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Black cats looking for a bit of luck!
Image: Black cat
Some people believe that black cats, like Bertie, are associated with bad luck

Charity seeks homes for cats overlooked because of their coat colour

The Scottish SPCA is seeking new homes for the black cats currently at their centre in Dundee, where staff in the Petterden Centre think the felines may have been left on the shelf because some people believe that black cats are associated with bad luck.

Assistant manager, Dale Christie, said: “Unfortunately our black cats can wait longer for new homes compared to the other felines in our care. We believe that some people think black cats are unlucky, which is a real shame as they are gorgeous cats that will make lovely companions.


“Some of our current black cat residents – Bertie, Claude, Lenny and Buddy – have been with us for nearly two months with no interest. Bertie came into our care through no fault of his own and is finding life a little scary at the moment. We feel he’d be best suited to a home with a patient and understanding owner.

“Buddy came into the centre through unfortunate circumstances. He too is nervous and deserves a gentle and caring owner who can take the time to bring him out of his shell.”

If anyone is interested in offering one the black cats a new home, please call 03000 999 999 or visit the Petterden Centre any day (except Tuesday) 10am-4pm, where they will receive a very warm welcome.

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

News Story 1
 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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New form for online veterinary medicines retailers

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has produced a new online form for retailers wishing to sell veterinary medicines on the internet.

The form replace the previous Word version and is part of the VMD's ongoing commitment to digitise its processes. Anyone retailing prescription medicines online, including POM-V, POM-VPS and NFA-VPS categories, is lawfully required to register with the VMD before trading.

The change only applies to new applicants. Retailers already listed on the VMD's Register of Online Retailers or registered under the Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS) do not need to do anything.