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International Cat Day 2020 details released
"The secret to a Happy Cat is understadning eash cat's needs."
Veterinary professionals and specialists will explore 'what makes a happy cat?' 

International Cat Day is just around the corner, and this year the custodianship has been passed to the not-for-profit organisation, International Cat Care (iCatCare).

The day takes place on August 8 and will see charities, veterinary professionals, volunteers and specialists share their knowledge with cat lovers across the globe.

This year's theme is 'Making Happy Cats', and organisers are calling on cat aficionados to get involved with the #HappyCat movement.

Experts will discuss a range of topics on the day, including behaviour, health, mental wellbeing, COVID-19 and unowned cats. The programme also includes a talk by cat behaviour expert Dr Sarah Ellis on ‘Are you and your home cat friendly?' while Sam Taylor, veterinary specialist, will run through how to ‘Be a detective for your cat’s health’.

In a statement, iCatCare said: 'The secret to a Happy Cat is understanding each cat’s needs, both as an individual and a species. While some are ideally suited to living as pets, half the world’s cat population are not and these 300 million unowned cats lead a range of lifestyles, including those who will never accept human contact, no matter how much love and attention we might give them.

'And somewhere between the domestic and the feral is the growing phenomenon of the so-called ‘Inbetweener’ whose needs are currently the least understood.'

Further information about the day, together with the full programme of events, can be found here.

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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.