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Abandoned puppies celebrate rescue centre birthday
All seven of the puppies have found new homes.
The seven Dachshund-Labrador crossbreeds were reunited for the occasion.

Seven Dachshund-Labrador crossbreeds have been reunited by the Scottish SPCA to celebrate their rescue birthday.

They were marking a year since they were found abandoned, aged just days old, and rescued by the charity.

The crossbreed puppies were discovered in a plastic box in Bathgate, West Lothian. A member of the public found them and brought them to a local veterinary practice.

The veterinary practice later released them into the care of the Scottish SPCA, which brought them to their Glasgow rescue and rehoming centre.

From their arrival, it was touch-and-go for the seven puppies. For the first two weeks of their lives they required around-the-clock care, including milk feeds every two hours through the night.

At weeks 3 and 4, the team were able to wean them onto puppy food, extending the time between their feeds.

The committed care of the Scottish SPCA team has meant that the puppies have all been nursed back to health. All seven of the puppies have now been rehomed, with two of them staying on with members of the Scottish SPCA team.

The puppies are now called Whirlwind, Mylo, Mavis, Orla, Bueller, Matty and Sully. The siblings were reunited by the Scottish SPCA to mark a year since they were rescued.

Lesley Morgan, one of the animal care assistants at Scottish SPCA, is Whirlwind’s owner. She says he earned his name because ‘he rules my house and is a force of nature!’.

Ms Morgan said: “It’s fantastic to see all the puppies playing with each other today. Celebrating their first birthday is something we at the centre couldn’t have dreamed of when they first came to us.

“I have such a strong bond with the pups as myself and two other colleagues hand reared them – I am just so happy that not only did they survive but started to thrive!”

She added: “Hand rearing is so rewarding but is hard work. But when I see the pandemonium and chaos of this party I wouldn’t change a thing – it was so worth it!”

Images © Scottish SPCA

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Central Qualifications to attend BVNA Congress

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 Central Qualifications (CQ) is to host a stand at this year's BVNA Congress. The awarding body will be at Stand C9 from 11-13 October.

It will discuss changes to the qualifications strategy and some new qualifications, including a top-up course for equine veterinary care, so qualified veterinary nurses can broaden their skills.

Rachael Shepherd, education consultant at CQ, said: "We are looking forward to attending BVNA Congress this year. There are exciting times ahead, with a revamp to the VN qualifications and assessment strategy and the introduction of some new qualifications." 

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Brian Dooher said: "This confirmation in England is a stark reminder of the threat bluetongue presents to Northern Ireland.Whilst this finding in Norfolk is disappointing it is not unexpected giving the rising level of disease across several countries in Europe. Bluetongue does not affect human health or food safety, however an incursion to Northern Ireland would have a significant impact on livestock and the rural economy.

"I would like to remind all farmers of the importance of sourcing animals responsibly and ask that they maintain vigilance for signs of the disease reporting any suspicions to DAERA immediately."

Suspected cases of BTV-3 in Northern Ireland should be reported to the DAERA Helpline on 0300 200 7840 or by contacting the local DAERA Direct Veterinary Office.