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Battersea launches Wear Blue for Rescue campaign
The campaign champions love for rescue dogs and cats who need a second chance in life.
Campaign will celebrate all the underdogs who have become top cats.

Battersea has launched a new campaign calling on members of the public to champion their love of rescue animals.

The campaign, entitled Wear Blue for Rescue, asks people to join the rescue movement by sharing images of their own rescue pets on social media and shouting about how they support the work rescues do.

As part of this, the charity is selling campaign merchandise on its website, or people can request a free pet tag or pin badge.

Rescue owners can also make use of the special Battersea AR filter, now available on Instagram and Snapchat, using the hashtag #RescueIsMyFavouriteBreed.

“Rescue animals are one of a kind and every year hundreds of thousands of animals become rescues for all sorts of different reasons,” commented Peter Laurie, Battersea chief executive.

“Wear Blue for Rescue is Battersea’s exciting new campaign that aim to champion our love for the wonderful, quirky rescue dogs and cats who just need a second chance in life. All the underdogs who have become top cats and are now living their best lives and bringing joy to their owners’ lives on sofas, in laps, and even on life-saving missions, around the world.

“Everyone can join in with Wear Blue for Rescue, you don’t have to own a rescue dog or cat to champion rescue animals and show your love and support for the organisations who care for them,” he said.

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Webinar to explore history of KC breed registers

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 A free webinar exploring the development of the Kennel Club's registration system and the evolution of closed breed registers has been announced.

Hosted by Dr Alison Skipper, veterinary and research advisor at the Kennel Club, the webinar will delve into the development of the registry and how the changing landscape of scientific knowledge has shaped breeding practices. It will also look at what this means for the future of pedigree dogs.

The session will culminate with a look at The Kennel Club's ongoing and future engagement in this area, with a chance for attendees to put forward their thoughts and questions for discussion.

This event takes place on Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, 10 June at 7pm. To learn more, visit events.teams.microsoft.com  

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UK's BSE risk status downgraded

The WOAH has downgraded the UK's international risk status for BSE to 'negligible'.

Defra says that the UK's improved risk status recognises the reputation for having the highest standards for biosecurity. It adds that it demonstrates decades of rigorous animal control.

Outbreaks of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease, have previously resulted in bans on Britain's beef exports.

The UK's new status could lead to expanded trade and better confidence in British beef.

Christine Middlemiss, the UK's chief veterinary officer, said: "WOAH's recognition of the UK as negligible risk for BSE is a significant milestone and is a testament to the UK's strong biosecurity measures and the hard work and vigilance of farmers and livestock keepers across the country who have all played their part in managing the spread of this disease.