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Battersea appeals for foster carers
Fostering allows animals to get used to a friendly home environment.
People living around Battersea centres urged to apply.

Animal welfare charity Battersea has launched an appeal for foster carers to support the animals that come into its care, and give the charity the capacity to help even more animals as demand for animal welfare services skyrockets.

Residents who live near the Battersea centres in London, Old Windsor and Brands Hatch are encouraged to consider fostering. Those living around Battersea's Community locations in Basingstoke, Guildford and Ashford are also being called on to become foster carers.

Charlotte Fielder, head of Volunteering, Fostering and Communities at Battersea, explained the need for more foster carers: “For many rescue animals, finding themselves suddenly in kennels or a cattery can be quite a worrying experience, so fostering means they can be looked after in a more familiar setting and have round-the-clock care where needed. 

“We have many dedicated Foster Carers at Battersea, but now we need more people to apply and help us be there for dogs and cats everywhere.

“Having a larger network of Foster Carers will mean we will have the capacity to help more animals and give them the second chance they deserve, as when an animal is brought into a foster home, a space will become available at a Battersea centre and another animal can be taken in. 

“We would encourage anyone who is able and meets the criteria to sign up to become a Foster Carer and give dogs and cats in need of help a temporary home until they find their new family.”

Requirements for foster carers include living near the Battersea centres or Community locations, having no other pets at home, and having access to a car in case veterinary attention is needed. 

The charity will provide support to all foster carers, with animal behaviour training support, and provision of food and equipment needed to look after one of the charity's animals.

Further information about becoming a foster carer can be found on the Battersea website's dedicated fostering page. 

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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.