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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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Applications open for MMI research grants

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 RCVS' Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) has launched round two of its veterinary mental health research grants.

Researchers have until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 to apply for a grant for research which reflects MMI's 2025 focus areas.

Only one Impact Grant was awarded last year, and so this year there are two Discovery Grants and one Impact Grants available. Each Discovery Grant is worth £5,000 and the Impact Grant is worth £15,000.

For more information or to apply, email researchgrants@rcvs.org.uk to contact the MMI team.

 

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BBC Radio 4 documentary addresses corporate fees

BBC Radio 4's File on 4 Investigates has released a documentary exploring how corporate-owned veterinary practices may be inflating bills to increase profit.

Released on 15 April, 'What's Happening To Your Vet Bills?' revealed the policies which many corporate groups have in place to increase their profits. This included targets and upgrades which veterinary teams are tasked with meeting on a regular basis.

It also features Anrich Vets, an independently-owned practice based in Wigan. Following the case of Staffordshire terrier Benjy, who is diagnosed with a tumour, the documentary shares how the team were able to offer contextualised care and advice to make the procedure as affordable as possible for his owners.

The documentary can be heard on demand on BBC iPlayer.