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Charity celebrates pet recoveries
Bella Moss award aims to educate and support

An award will be given for the most successful pet recovery story, in honour of Bella Moss, the first recorded dog to die from the human strain of MRSA.

In collaboration with Wetnose Animal Aid, the Bella Moss Foundation - set up by Bella's owner Jill - will present the pet award as part of their mutual aim to educate and support owners and vets in the prevention and treatment of multi-resistant bacterial infections.

Entrants to the competition, which is now open, can send in their story with a photo of the pet. TV vet Zara Boland will then select the best story and the winner will receive a hamper from pet food company, Lily's Kitchen.

Jill Moss, president and founder of the Bella Moss Foundation, explains: "So many pets suffer unwanted infections and disease and they fight so bravely to survive. They can't talk so this award is to say to them we are listening…

"Together with Wetnose Animal Aid we are keen to educate and prevent animals suffering. Knowledge of all disease and illness is the key to pet carers saving the lives of their beloved companions."

Those wishing to enter can email 200 words on why their pet should win to Wetnose Animal Aid. The winner will be announced on the Bella Moss Foundation Facebook page on September 13.

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Birmingham Dogs Home makes urgent appeal

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 Birmingham Dogs Home has issued an urgent winter appeal as it faces more challenges over the Christmas period.

The rescue centre has seen a dramatic increase in dogs coming into its care, and is currently caring for over 200 dogs. With rising costs and dropping temperatures, the charity is calling for urgent support.

It costs the charity £6,000 per day to continue its work.

Fi Harrison, head of fundraising and communications, said: "It's heart-breaking for our team to see the conditions some dogs arrive in. We really are their last chance and hope of survival."

More information about the appeal can be found here. 

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Avian flu confirmed at premises in Cornwall

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been detected in commercial poultry at a premises near Rosudgeon, Cornwall.

All poultry on the infected site will be humanely culled, and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been put in place. Poultry and other captive birds in the 3km protection zone must be housed.

The case is the second avian flu case confirmed in commercial poultry this month. The H5N5 strain was detected in a premises near Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, in early November. Before then, the disease had not been confirmed in captive birds in England since February.

The UK chief veterinary officer has urged bird keepers to remain alert and practise robust biosecurity.

A map of the disease control zones can be found here.