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Cats Protection launches homing appeal
Pictured: Holly.

Older residents need homes as demand for help soars.

Cats Protection is appealing for homes for longer-term residents as the charity struggles to cope with the ever-increasing demand on its services.

The charity says that the waiting list for cats to enter its care has soared, and with little public interest in the feline residents who have been with Cats Protection for a long time, Cats Protection is concerned that there will not be space for any other cats in need of help.

Danielle Draper, manager at the National Cat Adoption Centre, said: “There is an unprecedented demand on our services at present, which is causing us real concern as any slowdown in homing could lead to other cats having to live in unsuitable conditions for longer.”

Two of Cats Protection's adoption centres have issued an appeal for adopters for some of their overlooked cats, to finally find them all a happy home, and to create space other cats.

Danielle shared information about three cats from the National Cat Adoption Centre: “Puss Cat, Holly and Ellie have all been overlooked for one reason or another, so we’d really love to get them adopted as soon as possible.”

Puss Cat, nine, is described as confident, and he enjoys a gentle fuss, catnip and a cosy bed. Holly, 12, underwent an operation to remove one eye while in care, and loves a fuss, though can be shy, and Ellie, 14, has a playful side, and is particularly fond of receiving ear scratches and cheek rubs.

At the charity's Tyneside Adoption Centre, Cats Protection is launching an appeal for Pushkin – 11 -  and Pearl, three, to find forever homes. 

Senior Rehoming and Welfare assistant Shannon Watkin encouraged the public to consider taking on a cat: “While we understand taking on a cat is a big commitment, we urge anyone thinking of getting a new feline friend to take a look at our website or get in touch – we may well have the perfect cat for your home.”

 

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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.