F10 mths

Her 3 daughters also need homes and they could be rehomed singly or in any combination of pairs. Tabby with white bib and paws.

Daughter of Leilani with very similar markings, tabby with white bib and paws. Used to dogs and other cats.

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Tiger Lily F10 mths

Leopard Lily F10 mths

Daughter of Leilani. A bit darker than her Mum and sisters with black stripes and swirls. Used to dogs and other cats.

Daughter of Lelani. Pretty tabby with spotty markings and a ginger tinge. Used to dogs and other cats.

Gables Farm Dogs & Cats Home

Goonie M2

Ballsy M8

How do you feel about having lots of fun? Fun is my middle name!

I dream of having someone to cuddle up to while I lean in for back scratches, and roll over to get my tummy tickled.

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Lola F6 mths

Freddie M2

Tabitha F10

Cornsnake

Keeps getting overlooked because she is black and has scar on one eye. But she is an endearing character. Used do dogs and other cats.

Handsome fellow found as a stray with a limp. Should make a full recovery.

Unclaimed stray found with a nasty tooth root abcess. Much better now after her tooth has been removed.

She came in a 14ins vivarium which is far too small so whoever adopts her would need a 3ft Vivarium , heat mat and a light on a time switch.

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Bella F6

Ralph M4

Rosie F13

Billy M1

Baabaa M8

Hugh Grant M3

I am a very cuddly and affectionate girl with people. I love laying down together and snuggling up, I’ll paw at you for more attention if you stop fussing me.

Given the choice I’d love a whole double bed to myself, I take up quite a lot of room when I sleep as I tend to roll onto my back.

I’m a sweet old soul and I need someone to give me the loving retirement home that I deserve.

I enjoy playing with soft and squeaky toys and I really like the company of other dogs too.

My tennis ball is my most prized possession in the whole world, I love playing fetch!

I’m loving, affectionate, playful and caring to the people I know.

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Tigger M10 mths

Eric M17

Nellie F9 mths & Crumble F6 mths

Boo Boo Bear M6

Crystal F9

Brandy M9

Roxy F18 mths

A shy fellow who would need to be the only pet within his new home and without any children. Such a loving sweet boy who would thrive with the right owner.

He loves to sunbathe or be snuggled up in his bed and happily live with teenage children. He must be the only pet within his new home.

A wonderful pair, they are perfect companions for a family home. They would need to be the only animals as they are a little shy but with time and patience these two will flourish into real sweethearts.

He is playful, very clever and loyal to his carer. He would love a home with older teenage children and is happy to spend time with other dogs.

Such a busy bee who enjoys an active lifestyle and plenty of training. She would need to be the only animal in her new home and without children.

He has the biggest heart! He is a cheeky chappie who would need an adult home as he loves his food and without other animals. He loves playing.

She lightens up the room and loves to be kept busy. She would require an active home with teenage children and possibly another compatible large dog.

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Nutrition

N Simon Bailey

Vet

utrition is important for maintenance of your pet’s health and vitality. Their requirements are different from those of humans for a number of reasons but generally what is good for us is not necessarily good for your pets. They will require the same general groupings of nutritional components i.e. proteins, carbohydrates etc but in differing amounts. Requirements for animals vary depending on age, breed, size and lifestyle and health status. In years gone by dogs were given whatever ‘left overs’ were available, but as time progressed there was an enormous increase in available knowledge on nutrition and its contribution to health and disease. Therefore nowadays there is a vast array of diets which are specific in their role in pet’s health. This area raises a lot of strong opinions regarding the ‘best’ diet, from breeders, manufacturers, pet shops, the internet etc many of whom will have a food alone ensure it is a complete diet, rather than a vested interest in selling the product. In practice, mixer diet, as mixers are designed to be added to a the key is to find a diet our pets will eat and seems wet diet and alone it is not a balanced diet. to enjoy, thrives upon, does not cause illness, is Commercial diets nowadays are usually also age nutritionally balanced and is affordable and specific due to demands as dogs grow. Puppies are available for the owner. fast growing and require plenty on nutritional Modern complete diets simplify the nutritional building blocks to develop in a steady and controlled requirements for feeding animals, as there is a lot of manner. The next stage will be to move onto adult scientific research in the formulations. It is still or junior where the demands for growth are reduced possible, and for some desirable, to formulate your and so the balance own ‘home cooked balanced’ diet as there is Nutrition is important for maintenance will be adjusted accordingly. Later complete control of inof your pet’s health and vitality. in life the diet will gredients. However for change to senior or most people in a modgeriatric. This older animal requires fewer calories ern hectic life it is easier to feed a complete life and more easily digestible, simply as they are stage diet. Ironically the research behind these generally not as active. Depending on the diet you diets results in our pets receiving a much better and choose to feed it is important to follow the guidelines more balanced diet than we often eat ourselves!! both to amount to feed and when to switch onto the These diets are often available in both wet (in next life stage. cans or a sachet) and dried form. The dry/semi dry In addition to life stage many manufacturers will form comes in little biscuits or ‘kibbles’ of various produce diets for particular breeds, medical and shapes and sizes, taking account of mouth size and disease conditions. The diets for specific disease palatability. The advantages of the dry food are that conditions are often referred to as prescription diets, crunching the hard biscuits can help reduce the and are formulated to aid or control certain build up of dental tarter and slow subsequent tooth diseases. It is often quite confusing, and as such I decay. Some are even specifically manufactured would recommend discussing with your vet or with this in mind. Wet food is not as good at helping trained veterinary nurse, who will advise based on to control dental disease. In addition as wet food is the age breed and health status of your pet, and go up to 60% moisture there needs to be fed a higher through any queries or questions you may have, volume. Whichever you choose, follow the feeding without having a vested interest in the diets guide on the pack according to your size of dog and themselves. its age, and whichever diet it is essential to ensure there is sufficient fresh water available. If using dry

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Simon answers your questions

HOW OFTEN DO DOGS NEED TO BE FED? Small puppies are often fed 4 times daily until they reach 14 to 16 weeks of age. After this they can be reduced to 3 meals and eventually once or twice daily depending on the food and your lifestyle. Generally it is not possible to leave food down for dogs to ‘graze’ feed as they do not self regulate well and will end up being overweight, which carries health issues.

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GOOD FOOD GOOD TIMES What more does a pet want from its owner, other than companionship and friendship; somewhere cosy to sit; respect and love; the opportunity to do the things which come naturally plus of course good food (and the right food for its needs) and enough of it plus a few treats now and then!

f course, we all want and need good food regardless of whether we are members of the human race or one of our four-legged friends. We really are what we eat. Good food and good nutrition means we can function well and always be at our best. It’s hard these days not to get it right when it comes to choosing food for our pets. We’re spoilt for choice with lots

of great advice and excellent pet food products. We can buy everything our pet needs to eat either in the shops, at the vets or online. Not only do we have products tailored to our pets’ specific requirements, we also have free advice readily offered in magazines and over the internet plus we have animal nutrition experts and vets able to offer tailored advice. But it wasn’t always as easy as it is now. We are truly lucky to

have so much quality information at our fingertips. It would perhaps be wrong of us to consider that we know it all just because the pet food industry has developed, educated itself and invested in

knowledge; the internet has enabled the sharing of information, but we really are sitting in a time in history when we cannot say we are not informed, or at least can find information!

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Having a routine is as important as being informed. Getting into the habit of annually checking what your pet eats is a good idea. What suited your young dog at age 4 may not be ideal at age 8, and so on. Just as we get older, and our health changes (or improves), so too do the lives of our pets change. Your vet does of course give your pet an annual check-up and he or she will of course discuss what they find or recommend, and this can spark thoughts about your pet’s nutrition. Your vet can advise as can the myriad of pet food companies, many of which have qualified pet nutritionists ready and waiting

to hear your questions. If the advice is there and freely offered, you may as well take advantage! As the life expectancy of our pets is sadly shorter than ours, it is easy for us to forget that our pet has become an old lady whilst we are still in the same decade of our life. We may still have the energy we had when they came to us as a four year old rescue animal, but they have moved on. Our life stages are simply different. We need to respect that their lives simply move through cycles quicker than us and thus we do need to review their nutrition to make sure it is still giving them what they need. Armed with a quick review of your pet’s life stage and condition (age, breed, size, weight, health, activity, personality) you can now assess whether you need to make any changes… Benefits of feeding your pet the right diet may include: reduction or elimination of

allergies; better joint movement of joints; healthier digestive tracts; cleaner teeth; better poo (sorry to mention that but it’s true!) plus a healthier pet is usually a happier pet!

Dry or tinned food? Both can be easily stored, so it’s a matter of which suits your pet best. Find one which suits his or her age and lifestyle. Some pet foods are more natural than others; your vet will advise or of course you may wish to speak with some of the companies which advertise in Rescue.

Should I consider a RAW diet? The RAW diet is exactly that – a diet of raw meat and bones (BARF). This diet most closely emulates what your pet would eat in the wild. Pure raw food with no additives, preservatives or harmful by-products makes the RAW diet a choice to consider.

Balancing the scales! Your vet will assess whether your pet is portly or not during its annual check-up, and if the scales are a touch too high, then you’ll have to make sure your pet is back down to a reasonable weight soon. This particularly seems to affect dogs; after all, it is hard to resist sad eyes staring at you and your snack! But resist you must, as your pet’s health will be affected by excess weight and you do of course want to spend as much time together as possible. There are food products which offer a lighter option, plus you must of course factor in less treats and more exercise.

Growing old gracefully! It’s never too late to make some changes to your older pet’s diet if it benefits them. At an older Cont. on page 15

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age, your pet may naturally be slowing down so will not have the same nutritional needs as it once did. For example, a retired working dog will not need the diet it had when it was busy working hard.

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Looking ahead Just as you are assessing and reviewing your pet’s current needs, it’s good to anticipate what the next stage of their requirements may be so you can start your research now so you are aware of all the options.

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News

Hero police dog who survived horrific knife injuries to receive national award (London – 09 October 2017) – Hero police dog Finn, who beat the odds to survive horrific knife wounds to the head and chest inflicted in the line of duty just over a year ago is being recognised with a special award from the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) at the House of Lords. Eight-year-old German Shepherd Finn, along with handler PC Dave Wardell, (41), from Hertfordshire, were chasing a suspect in the dark through a garden on October 5 last year when both were attacked with a knife, resulting in Finn sustaining serious stab wounds to the head and chest and losing a lot of blood. PC Wardell suffered a hand injury. Despite his injuries, Finn held on to the suspect until PC Wardell was able to handcuff him before Finn was rushed for emergency surgery, where he was deemed to be within minutes of losing his life. Life-saving open-chest surgery was performed and Finn went on to stage a remarkable recovery, being declared fit for duties just a few weeks later and going on to track and catch another suspect on his first night back at work late last year. Finn’s experience was movingly documented on social media by PC Wardell who has no doubt he himself was saved from serious injury or death by Finn’s bravery and loyalty. He began to campaign tirelessly for ‘Finn’s Law’, calling for attacks on police animals to be upgraded from a criminal damage offence, (as they were considered mere ‘property’ at the time), and for an increase in maximum sentencing from just six months in prison to five years. While Finn has been enjoying his well-deserved retirement at home

since the end of March, the impact of his story continues to reap ewards for other animals. The Finn’s Law petition on the UK Government website went on to attract more than 127,000 signatures before the last General Election. In February this year, such attacks were elevated by the Sentencing Council from the category of criminal damage to an aggravated offence, and at the start of this month Environment Secretary Michael Gove MP announced plans to increase the maximum sentence under the Animal Welfare Act for the most severe cruelty cases to five years in prison. Philip Mansbridge, UK Director of IFAW, said: “Finn is a truly remarkable dog in a million. His defence of his handler and his dedication to duty shows the special relationships that can exist between dogs and people. Similarly, PC Wardell’s tireless campaign following the devastating attack on his canine best friend is admirable and we hope it will help prevent similar attacks on police animals in the future. Finn is a very deserving winner of IFAW’s Animal of the Year Award. “IFAW has been proud to support PC Wardell and Finn in the campaign for better deterrents against attacks on service animals. With the Government consultation on the much-needed increase in sentencing for animal cruelty cases due before the end of the year, it is vital that we all keep up the pressure for the Government to keep its promise on this, and for police animals to be specifically recognised in this legislation.” PC Wardell said: “It has been a crazy year for Finn and I, a real

Finn with his IFAW award at the House of Lords, pictured left to right in the group photo are our host Baroness Gale, PC Dave Wardell and Finn, IFAW UK Director Philip Mansbridge and Bill Oddie, who presented the awards. Photo credit: IFAW.

emotional rollercoaster, it still feels very raw now but we have at least turned negatives into positives as much as possible. I was really blown away to hear that Finn was to receive the IFAW Animal of the Year Award, not just because IFAW has been a group at the forefront of the push to change legislation but also it is an honour to see Finn’s actions recognised with this award.” PC Wardell continues to work as an operational handler and instructor with the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Police Dog Unit, working with other dogs. Finn is not taking it easy in his retirement though, and still enjoys lots of training, walks and fun days out with PC Wardell and his family. At home, Finn is not short of companions as he is one of six dogs living with PC Wardell, his wife Gemma (34), and daughters Jaymee (11), Tia (7) and five-year-old India. n Finn received his award at IFAW’s prestigious Animal Action Awards event, hosted by Baroness Gale and presented by TV wildlife presenter Bill Oddie at the House of Lords on October 17.

Husse Makes It Mark In The UK When you think of Sweden, what's the first thing that comes to mind? Abba, IKEA, Bjorn Borg, Volvo? You may soon be adding Husse (pronounced Hoo-Say) to the list of great things to come from the Nordics. Husse pet food has actually been around for over 30 years, starting in Sweden in 1987, and is now present in over 50 countries including the USA, where it is believed to be the first European pet food to be granted an import license. Its range of over 350 natural healthy products includes a wide variety of foods for all types of dog & cat, wet and dry, hypoallergenic & grain free, and for all life stages. Recent additions to Husse's unique hygiene range include INDIKATOR cat litter with urinary pH indicator helping detect signs of urinary diseases or infections early, and ORON, a chemical free ear cleaner made with organically farmed cider vinegar, purified and filtered sea water, and essential oils. Does high quality mean expensive? No is the answer, focused high digestibility rates means you can feed your dog for as little as 50p a day and your cat for. Husse is not available in shops, but can be purchased online or via trained local distributors. Like Borg did in his day, serve the best, and as Abba sang, we promise they will love you for ever more! Visit www.husse.co.uk

Happy Ending Tails Four-year-old Kevin was rescued by French Bulldog Saviours, a breed specific charity that rescues and rehabilitates French Bulldogs in need, when members of the public alerted them to his ‘for sale’ post on a notorious selling site. He was up for sale with his fur-sister Carol. Both had been living outside and were in a horrendous state. Not wanting to overlook these poor dogs or cause growing concern amongst their supporters the charity raised the money needed to save them. Kevin was still in tact and Carol wasn’t spayed so could have easily ended up in the wrong hands. Foster homes were found for them both and were taken to the vet immediately. Kevin clearly had issues with his ears, had a lump on his testicles and awful skin issues. He has since had TECA, a total ear canal ablation and had the lump removed. His skin has been treated and now he’s loving life with his foster carers as the gorgeous, happy dog that he deserves to be. Kevin is an absolute charmer and everyone who meets him falls in love with his character. His wonky head from the TECA just adds to his cheeky charm! Visit www.frenchbulldogsaviours.org 16

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Akira F3-5

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Jack M2

Popeye M3-5

Jack is looking for a home without children under 12 or other animals.

Like most staffies he is a bit of a sook and loves plenty of attention and fuss.

Buster M1-2

She is a very friendly Buster will require an and outgoing girl, adult only home athough she can be a with a fully little wary of men. enclosed garden.

Milo M5-8

Snoopy M2

Butch Cassidy M9

Damini F5-8

He will happily accept all the love and cuddles you have to offer.

He is full of energy and fun and would thrive on plenty of exercise and games to play.

Along side adventures, he is also a great runner and chaser of balls.

Damini loves to chase toys when out in the exercise run so will need a home with an enclosed garden.

Mayhew

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Lucky M4

Percy M16 mths

Ivy F15 mths

Beanie M3 mths

Once he knows you he's very affectionate & likes to climb up onto your lap.

Gorgeous Percy's a very friendly boy who gets along well with everyone he meets.

She loves life, meeting new people & also enjoys playing with other dogs in the park.

Beanie's a feisty, out-going & playful pup who's keen to learn.

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Poisoning Poisoning is always a hazard with Dogs as they are scavengers and like to root about in your house, garden and when on walks. Dogs can also be maliciously poisoned. Toxicology is beyond the scope of this feature but you should know the types of poisoning and the symptoms of poisoning. The effect of a poison is not always immediate. Some poisons do not cause illness for days, weeks or even years after ingestion but the most common poisons usually result in signs of illness immediately or within 3-4 days. Therefore, if you see your dog eating something dangerous do not think he will be fine just because he does not immediately become ill. Every toxic ingestion is cause for concern and should prompt an immediate call to your Veterinary Practice for advice.

Signs of Poisoning

Types of Poisoning

A rapid response is important but keeping calm will give you a higher chance of saving your Dog's life.

Medicines In my experience in Veterinary Practice, the commonest poisoning cases are medicines that owners leave around the house. Paracetamol, Ibubrofen, Diazepam, Prozac, Beta blockers, Thyroid treatment or any Medications prescribed for people can be harmful. Insecticides Overdose of flea and tick products , Organophosphates and Carbamates. Rodent Poisons (‘rodenticides’) This specifically refers to anticoagulant rodenticides . Household Products. Antifreeze that contains ethylene glycol has a sweet taste that attracts animals but deadly if consumed. Chemicals used on lawns and gardens, such as fertilizer and plant food. Many plants are poisonous to dogs. Human Food to Avoid Chocolate, Onions and garlic, Grapes and raisins, coffee, tea and soft drinks containing caffeine, • Macadamia nuts - contain an unknown toxin to dogs that can cause paralysis and damage to the nervous system. • Artificial Sweetener - Xylitol, Sugar free gum, Peanut Butter etc • Excessive amounts of fat can cause pancreatitis.

Signs of poisoning can depend on the type of toxin and the amount of exposure and will include: • Vomiting • Diarrhoea • Trembling / Shaking • Fast or slow breathing • Dilated pupils • Weakness • Convulsions • Coma

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Rachel Bean RVN MCFBA Rachel Bean has been in Veterinary Practice for 18 years, 6 of those years as a Head Nurse. She is Registered Veterinary Nurse registered with The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and qualified in 2002. This length of time in frontline practice gives her the necessary experience in Emergency situations and how to deal with trauma, accidents and life threatening conditions. Her Canine First Aid Workshops have been running regularly now for a number of years and as her reputation grows she is now the preferred tutor for many Canine related companies, organisations and disciplines. It is Rachels view that tutors should have real experience of First Aid situations to be able to teach effectively to Canine Carers.

MY DOG HAS BEEN POISONED What Should I do? • First, always make sure you have your Vets number (or an emergency on-call vet) on hand place it by the phone or on the fridge. If you suspect poisoning, don't hesitate to call immediately - their advice is crucial. • Check the animal's vital signs (airway/ breathing, heartbeat, bleeding, temperature) and administer first-aid if necessary. Check for signs of shock (pale gums, listless, weak pulse). • If the poison was topical, flush the area with large volumes of water (eg, in the eye). • If the poison was inhaled, take the animal into fresh air. • Most poisons are ingested - in some cases, inducing vomiting as soon as possible is a good thing to do. However, always check with a vet before trying to make your pet vomit - and you need to know exactly what the poison was. Some poisons are particularly caustic and can actually cause as much damage coming back up as they did going down. • Try to determine how much of the poison your pet ingested and try to take along a sample to your vet, as well as anything the animal may have vomited. Even if your pet seems to be fine, it is best to seek veterinary advice following a poisoning as some poisons may be slow acting or require further treatment.

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Poisoning is quite a common occurrence. Therefore, arming yourself with the knowledge of what to do before any accident occurs means that you will be in the best position to help your pet if he or she is poisoned. Home Care and Prevention The best home care is prevention. Keep all potential poisons safely and securely stored away. Do not allow your Dog to roam.

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NATIONWIDE SEARCH FOR PET LOOK-A-LIKES BEGINS Charity initiative aims to gather the UK’s largest collection of pets that resemble their owners A nationwide initiative to find pets that look exactly like their owners has launched today, with animal lovers around the UK invited to take part by submitting photographs of themselves alongside their four-legged doppelgängers. The ‘Doggie Doubles’ campaign aims to collate the UK’s largest collection of photographs of people who resemble their much-loved animals. All pets, from dogs, cats and hamsters, to birds, fish and even reptiles are invited to join in the fun the only rule is that they need to be a dead ringer for their owner, or vice versa. People of all ages from around the country can take part by sharing a photograph of themselves and their pet on social media, using the hashtag #DoggieDouble.

The initiative, which aims to set a record for the UK’s largest pet look-alike gallery, has been launched by My Nametags, a British name tag and label company, in support of the Battersea Dogs & Cats Home charity. Organisers are hoping to gather hundreds of photographs for the gallery, which will be hosted online at www.mynametags.com/Batterseadogs. Lars B. Andersen, Managing Director at My Nametags, said: “We want to set a record for biggest ever gallery of people who look like their pets. As a nation of pet lovers, we know that it’s not unusual for people to resemble their four-legged friends. We’re launching the initiative today in celebration of our much-loved pets, and in support of the Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. We’re encouraging people up and down the country to take part by taking a photograph or selfie with their pet and sharing it on

our gallery.” As an added incentive, My Nametags will be giving one entrant per day a free set of name labels, either for them or their pet. My Nametags has also partnered with dotcomgiftshop.com to give away a bundle of goodies worth £100 to one lucky entrant. The winner will be the duo with the most votes on the My Nametags’ ‘Doggie Double’ online gallery. The prize includes products from dotcomgiftshop’s pet accessories range, which includes fun and colourful bandanas, collars, leads, and even socks for their beloved pet. The competition will run from Thursday 12th October until Monday 13th November 2017. The winner will be announced on Wednesday 8th November 2017. How to Take Part in the Doggie Double Initiative Share a photograph on Twitter,

Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag #DoggieDouble, or email the photograph to doggiedouble@energypr.co.uk. All images will then be uploaded to a gallery on the My Nametags website, where people can vote for their favourite duo. Launch of the Official Battersea Dogs & Cats Home Nametags As an added way to support the charity, and to give pet lovers nationwide a chance to buy official Battersea Dogs & Cats Home name tags, either for their pets or themselves, My Nametags has created a range of iron on and sticker name labels dedicated to animals at the charity. A percentage of the sales from the Battersea Dogs & Cats Home labels will go towards supporting the charity. Fans of furry friends can now choose from cat designs, ‘Smudge’ and ‘Lola’, or dog designs ‘Alfie’ and ‘Ollie’.

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Albert M8

Alex F5-7

Alfie M1-2

Alvin M2-5

Andy M2-5

He loves playing with his toys, (his tennis balls) so an active and playful family would be perfect!

Alex will need to live in a calm, quiet home with owners who're home most of the day initially.

He loves to play with toys and will do anything for a tasty treat.

Alvin secretly does love a cuddle once he knows you, so being patient will defiantly be worth while.

He is a real socialite with other dogs and enjoys going for walks with them and playing.

Banks M5-7

Basil M5-7

Bailey M5-7

Bandit M5-7

Bailey loves playing fetch with his ball and he will happily play for hours. He enjoys long walks.

A clever fella who loves to learn new things, would love to find owners who are as keen as he is!

He can't wait until he He enjoys food and finds his forever toys, but again can be home and can put his very concerned if paws up. people are around.

Apollo M8

Arthur M2-5

Given time and TLC, Apollo likes a nice quite, stable home you'll see a bright and confident boy start where he can settle to develop. into a routine and live a peaceful life.

Axel M1-2 Axel is a jack russell cross with bags of energy and love to give. He knows his basic commands.

Beau M5-7

Bella F5-7

Ben B M2-5

Benny M6

He's a real sprinter! Once he has had his exercise he loves to chill, relax and stretch on the sofa.

Once you gain her trust she is such a sweetheart and loves to play with her toys.

Ben B is a lovely sweet boy who loves fuss and attention once he knows and trusts you.

He's a bright lurcher who picks things up quickly and likes learning.

Benson M8

Bess F8

Betty Boop F8

Bigby M6-12 mths

Biscuit M6 mths

Blackberry F5-7

Kai M5-7

Grace F3

He can be a bit of a bin raider, so best to make sure it's all out of sight and smell.

She is a very sweet lady who takes her time to make friends with you but you will then have a friend for life.

She is an affectionate girl who loves getting lots of attention and going on quiet walks!

Bigby is a very loving and energetic lad who needs lots of exercise and owners who are around all day.

Biscuit needs a home with time and patients to teach him new things, he like treats and enjoys digging in the garden!

will need very patient new owners who are happy to take the time getting to know her.

Kai is looking for a relaxed and easy going family to settle with and have a lot of fun.

Grace would love a secure garden so she can have lots of off lead play whilst she's settling in.

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We’re an Insurance Choice Awards 2017 Winner! We’re delighted to announce that we’ve won the ‘Best Pet Insurance Provider’ and ‘Treating Customers Fairly Champion’ awards at the Insurance Choice Awards!

we’re delighted to be recognised as an insurance company that puts its customers at the heart of its business. Thank you to everyone who voted for us!

This year, just over 27,000 UK consumers decided the winners of the Insurance Choice Awards, and

The Insurance Choice Awards are run by Smart Money People, the UK’s largest consumer review platform focused on financial services. Mike Fotis, the founder of Smart Money People, said: “The Insurance Choice Awards aim to find and celebrate the most customercentric firms

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The Insurance Choice Awards 2017 in numbers in an industry which can still feel like a bit of a minefield for many consumers. I’d like to congratulate Lifetime Pet Cover for taking home the ‘Best Pet Insurance Provider’ and ‘Treating Customers Fairly Champion’ awards.” Louise Amphlett, Director at Lifetime Pet Cover said, “When we started this business, we knew that the only way to differentiate ourselves was through outstanding customer service. That is at the heart of evrything we do and is reflected at every touch point of our customer journey. It is fantastic to be recognised for this through these awards and we are really delighted to have beaten off such well known competitors.”

• 13 weeks of voting on the Smart Money People website • 27,243 votes registered by UK customers • > 180 insurance companies voted for • 18 categories championing the most customer-centric firms Insurance firms from all across the UK attended the awards ceremony, which took place at The Lansdowne Club in Mayfair, London. The comedian Rob Rouse hosted the evening, which helped to ensure a fair bit of laughter! n Visit www.lifetimepetcover.co.uk

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Royal seal of approval for 600,000th hen An ex-battery hen has gone one better than most after landing herself a slice of royal life in Kensington Gardens! Re-homed by the British Hen Welfare Trust this rags-to-riches hen isn’t just any old bird – she happens to be the 600,000th saved from slaughter by the charity and has gone from colony cage to setting up residence with the team that runs Kensington Gardens’ allotment, along with five of her friends. It’s the first time in the charity’s 12 year history that its hens have forged a link with royalty. The 600,000th hen was re-homed along with 5,000 other hens who all found homes on the same day. Bets are on as to what she will be called with Lady Cluck and Her Royal Hen-ness popular predictions. All six of the hens re-homed at Kensington Gardens will live on its

allotment which is open every day from 9am to 4pm for the public to visit. People can pick up tips about growing fruit and veg, and now also make friends with the allotment’s newest ‘royal’ residents. Kensington Palace is currently the official London residence of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who recently revealed that they keep five chickens of their own at their Norfolk home. Andrew Williams, Park Manager at Kensington Gardens, said: “We’re looking forward to giving these six hens the home that they haven’t had so far. They’ll join our small but perfectly-formed existing coop of hens, along with Bertie the rooster to enjoy a nice life here at Kensington Gardens. “We’ll give them names, and their photos will go on the wall, enriching the lives of families who walk through

Richard Griggs from the Royal Parks the park and come to visit them. The hens will have lots of space to run around in fox-proofed grounds during the day and we’ll put them away every night. “And their eggs will be shared with the staff and volunteers who dedicate their time to managing the allotment.” Jane Howorth MBE, charity founder, said: “I could never have dreamed when I founded this charity that one day our hens would be re-homed within royal grounds! It’s a real rags to riches story and goes to show the widespread appeal that keeping ex-bats has. I would encourage anyone thinking about it to give us a call and save some lives. Hens

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change lives – for the better! “The six hens who have ended up in Kensington Gardens don’t know how lucky they are. By now they’ll be growing their feathers back and bathing in the autumn sunshine. Hen heaven.” A bundle of goodies was presented to the Royal Parks and included a bale of Dengie Fresh Bed, Hentastic treats, The Smallholder Range feed and an Omlet voucher. n To re-home some ex-bats of your own simply visit www.bhwt.org.uk to register your details and then call 01884 860084.

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We’re thrilled to share the second issue of The Tailchaser Times. This issue, we’re championing the benefits of bringing your prized pet to work (page 10 ) and showcasing the various industries and offices that practice this. At Burns, we operate an open-door policy towards pets and have a permanent resident, Sylvester the stray cat. Sylvester has been a part of the furniture for over half a decade and we’ve even built him a little house at our head office. He certainly chose the right door to knock on all those years ago. We want to help as many pets to find forever homes as possible, and that’s why we’re currently partnered with one of the UK’s biggest rescue and rehoming charities, The National Animal Welfare Trust. NAWT are our Charity of the Year. We’ve been providing them with free food and promotion since January. In this time, they’ve rehomed over 450 cats and dogs (page 26). It’s fantastic to be able to make a difference to the organisations that need it most. As we enter September, many of our staff are in-training for the Cardiff HalfMarathon and Ironman challenge. They’ll be running every mile in aid of Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital Charity and our own charity, The Burns Pet Nutrition Foundation (page 24). The new school term also means that our Burns By Your Side reading dog teams will be scampering back to class. We’ve recently upped our numbers from 30 to 62 and couldn’t be prouder of what our volunteers have achieved in the two short years since the scheme began. Here’s to more of the same and (hopefully) an Indian summer! BVMS MRCVS

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The humans behind The Tailchaser Times: Editor: Rosella Pollard Art Director: Alistair Corbett Words & images: John Burns, Sarah Gravell, National Animal Welfare Trust, Alistair Corbett, Karen Parker Stuart Breedon, Carole Hussein and Sarah Ellis

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“Bess and Rio are adopted and suffer from disabilities (Bess has an amputated leg and Rio is almost completely blind) but despite this they live life to the fullest as normal, happy Springers, to the point where most people who meet them don’t notice their health problems initially” - Sent in by Rachel Davies

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e h t t e s r e a b t a Wh s d o o f e r b i f h hig for dogs Ahh, glorious complex carbohydrates.

Tasty and good for us, fibre is a very important part of the human diet- it lowers our cholestorol, keeps our digestive system ticking over nicely and can even help our heart to stay strong and healthy. But what about our canine chums? Should you be exercising the same philosophy with your dog? Over to our nutritionists... As with humans, the function of dietary fibre for dogs is primarily to maintain the health of the gastrointestinal system. Chomping on foods high in fibre can aid the prevention of certain diseases such as diabetes, obesity, irritable bowel syndrome and colitis. Fibre facilitates smooth bowel movements and helps to prevent constipation.

Oats

Porridge made with water is a great snack for hungry dogs! The oats in our Weight Control+ Chicken & Oats food make it fibrous and generally oats are a great way to keep dogs - and humans feeling fuller for longer.

So, how much fibre should you feed your pooch? A healthy dog diet should contain between 2% and 4%. Fibre can be classed as both soluble and insoluble, both types are important and affect the health and function of the gastrointestinal tract.

High Fibre Dog Food for Diabetic Dogs High fibre dog food is useful for diabetic dogs. Feeding a high fibre diet to a diabetic dog can help control the swings in blood sugar which minimises the peaks and troughs in blood glucose levels that accompany the disease. 6

High fibre food for weight loss Does your paunchy pug or bulky beagle need to shed the puppy fat? High fibre dog food is their friend. Fibre increases bulk in the diet and promotes a feeling of fullness without adding calories. This provides the dog with a satisfying meal whilst consuming fewer calories.

High Fibre Dog Food for Anal Gland Issues Many vets will also recommend a higher fibre food to increase stool volume. A bulkier stool can help to empty the anal glands and may benefit dogs with recurrent anal gland issues. In our experience, a high quality lower fibre diet should help prevent the glands filling up but for those dogs that need further help a higher fibre diet is worth considering.

Brown Rice As well as having tonnes of other health benefits, brown rice is high in fibre making it a great ingredient to use in dog foods. It’s so good in fact, that we use it in the majority of Burns diets.

High Fibre Dog Food for Diarrhoea In cases of unpleasant diarrhoea, fibre will absorb moisture and along with its binding and gelling properties, it is a good aid the treatment of diarrhoea.

“As with humans, the function of dietaryily fibre for dogs is primar h to maintain the healt of the gastrointestinal system.”

Vegetables

Fibre’s water absorbing properties also aids the treatment of constipation.

Broccoli, sprouts, cabbage and carrots are all brimming with gold dust health benefits to dogs, and are high in fibre.

Would your dog benefit from a change to one of our higher fibre foods? We invite you to contact our nutritionists via Live Chat on our website: www.burnspet.co.uk email info@burnspet.co.uk or call our freephone number 0800 083 6696

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chews the fat! This issue sees Veterinary Surgeon, John Burns, offer perspective on bothersome pet characteristics and point the finger at malnutrition.

Nine annoying characteristics

that you didn’t know were health issues - and what to do about them...

Many pets are affected by conditions which owners simply don’t realise are health problems. “It’s just a habit” “That’s normal for the breed” “That’s what dogs do” “She’s just old” Sound familiar? I have drawn up a list of some of the most common conditions. You will find more in my Veterinary Health & Nutrition Handbook. Before we begin, let’s refer to the dictionary definition of holistic health: “Holistic health is a form of medicine which considers the individual as a whole, physically and psychologically, rather than just the diseased part.” Chambers Dictionary.

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Holistic nutrition benefits the entire system. All of these undesirable traits, bad habits or whatever you wish to call them, are different manifestations of an unhealthy system, both physical and mental. The body is perfectly capable of making its own adjustments to maximise its own health potential. Correct lifestyle choices, of which nutrition is the most important, allow the system to make changes. Let’s look at each characteristic in turn...

Moulting

Many dogs moult continuously and owners assume that this is normal, caused by central heating and so on. In fact, part of the vacuum cleaner industry is devoted to developing products specifically to deal with the problem. When I ask pet owners if they have any

problems with their pets they often say “No” but when I ask the specific question they admit that the dog moults profusely. An annual moult is normal; that’s how the system cleanses itself in preparation for spring. When it happens continuously, it means that the system is overloaded with waste matter usually caused by malnutrition.

Tear staining

Most commonly seen in small breeds, this is not simply a cosmetic issue, nor is it caused by narrow or blocked tear ducts. Two experiences spring to mind here: • 50 years ago, as a student observing practice, a vet told me about a client who was a nuisance because her dog suffered from tear staining and she wanted something doing about it.

Holistic health is a form of medicine which considers the individual as a whole, physically and psychologically, rather than just the diseased part. She was given some free of charge expired antibiotics, to give her something to do and, lo and behold the tear staining stopped! The vet thought this was so funny but looking at this now through the retroscope, I see how that could happen. The antibiotic reduced the body’s toxic burden and that stopped the overflow of tears for a while. • The second story is from last week. I met a man with a Bichon Frise at our Farm Shop, Parc Y Bocs. “That’s something you don’t see often” says me “What?” said he. “A Bichon with a clean, dry face,” says me. “He’s on Burns Chicken and Brown rice” said he.

Drooling

We are all familiar with large breeds trailing great strings of thick saliva, some even wear a bib! A shake of the head and suddenly we’re too familiar with it as we wipe our clothes clean. It may be common in large breeds but it’s not inevitable. Once again it’s caused by toxic build up. The anecdote is high-quality food fed sparingly. Given this, it should clear up.

All of the characteristics listed so far are tell-tale signs that the body is trying to purge excess waste matter from the system. The next two are slightly different in that they are also discharges, but they are caused, not so much by discharge of waste but rather a discharge of energy. Energy comes from food so the cause is overeating, especially high-energy, dense foods- usually meat or refined carbohydrate. Remember that fat contains three times as much energy as protein and carbohydrate.

Chewing or licking feet

Commonly thought to be caused by a lack of bulky stools but not so. The anal glands are acting as an auxiliary waste storage and disposal system.

This is not “just a habit.” This occurs because the feet are itching. In traditional medicine this would be interpreted as discharge via the acupuncture meridians. This is similar to children biting and chewing the fingernails and nail beds, but with them it is more likely to be caused by eating lots of sugar.

Full anal glands

Bad Breath or unpleasant body odour Either of these point to signs of general ill-health and possibly secondary bacterial overgrowth in gut and skin.

Dry, scaly skin or greasy coat Not caused by a lack of oil (or anything) in the diet. Both characteristics are actually signs of excess waste which is being discharged.

Barking and yapping These are caused by an imbalance between the amount of energy going into the system from food of course, especially fat and protein, and the amount of energy the system burns during normal metabolism and exercise. A lower energy intake combined with increased exercise can restore a balance and the dog will become calmer.

Poo eating

The jury is out on this “irritating characteristic”. Is poo-eating just a bad habit as some believe or is it a deficiency? Is the dog hungry? Yet another theory is that there are undigested nutrients in the poo which attracts the dog. Does poo eating have a physical or a psychological origin? As I mentioned earlier, in holistic medicine the physical and the mental are interconnected anyway. Likewise, in traditional medicine where there is a particular affinity between brain and intestine. The condition is definitely responsive to diet, not just type of food but also to the quantity given each day. On more than one occasion I’ve experienced my own two dogs suddenly show interest in poo but this ceased pretty quickly when I reduced the amount of Burns food. This holistic or natural way of health is described in detail in my Veterinary Health & Nutrition guide. It only takes 20 minutes to read but it took me 20 years to gather the information. For further information on banishing these ahem, ‘characteristics’, I invite you to call my expert team of nutritionists on Freephone number 0800 083 66 96. They can provide bespoke and tailored free advice as well as literature and Burns food samples.

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National Bring Your Dog to Work Day has soared in popularity

over recent years, but what about the companies that boast a full-time dog in residence? As a pet food business, we operate an open door policy for dogs and wanted to find out whether other industries follow suit. So, we did our research and found a goldmine of dog-friendly businesses ranging from jewellers to horticulturists. In fact, according to new research by recruitment company Reed.co.uk, 8% of UK employees are permitted to take their dog to work. Find out what the businesses we interviewed had to say about sharing an office with their best friend…

Barking Mad UK

The UK’s leading dog sitting company www.barkingmad.uk.com

How does having Lotti around improve your working day? It’s much better talking to a dog! We love the atmosphere in the office with dogs making it relaxed and it’s great to know we can always have a quick chat with a best friend!

Does your dog have any funny habits or mannerisms? 9 year old Lotti the Dalmatian is very gentle and loving, although she hates the postman! She smiles and wags her tail on the floor to create a drum beat and generally makes it known that she’s in the office (without distracting us too much.)

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Lotti the Dalmatian pictured with Barking Mad emplo yee, Isla

Johnson’s of Wixley One of the longest established and largest commercial nursery businesses in Europe www.nurserymen.co.uk

How does having Isla around improve your working day? Isla is only one year old and is both family pet and office dog. She has been a familiar face in the office and wider nursery since she was 12 weeks old. Isla’s presence raises a smile and de-formalises an otherwise commercial environment. Isla is an obvious favourite with family members, staff, customers and general visitors to the business, and she receives as much attention as she gives!

Does Isla have any funny habits or mannerisms?

Isla can be vocal and often portrays a submissive grin. She is intent on retrieving and is happiest carrying anything to hand. She has developed an annoying habit of insisting on getting a lift in the front seat, instead of jumping in the back, when hitching a ride in company vehicles. She is already very loyal and, a typical lab, a connoisseur of the occasional treat. Isla receives VIP transport as part of her employee bark perks. Oh, to be a dog!

Glimmer Candles

An online candle boutique offering over 150 varieties of natural fragrances

“Isla’s presence raises a smile and de-formalises an otherwise commercial environment.” - Johnson’s of Wixley

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“Robbie (named after Robbie Williams) is my constant companion. Running an online business from home can be lonely - you don’t get the same interaction as a physical shop. With Robbie, it’s like having a friend by your side. Robbie sneezes to remind me it’s time for a walk and fresh air, which is great as otherwise I might sit there all day long without a break. Robbie became part of our family as a rescue dog whilst we were living in New Zealand. When we returned home we couldn’t leave him behind and he made the long journey to the UK with us. As a ‘kiwi’ dog he loves the outdoors and can’t resist a muddy swim, digging holes in the garden and rolling in Fox poo - he should be a different colour as he regularly ends up in the bath! Whether he is sleeping in his bed, in the office or under my office desk, he is never far from my side. He can sense when the courier is due to arrive and barks like crazy as if to intimidate him. The courier finds it hilarious. Robbie is such a character!” - Sandra Varley

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The Nimble Thimble Specialists in cross-stitched artwork and kits for craft enthusiasts

www.thenimblethimblecrossstitch.co.uk

“We have two working Cocker Spaniels, Harvey, aged 2 and Benson the puppy. We are surrounded by woods and trees at work and the sheer pleasure in having my dogs with me all day enables me to walk them at lunchtime, which also keeps me fit. My customers love to see them and are forever plying them with toys and treats. This has made them so friendly towards everyone they meet as they are so used to socialising. They are just the most loving and loyal companions anyone could ask for. They know that as soon as I lift up my handbag that we are off to the car to go to work. Benson is in the process of digging holes everywhere (to Australia we think) and hiding his favourite toys in the holes. Meanwhile, Harvey’s most endearing habit is that when the clock strikes 10pm he looks for his teddy and goes off to his bed on his own volition.”

Benson and Harvey

“We are surrounded by woods and trees at work and having my dogs with me all day enables me to walk them at lunchtime, which also keeps me fit.”

Peekaboo!

Cross Keys Jewellers Independent antique jewellers located in the heart of Wiltshire 1 The Ginnel, Devizes SN10 1HN • Tel: 01380 726293

“Our family jewellery business has been running since the 1970s. We took over from my parents in the year 1990 and specialise in antique and preowned jewellery. We are based in Devizes, Wiltshire. Denzil and his Mum, Wraggs (aged 7 and 12) always come to work with us and Denzil has done since he was a pup. Our regulars often call in just to see the dogs and they are given treats by customers both young and old- the postman even brings special biscuits! Wraggs is laid back, and Denzil likes to chase everything. He loves it when apples fall from the garden tree as he thinks they’re balls.” - Dominic Pullen

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Pet Pyjamas

One of Europe’s leading suppliers of pet lifestyle products www.petspyjamas.com

How does having dogs in the office improve a working day?

“In today’s high pressured environment it can be really therapeutic to engage with a dog.”

In today’s high pressured environment it can be really therapeutic to engage with a dog because a quick cuddle clears the mind and resets your mood.

Tell us about your canine co-workers…

As advocates of dogs in the workplace, we have a number of four-legged employees fulfilling a variety of roles including:

Piper Canine Executive Officer As well as helping her owner Gracia lead the PetsPyjamas team – with lots of licks and tail-wags – rescue dog Piper is also at the helm of pet fashion department, as one of PetsPyjamas’ top doggie models thanks to her long legs and lean frame.

Heidi

Monty

Heidi One half of The Pet Inspectors The Alex Polizzi of the pet world, Heidi and owner, Denise vet the holiday properties that make it onto our website. Heidi is an integral part of the team.

Monty Head of Dog-friendly Travel Heading up the travel department is a big deal and despite being slight of stature, Monty is the dog for the job. He can often be found sprinting around the office, spreading the dog-friendly word to others – or with his nose in the office bins.

Piper

Has all this talk of office dogs convinced you to bring your prized pet to work? Follow our tried and tested tips to ensure that your best friend sails through the probation period...

• Check if your employer has a dog-friendly policy - and comply with rules as necessary

• Avoid parking your pet next to the employee with a phobia / allergy / aversion to dogs

• Invest in a dog bed with a removeable cover- a must-have for cleaning

• Assess whether your dog is friendly and well-behaved enough to bring to work. Chew-happy pups need not apply

• Ensure your dog is toilet trainedyour co-workers are unlikely to appreciate little accidents

• Keep your dog well-groomed and as odour-free as possible • Come supplied with food and any essentials burnspet.co.uk •

Chris’

Light Bites We asked our farm shop head chef, Chris Price to share his favourite light bites. Both dishes are simple to prepare, incredibly tasty and look impressive too. Paws off, dogs! CHEF PROFILE:

This light and delicious dish can be rustled up in the time it takes to boil the kettle and requires no cooking. The perfect after-work supper. Serves 2

Ingredients

Instructions

• 3 balls of vacuum packed beetroot • 200g goat’s cheese • 100g mixed leaves • 25g chopped walnuts (optional) • 1 shallot • Drizzle of balsamic • Drizzle of olive oil

• Slice goat’s cheese and shallots • Chop beetroot separately to avoid colour run • Arrange the mixed leaves on a plate • Layer the shallots, goats cheese and beetroot sporadically • Drizzle the balsamic and olive oil over the top • Garnish with walnuts, and serve.

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Elderflower is a classic flavour and works beautifully in a dessert. Add a splash of gin if you’re feeling fancy. Serves 4

• 250ml elderflower cordial • 150g caster sugar • 750ml water • 6 gelatine leaves • 2 punnets of mixed berries • Mint garnish (optional) • Shortbread accompaniment (optional) • 4 dessert dishes

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Soak gelatine leaves in cold water until soft Place cordial, caster sugar and water into a pan and bring to boil Once boiling, remove from heat and add the gelatine leaves Stir until leaves dissolve Pour mixture into a bowl and leave to cool Once the jelly starts to set, whisk the jelly to create air bubbles Fill 4 dessert dishes halfway then place in fridge for 10 minutes Add berries Leave to set for 2-3 hours Garnish, decorate and serve

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Olly

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Olly won the nation’s heart at Crufts for his epic performance, and now boasts fan clubs as far afield as Japan and Australia. We caught up with Olly’s owner, Karen, to find out what it’s like to own the ultimate scamp...

How did you come to meet Olly? My lurcher died, so I wanted a new friend. I came across the Blue Cross website and there was an adorable picture of a Jack Russell puppy. I knew right away I wanted him. I had said initially I wanted a girl, not a boy, but that faded away once I saw him. While Olly was at Blue Cross his name was Dinky, and it was all very lucky as a family had come to get him and decided not to take him, so I called up on the Monday and they said Olly had been reserved for me. I jumped in the car and raced down to Blue Cross Kimpton and he was the naughtiest dog I’ve ever met. He was

biting my trousers and humping my leg... Jackie who runs the puppy section said, “Karen, you’re going to have your hands full” and I said “No, I’m not.” She was absolutely right. I brought him home and he’s been totally bonkers since, and we love him. He was actually left outside the Blue Cross in a cat basket and whoever owned him didn’t even bring him in, although the centre was open. It’s awful, but I’m so glad I’ve met him.

Do you have any advice for potential Jack Russell dog owners? Terriers are the world’s naughtiest breed, but they’re so much fun. A lot of people have said they’re going to get a

Jack Russell but they need to research the breed before getting a terrierthey’re active dogs and need constant stimulation with games and training. Without this, owners are going to have issues with the dog destroying things and being, well, a terrier. They have to have that work ethic.

“He will watch to see the other dogs eat something first before he tries it, but with Burns, not a problem.”

Where does Olly get that famous energy from? Olly eats Burns Alert food. It should be Burns calm down food really, haha. Olly has always been a fussy eater and I’ve got 4 other dogs that Olly uses as a benchmark with food. He will watch to see the other dogs eat something first before he tries it, but with Burns, not a problem. It’s immense food. Even with treats he is usually fussy and can turn his nose up but he wolfs the Burns Training Treats down and when I call him he comes back straight away so he can have the yummy food. My dad’s dog is also on Burns Alert and has been eating it for the past 3 months and recently he won 3 classes at a show which just shows the difference. It’s incredible and I’m so glad you sponsored him before he hit fame.

“He’s such an adventurous dog and a real character. I’d love to know what goes on in that little brain of his.”

What’s next for Olly now that he’s a global icon? Olly is a bit of a showman. Together we’ve been visiting schools and talking about the importance of asking permission before touching someone’s dog. We’ve also been continuing with agility shows through P3 Training Academy and a few weeks ago he even won a jumping class. He loves all the attention. Last summer I wrote some kids books on Olly, all of his adventures when he’s been a bit of a rogue and a bit naughty and I would love to get those published. I think that would be really good fun. He’s such an adventurous dog and a real character. I’d love to know what goes on in that little brain of his. Photography by: Stuart Breedon

Stay up to date with Olly’s adventures on social media... www.facebook.com/ollyrusell/ www.youtube.com (search ‘Olly’s Channel’) www.youtube.com/channel/UCOP8pmK4xC6hYRIfWy_x4gQ

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From nifty gadgets to bark-worthy edibles, treat your scamp to a practically pawsome gift...

TrackR

£26.87 • https://store.thetrackr.com

TrackR Bravo is a small, coin-sized tracking device that can be attached to your dog or cat’s collar and traced using Bluetooth and the TrackR app on your smartphone. Should your pet ever go missing, you can track their whereabouts with the TrackR. In addition, you can engrave your pet’s name and address onto the device.

Burns Training Treats

£0.99 • www.burnspet.co.uk/burns-training-treats-for-dogs.html Reward your pooch for good behaviour with our healthy, bite-sized training treats. Containing chicken, brown rice and seaweed, these bone-shaped nibbles are the perfect size for puppies and small breed dogs.

K9 Connectables

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Keep your pet occupied with stimulating toys from K9 Connectables. Choose from a range of colourful, stimulating toys or connect them altogether for the ultimate challenge. Awake the inner hunter in your pet by stuffing treats inside the toys, play fetch on walkies or even throw the toys in the water for an aqua challenge-they float. Top Tip: For extra difficulty, freeze the toys with treats inside to make them last longer. Ideal for dogs that need to watch their weight!

1 x TrackR in Rose Gold 1 x K9 Connectables Tech Bone 1 x K9 Connectables Original 1 x K9 Connectables The Dentist 5 x Burns Training Treats 100g ...worth over £60!

How to enter:

Email us a picture of your pooch with a reason why they deserve to win. Use the Subject line: Tailchaser Giveaway Email: Marketing@burnspet.co.uk Winners will be notified in due course and featured in the next issue.

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#1 Kate Bush Hounds of Love, 1985 Kate Bush is definitely a marmite artist. Her dramatic soprano voice is either screechy or beautiful, depending which side of the fence you’re on. If you’re leaning towards the latter, give Hounds of Love a spin.

Did you know? Kate took a 35-year hiatus from live music, returning in 2014 for a sold-out UK tour. General admission cost an eye-watering £125, with hardcore fans paying up to £1000 for a touted ticket.

Stand out song:

Running up that hill

(a deal with god)

#2 Amy Winehouse

Frank, 2003

Rehab (Back to Black) was the song that propelled Amy Winehouse to fame, but there’s plenty to love about her jazz-influenced debut, Frank. Over 13 songs, the divisive pop star muses about relationships and selfdestruction with refreshing honesty.

Stand out song:

You sent me flying

with “Packed -cheek n tongue-i mentary social coemel-good and f its.” pop h Parklife

#3 Blur Parklife, 1993 Parklife is a Britpop classic peppered with 90s nostalgia. Packed with tongue-in-cheek social commentary and feel-good pop hits, it’s easy to see why the album stayed in the UK Album Chart for 90 weeks on release. Stand out song: End of a century

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Sales Administrator A day in the life of a

From serenading the office with rock classics to being the selfproclaimed office travel agent, there’s never a dull moment with Sales Superstar, Sarah Gravell around. We caught up with Sarah to find out what her working day looks like...

Morning Tumble bedI and I 7.307.30 Tumble outtaoutta bed and stumble

broken the photocopier (AGAIN)! I unclog the paper jam and replenish the correct toner. Et voila, it’s fixed.

the myself kitchen,a pour to thestumble kitchen,topour cup of myself a cup of ambition. ambition.

Afternoon

I begin my day by switching the radio on and singing along as I get ready for work. The dog is always with me and never complains about my singing – he has been tested for deafness! I let the dog out into the garden, then give him his breakfast of Burns Duck & Rice before heading off on the picturesque journey to work. Billy Joel’s We Didn’t Start the Fire comes on the car radio and I delight in singing along. One of my talents is that I know all the words to that song and it has become my party piece!

13:30 After a lunch of Lynsey’s

9.00 Arrive at work and fly up the

stairs (never miss the opportunity for free exercise!) I greet my colleagues in the Sales Department and we set about taking calls and processing orders. Our calls vary from taking orders from Mrs. Thompson in Bishop’s Stortford to chasing up a delivery for a pet shop in Llangollen. Taking sales calls is just a small part of what we do in the Sales office – we all have a few hats to wear. I look after our Irish sales reps and also help arrange / book any shows that the company attends.

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homemade cheesecake in our canteen, I start the afternoon by offloading a delivery pallet. I completed a forklift driving course a year or so ago, so am sometimes called upon to do these tasks. I genuinely love it!

14:00 When I return to my desk, there is a bundle of proofreading waiting for me. Our resident copywriter, Rosella is on annual leave, so I cover and check packaging for spelling errors and grammar. I used to be a legal secretary so my spelling is pretty good. If I was a contestant on Bullseye, it would be my chosen category. 15.30 I make a few telephone calls

to local vets and pet shops to organise deliveries. We often make local deliveries using our own vans and I enjoy getting to catch up (albeit briefly) with our longtime clients. radio on and they’re playing TheThe radio is onis and they’re playing BoysBoys of Summer which is my favourite tune, of Summer which is my favourite tune, so so naturally, I burst into song. Again, I make naturally, I burst into song. Again, I make no apologies for my singing! no apologies for my singing!

16.00 Time for afternoon coffee as I settle down to book flights and accommodation for a nutritionist who

“Our calls vary from taking orders from Mrs. Thompson in Bishop’s Stortford to chasing up a delivery for a pet shop in Llangollen.” is speaking at a conference in Ireland. I’m known as Gravell’s Travels around these parts - Gravell due to my surname and Travels as I am the in-house travel agent. I really enjoy this aspect of my job and it peps up my day dealing with flights and sending staff off to new and exciting destinations.

16.45 It’s almost time for the home time bell so I run downstairs to fetch my kit bag and change into my gym gear. I try and go to the gym every night or if it’s a nice evening, I’ll go for a run. It’s a great way to unwind after a hectic day and I really enjoy the buzz I get from exercising. Burns are entering this year’s Cardiff Half Marathon so I’ve started training for that and look forward to taking part and raising money for charity with my colleagues. Not sure I’m looking forward to seeing some of them in Lycra though!

About

Sarah ...

Avid gym goer, chocoholic, rugby fanatic and lettuce enthusiast (may have been a Tortoise in a past life!) I’m music mad. I’m always listening to music, going to gigs and constantly singing (for which I make no apologies). My happy place is Aberavon Beach with Buster, my Jack Russell.

Favourite dog breed: Border Terrier (they have such naughty faces) but shhhh, don’t tell Buster.

If you could have dinner with anyone alive or dead, who would you invite? Billy Connolly, ET,

Nelson Mandela, Kelly Jones from the Stereophonics, Anne Frank and my Grandparents ‘cos they were a hoot!

My all-time favourite meal is… Venison steak with garlic mushrooms and for dessert, a big glass bowl of homemade trifle washed down with brandy.

If I wasn’t a Sales Administrator I’d like to... Look after Sloths or be an author of children’s books.

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BY YOUR SIDE

Meet our Burns By

Carole Hussein & Sarah Ellis are not your average dog trainers. After all, how many behaviourists are tasked with the challenge of convincing 30+ dogs to sit obediently in a classroom and listen to a child read? Not many, we’d imagine, but this is exactly what the pair have achieved in the two short years since Burns By Your Side began. Find out more about Sarah and Carole and read their tips on training your prized pooch...

Sarah Ellis About Sarah

Sarah’s love for training animals began as a child. She was fortunate enough to own both dogs and horses from a young age and while other children hosted sleepovers, she hosted ‘gymkhanas’ for both dogs and ponies! Today, Sarah has 4 dogs: Lola the reading dog, Charlie the dancing Sheltie, Pebbles the agility dog and Zac the show dog. It was the challenges of owning a pet that compelled Sarah to undertake training courses so that she could better understand her pets and help them. That was 15 years ago and today Sarah is a Qualified Force Free Dog Trainer who specialises in Pet Obedience, Dog Tricks & Fun Agility, Sarah is the Project Coordinator, with her dog Lola, for the Burns By Your Side Reading Dog programme. 22 • burnspet.co.uk

Q: We’ve just introduced a Labrador puppy to the family and are trying to potty train him. What is the best way to avoid any, ahem, accidents from occurring? A: Take your puppy on regular trips outside. Begin by taking him out once an hour every hour, and gradually increase that time over the first fortnight. You must wait around for him to go so that you know he has been. As your puppy goes outside say a word that you want him to associate going to the toilet with. This means that in the future you will be able to ask him to go on cue when the need arises. Give your puppy lots of praise once he has been and do this every time so he realises that this makes you happy. If he has an accident indoors, just ignore it and do not make a fuss.

If your dog sleeps in a crate you will need to set your alarm a couple of times throughout the night to take him outside as dogs will not want to soil their sleeping area. If he sleeps elsewhere and you do not want to get up to let him out, put down newspaper for the first few weeks as he will not be able to last all night.

Sarah’s love for training animals began as a child. She was fortunate enough to own both dogs and horses from a young age.

Your Side Training Experts Carole Hussein About Carole Carole is an internationally accredited award-winning (APDTA), force free, dog training teacher, presenter and behaviour consultant. For over 30 years, she has managed various canine related projects and School for Dogs in the UK, Australia and Cyprus, in the fields of; general behaviour and training, obedience, agility, fly-ball, canine freestyle, heelwork to music and therapy dog work with the Red Cross. Carole is a trainer and volunteer, with her dog Sally, for the Burns By Your Side Reading Dog programme. Q: I live alone and my dog is my

best friend. Should I let my dog

What is Burns by Your Side? BBYS is our very own specially developed reading-to-dogs scheme, which uses trained volunteers and their companion dogs to help children improve their reading skills and communicate more confidently.

sleep in bed with me or is this a step too far? A: When I first had a dog I was told never to allow him onto my bed or he would become dominant over me! Well, now we know more about dog behavior, we know that this belief has been debunked. Science and experience has taught us that dogs are not forever trying to dominate us, and millions of people and their dogs, combat loneliness or insecurity and get a lot of comfort from sharing a bed. I would suggest that you ensure the dog is clean and healthy, toilet trained and free from fleas and ticks etc. Once these boxes are ticked, go ahead and enjoy. He is your best friend and you share your days with him - there is no reason why you should not be together at night too. It might be sensible to teach your dog to get on and off the bed only

when you invite him up or ask him to get off. That is just good manners. On the safety side - check that your dog can get up and down safely- if the bed is high make sure that there is a stool or some sort of ramp and teach him to use it in order to prevent injury by jumping up or down from a height. If you are sharing all your time with each other do make sure you are able to occasionally leave your dog so that he is able to cope when he is left on his own. You don’t want your dog to become too reliant on you being there 24/7 as he may find it really difficult should you not be there for any reason. From my own experience of sharing with at least two dogs and a cat do teach him what ‘move over’ means - for obvious reasons!

Carole has managed various canine related projects and School for Dogs in the UK, Australia and Cyprus.

Turn the page to find out more about our award-winning reading scheme, or discover more at: www.burnsbyyourside.org burnspet.co.uk •

Flowers, running shoes and roadshows…the Community Team goes alfresco!

We like to do things a little differently here at Burns. That’s why we have our very own charity, The Burns Pet Nutrition Foundation, and an in-house team of superheroes who run it. The aim of the charity is to give back to the local community and beyond, whether that be through grassroots projects such as our Burns By Your Side reading - to - dogs scheme or company-wide fundraising activities. Over the past few months, we’ve been making the most of the great outdoors and getting stuck into projects new and ongoing.

We’ve

got the runs!

Come October, 17 members of the Burns team will dust off their running trainers and chase endorphins across the Welsh capital for the Cardiff Half-Marathon. We’ll be running every mile to raise money for Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital and our own charity. To this end, we have a number of fundraising activities up our sleeves including a Charity Car Wash and Kidwelly-to-Cardiff Treadmill-athon. In addition, some of the more hardcore athletes amongst us will be taking on the epic Iron Man Challenge. Community Project Officer, Chris Cray and Leon, Kieran and Ewan Burns will swim 2.4 miles before embarking on a 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2 mile marathon. Phew!

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Gardening

4 local schools have given our farm shop gardens an imaginative makeover with the help of Community Project Officer, Chris Cray. Chris was approached by a local youth worker to create an initiative which would bridge the gap between mainstream pupils and pupils with learning difficulties. Pupils of all capabilities were invited to collaborate, create and gain practical skills outside of the traditional classroom environment. The teams (aged 3-19) built raised beds, planted a range of vegetables, herbs and flowers and creatively customised their projects using recycled materials such as driftwood. Each school chose a unique theme (nautical, bees, books and growing things) and there was even a friendly competition judged by John Burns.

Burns By Your Side goes on tour... It’s been a fantastic school year for our award-winning Burns By Your Side scheme. From September 2016 – July 2017, our volunteers and their dogs delivered a whopping 4,992 reading sessions to children and students in 32 schools, colleges and libraries across South West Wales.

Mrs Sian Riley of Ysgol Y Castell said of the project, “The gardening project was a wonderful community project to be part of. The children involved have developed invaluable skills over the last 2 months, that they have then shared with their peers back in school. We hope to continue using these skills in the development of our own outdoor area in Ysgol Y Castell in the next academic year. We look forward to our next project with Burns.” Here’s to more green-fingered fun in the near future!

To stay up to date with our charity work, follow Burns in the Community: www.facebook.com/ burnspetnutritionfoundation Frankie the reading dog

As we move towards September, our fantastic teams have been preparing for the new school term with a recruitment roadshow in Ceredigion, Swansea and Ireland. At the time of writing, we have recruited an extra 30 volunteers, growing our team to 60. We’re also thrilled to announce that over the past year, researchers at The University of Wales Trinity Saint David have conducted a study into the impact of bringing dogs into classrooms. Schools and children involved have reported favourably and teachers have noted that pupils respond positively to the presence of dogs, look forward to sessions and are motivated and enthusiastic about taking part. We’re thrilled with what we’ve achieved in the two short years since Burns By Your Side began and can’t wait to see what the future holds.”

www.burnsbyyourside.org

Community Liaison Officer, Carol Lincoln

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a fresh ts e p g in iv G start in life ... Shayla The National Animal Welfare Trust is one of the UK’s biggest animal welfare charities and operates 5 rescue and rehoming centres across the UK. Since our Charity of the Year partnership with them began in January, they’ve rehomed a whopping 465 cats and dogs. We asked the team at NAWT for insights on some of the lucky pets who’ve recently found furever homes, all of them powered by Burns...

“Shayla the Staffie is skipping for joy as she looks forward to going to her new home!”

Hugo

“Handsome Hugo obviously loves his Burns food! He was rehomed from NAWT’s Somerset.”

Millie

Aslan

“Beautiful Millie the Labrador arrived at the NAWT overweight and has used Burns Weight Control to control her diet ever since. She has now lost nearly 4kg and her new owners have been back to stock up on their supply of Burns.”

“With a name as grand as Aslan, we’re sure Burns kitten food is going to give this little chap the best start in life now that he’s been rehomed.”

Suki

“Elegant Suki was one of Somerset Centre’s longer-term feline residents. It was delightful news when she finally found the perfect home.”

Charlie

Casey& Buster

“Since going to his new home this summer Charlie has been sleeping through the night and even his skin allergies are calming down. This handsome boy has even landed himself a new girlfriend!”

Could your home be next?

feline to join you, then please visit If you are looking for the perfect pooch or a friendly help this amazing organisation, to www.nawt.org.uk • To find out what we’re doing -year.html f-the ity-o visit: www.burnspet.co.uk/burns-pet-char

“At 10 years young, cuddle monsters Casey and Buster are enjoying a new life together.”

p i h s r o s n o p S Spotlight

In addition to our Charity of the Year programme, we also provide food to a number of fantastic dogs and animal welfare organisations across the country. It’s great to be able to profile a couple of them in this magazine and shine a light on the incredible work that they do.

Lake District Mountain Rescue Search Dogs www.lakes - searchdogs.org

Skye the Border Collie

Lake District Mountain Rescue Search Dogs recently celebrated their 25th anniversary. This voluntary organisation works tirelessly to find missing people through the deployment and development of search dogs and their handlers. Pictured above is Border Collie, Skye who is regularly called upon to save the day and has been a graded search dog since 2009. We have been powering SARDA dogs for over a decade and are always blown away by the remarkable work that they do.

Recently re -homed Bluebell and family

Friends of the Dogs www.friendsofthedogs.org.uk

Friends of the Dogs want to ensure that every unwanted, stray or abandoned pooch finds a furever home, safely. Current legislation dictates that after a week, abandoned dogs may be destroyed by local authorities. Friends of the Dogs is committed to ensuring that these awful instances don’t come to light. From exercising dogs daily, to feeding them and providing affection, the unpaid volunteers keep the dogs safe from harm so that they have the best chance of a new start possible. We are very proud to be feeding the pooches in their care and giving new pet owners a helping hand by supplying re-homing packs.

To find out more about the support we offer to individuals and groups around the UK visit: www.burnspet.co.uk/sponsorship burnspet.co.uk

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Hundreds of dogs wearing bandanas? You betcha! A doggy world record attempt may have you conjuring images of sprinting spaniels or trickperforming terriers, but did you know that a world record title for Most Dogs Wearing Bandanas exists? We’re not pulling your paw, we recently tried to break the record at our second annual Dogs’ Day Out event in Scotland.

a pleasure to see so many healthy and happy pooches in one place.

At the time of writing, we are awaiting official verification from Guinness on whether we have broken the record. For now, we can reveal that hundreds of dogs turned up to rock the neckerchief.

Elsewhere, there was plenty more canine entertainment to enjoy in the form of displays, fun dog shows, classes and canine exhibitors. We were lucky enough to be joined by The Skye Terrier Club who joined the Parade of Pedigree Breeds and spent the day meeting the public and showcasing this rare and endangered breed.

From Pembroke Corgis to Welsh Highland Terriers to Great Danes, every breed imaginable was out in force and it was

In the Burns Area, dogs of all ages and capabilities competed for the title of Golden Oldies, A Bit of Ruff and Perfect

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“From Pembroke Corgis to Welsh Highland Terriers to Great Danes, every breed imaginable was out in force.”

It was a fantastic day topped off by a stunning location, the regal grounds of Glamis Castle.

Pups. As we were in Scotland, we even had a Best Dressed Tartan Team class. Lynne Davis from BBC’s Dog Borstal joined us to judge the Lynne’s Choice class and Best in Show. As well as being a fun day out for owners and dogs, there was also a charitable aspect. Dogs’ Day Glamis is a not for profit event and proceeds raised from have-a-go activities (£1 per entry) go to the animal welfare organisations who need it most. Regarding money raised and the organisations chosen, we will make an announcement on our Facebook page in due course.

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Altogether it was a fantastic day topped off by a stunning location, the regal grounds of Glamis Castle.

If you like the sound of Dogs’ Day Out Glamis, come to South West Wales for our 11 th edition of Dogs’ Day Out Pembrey. As a Carmarthenshire-based business, we like to give back to the local community in any way we can, that’s why we’ve been hosting a doggy day out at Pembrey Country Park for the past decade. This year will feature fun dog shows and classes such as Best in Show, Golden Oldies and Fastest Recall. We’ll also have Robert Alleyne from BBC’s Dog Borstal as guest judge, as well as a range of canine related charities, exhibitors and the legendary Burns cake stall. All proceeds raised from fun dog shows, classes and the cake stall (£1 a go) will go to charity. When? Sunday 10th September 2017 Where? Pembrey Country Park, Pembrey, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire SA16 0EJ Visit our Facebook page for further details

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(1) Persian Cat (2) British Shorthair (3) Exotic Shorthair (4) British Shorthair (5) Siamese Cat (6) Bengal Cat (7) Egyptian Mau (8) Ragdoll (9) Sphynx Cat

9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 1. 3. 2.

Think you know your Exotic Shorthair from your Egyptian Mau? Have a go at naming the following cat breedsâ&#x20AC;Ś.

Guess the

cat breed

3 Instagram accounts to follow if you’re a feline-fanatic We’ve come a long way since the days of standalone internet celebrity, Grumpy Cat. Nowadays, social media users need only head to Instagram to tap into thousands of cat accounts with follower numbers the size of large cities. From marvellous moggies to self-proclaimed cat clubs documenting the funny and cute, discover the accounts that take the term ‘crazy cat lady’ to another level…

Instagram handle: Pitterpatterfurryfeet

Followers: 327k Run by two Toronto-based photographers, this account follows the daily adventures of Siberian Lynx siblings, Alice and Finnegan. Those familiar with the perils of trying to capture a still pet on camera will appreciate the account’s gorgeous photography. The secret behind the perfectly posed snaps? Salmon ice lollies. What a world!

Instagram handle: Hamilton_the_hipster_cat

Followers: 757k Hamilton didn’t have a great start in life. He was rescued as a feral kitten and when his owner took him home he refused to leave the bathroom for over a month. With time and love, Hamilton began to feel at ease around his human and that was when his owner began sharing pictures of him on the internet. Hamilton’s unique moustache made him an overnight sensation and these days he lives a relaxed life snoozing, playing and generally looking like the cat that’s got the cream.

Instagram handle: Misty_Reggie_Ragdolls

Followers: 6,884k Last but not least, we have to give a shout out to Reggie the Ragdoll who is Powered By Burns. Reggie lives in the UK with fellow furmily members George, Toto and Misty.

You have cat to be kitten me, is that it!?

Would you like to see more cat content in our humble mag? If this is the case, drop us an email at Marketing@burnspet.co.uk and we’ll do our best to meet your request.

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Treat your pet this Christmas to a cosy, soft personalised blanket Machine washable and available in three sizes and 18 colour schemes there’s sure to be one to suit every pet’s colour choice ! Each blanket is embroidered in big, bold, block embroidery and can include up to 12 letters. Prices start at £16 for a small up to £25 for a large. To see the range www.mrmoleblankets.co.uk or call 01482 440221

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Great Gifts and accessories for you and your pets

Your cat gets quite enough attention. TIME TO PAMPER YOURSELF Hundreds of fabulous things for cat lovers and a fabulous 10% off anything and everything for Rescue readers [Just use the code rescue10 at checkout] Visit www.tattypuss.co.uk

Goats Milk & Honey shampoo Goats Milk & Honey shampoo is SLS and paraben free. Containing natural oils and ingredients to soften and enhance and feed the coat the skin leaving the coat light and fluffy. Visit www.secretweaponuk.com

Secret Weapon A revolutionary product that will de-matt, de-shed, hydrate, feed the skin promoting coat health making grooming easier and faster than ever before. Containing natural oils and keratin Secret Weapon is the product of choice for groomers and show owners worldwide. Visit www.secretweaponuk.com

International Cat Care’s much-loved charity calendar is back, with a new theme – Street Cats The A4 calendar features images of street cats from all over the world which capture the character of cats surviving without owners and reflect the reality of a life on the streets. Visit https://icatcare.org/shop/icatcare-merchandise/icatcare-calendar-2018

Petwear Wash-Bag Wash your pet’s bedding, towels, clothing and more in your washing machine with the Petwear Wash-Bag. The clever bag acts like a filtration system allowing water and detergent through to wash the products inside, but preventing hair from escaping and blocking the machine’s filter. Visit www.moorlandrider.co.uk

Keep your garden clean and safe with a Doggie Dooley in-ground dog waste system Simply scoop dog waste into the unit and add digester powder or tablets. Waste breaks down naturally and drains harmlessly away. Septic tank systems and leachbed systems available. Totally safe for plants, pets and children. Visit www.kedronpetandgarden.co.uk

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Christmas Martingale Collars Festive collars with a Christmas design featuring candy canes and holly on a 2" wide Martingale collar, fully adjustable to fit greyhounds with neck sizes 13" to 18". Available in Red or Green. £9.00. Visit www.greyhoundsinneed.co.uk

Cotton beaded Bandana Lovely hand-made beaded bandana. Colours Available: Blue, Black and yellow. £10.00. Visit www.greyhoundsinneed.co.uk

Christmas Bookmark Greyhounds in Need Christmas Bookmark produced from a portrait kindly donated to GIN by Kay Sparkes. £1.00. Visit www.greyhoundsinneed.co.uk

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Fleece jacket

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Classic full zip micro fleece unisex jacket. Available in black and embroidered with one of our new galgo designs in green and white. £12.00. Visit www.greyhoundsinneed.co.uk

Paw Print Cap Lovely unisex adjustable cap featuring a paw print design. 100% cotton. Colour Brown/tan. £12.00+p&p. Visit www.greyhoundsinneed.co.uk

Festive Woodland martingale Collar Perfect Martingale collar for Christmas - a cute festive animal design featuring woodland animals, snowflakes, log cabins and Christmas trees. £9.00. Visit www.greyhoundsinneed.co.uk

Greyhound Necklace Greyhound Necklace with single greyhound. Chain length is 18" approx. Available in gold and silver plate. £5.00. Visit www.greyhoundsinneed.co.uk

Nylon Polo Mac Nylon Mac polo neckline only made exclusively for GIN Tie fastening and available in black with a green trim. Available in sizes - 26", 28" and 30". £13.00. Visit www.greyhoundsinneed.co.uk

Greyhounds in Need Sweatshirt Keep warm this winter with our Classic Sweatshirt with set in sleeves. Navy with the Greyhounds in Need Charity logo embroidered in green. £10.00. Visit www.greyhoundsinneed.co.uk

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Wrap it up Season Greetings Christmas Gift Wrap. 6 sheets and tags. £3.49. Visit http://bordercollietrustgb.homestead.com/New_Site/Collie_Shop /ShopHome.html

Deck the Halls 7 cm Diameter Wooden Christmas tree Decoration. 2 differnet designs to choose from. £4.99. Visit http://bordercollietrustgb.homestead.com/New_Site/ Collie_Shop/ShopHome.html

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Great Gifts and accessories for you and your pet from The Border Collie Trust GB www.bordercollietrustgb.org.uk

Xmas Cards and 2018 Diary 2018 Border Collie Slim Diary. £5.49. Christmas cards available as singles and packs (see online). Visit http://bordercollietrustgb.homestead.com/New_ Site/Collie_Shop/ShopHome.html

Time for a Cuppa Blue Zak the Collie Mug. £10.00. We are delighted to be able to offer some great items from Cherrydidi and their Zak Range.Visit http://bordercollietrustgb.homestead.com/New_Site/ Collie_Shop/ShopHome.html

Zak the Collie Magnet Zac The Collie Magnet (£4.95).Visit http://bordercollietrustgb.homestead.com /New_Site/Collie_Shop/ShopHome.html

Clothing Knitted Hat - 3 colours. (£6.00). All weather coat. Available in 6 colours. £36.99. Visit http://bordercollietrustgb.homestead.com/New_Site/Collie_Shop/ShopHome.html

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Xmas Card – ‘Tradition’ 10 cards and envelopes with our logo and details on the inside cover. Very popular card and sells quickly.. £6.50. Visit www.labrador-lifeline.com

Jumbo Xmas Pet Stocking personalized That extra special surprise for your dog on Christmas day. You can fill this with all his favourite toys and treats. Even has his/her name printed on it so there is no mistake! Can be used time and again. £10.95. Visit www.labrador-lifeline.com

Christmas Pet Hamper – Gold Personalised Toy Crate contains: Christmas stocking chews, Woof bones, Drumsticks, Snowflake dog toy, Crufts squeaky sausage, Figure and rope toy, Pet Towel, Engraved diamante bone tag, Paw Print blanket, Crufts Squeaking Christmas toy. £39.95. Available in Silver and bronze hampers too. Visit www.labrador-lifeline.com

Personalised Dog Bowl in wooden stand

2018 Desk Calender Our 2018 20th Anniversary desk calendar. These are very popular and sit neatly on a desk or shelf. Each month depicts a different dog and they make a nice present for the Labrador enthusiast. £5.50. Visit www.labrador-lifeline.com

Pet dog bowl in its own wooden stand so it does not slip all over the floor. Available in black and red. NB Please be sure to complete the notes section on the order with the name you wish to be placed on the item. £19.99. Visit www.labrador-lifeline.com

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A new natural nerve and muscle stimulating massager that is a battery-powered, hand-held device designed to apply a pulsed electromagnetic (PEMF) field to massage body deep tissues to help reduce discomfort. It is a self-contained electronic unit with controls intended to be applied to your pet's body to emit short-time pulsed, radio-frequency energy pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) to tissues at a level below your pet's heat sensory perception threshold. It is not intended to apply an electric current directly to your pet's body. Only £99.95. Visit www.naturesnaturals.co.uk

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Can we really tell what our pets are thinking?

And why do pigs chew stones?

Animals are a constant in our daily lives and we are often described as a nation of animal lovers. As pet owners, we tend to think we know our pets and what’s best for them, but how much do we really know about what they are thinking and feeling? We tend to assume that animals experience the world as we do and want the same sort of things – but is this really true?

Love is not enough

The appliance of science

While, undoubtedly, love, time and commitment are a great basis on which to build our relationships and understanding of animals; ensuring that we meet their needs – and that as a result they are healthy and happy – requires knowledge as well. But where does this knowledge come from? And how do we know it can be trusted?

By using a scientific approach, we’ve begun to learn more and more about a whole variety of species of animals – what matters to them and how we can best meet their needs. And that knowledge is growing rapidly – not only for our pets, of which there are now around 57 million in the UK, but also the many millions of animals kept on farms, in zoos, in medical research, and in the wild. Leading the way in the discovery, sharing and application of the knowledge unlocked by science has been a small, independent charity – the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW). Despite its substantial achievements, outside the scientific and academic/veterinary community, relatively few people are aware that UFAW has been hard at work for nearly a century, and a significant force in bringing about fundamental and longlasting improvements in animal welfare. A recent innovation for the charity has been the development of a valuable web-based resource for prospective pet owners and breeders which now includes information on more than 50 breeds of dog as well as cats, rabbits, horses, guinea pigs, birds and fish. The pages on the UFAW website include information not just about the physical effects of genetic diseases but also assessments of their effects on the animal’s quality of life, for example through causing pain or discomfort. By providing this information, UFAW hopes to give breeders and purchasers the information they need to help reduce the severity and

Strange as it may at first seem, the answers come from science. The basic problem with understanding animals’ needs and feelings is that they cannot directly tell us what these are – we have to draw inferences from their behaviour and their physiology (eg hormonal changes), and these are often difficult to interpret. Why pigs chew stones is a good example – we can guess at a number of causes from boredom and poor eyesight to painful teeth, but it is science that gives us the answer (see right).

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occurrence of breed-related welfare problems in companion animals. The charity has also been helping to develop new and better measures of welfare through funding studies into the behaviour of animals before they experience a treat– so called anticipatory behaviour, and pioneering studies of animals’ biases when they make choices. Animals that are anxious or depressed often show reduced anticipatory behaviours, and are more likely to make choices that indicate that they are pessimistic about the likelihood of a reward. Using these and other techniques, scientists funded by UFAW are working to find ways of measuring the welfare of animals kept on farms and in other institutions. These new techniques may not give us all the answers but they are allowing us a greater insight into how animals’ feelings might be affected by the environment and how we provide for them.

n UFAW’s work relies on the support of its members and donors. If you care about animals, please consider a donation to UFAW. By supporting our work, you will help us to continue to use science to better understand animals and their needs. Because UFAW’s work changes attitudes and legislation regarding how animals are cared for and treated, your support can help make real and practical advances to animal welfare throughout the world – a truly lasting legacy. You can donate online by calling our office, contact details below. Universities Federation for Animal Welfare The Old School, Brewhouse Hill, Wheathampstead, Herts AL4 8AN T: 01582 831818. Email: ufaw@ufaw.org.uk

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Charity Registered in England No. 207996

Finally - why do pigs chew stones?

In 2000, UFAW funded work by Dr Ian Horrell of the University of Hull into why pigs chewed stones. Prolonged and repetitive stone-chewing had been found to be common in adult pigs kept outdoors. Dr Horrell discovered that at least 50% of pigs in an outdoor herd could be stone chewing at any moment. His research concluded that stone chewing may be a reflection of a thwarted need to forage for food and was a sign of welfare below an ideal standard. An increase in foraging opportunities and dispersing the pigs food over a wider area were recommended to alleviate the problem.

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News ... HELP A HORSE IN NEED THIS CHRISTMAS WITH REDWINGS’ NEW LOOK ADOPTION SCHEME Sponsoring a Redwings rescued horse or donkey not only makes a special and unique Christmas present, but now comes with extra fun features to help your loved one get closer to their four-legged friend.

he 100% publicly funded horse rescue charity has relaunched its new look Adoption Scheme, which supports hundreds of horses and donkeys in need every year. The scheme, which has been running for over 30 years, allows supporters to sponsor one or more of Redwings’ “Adoption Star” horses, ponies, donkeys and mules with all the money going towards the care of their rescued friend and other residents across the Sanctuary – of which there are over 1,500! While previously sponsors have chosen between receiving letters

from their Adoption Star in the post or accessing updates from their friend through an online blog, these options have now been combined into one new package for a cost of just £15 per year. Those looking to sponsor a Redwings Adoption Star for Christmas will receive: • An adoption pack including a certificate, beautiful photograph and the Adoption Star’s story • Postal updates on their adventures and antics • An invitation to the Adoption Star’s birthday party • An online diary featuring photo galleries, videos and blogs

about their life at Redwings • The chance to visit the Adoption Star for free at their home • A Friendship Card to treasure as a reminder of their adoption. Lynn Cutress, Redwings’ Chief Executive, said: “Adopting a Redwings horse or donkey makes a beautiful gift for yourself or a loved one. It’s the next best thing to owning your own, and you can enjoy all the fun of getting to know your new four-legged friend without the hard work and expense of looking after them every day.

Elvis “Christmas is a time of happiness and love, but sadly many of our Adoption Stars were deprived of these simple things in their early lives. Giving just £15 per year in sponsorship will ensure your friend and all our rescued residents continue to enjoy a safe and happy home at Redwings.” n To sponsor a Redwings Adoption Star, visit www.redwings.org.uk/adoption or call 01508 481000.

Would you be able to give a French Bulldog the loving home it deserves whether that be for short term fostering or to adopt? Teresa Cargill runs Phoenix French Bulldog Rescue from the office in her house that she never seems to leave, but places all dogs into foster-care for assessment on arrival, across the whole UK. These foster-homes are pre-assessed and checked for the type of dog they are best suited to manage and often

actually end up adopting. The foster-period is for a minimum of 2/3 weeks, longer of behavioural or medical issues need addressing. After this point the dog is made available for adoption via our web-page and social media and applications are invited, according to the criteria detailed for each dog.

After the closing date the Management Team review all applications and the very best one is selected for the dog, home visits are carried out and full support is given for a further 2-week settling-in period, after which final papers are then signed for adoption. Further visits to check on the dog are made

in the first year at 3 monthly intervals, followed by 2 at six-monthly and then annually, although we generally remain in contact anyway for updates and support. n For enquiries contact Teresa Cargill on 07748 641555. www.phoenixfrenchbulldogrescue.org

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Here Comes AuTumn and Here Comes The Groom!

eaves are falling and dog hair is floating, if must be autumn. At this time of year you will notice (with most dog breeds) that their coat is transitioning from a thinner summer coat to a thicker winter one. This moulting is a natural process and in some dogs with a shorter single coat it doesn’t affect the way they look much. You’ll just notice extra hairs leaving their bodies and sticking to your work clothes, but their coat will stay glossy. But for double coated and longer haired dogs, they can look a little tatty at this time of year. A double coat is where a dog can have dense undercoat of short hairs (typically

woolly in texture) which is covered by longer guard hairs. A few of the commoner breeds of the double coat are Labradors, husky, corgi, newfoundlands to name just a few. This undercoat seems to moult out in clumps of

soft fluffy hair, so the dogs can look a little tatty unless you groom them daily during this moult, to tease these hairs out of the coat. Grooming also helps to reduce matting, where they get caught in the longer guard hairs. Your dog may also become a little scurfy at this time of moulting, so a good bath with a conditioning shampoo will help, bathing will also help get more of the loose hairs out of their coat.

There are many brushes and combs on the market for all types of coat type. For short coated dogs, a simple rubber brush or rubber grooming glove works well, they are gentle and massages them at the same time. These rubber grooming blocks/brushes are also great for removing unwanted hairs from your sofa and car seats, I know I use one on my dogs Kora and Sadie as well as on our sofa and fleecy blankets. For longer coated dogs a comb/rake or longer bristled brush will be required to get to that undercoat. You will find a brush that suits your dog’s coat and their sensitivity. Some dogs, like us humans, have a more sensitive skin and don’t like anything too harsh being used. You can get grooming sprays that can help to keep the longer coated dogs fur less likely to tangle, think of them like dog friendly leave in conditioners or serums. These products leave them shinier and conditioned. Remember little and often when it comes to grooming is always best for your dog. Make it a fun treat based experience. The last thing your dog (or you) want is a long drawn out process of having to tackle clumps of hair and tangles. So remember keep it fun, short and do it often with lots of phrase for your little pal. n 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 and grooming products.

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New Grooming Conditioning Spray range These 3 new pump sprays have been completely reformulated and will replace the current aerosol range, Velvet Coat Conditioning Spray, Manuka Honey Conditioning Spray and Groom Conditioning Spray all at - £3.99 rrp’s - 150ml. Visit www.johnsons-vet.com

GROOMING TIPS If you have a pet, you definitely have some grooming to do! Grooming removes dead hair and dirt and helps to prevent matting. It also allows you and your pet to spend some time together. l So brush your dog (or cat) every day – the brush that you use may be breed specific so ask your breeder what they recommend.

Secret Weapon & Hypknotic are revolutionary in the way that they work, containing Natural Oils, Keratin & Vitamins they will de-matt, de-shed, hydrate and feed the coat and skin making grooming easier than ever before.

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l Bath your pet – at least once a month. It’s not true that bathing your pet will remove the oils from its coat – this may have been true in the olden days when dogs and cats lived outside but today most pets live indoors in central heated homes and there are many shampoos and conditioners to keep your pet’s coat clean and glossy. l Clean your pet’s teeth daily – start when they are young and they will soon accept it. If it’s too late to start brushing, use something like Plaque Off in their food or Petzlife Oral gel last thing at night. l Check their ears – especially if you have a drop eared pet like a spaniel. Ears should be clean, dry and not smelly. l Trim their nails – again start when they’re young. Some people use a file or even a battery operated grinder. Keep some Quick Stop on hand in case you cut the quick. l Keep an eye on your pet’s skin – it’s the biggest organ of the body and often neglected. Make sure your pet is tick and flea free, check any scratching or biting for signs of these pests. Use a good quality grooming spray between baths to help keep matts at bay. Hot spots (sore red, inflamed areas of skin) can be caused by allergies, food, injury etc but can be eased with the application of colloidal silver to calm and sooth them. l Worm your pet regularly – keep them beautiful on the inside as well as the outside! Visit Petcetera etc for all your dog’s grooming and healthcare supplies www.petcetera.co.uk

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How to keep your top cat’s fur in tip top shape! Your cat is a very clean animal by nature and you will doubtless see him washing himself several times a day. He has a rough tongue which removes dead hair like lots of little brushes! However, he does need some help from you, and the amount of grooming required will depend very much on the kind of cat you have. For instance, if you have a short haired cat you will only need to give him a small amount of brushing and combing, perhaps on a weekly basis, as they are very good at taking care of themselves. However a long haired cat will require much more attention from you, needing to be groomed all over on a daily basis to prevent the fur from becoming matted. So, start when your cat is a kitten.

Introduced at an early age, grooming will become routine and should be fun for both of you. A couple of minutes of very light brushing to get him used to the brush, perhaps increasing a little each day - ending with lots of praise and perhaps a treat - should soon get him looking forward to his daily session! If you have an adult cat that hasn’t been used to the grooming

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process then, as with a kitten, start with short sessions to begin with, gradually increasing to 15 minutes. Firstly, make sure that the cat is relaxed, perhaps after a meal; stroke him and speak quietly to him. Show him the comb and brush and let him smell them. Comb him gently, you will probably find that he enjoys it, especially if he is a short haired cat, as there is unlikely to be any matting. The metal comb will show if there are any fleas present in the coat and if any treatment is required. After the comb, move on to the brush and brush gently forwards towards the head and then smooth it back down to remove any loose hairs. Perhaps consider offering some treats along the way to make the process a pleasurable one. With a long haired cat you will almost definitely encounter matting,

especially if the cat hasn’t been groomed regularly in the past, in which case the matting will probably have to be cut off or de-matted by a professional groomer or a vet. Always keep a check on your cat’s body language while you are grooming. If he appears unhappy and that tail starts twitching, stop immediately and try again later. There are many benefits to grooming your cat other than just keeping his coat looking good. Firstly, it helps you to keep a check on his health. If, from an early age, you get your cat used to being handled, you will be able to regularly check his ears, eyes, nose, mouth and check his body for any lumps. Anything which causes concern should be referred straight away to your vet. Cat hair grows in cycles. It grows very quickly, then it stops for a while, then new hair grows again which pushes the older hair out. Brushing removes this old hair and, more importantly, reduces the chances of the cat licking and swallowing the old hair resulting in hairballs followed by digestive problems. Brushing also stimulates the glands to help waterproof the coat and helps to stimulate the circulation. So by starting as soon as possible your cat will thank you for his regular grooming sessions, there will be fewer hairs on the sofa and the bond between you both will be stronger than ever!

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Cat News ... New cat friendly clinic website is launched

he International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) is delighted to announce the launch of a new website for its increasingly popular Cat Friendly Clinic programme. The new website – catfriendlyclinic.org – provides an easy to navigate hub for both owners wanting to find a Cat Friendly Clinic and veterinary professionals wanting to learn more about becoming cat friendly. For cat owners, there is an easily searchable ‘find a clinic’ page, information on what being a Cat Friendly Clinic really means and what standards owners and their

cats can expect. For veterinary professionals, there is a wealth of materials to help and inspire clinics to become accredited. This includes photographs from already accredited clinics, illustrating the many ways in which Cat Friendly Clinic criteria can be easily implemented. There is also extensive advice on client communication, staff training, cat handling, the waiting room, the consulting room and hospitalisation facilities. Clinics can also register their interest in the programme via the website and gain access to a resource pack and the online

application process. For clinics already accredited, the new easily searchable directory should steer more feline owning clients in their direction. Clinics can also share with their clients the series of owner leaflets (available in 10 different languages) which provide practical help with common problems or difficulties associated with veterinary visits, such as bringing you cat to the clinic, changing your cat’s food and giving tablets to your cat. The launch of the website comes in the same year that the Cat Friendly Clinic programme gained six new partners: Boehringer Ingelheim, Ceva Animal Health, Elanco, IDEXX Laboratories, Merial and Royal Canin. Dr Andy Sparkes, Veterinary Director of International Cat Care, ISFM’s parent charity, said, ‘We are delighted to be working with six companies who share our passion for providing the best level of veterinary care to cats across the world. With their partnership and our brand-new website, we can only see the Cat Friendly

Clinic programme being adopted at more and more clinics worldwide – Cat Friendly Clinics really are the future!’ Currently there are 966 clinics accredited in 32 different countries, with interest to date from over 4,000 clinics worldwide in 57 countries. Accreditation is available at three levels – bronze, silver and gold – meaning that almost all clinics which are prepared to make a few changes, adopt cat friendly principles and ‘think cat’ can achieve Cat Friendly Clinic status. Originally set up in 2012, the programme was developed to raise the standards of care and welfare of cats in the veterinary clinic, and to provide veterinarians with practical solutions to problems that they often face when dealing with their feline patients. The new website is the next step in furthering this initiative and helping more practices achieve Cat Friendly Clinic status. n Find out more at www.catfriendlyclinic.org

features images of street cats from all over the world

International Cat Care’s much-loved charity calendar is back, with a new theme – Street Cats

The A4 calendar features images of street cats from all over the world which capture the character of cats surviving without owners and reflect the reality of a life on the streets. https://icatcare.org/shop/icatcare-merchandise/icatcare-calendar-2018

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Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

Lucy F2-3

Nancy F3-4

She would love a new Cute little lady who is owner to shower with very friendly and kisses and a comfy loves spending lap to curl up on too. quality time with her human friends.

Captain Pugwash M3-4 A garden will be required for all of his swashbuckling adventures!

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Lex M6-7

Jemima F8 mths

Finn M6-7

Reggie and Socks M10

Duke M7

Lex is a fair weather cat that enjoys exploring his garden and sunbathing.

Enjoys being around people, but only those she trusts. She can't resist a good chin tickle!

A chatty, social boy that will make a gentle, friendly addition once fully settled and bonded.

A delightful pair of laid-back brothers looking for an equally laid-back home. They're fairly relaxed but do enjoy a good fuss and cuddle from time to time. They also have their playful moments.

A social and loving boy that enjoys being stroked, groomed and sitting on a lap for extra fussing.

Chubbles M3

Bella F4 & Mimi F5

Maximus M4

Dora F5-6

Storm M3-4

Sabrina F2-3

Looking for a home with a garden so that he can continue his outdoor adventures.

These best friends are friendly, good-natured and enjoy the company of people and are always happy to be made a fuss of. Busy Bella is the chief investigator - Mimi likes her to make sure that everything is as it should be.

Max likes to have a game of chasing the fish on the string toy or playing with his circuit toy.

If she decides you're OK it is a real privilege to be allowed in her "favourite people" club!

This chatty chap will make a great little companion and loves nothing more than a chin tickle.

Can you offer Sabrina a home before Halloween comes along? A classic black cat.

Google & Tyson M&F4-5

Mitsi F8-9

Tommy M9

Rosie F5-6

Maui M3-4

India F4

Reesey F4-5

Tyson and Google are brother and sister and a lovely bonded pair of cats. They are both gentle and affectionate and would love to find a home together. They are both playful cats that love their toys, and loves nothing more than to nudge for some strokes and a fuss.

Marvellous Mitsi is a talkative girl who will happily tell you her lifestory with a chorus of chatty meows.

His two big joys in life are food and affection. A treat and a head stroke will soon coax him into showing his more confident side.

She will need outside access to her own garden and a cat flap so she can come and go as she pleases.

Just like his namesake, Maui is a big strong lad, with a friendly face always willing to do anything to make his humans smile.

She is charming, affectionate and playful but needs respectful new owners who will love her quirks as much as her looks.

Sweet & sensitive lady has such a loving temperament and will make an affectionate and interactive companion.

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CAT News

Discover the ultimate in rodent control - adopting a feral cat from Cats Protection! Visitors to the Your Horse Live show will be able to find out more about the ultimate in rodent control – adopting a feral cat from Cats Protection The UK's leading feline welfare charity will be attending the prestigious equine event, which takes place from 11-12 November at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. Horse and cat lovers alike are welcome to visit the charity's stand to learn more about the environmentally-friendly rodent control offered by feral cats. The charity, which helps around 190,000 cats every year, regularly takes in feral cats which are unable to be socialised as pets or returned to their original location. Because they have never been

domesticated, adult feral cats do not crave or need human affection but do require a safe, warm and dry home in

an outdoor setting such as a stables, farm or smallholding. In return for shelter, regular food and fresh water, ferals provide unrivalled pest control services, keeping barns and animal feed areas clear of rats and mice. Cats Protection's Events Manager Emma Osborne said: “Feral cats make superb working pets for all sorts of settings, including farms, garden centres and pubs. They’re at their happiest when in a suitable outdoor home, provided they have food, shelter, fresh water and someone to look out for their welfare. “Often, it’s just the scent of cats which will keep rodents away, so their presence is very effective at keeping areas pest-free. And of course, being

cats they are endlessly entertaining, and often become a much-loved presence in a working environment.” Visitors to Cats Protection’s stand will also be able to find out about adopting non-feral cats from the charity or becoming a volunteer at one of its 250 volunteer-run branches or 34 centres. There will also be the chance to stock up on Christmas gifts for cat-loving family and friends, with a range of cat-related merchandise available to buy. n To find out more about Cats Protection please visit www.cats.org.uk

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Alfred M4-5

Pudding & Beans Louie M8-9

Louie M8-9

Izzy F1-2

Peaches F8 & Sid M8

Cookie F8

I like to rub around your legs and show you how much I love to play with my toys.

Hello, I am Pudding and I am looking for a home with my sister Beans. We are both quiet girls, we love nothing more than sitting with people and relaxing.

I love a good fuss and my favourite place is a good head and chin rub.

I really enjoy company and to have some fuss but I also really enjoy to play and chase toys.

Hey there, I'm Peaches- my brother Sid and I are looking for our new home! We both enjoy playing games with our human friends and could happily spend hours on end playing with wand toys and chasing balls.

A sweet name for an even sweeter cat! But don’t worry; I also have a sparkling personality to match.

Pickle F6-7

Raven F8

Zoe F13 & Sam M6

Bob M4

Fred M3

Tiffany F10

Jerry F12

I love my food and will rub around your legs waiting to be fed. I enjoy going outdoors to explore.

I am a timid little cat but enjoy fuss and may even sit on your lap once I get to know you.

Looking for a home with my brother Sam. I'm a little bit more reserved than Sam and like to send him out to suss out what's going on first. Once he has made it safe I'm happy to potter along and watch the world go by.

Looking for my forever home with me forever owners.

I am dreaming of the day when I feel safe and happy in a loving home once more.

I am a sweet girl who enjoys fuss from my human friends, but I equally enjoy my independence.

I can’t wait to find my loving forever home so I can be fussed after till my heart’s content.

Snowball F4 mths & Ghost F4mths

Tasha F12

Pebbles F1-2

Augustus M1-2

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Wolf M18 mths

Prince M9

Hello friends! I’m Snowball, and the Tortoiseshell in the other picture is my good friend, Ghost. We’re the best of friends, you see! We may both be little cuties, but we have very different personalities. Ghost is a rather brave little kitten – she loves to be all over you at all times.

I'm an affectionate and sweet older gal looking for my new home where I can be spoilt rotten and have plenty of snuggles!

My favourite thing to do is chase around balls and feather wands and I love it when someone joins in my games!

What I'd really like is lots of toys to play with, fish on wands and chasey things to dash after and a lovely garden to whizz around in.

I can’t wait to find my loving forever home

I am being assessed to help me find the home that would be best suited to me.

I love gentle fuss (chin rubs are my favourite!) and being in the company of people that I know.

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Surge in Growth for Company Creating 3D Pet Sculptures An innovative company that makes 3D sculptures from photos of beloved pets is experiencing a surge in demand for its products from veterinary practices, and from pet owners in general. As a result, London-based Arty Lobster https://artylobster.com which was a Finalist at the prestigious Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) London Business Awards, has plans to hire an additional three 3D artists in the next 12 months. This would take the three-year old company to 15 members of staff. Part of the increase in demand has come from the company’s ability to create free previews of a sculpture, before a customer commits to buy. This allows anyone to see the

beauty and uniqueness of the sculpture itself. London-based Arty Lobster takes 3D tech to the limits by creating items that are truly bespoke and unique. Highly skilled artists create the 3D pet sculptures from customers' photos of their pet, which are then 3D printed in-house before being delivered to the customer. There are three options, including sandstone, porcelain and bronze. Lars Andersen, Founder and MD of Arty Lobster, said: “Pet memorials represent a significant part of our customer base. As our pets are becoming members of our family, we increasingly want a memento of them to cherish forever, which is why I believe this market is becoming increasingly important for us. “Veterinary practices are among one of our key growth areas. Pet owners are seeking lasting

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A selection of 3D pet sculptures

memorials of their pet, and they also serve as unique and attractive gifts for any pet lover.” He added: “In business terms, it’s an incredibly exciting time for us. We have experienced strong growth in the UK and internationally, which has allowed us to take on several new full-time members of staff as well as to add to our team of dedicated associates. At the cutting edge of 3D innovation, Arty Lobster has implemented a rigorous training programme to ensure each pet sculpture is crafted to the highest quality and artistic standards. The UK pet accessories market was

estimated to be worth around £850m at retail selling prices in 2016, according to AMA Research, with growth forecast at around 2% for 2017. The market covers a wide range of product groups including care products, toys, housing, bedding & feeding products, collars, leads and utility products. n Arty Lobster has a range of wholesale prices for businesses of up to 30%. For enquiries, please email lars@artylobster.com, or visit https://artylobster.com

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Blue Cross

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Pumpkin & Spice F

Ash M I love having space to run around, eat hay and some treats.

Puck M5 mths I do like to be a bit nosey though and follow you around while you clean my pen.

Jack M

Oh hi there, we are Pumpkin and Spice; two A lovely man, I am cheeky little girls who are looking for our new looking for a lovely home together… do you think we could come lady to share my new and be roomies with you?! home with.

Diamond F1

Karin F1 & Dafne F1

I am an active girl and Hi! I'm Karin and this is my sister Dafne! We like exploring in my run are two gorgeous girls looking for a new or running freely in home together with lots of love and nibbles! the garden. We really enjoy playing together and like the occasional fuss as we are very curios ladies!

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Charlie M2

Fluffy M2

Kevin M4

Daisy F9

I am looking for a new owner who will give me the daily attention I require and deserve.

I quite like investigating things. I enjoy handling and will sit nicely.

Being an older girl, I am looking for a quiet life, with plenty of grass to hop in.

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Lollypop M1 mth

Blade M8 mths

Hazel F4 mths

Clive M1 mth

Lollypop is a young Syrian hamster who is looking for his forever home.

Blade is looking for a new home with a companion or two.

Aa lovely clan of female Gerblis looking for a home together. They are energetic & friendly.

Clive is a young Syrian hamster who is looking for his forever home.

Perrie, Normani & Leigh-Anne

Freddie M2

A lovely group of female rats, who are looking for their forever home together. They are looking to go in pairs or larger groups. They are looking for a large cage with lots of space to explore and enrichment to enjoy.

Freddie is looking for a new home with a companion or two.

Baldrick M1

Emmett M2

Starksy & Hutch M2

I don't really like being lonely, so I would love to share my life with a female.

We're Starsky and Hutch. We are a bonded pair of rabbits and really enjoy one another's company. We can be a little bit cheeky at times and enjoy exploring our surroundings.

Helga F1 & Sabine F2

Emma F1 & Bailey M1

Hiya, I’m Helga and this is my mum Sabine! We are a gorgeous pair of females looking for a new home with someone that will give us lots of treats and affection. We can be quite shy to start with but we love to be curious.

Hello, I’m Emma. I am with Bailey, we are the best of friends and have always lived together so we need to stay as a pair. In our previous home we did actually raise some baby bunnies together.

Reggie & Ronnie M2

Bert & Ernie M7

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I am a very sweet and friendly boy who will quite happily chat away to you.

Tracker M2 mths

Choo M I am a very handsome white chinchilla that needs a new forever home.

Hi, my name Reggie and this is my brother Hello my name is Bert, I am a medium Oxford Ronnie. We are a lovely pair of 2 year old boys and my friend is Ernie a small Pot Bellied pig who are looking for a new home together. cross, we are looking for a new home after we We love playing with our toys. outgrew my owners garden.

Peter M3 & Beatrix F3

A friendly mouse Peter and his girlfriend Beatrix are both This gorgeous chubby looking for a home faced young man is looking for their forever home together. If you with one or more of Baldrick, Baldrick loves can offer this pair a home, please contact a his friends; Marshall, a cuddle and loves to member of the small animals team Everest, Zuma, Chase, have his chin stroked. Rocky and Rubble.

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TheraPaws Supports World Mental Health Day This World Mental Health Day (10th October 2017) our TheraPaws dogs celebrated the special occasion, which raises awareness of mental health issues around the world, by spreading happiness and wellbeing with a friendly visit to staff members at a software company in London. Our TheraPaws dogs are a part of Mayhew’s visiting animal therapy programme, which recognises the mutual benefits of animals engaging with people by helping to reduce stress, anxiety, and social isolation. The initiative also raises awareness of the positive effects dogs can have, including promoting respect and compassion towards animals. At present, TheraPaws has 50 teams of humans and dogs devoting their time to visiting over 40 different venues, such as care

homes, hospices and hospitals, across 11 boroughs in London including Kensington and Chelsea, Brent, and Westminster. With this initiative, we are determined to make a difference and improve the lives of the many people we visit, including on special occasions like World Mental Health Day. When our TheraPaws volunteers and their dogs, Bill with his dog, Tess, Judith with her dog, Alfie, and Ilonka with her dog, BenJecky, arrived at Workshare in East London, they were quickly welcomed with big smiles and plenty of cuddles. Marie Ravetta, Director of HR, Workshare, said: “At Workshare we recognised the positive effects animals can have on our mental health. We provide a lot of support to staff with mental health issues

Therapaws Dog Alfie

Workshare employee with TheraPaws dog Tess and therefore wanted to partner with Mayhew and Therapaws to recognise Mental Health Awareness day." “The Dogs were the perfect addition to our team and it was great to see so many happy faces. We would welcome the Therapaws dogs back anytime and we look forward to working with Mayhew again in the future.” TheraPaws Project Manager, Luke Berman, said: “Our TheraPaws programme is a great way to raise awareness of World Mental Health day. As well as

enhancing people’s lives by helping to reduce social isolation and stress, the initiative also helps animals by raising awareness of the positive effects dogs can have.” “It was a great day. The volunteers and their dogs really enjoyed getting to know so many different people.” n To find out more about TheraPaws, please visit our website at www.themayhew.org or call 020 8962 8004. We rely entirely on generous donations from the public and don’t receive any lottery or government funding. To donate, please visit www.themayhew.org/donate

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YOUR own pet – or anyone’s – can now star with Grumpy Cat in a personalised storybook. It’s this year’s cutest new gift for pet-lovers First 1,000 buyers get a limited edition book with Grumpy Cat’s paw stamp “Some recipients can’t stop smiling, others burst into tears.” If you’re looking for this year’s cutest – and grumpiest – gift for any pet-lover, look no further than “Grumpy Cat in Petlandia”, a unique new personalised storybook that lets your own real-life pet star alongside everyone’s favorite sourpuss in a grumpy roadtrip adventure. Petlandia (www.petlandia.com) are the folks who let you make your own pet – or anyone’s – the star of its own personalised storybook. They’ve now teamed up with the world’s greatest living grump to let your own real-life cat or dog take a roadtrip across Petlandia with Grumpy Cat. From Mew York to San Franbiscuits and beyond, it’s a fur-raising adventure for all. The first 1,000 buyers of the new book – launched October 18th – each get a special limited and numbered edition, complete with Grumpy Cat’s paw print. By visiting Petlandia.com and using a simple online tool, you can create an

adorable lookalike of your dog or cat in just a few clicks. This lovable likeness of your pet can then star alongside Grumpy Cat in your own 36-page, handillustrated personalised storybook, called “[Your pet’s name] meets Grumpy Cat in Petlandia” and delivered in days. Can your pet make Grumpy Cat smile? Now’s your chance to find out. “Even we’ve been surprised by how much people love their Petlandia books – and how emotional they become upon receiving one”, says Steve Cleverley, Chief Barketing Officer of Petlandia. “Some can’t stop smiling, others burst into tears.”

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NEWS

Above: Kennels Assistant, Josh, with Tootsie

Obese Dog Looking for Love after Losing Over 10kg A young overweight dog, who was so obese that he could hardly walk, has shed over 10kg and will soon be looking for the pawfect home.

he Black Labrador pup, named Tootsie, was first brought in to Mayhew after his previous owner could no longer look after him. The one-year-old weighed a staggering 45kg when he first arrived, nearly double the weight that he should have been. Mayhew’s Animal Welfare Officer, Paul Grimes, said: “We discovered that Tootsie’s previous owner had been feeding him human food on top of his normal meals and he hadn’t been receiving the right exercise that he needed. Tootsie quickly piled on the pounds and ended up putting unnecessary pressure on his joints, so much so that he could hardly walk properly.” “Unfortunately some people don’t fully consider the responsibilities and needs of the pet and soon realise they are unable to look after them in the long term. At Mayhew we are dedicated to helping people in

crisis situations. We do not judge and we are here to assist and advice on the best course of action for the animal, no matter what the problem is.” “We urge people to think responsibly about where they get their pets from and consider adopting a rescue dog from a reputable shelter instead.” Tootsie was immediately seen by our Vet Team, who gave him a thorough health check. Mayhew’s Vet, Emily Richardson, said: “When Tootsie first arrived he was very overweight. He weighed a staggering 45kg, when his ideal weight should have approximately been 28kg.” “After a thorough check up, it became evident that he had patella luxation of his right stifle, which occurs when the kneecap does not sit in the correct position within the knee joint. This can be a highly painful condition causing lameness. The risk of getting this

condition is greatly increased by excess body weight since this puts added pressure on joints.” “After 12 sessions of hydrotherapy, kindly donated by Village Vet, near Highgate in London, and a well-balanced diet, he lost an incredible 10kg. We were then able to refer Tootsie to have surgery on his knee. A tibial tuberosity transposition was performed to realign the tendon that holds the patella in its correct position. After the surgery, Tootsie was started on a course of physiotherapy and a further six hydrotherapy sessions to help with his rehabilitation.” “Tootsie is now walking well with no lameness or pain and his weight is currently at 30kg.” Paul Grimes added: “When getting a new pet you should always consider whether you will be able to look after them correctly, and will be able to provide them with the Five Welfare

Above: Tootsie when he was first brought in

Needs. The need for a suitable environment, the need for a suitable diet, the need to be able to exhibit normal behaviour patterns, the need to be housed with, or apart from, other animals and the need to be protected from pain, injury, disease and suffering.” After receiving the hydrotherapy sessions from Village Vet, medical attention and love from our Vet Team and care and support from our Kennels staff, Tootsie is slowly getting back on his paws. n As soon as Tootsie is ready to find his forever home, our Adoption Team will put Tootsie on our website. You can sign up to our Dogs by Email service on the bottom of the page by visiting www.themayhew.org/dogs to receive an alert whenever we add a new dog to our website, including Tootsie.

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Oakley arriving at his new home

A TRUE HAPPY ENDING FOR RESCUED PONY OAKLEY Rescued pony Oakley, who was so weak he collapsed upon arrival at Redwings Horse Sanctuary, has made a miraculous recovery to become the latest resident to benefit from the charity’s rehoming programme.

even-year-old 13hh Cob cross Oakley was given a very warm welcome when he arrived at his new loving home with Guardian Laura Elsegood, and new best friend and rider Leo this autumn. The sight of the happy and healthy pony walking down the ramp of his horsebox into his new

Above: Emaciated weanling Oakley when he arrived at Redwings in 2011

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home is a stark contrast to that of the emaciated weanling Redwings’ team first led into the ambulance following his rescue in 2011. Oakley’s owner had contacted the charity asking for urgent help after struggling to treat his pony’s severe worm infestation. Oakley was incredibly weak and unable to support his own body weight; he needed to be manually lifted by Redwings’ vet team day and night to prevent his skin forming nasty sores. Despite deep concerns that he wouldn’t pull through, determined Oakley gained 11st within six months and has since gone on to spend many happy years living at Redwings’ Aylsham Visitor Centre, north of Norwich, where his friendly nature and loveable character made him stand out as

an excellent candidate for the rehoming programme. Rachel Angell, Redwings’ Operations Manager who heads up the charity’s rehoming programme, said: “I remember the day Oakley arrived; we were in tears at the sight of him. His chances of pulling through were very slim but he amazed us all with his sheer determination to survive. Thinking back to how he was then and seeing him now in his new home makes me feel so proud.” Oakley is among almost 500 Redwings horses living in Guardian homes with many going on to successfully enjoy all kinds of disciplines from showing to cross country. Oakley has been rehomed as the perfect first-pony for his new young rider Leo, aged 11. Leo’s mum Laura said: “A friend

Above: Redwings Oakley and young Guardian Leo

of mine rehomed Redwings Thyme and she is an amazing little pony that Leo learnt to ride on, so we kept an eye on the Redwings website to rehome a pony ourselves. When I saw Oakley I knew he would be the ideal first pony for Leo and friend for my ex-racehorse Star. Oakley has been settling in well and is building a loving friendship with Leo, it’s so lovely to watch! We have even taken Oakley on a charity ride where we all had a lovely time!” n For more information about the Redwings Guardianship Scheme, how to apply and details on the latest horses and ponies looking for a new Guardian home, visit www.redwings.org.uk/rehoming

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Equine News ... World famous Horse Whisperers visit HorseWorld Charity Open Day and New foal is named by HorseWorld supporters

Monty Roberts and Kelly Marks with Jerry, a horse rescued by HorseWorld. Photo credit: Jiri Kolar, Kalidron Photography

escue charity, HorseWorld recently held their last Open Day of the year and supporters were treated to a demonstration by the world-famous Horse Whisperer, Monty Roberts and his UK protégé, Kelly Marks. “We were honoured to be able to welcome our Patrons, Monty and Kelly.” Said HorseWorld’s Managing Director, Mark Owen. “Our trainers use a lot of their techniques to train our rescued horses and have found their remarkable understanding horse psychology and behaviour incredibly inspirational. The effective and gentle training methods taught by Monty and Kelly are extremely useful in finding workable solutions to benefit both the horses and humans who are working with them.” Visitors also had the chance to name a young foal who had been born to one of the rescued mares less than a week before. Honey and Megan are two rescued Shetland ponies who were pregnant on arrival. Honey’s foal was born first and named Bumble. Megan’s foal was born a week later and visitors had the chance to suggest a name for her at the Open Day. The name chosen from the suggestions was Perdy after the Dalmation in the Disney film, 101 Dalmations. Avon and Somerset Police attended with Police Horse Jubilee for visitors to meet. HorseWorld have given homes to three retired police horses from the Avon and Somerset Mounted Division in the

past. “It was great to see Jubilee and for visitors to be able to get up close to a working police horse and ask questions.” Said HorseWorld’s Fundraising Manager, Stephen Poole. “What a fitting horse to bring in the year of HorseWorld’s Sapphire Jubilee too! The charity was originally set up to take in retired working horses but 65 years later, it is mostly abandoned, mistreated or neglected horses that we rescue as there aren’t many working horses left. To have a visit from such a magnificent police horse really was a privilege.” Visitors also had the chance to ride a tractor safari around the 180 acre farm and meet the horses out in the fields and take a walking tour out to the isolation unit where horses go when they arrive at HorseWorld and see the specialist veterinary equipment there. Corporate supporters, Drive Vauxhall ran a raffle and gave all the proceeds to HorseWorld and many people baked cakes and donated raffle and tombola prizes. Although the Open Day was free entry, supporters gave generously when they saw the charity’s rescue work for themselves and the day raised over £3,700. n HorseWorld typically hold four Open Days a year in April, June, August and October. The dates for the 2018 Open Days are to be confirmed and will appear on the HorseWorld website soon www.horseworld.org.uk/events

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FIREWORK NOISES PLAYED TO SANCTUARY’S LATEST ARRIVALS AHEAD OF CELEBRATIONS A Devon charity is playing firework effects CDs to its rescued horses and ponies to get them ready for the bonfire celebrations. The Mare & Foal Sanctuary has five farms throughout Devon and for the last few weeks the charity’s grooms have been playing the effects – which include loud bangs, whistles and thunderous explosions – to desensitise their herds ahead of Guy Fawkes Night. The charity’s Head of Equine, Sally Burton, said: “As the nights draw in and the fireworks begin we are always thinking about how we can minimise the distress to our horses and ponies. “Many of them are semi-feral and may have been living on Dartmoor or Bodmin moor, miles from any displays – or at least with the room to get as far away as possible. “Our rescued animals are kept in stables or in fields with strong fencing and the last thing we want is them either injuring themselves trying to get out or in a herd of terrified animals galloping from one end of the field to the other. “We had the idea to play the firework effects to them a few years ago and now we do it every autumn. The newly arrived youngsters or feral ponies learn off the old hands. They see how calm they are and eventually learn the noises won’t hurt them. “We check on all our horses and ponies every night and last year – during one of the loudest displays in the area – they were all fast asleep, many lying down in their stables or so busy grazing in the field they didn’t even look up. “A frightened horse is a dangerous horse and we wanted to keep our staff safe. So far it’s worked a treat.” Loud noise and flashes of light from fireworks can be incredibly frightening to horses, who have much more sensitive hearing than humans. The charity has suggested other yards – or people with nervous pets – should follow its lead and play the sound effects to their animals whenever possible. It also urged people not to set off Chinese lanterns - because what goes up must come down. Sally added: “Chinese lanterns may look pretty but they can cause real problems when they land. They cause fires and the metal frame, which is all that remains once the lantern has burned away, can be difficult to see. It can cause serious injury – or even death if accidentally ingested by a grazing animal.”

Firework effect CDs The charity today released a checklist of dos and don’ts to keep all our equine friends happy this fireworks season: • Do not let off Chinese lanterns • Wherever possible attend an organised display – although often louder than private displays animal owners can find out when and where they are being held • If you are planning a firework party let neighbours or nearby landowners know, especially if there are horses or other livestock nearby • Horses thrive best when they have a set routine and sticking to what’s normal should help to keep them more relaxed • Ensure the horse’s environment is safe, with no objects that could cause injury if an animal becomes stressed • If possible keep your horse in an area where he will not be able to see the fireworks directly • Keeping the stable lights on can help to lessen the effect of coloured flashes • Placing a radio near your horse’s stable can help to muffle the noise of fireworks • If using a firework CD start quietly, just a few minutes at a time and gradually build up the volume until your horse accepts and is relaxed with the noise • Give your horse plenty of hay to keep him busy • Keep sand and water nearby in case of a fire around the stables. Make sure your fire extinguishers and emergency precautions are in good working order and everyone knows the fire drill • Check your field for any stray fireworks or paper lanterns that might have landed before turning your horse back out • If your horse suffers serious anxiety during firework season, speak to your vet for specific advice • Never endanger yourself by trying to handle a terrified horse

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Taj M19

Tiger F7

Alicia F4

Anushka F1

Apple F5

Beau F4

Bridget F7

Simba M7

A lovely, kind boy who is looking for a home where he can be loved.

Tiger is a very pretty mare who is bold and full of character.

She has potential to ride/drive with the right handler.

Anushka is a really friendly little girl who loves people.

An affectionate mare with a lovely temperament.

Needs a home where she has company. Lives out full time.

Bridget is a lovely quiet mare who is good to handle.

Looking for an experienced handler with time to improve.

KB M6

Beastie M4

Beautiful F1

Bugsy M13

KB M6

Eclipse F1

Tunassi M4

Noddy M3

He loves his friends though and makes a great companion to other geldings.

He has a lovely temperament. Sensible, laid back, but does have a slightly cheeky side.

A lovely, friendly little pony who just needs to widen her horizons and gain more experience.

A lovely chap with a kind, gentle personality. Enjoys being pampered and he loves a cuddle.

He is good with both the vet and farrier, will need time to adjusts to life with his new family.

Eclipse is a pretty, dainty little thing, darting about all over the place! She is a sweet little pony.

Tunassi has a beautiful temperament and a lovely nature.

Noddy is a delightful little character with bundles of charm.

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Thunder M11

Spenda F7

Milo M10

Brightlight F11

Zinnia F13

Texas F7-8

Daffodil M8-9

Maggie F5

I am a very sociable horse and love spending time in the field with my friends.

A beautiful sweet natured mare looking for a companion home.

I am good to groom and will stand for hours being pampered.

I do like to have friends with me at all times so looking for a companion horse.

I am looking for a home as a nonridden companion.

I can also be quite a strong pony on the ground.

I like to be the boss so would benefit from a companion who lets me boss.

I am a sweet, gentle mare who loves attention and a fuss.

Bandit M7

Micky M4 mths

Boyd M8-9

Gareth M4-5

Crouton M2-3

Olive F8-9

Tubbs M4-5

Rachel F7

I am good for the vet and farrier and happy to live out or part stable if needed.

From the moment I was born I have been very confident and a firm favourite with all the grooms. I am very good to handle.

I am very rewarding to work with and build a strong bond with my handler and get on well with other horses.

Being a very sweet and easy going pony who is easy to do in every way I am a pleasure to have around. Nothing seems to faze me.

Although I am too young to start any groundwork I will happily lead out in hand as I am such a good boy to handle.

I am happy to be left alone for short periods once settled so would make a brilliant companion to a ridden horse.

I am the tub-tastic Tubbs and I will shortly be looking for a home as a Shetland-type companion.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a sweet, quiet mare who is very good to groom and handle.

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Augusta F19

Bella F3

Cherrie F16

Cooper M3

Davina F16

Ellie F16

Enzo M2

Maestro M7

Now no-longer able to be ridden but would make a super companion horse.

She has received basic handling and is maturing into a steady pony.

We are looking for a special home for this wonderful girl.

As he matures he will likely need restricted summer grazing due to his breed and size.

She is good to handle in most situations.

She is happy to stay alone in a stable for a short period of time.

Looking for a home where he could be a companion.

Needs to be experienced handlers.

Maggie May F15

Martie M4

Oreo M7

Rosie F15

Ruby F4

Stardust F7

Tequila F14

Toby M22

This lovely girl is now looking for a loving home as a non-ridden companion.

He can be pushy so requires a carer who can give him boundaries and continue his education.

He needs a home with appropriate fencing and ideally used to Shetland ponies.

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

Ruby has received basic handling and is used to coming in to the stables for a short period of time.

She can live in mixed herds and as a native type can live out year round but will require restricted grazing.

Tequila is a good doer so can live out year round without hard feed but will need her grazing restricted.

Toby is easy to look after and has helped on our Discovery courses teaching children how to care for horses.

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CLASSIFIEDS

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

www.animal-job.co.uk ASTROTURF

Astroturf and other Artificial Grasses and safety matting. 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 £5.00 per sq.mtr.

Tel: 01480 493900 or 07836 325 901

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

PET PORTRAITS Hi, my name is Amy. I have had a passion for fine drawing since a young age. I have participated in numerous courses to enhance my ability including the Princes Drawing School, London and Cambridge Art College. My love for animals combined with my art has enabled me to undertake commissions, sketching people’s beloved pets from photographs drawn in pen and ink or colour pencil. These make an ideal present for a special occasion and can also be printed as cards. Prices range for a single drawing as little as £15. For further information, please telephone 01449 744277 or email: amy@moatfarmsuffolk.co.uk

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RESCUE CENTRES

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

Winter breaks available

If you have picked up a copy of our latest magazine and would like a hard copy sent to you each issue. For just Â£25 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

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