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Police officer rescues cat at Notting Hill Carnival
Reggae the cat, with RSPCA officer Jill Sanders and PC Curry.

Collapsed cat found surrounded by thousands of revellers 

A police officer working to keep the streets safe during Notting Hill Carnival stepped in to help a collapsed cat, who was found in the road surrounded by revellers.

Thousands of officers lined the streets of London last weekend to help carnival-goers enjoy the capital’s biggest annual event safely. But PC Curry also had his eyes peeled for any animals needing assistance.

RSPCA animal collection officer Jill Sanders said: “PC Curry was on duty on Bank Holiday Monday (27 August) when he spotted the poor puss collapsed in Wornington Road, Kensington, and knew something was wrong. She was struggling to use one of her legs and was clearly in pain so he got in touch with us.

“Police officers allowed me to drive into the pedestrianised zone so I could collect the poorly puss and get her to safety.”

The cat, who has been named Reggae by RSPCA staff, was not wearing a collar or ID tag so she is thought to be a stray. She is now being treated by veterinary staff, who believe she has feline influenza, as well as a broken leg.

ACO Sanders added: “The Met do a fabulous job every year policing our streets and work incredibly hard to make the city safe during events like Notting Hill Carnival.

“We work with them very closely on animal welfare matters and they value the safety of our four-legged friends’ almost as much as our own.

“I’d like to say a big thank you to all of the officers who helped facilitate the rescue of Reggae - by letting me drive through road closures and directing me to her location - and PC Curry for helping her get the help she needed.”

Anyone who believes Reggae may be their pet should contact the RSPCA’s Putney Animal Hospital on 0300 123 0716.

Image © RSPCA

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Vets to run marathon for World Animal Protection

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 Two recently graduated veterinary surgeons will be running the London Marathon in April to raise money for the charity World Animal Protection.

Alex Bartlett and Maeve O'Neill plan to run the race together if they are given the same start times.

Dr O'Neill said: "You're always limited in what you can do to help animals, so it is nice to raise money for a charity that helps animals around the world."

Dr Bartlett added: "I have never run a marathon before and am excited to run my first one for such a good cause!"

Both Dr Bartlett and Dr O'Neill have fundraising pages online. 

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BSAVA releases new Guide to Procedures

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has published a new edition of its Guide to Procedures for Small Animal Practice.

It has added four new procedures; cystostomy tube placement, endotracheal intubation, point-of-care ultrasound and wet-to-dry dressings.

BSAVA says that it is an essential step-by-step guide to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed in practice. The textbook includes new images and illustrations, as well as high-definition videos for use prior to procedures.

Nick Bexfield and Julia Riggs, editors of the new edition, said: "We have built upon the success of the previous editions by responding to the feedback received from the BSAVA readership, and hope this new guide helps to further increase the confidence and accuracy with which these procedures are performed."

Print copies are available in the BSAVA store, with a digital version in the BSAVA library.