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RSPCA lost and found goes online

Lost or stray pets to be reported at petslocated.com

Members of the public wishing to report to the RSPCA that they have lost a pet or found an uninjured stray will need to use the service, petslocated.com, from December 1.

The charity announced that it will be changing the way reports of lost and found animals are logged, in order to help free up its cruelty helpline.

"This new way of logging lost and found animals means that our cruelty line will be able to take more calls about sick, injured or suffering animals, helping us to reach the animals who most need our help," explained Joanne Backham, national control centre process and performance manager.

The Pets Located service already exists, but has never before been used for all lost and found enquiries.

Staff at the RSPCA's branches and centres will also be able to register the details of animals handed in to them, creating a searchable network of strays dealt with by the charity.

Joanne added: "For the first time there will be a centralised online service that members of the public, RSPCA staff and professional organisations can use.

"We hope it will mean that there will be a greater chance of people being reunited with lost pets as reports of lost and found animals will be in one place and can be easily matched up."

It is free to report a stray animal using petslocated.com, or for those registering a lost pet, there is a 12-month fee of £10+VAT to post details online and on social media. Owners can also create their own "lost pet" poster and gain access to the database of found pets.

The RSPCA has recommended, however, that the owners of lost pets continue to check with local services such as vets and dog wardens.

 

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Practices urged to audit neutering data

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 RCVS Knowledge has called on vet practices to audit their post-operative neutering outcomes.

It follows the release of the 2024 NASAN benchmarking report, which collates data from neutering procedures performed on dogs, cats and rabbits.

The benchmarking report enables practices in the UK and Ireland to compare their post-operative outcomes to the national average. This includes the rate of patients lost to follow-up, which in 2024 increased to 23 per cent.

Anyone from the practice can submit the data using a free template. The deadline for next report is February 2026.

Visit the RCVS Knowledge website to complete an audit. 

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UK's BSE risk status downgraded

The WOAH has downgraded the UK's international risk status for BSE to 'negligible'.

Defra says that the UK's improved risk status recognises the reputation for having the highest standards for biosecurity. It adds that it demonstrates decades of rigorous animal control.

Outbreaks of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease, have previously resulted in bans on Britain's beef exports.

The UK's new status could lead to expanded trade and better confidence in British beef.

Christine Middlemiss, the UK's chief veterinary officer, said: "WOAH's recognition of the UK as negligible risk for BSE is a significant milestone and is a testament to the UK's strong biosecurity measures and the hard work and vigilance of farmers and livestock keepers across the country who have all played their part in managing the spread of this disease.