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Battersea recieves a special delivery
Jess the Cat
Battersea Dogs and Cats home are searching for the owners of the stowaway cat.
Jess the cat delivered to Battersea by a surprised postman

A postman made an unexpected detour to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home in Old Windsor after he found a stowaway cat in the back of his van.

The friendly two-year-old tortoiseshell jumped aboard during the postman’s morning round from Southampton to Langley, in Berkshire on Friday,  June 13.

Battersea is now searching for the owner of this mischievous moggy, who staff have named Jess after Postman Pat’s beloved feline passenger.

Tamara Willis, Battersea Old Windsor’s cat rehomer, said: “We have a lot of characters turning up at Battersea, but this week we had our very own Jess the cat.
 
“Jess probably came from a loving home, but sadly her curiosity must have got the better of her before she got into the van and started her 67-mile journey from Southampton to Berkshire.”
 
Jess’ story emphasises the need for owners to microchip their pets. Eight-five per cent of the 3,000 cats that arrive at Battersea do not have microchips, making it very difficult to reunite them with their owners.
 
Tamara continues: “[Jess’] long journey shows the importance of microchipping your pet as you never know how far they can travel from home.”
 

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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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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.