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RSPCA donates £20,000 to help animals in Ukraine
Rescue organisations in Ukraine are working tirelessly to care for animals in need.
"We are proud to be able to help on-the-ground charities with our donation" - Emma Slawinski, RSPCA.

The RSPCA has donated £20,000 to the international animal charity FOUR PAWS, which is raising funds to aid animals in war-torn Ukraine.

FOUR PAWS intends to channel the funds raised from its campaign towards on-the-ground organisations in Ukraine that are working tirelessly to care for animals in need.

RSPCA director of advocacy and policy Emma Slawinski commented: "The tragic human disaster in Ukraine has had a knock-on effect for the animals there too. With many of Ukraine’s animal welfare services now curtailed or shut down, we are proud to be able to help on-the-ground charities with our donation and would urge others to help if they can via the FOUR PAWS website.”

Sonul Badiani-Hamment UK, country director FOUR PAWS UK, added: “We are incredibly grateful to our friends at the RSPCA for their support. Not only have they kindly donated to our work in Ukraine, but they are also sharing how their supporters can be involved too. This means we can ensure help is provided right where it is needed, in shelters and at railway stations.”

“Our teams have already delivered food to local shelters to assist them in caring for the growing number of animals in their care, whilst also offering supplies and support for those fleeing the country. We want to do all we can to make sure the animals are prepared for the next step in their journeys and thank everyone for supporting us in making this possible.”

Earlier this week, the UK government announced free quarantine services for Ukrainians seeking refuge in the UK with their pets. The RSPCA has been working behind the scenes with the government to help make this a possibility. 

Emma added: "Pets are parts of our family and during the horrific recent events in Ukraine, we've seen individuals go to incredible lengths to ensure their pets get to safety. We're pleased that for those refugees coming to the UK they won't have the added heartbreak of leaving their pets behind.”

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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.