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Dogs Trust shop reaches million-pound milestone
The one million pounds raised is made up of 137,252 transcations, and 506,876 items sold.

The Essex-based charity shop is the first of its kind to make one million pounds. 

An Essex charity shop owned by Dogs Trust has become the charity's first shop to make one million pounds.

Located in Rayleigh, Essex, the shop is coming up on its seventh anniversary on 15 August, after opening in August 2014.

The shop volunteers, alongside everyone at Dogs Trust, are celebrating the million-pound milestone achievement. A certificate presentation was held on Friday 30 June for the shop volunteers to celebrate their hard work over the years.

In attendance at the celebration was Dogs Trust chief executive Owen Sharp, who said: “We’re so grateful to the amazing staff and volunteers at Rayleigh charity shop, and of course all of their wonderful customers, who have made this possible.

“Everyone involved with the shop is tremendously loyal and dedicated to the work of Dogs Trust and this commitment is making a direct impact on dog’s lives.”

Sam Lynch, Dogs Trust Rayleigh shop manager, commented on their time at the shop, saying: I‘ve lived in Rayleigh all my life so when I heard that Dogs Trust were opening a shop, and looking for volunteers, I really wanted to get involved. 

“I love fashion and I love dogs so it was the dream place to work for me and raise money for a cause we all love.

“Eventually I became Assistant Manager and then Manager. There have been so many highlights, we won the Best Dressed Window from the town council a couple of years ago and now, of course, this.”

More information about Dogs Trust’s charity shops can be found here.

 

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 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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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.