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Charity creates a 'sensory environment' for Bonfire Night
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With fireworks going off for hours on end, Bonfire Night is potentially one of the scariest nights of the year for many pets.
Kennels and cattery transformed to help soothe pets
 
Battersea Dogs and Cats Home is set to transform its cattery and kennels this Bonfire Night, in a bid to calm its frightened residents.

With fireworks going off for hours on end, Bonfire Night is potentially one of the scariest nights of the year for many pets.

The charity will create a sensory environment with lights and music. Special radios that play clinically tested calming music have been purchased for the kennels, to complement soothing night lights.

All kennel and cattery windows will also be covered to block out the flashing lights from fireworks.

Cats will have cosy pens, warm beds and curtains to hide away. Special scents will also be sprayed in their areas to keep them relaxed.

A rise in the number of lost dogs and cats is often seen around the 5 November. Battersea is advising owners to get their pets microchipped and to follow its lead in creating a safe haven for pets during the celebrations.

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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.