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Blue Cross launches new Big Pet Census
The survey is open until 7 July.
Pet owners urged to help inform the charity’s work.

Blue Cross is asking pet owners in the UK to take part in the charity’s Big Pet Census.

The survey, which is open until 7 July 2024, covers a wide range of topics, from animal welfare issues to how people celebrate their pet’s birthday.

The results will help the charity to better understand the UK’s pet population and shape the support it offers to pets and their owners.

Blue Cross helps thousands of pets and people in the UK each month with a range of services including veterinary care, behaviour advice, pet loss support, and rehoming services. Since it began in 1897, the charity estimates that it has helped more than 38 million pets and their owners.

This will be the second time the census has been held after it was first launched in 2022. The previous Big Pet Census revealed both positives and also areas of concern. While 95 per cent of owners considered their pet as part of their family, 17 per cent of owners said they had not met their pet before they purchased them.

Chris Burghes, CEO of Blue Cross, said: “No one knows your pet quite like you do and now you can share your knowledge to help make this an even better world for pets and the people who love them by taking part in our Big Pet Census.

“Your responses to the census will help us learn as much as possible about pet ownership to inform our work to improve pet welfare and support people.”

To fill in the survey, visit the Blue Cross 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.