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Rescue dog voted Britain's sleepiest pet
Hugo
Hugo was found wandering the streets of London.

Hugo likes to relax in the most elegant fashion

An 11-year-old rescue dog has been crowned Britain's sleepiest pet in a photography competition organised by Mattress Online.

The internet retailer urged pet owners to send in pictures of their lazy animals for a chance to win pet shopping vouchers.

King charles/pug cross Hugo was snapped by his owner lying on his back on a blanket at his home in Croydon, South London.

Owner Charlotte Pike, who adopted Hugo earlier this year after he was found wandering the streets, said that he had transformed from a "timid little boy who was scared of his own shadow to being totally bedded in."  

She added: "The photo shows how he likes to relax in the most elegant fashion, taking up all the space and now feels relaxed at home, or anywhere he goes. Every blanket (and some coats) are very much his property. He comes into the office every day to help anyone who is having a bad day by being exceptionally cute and will curl up snoring on them at any opportunity."
 
"We have made it our mission to make sure whatever happened before us is forgotten, and he is going to have the BEST years of his life.
 
"Hugo is such a cheeky dog! This dog has been through a lot but is certainly making the most of his new home! He seems to have fitted in really well, looking extremely comfy! We hope he continues to grow within your family."

Runners up in the competition included seven-month-old Willow - a ragdoll kitten who loves nothing more than curling up on a real mattress for catnaps - and three-month-old Mabel, a little dog who appears very content in her new home.

Image - Mattrressonline.co.uk

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Reporting service for dead wild birds updated

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 The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has updated its online reporting service for dead wild birds.

The new version allows those reporting a dead bird to drop a pin on a map when reporting the location. It also includes a wider range of wild bird species groups to select from when describing the bird.

The online service, which helps APHA to monitor the spread of diseases such as avian influenza, can be accessed here. 

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NI chief vet urges bluetongue vigilance

Northern Ireland's chief veterinary officer (CVO) has urged farmers to be vigilant for signs of bluetongue, after the Animal and Plant Health Agency warned there was a very high probability of further cases in Great Britain.

There have been 126 confirmed cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 in England since November 2023, with no cases reported in Northern Ireland. The movement of live ruminants from Great Britain to Northern Ireland is currently suspended.

According to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), the virus is most likely to enter Northern Ireland through infected animals or germplasm (semen or ova) being imported.

Brian Dooher, Northern Ireland's CVO, said: "Surveillance for this disease within Northern Ireland has been increased to assist with detection at the earliest opportunity which will facilitate more effective control measures."

Farmers should report any suspicions of the disease to their private veterinary practitioner, the DAERA Helpline on 0300 200 7840 or their local DAERA Direct Veterinary Office.