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The undateables of Battersea
Battersea's undateables
Battersea's undateables

Quirky cats and dogs looking for love this Valentine's Day

As Valentine's Day, Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has pinpointed its most undateable residents, in the hope that animal lovers will see past their quirks and give them a living home.

While the charity rehouse about 9,000 dogs and cats each year, some find it a little harder to find love and need some extra help.

The list of undateables includes six quirky pets whose minor flaws include "feisty", "smelly" and "pampered".

Feisty lady Dorito is a fiery and mischievous feline who likes her independence. After being abandoned in a box, one-year-old Dorito had to fend for herself, but Battersea says once she is won over you will have a lap cat for life.

Eight-year-old dalmatian Domino is looking for somebody who can accept him "spots and all". Despite being a sweet older gentleman, he is nervous of new people, earning him the reputation of a scaredy-cat.

Meenoi the Bengal cat is tired of being single but has a bit of a wee issue, while Bloom the domestic short hair cat has the occasional mood swing but is full of character.

Pampered pooch Mister Tony is also looking for a leader of his pack. The nine-month-old Siberian husky is a confidant companion in need of someone to give him the training and regular grooming he needs.

Members of the public are invited to visit some of Battersea's residents this Valentine's Day at the charity's Feline Lonely Event, which takes place at the cattery from 5.30 to 9pm.

For more information about rehoming, visit www.battersea.org.uk/cats or www.battersea.org.uk/felinelonely for further details about the event.

Image courtesy of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.

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Antibiotic Amnesty survey opens

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 The Responsible Use of Medicines Alliance - Companion Animal and Equine (RUMA - CA&E) has launched a survey which seeks to measure the success of this year's Antibiotic Amnesty campaign.

Its results will help the group to calculate how many unused or out-of-date antibiotics were returned as part of the campaign throughout November. Practices are also asked how they engaged with clients to raise awareness of the issue.

Participating practices can enter a prize draw to win up to 100 in vouchers for taking part. Further prizes from BSAVA and Webinar Vet will be available for practices with the best input.

The survey takes a few minutes to complete and will be running throughout December. It can be accessed via this link

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Bluetongue cases lead to restricted zone extension

Following the detection of new cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3), the restricted zone has been extended to include additional parts of Hampshire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and North Yorkshire, as well as Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and part of Dorset.

The zone now covers 28 counties and unitary authorities in England. As of 16 December, 185 cases of BTV-3 have been confirmed in England and Wales during the current vector period.

Bluetongue is a notifiable disease. Suspected cases must be reported on 03000 200 301 in England or 03003 038 268 in Wales. In Scotland, suspected cases should be reported to the local field services office. Suspected cases in Northern Ireland should be reported to the DAERA Helpline on 0300 200 7840 or by contacting the local DAERA Direct Veterinary Office.

A map of the area where movement restrictions apply can be found here.