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TheraPaws project receives funding boost
TheraPaws provides Animal Assisted Interventions to those needing support.
Mayhew-run initiative provides animal assisted interventions.

Animal welfare charity Mayhew has received a grant of £145,480 for the TheraPaws project, which provides Animal Assisted Interventions (AAI) for physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

The project allows trained volunteers and their behaviourally assessed dogs to visit the elderly, young people with mental health issues and patients in hospitals and clinics to provide support.

Provided by the Pets at Home Foundation, the grant will be used to recruit a full-time coordinator to develop and manage the TheraPaws programme. This new appointment aims to create more community partnerships, coordinate sessions, and train and support more volunteers – enabling TheraPaws to provide AAI to more people. 

Sherine Wheeler, Mayhew's chief executive, discussed the grant: “This important grant can make a difference to people of all ages in our community. 

“It means we can expand the programme with new partnerships, recruit more volunteers, partner with more venues and improve the health and wellbeing of many more people through our hugely impactful therapeutic pet visits.

“It is a fantastic start to 2023 and we look forward to seeing TheraPaws go from strength to strength in the future.”

The project has an undeniable impact on the community, with 40 visits and 553 individual therapy engagements undertaken in 2022. These took place in locations such as hospital wards, care homes, schools, mental health clinics and eating disorder clinics.

Pets at Home Foundation charity manager Amy Angus added: “We’re very proud to work with Mayhew, as not only does it help pets in need, but it cares hugely about the local community too. It is a real privilege to be able to support them.”

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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.