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World's oldest cat dies aged 24
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Poppy has passed away aged 24.

Elderly feline lived through five Prime Ministers

The world's oldest feline has passed away at the grand old age of 24. Only last month, Poppy was officially recognised at the world's oldest living feline by the Guinness World Records.

Born in February 1990, she came into the world the same month Nelson Mandela was released from prison. She also lived through five British Prime Ministers.

Poppy is said to have passed away following a water infection and a problem with her hind legs.

Poppy had two owners throughout her life. At the age of five, she was adopted by Maguerite Corner and her daughter Jacqui. Aged 10, she moved in with Jacqui and her future husband Andy West.

The couple went on to have two sons, Joe, 11 and Toby, eight. Poppy also shared her home with four other cats, two rabbits and a hamster.

Despite her age, owner Jacqui said Poppy was still "feisty" and definitely the "top cat".

Image courtesy of Guinness World Records.

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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.