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Kennel Club pays tribute to The Queen
Her Majesty the Queen.
Tony Allcock OBE thanks Her Majesty for her patronage.

The Kennel Club has paid tribute to “one of the most dog-loving monarchs in history” in a statement marking the passing of their patron, Her Majesty The Queen.

In the message, Tony Allcock OBE, chairman of The Kennel Club, said the Queen was very interested in her corgis' health and took the breeding of her dogs “very seriously”. 

The Queen had a great adoration for corgis, a breed that would serve as her constant companion throughout her 70-year-reign. Her father, King George IV, gifted Her Majesty her first Corgi, Susan when she was 18, and she stopped breeding them  in 2015. 

She leaves behind two corgis, Muick and Sandy, who will be cared for by her son Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and former daughter-in-law Sarah, Duchess of York.

Mr Allcock said: “We pass on our thoughts and condolences to The King and the Royal family at this time and join the world in sorrow at her passing. 

“The Queen was an avid dog lover. She was very interested in the health of Corgis and took the breeding of her dogs very seriously, always ensuring that she met with the dogs involved.

“The Queen also owned Spaniels and was familiar to members and staff at The Kennel Club for her involvement in Field Trials, often attending events when taking place on her estate in Sandringham, where she was always extremely friendly to the dogs and competitors alike.

“We are very grateful for The Queen’s patronage over the years and the commitment she always showed to the dogs that she loved so dearly. The Queen epitomised the love and affection that our nation holds for dogs.”

Image (C) Hulton Royals Collection/Kennel Club.

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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.