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Paws for thought for heroic Guide Dogs
Ashley and Pudsey
Britain's Got Talent winners Ashleigh and Pudsey were among those attending the event.

Dogs dress up as superheroes to take part in sponsored walk 

Thousands of dogs descended on London’s iconic Queen Elizabeth Park on Saturday, with their owners in tow, to show support for the life changing work of guide dogs.

More than 3,000 people attended the first major Dogs Unite event, including guide dog owners and volunteers. Pet dogs wore superhero fancy dress to show support for the inspirational work of their heroic fellow canines. 
 
The day involved a sponsored walk around the grounds of the newly opened beautiful Olympic parklands and walkways, with a choice of three picturesque routes.
 
There was also an event village, providing a variety of dog shows, competitions, demonstrations, pet exhibitors and children’s entertainment, making it a fun day out for the whole family.
 
Guide Dogs’ head of community events and fundraising Peter Emmett said: “What a fantastic sight to see so many dogs and their owners supporting our life-changing work.
 
"The day was great fun from start to finish and we are extremely grateful to everyone who took part. We hope Dogs Unite will continue to grow and help us reach out to more people with sight loss.” 
 
Among those attending the event were celebrity supporters, including Hollyoaks star Jorgie Porter, Britain's Got Talent winners Ashleigh and Pudsey and GB Paralympic gold medallist Jade Etherington. It is hoped that the successful event will be a launch pad for many other Dogs Unite events around the country this year.
 
For information on upcoming events near you, or for information about how to organise your own Dogs Unite for Guide Dogs event, visit the website here.
 

 

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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.