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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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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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New form for online veterinary medicines retailers

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has produced a new online form for retailers wishing to sell veterinary medicines on the internet.

The form replace the previous Word version and is part of the VMD's ongoing commitment to digitise its processes. Anyone retailing prescription medicines online, including POM-V, POM-VPS and NFA-VPS categories, is lawfully required to register with the VMD before trading.

The change only applies to new applicants. Retailers already listed on the VMD's Register of Online Retailers or registered under the Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS) do not need to do anything.