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One special rescue dog set to meet the Queen
Battersea dog with crown
Anyone who has adopted a Battersea dog can enter by tweeting a photo or video of their pooch to @BDCH.

A royal occasion to celebrate Battersea's new kennels

Her Majesty the Queen is set to open Battersea Dogs and Cats Home's new kennels this month. To celebrate this grand occasion, one former rescue dog and their owner will be returning to the home for the royal visit.

Nearly a year ago, the charity vowed to replace its old Victorian kennels with £1.9 million state-of-the-art facilities. Having first opened its doors more than 150 years ago, Battersea wanted to bring its kennels into the 21st century.

Her Majesty has been the charity's royal patron since May 18, 1956. She will officially open the new kennels on March 17 and during her visit, one very special rescue dog will be able to meet her.

Claire Horton, Battersea's chief executive said: "What Battersea dog owner wouldn’t want their pet to see The Queen?

"At Battersea we pride ourselves on giving a second chance of happiness to thousands of dogs every year, and now we can offer one outstanding former resident the extraordinary experience of joining us to greet our royal patron."

Anyone who has adopted a Battersea dog can enter by sending a photo or video of their pooch to the charity's Twitter page (@BDCH) with the hashtag #Maamsbestfriend. Proud owners can be as creative as they like with their entries.

The competition will run until Friday, March 6 and the winning dog will be notified on March 12, so they can prepare for their royal appointment.

Image courtesy of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

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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.