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Over 100 dogs removed in rescue centre raid
Humberside Police said it could not confirm any further details as the investigation is ongoing. (Stock photo)
Investigations into Lincolnshire business ongoing

A major raid by Humberside Police and the RSPCA has seen more than 100 dogs removed from a rescue centre in North Lincolnshire.

The dogs were taken from 4 Paws Veterinary Clinic on Habrough Road, South Killingholme, BBC News reported. A number of cats were also removed from the site.

According to its sign, 4 Paws offers boarding kennels as well as a ‘second chance rescue’.

Chief inspector Ian Briggs from the RSPCA’s special operations unit told the BBC: “The animals are all being moved into a safe secure environment where they will be cared for, treated for any ailments and monitored for any infectious diseases.

“They will remain in the care of the RSPCA and the Dogs Trust throughout the investigation.”

While no arrests have been made, Mr Briggs said a number of people are “helping us with our inquiries and have been taken away by the police.”

He added: “We’re investigating everything about this organisation. The operation has been built over the last few weeks. It involves information coming in from concerned members of the public.”

Mr Briggs reportedly advised anyone who has acquired animals from 4 Paws, or who has dogs in its kennels, to contact the RSPCA.

Inspector Tim Harvey of Humberside Police told BBC News: “We and our colleagues at the RSPCA are currently carrying out an intel-led operation at an animal rescue organisation in Killingholme.

“At this stage, we cannot confirm any further details, as the investigation is ongoing.”

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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.