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Dog missing for four years reunited with owner
A Staffordshire Bull Terrier, similar to the one that went missing for four years before being reunited with her owner.
A Staffordshire Bull Terrier, similar to the one that went missing for four years before being reunited with her owner.

Pet found by warden a few miles away and returned thanks to microchip

A dog that went missing more than four years ago has finally been reunite with her owner.

Staffordshire Bull Terrier Bella vanished from the back garden of her owner's Nottingham home in August 2009, the BBC reports.

Owner Orlanda Barclay who lives in Aspley told how she carried out an extensive search and poster campaign, all to no avail.

But Bella was found by a dog warden just three miles away in New Basford who then returned her using the information on her chip.

Ms Barclay told the BBC she still does not know whether Bella, a rescue dog, escaped out of the garden or if the animal was taken.

She was finally reunited with her pet a week ago after a call from a dog warden who had found the animal.

"It was a tearful moment. I was an emotional wreck because it's not a call you expect to get. She gave me lots of kisses," said Ms Barclay.

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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Its results will help the group to calculate how many unused or out-of-date antibiotics were returned as part of the campaign throughout November.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.