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UK's first 'transportable' rehoming centre set to open
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Should demand change, the rehoming centre's internal structure can be relocated to another urban area. (file photo)
Innovative centre will allow cat charity to adapt to demand

Cats Protection is taking an innovative approach to rehoming with the UK's first 'transportable' rehoming centre, which will allow the charity to respond to changing demands and target the areas most in need of help.

The first of these flexible rehoming centres is due to open in Mitcham, south-west London and the model will be rolled out to other locations in the next five years.

"We did comprehensive research to determine where demand for a centre is at its highest and Mitcham, along with neighbouring areas, fits the bill," explained Guy Chadwick, development manager for the charity's eastern England centres.

Should demand in the area drop at a later date, the centre's internal structure can be relocated to another area.

“We want to make sure as many urban cats as possible can find new, loving homes and have adapted our building programme accordingly," Mr Chadwick added.

"London is diverse and ever-evolving and our aim is to react to change and go to areas where our help is needed the most - and do this as efficiently as we can."

As well as allowing the charity to adapt to demand, the innovative project has saved hundreds of thousands of pounds, costing just a fifth of the price of building a regular rehoming centre.

It is formed of a series of modular units that will house modern, spacious pens. The units are being built off-site and will be transported and slotted in to the 7,500 square foot site in Mitcham this summer.

Due to open to the public in July, the centre hopes to rehome 50 cats a month.

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Practices urged to audit neutering data

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 RCVS Knowledge has called on vet practices to audit their post-operative neutering outcomes.

It follows the release of the 2024 NASAN benchmarking report, which collates data from neutering procedures performed on dogs, cats and rabbits.

The benchmarking report enables practices in the UK and Ireland to compare their post-operative outcomes to the national average. This includes the rate of patients lost to follow-up, which in 2024 increased to 23 per cent.

Anyone from the practice can submit the data using a free template. The deadline for next report is February 2026.

Visit the RCVS Knowledge website to complete an audit. 

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UK's BSE risk status downgraded

The WOAH has downgraded the UK's international risk status for BSE to 'negligible'.

Defra says that the UK's improved risk status recognises the reputation for having the highest standards for biosecurity. It adds that it demonstrates decades of rigorous animal control.

Outbreaks of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease, have previously resulted in bans on Britain's beef exports.

The UK's new status could lead to expanded trade and better confidence in British beef.

Christine Middlemiss, the UK's chief veterinary officer, said: "WOAH's recognition of the UK as negligible risk for BSE is a significant milestone and is a testament to the UK's strong biosecurity measures and the hard work and vigilance of farmers and livestock keepers across the country who have all played their part in managing the spread of this disease.