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TV appearance wins new home for Staffie
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Buddy with new owners, Beverley and Steve Saluk
Three-legged Buddy re-homed thanks to Battersea's ITV show

Battersea's three-legged Staffordshire bull terrier, Buddy, has finally found a new home in Kent after winning the hearts of the nation on ITV's Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs at Christmas.

Viewers fell in love with eight-year-old Buddy and Battersea Dogs and Cats Home says it was inundated with calls offering him a new home after he appeared on the Christmas Day special of the charity's hit TV show.

The charity's re-homing co-ordinator, Carly Perry, commented: "It’s fantastic to see Buddy go to a wonderful home as a direct result of our Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs Christmas special. We knew once someone saw his soft and cuddly side it wouldn’t matter about his missing leg. He doesn’t let it hinder him in the slightest!"

Buddy had been in the charity's care since his owner was made homeless in October 2013 and he instantly won over staff and volunteers with his affectionate nature.

His charming character twice landed him on primetime television - on the festive special of Battersea's ITV show and Paul O'Grady's daily chat show, where he met Michael Buble.

After seeing Buddy's TV appearance, Beverley and Steve Saluk from Erith in Kent, contacted Battersea and theirs was one of dozens of enquiries. As previous Staffie owners based in rural Kent, they were the perfect match for Buddy.

Steve Saluk said: "We’re just over the moon with Buddy and feel so privileged to be looking after him - he’s such a special Staffie. My wife was in tears watching the show and we knew straight away he was the dog for us.
 
“We’re so grateful to Battersea’s foster carers who looked after him while he was waiting for a home to go to. He’s really affectionate and loves nothing more than jumping on the sofa for cuddles with us."

The festive special of Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs attracted 6.5 million viewers when it aired on Christmas Day at 5.15pm.

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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.