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RSPCA discourages DIY firework displays
The charity is urging the public to make fireworks less frightening for animals.
Charity urges public to consider animals in plans. 

The RSPCA is urging the public to take animals into consideration when thinking about planning a DIY fireworks display, with major displays across the country reportedly cancelled.

New statistics shared by the charity have shown that almost two-thirds (63 per cent) of pet owners surveyed said that their pet appeared distressed during firework season.

Following last year's release of the RSPCA's online reporting form about the impact of fireworks on their animals, the platform has received 11,785 responses – highlighting the severity and widespread nature of the issue.

RSPCA campaigns manager Carrie Stones said: “We fear that there will now be lots of little displays taking place over weeks and weeks, spreading out fireworks noise and causing prolonged distress for animals across a larger area.

“We’d urge people to be considerate and keep neighbours with animals, including those with nearby horses and other livestock, informed of plans well in advance so they can make preparations to reduce the stress to their animals.

“Equally lower-noise fireworks can make such a difference to make displays safer for everybody."

The charity is also reminding the public that fireworks can also seriously impact wildlife, with animals such as hedgehogs at risk of being burnt alive after making homes inside bonfires, and birds who flee their nests due to noise disturbance.

For people who wish to get involved with the RSPCA's #BangOutOfOrder campaign, futher information can be found on the RSPCA website. 

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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.