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'Paddington Bear' dog to star at Canine Partners event
Kai and Ian
Ian Russell, from Aberdeen, was selected by the Scottish SPCA out of hundreds of people who all offered to give Kai a new home.

Big Glasgow Bluebell Walk will help raise funds for more assistance dogs

The 'Paddington Bear' dog who was left abandoned at a train station in Ayr is set to be the star attraction at this year's Big Glasgow Bluebell Walk in aid of Canine Partners.

Kai, a Shar-Pei crossbreed, was found abandoned at Ayr station in Scotland in January. It is believed he had been abandoned after an internet sale went wrong, but investigations are ongoing.  

The story garnered worldwide publicity, but it was Ian Russell, from Aberdeen, who was selected by the Scottish SPCA out of hundreds of people who all offered to give Kai a new home.

Taking place on Sunday, 10 May The Big Glasgow Bluebell Walk will help charity Canine Partners raise money to train more assistance dogs to transform the loves of people with disabilities.

Much more than just a walk, the day will offer participants a chance to watch some of the amazing tasks a Canine Partners assistance dog can perform to assist someone with a disability - as well as meet some of the young Canine Partners puppies in training.

A one mile circular route, the walk starts at the events field, Rouken Glen, at 2pm.  For more information and to register visit caninepartners.org.uk/bigbluebellwalks

Image (C) SPCA/Peter Devlin

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RCVS announces 1CPD app update

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 The RCVS has announced a new version of its 1CPD mobile app, with enhanced features for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to record their continuing professional development.

The mobile app includes a new 'what would you like to do?' shortcut for frequent tasks, a notification badge, and the ability to scan a QR code from the home screen to easily record an activity.

Users will be prompted to update the app from the App Store or Google Play the next time they log in. For more information, visit RCVS.org.uk 

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Nominations open for RCVS and VN Council elections

The nomination period for the 2026 RCVS Council and VN Council elections is now open, with three veterinary surgeon seats and two veterinary nurse seats available.

Prospective candidates can download an information pack and nomination form from the RCVS website. Individuals can nominate themselves for the elections, with the results to be announced in the spring.

Clare Paget, the recently appointed RCVS Registrar and elections returning officer, said: "If you want to play your part in influencing and moulding how the professions are regulated, and making key decisions on matters of great importance to your peers, the public and animal health and welfare, please consider standing for RCVS Council or VN Council next year."

Nominations close at 5pm on Saturday, 31 January 2026.