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Stamped!
Everyone in the Home is delighted with the release of the stamps.
To mark Battersea Dogs and Cats Home’s 150th anniversary the Royal Mail have released a set of special stamps featuring rescued dogs and cats.


The stamps feature ten ex-residents of the Home, seven dogs and three cats, who are all now in happy new homes.  The photographs were taken over several days in London and Windsor by renowned animal photographer Steve Hoskins.  All of the images selected for the stamps really capture the true character of rescue animals and everyone in the Home is delighted with their release.

The Home has cared for over three million dogs and cats since it started and the stamps are a really great way to celebrate such an important
anniversary.
Howard Bridges, Chief Executive of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, said: “A set of specially commissioned stamps in our honour is a huge privilege.  Everyone at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is thrilled and the final images truly capture the character of the animals chosen.  Since 1860, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has worked tirelessly to care for and rehome over three million dogs and cats, and the stamps are an excellent way to celebrate 150 years of dedicated care.”


The stamps feature ten ex-residents of the Home, seven dogs and three cats, who are all now in happy new homes.
Paddy Brown, Senior Animal Welfare Assistant at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, who dog, Boris, is one of the stamp cover stars said, "I was so excited when I heard that Boris had been selected to feature on the Royal Mail stamps to celebrate Battersea Dogs & Cats Home’s 150th anniversary. It is a real honour for him to be involved in such a high profile project to help commemorate 150 years of Battersea.  The selected images really capture his character and I cannot wait to see the stamps for sale on 11 March.”

Another member of staff at Battersea, Louise Goodbody, a Rehomer, said “I was thrilled when I heard that Casey had been selected to feature on the Royal Mail stamps to mark Battersea Dogs & Cats Home’s 150th anniversary.  He has been living with me since 2005 and the final image really captures his character.   The Home has cared for over three million dogs and cats since it started and the stamps are a really great way to celebrate such an important anniversary.”

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Antibiotic Amnesty survey opens

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 The Responsible Use of Medicines Alliance - Companion Animal and Equine (RUMA - CA&E) has launched a survey which seeks to measure the success of this year's Antibiotic Amnesty campaign.

Its results will help the group to calculate how many unused or out-of-date antibiotics were returned as part of the campaign throughout November. Practices are also asked how they engaged with clients to raise awareness of the issue.

Participating practices can enter a prize draw to win up to 100 in vouchers for taking part. Further prizes from BSAVA and Webinar Vet will be available for practices with the best input.

The survey takes a few minutes to complete and will be running throughout December. It can be accessed via this link. 

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Bluetongue cases lead to restricted zone extension

Following the detection of new cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3), the restricted zone has been extended to include additional parts of Hampshire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire and North Yorkshire, as well as Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and part of Dorset.

The zone now covers 28 counties and unitary authorities in England. As of 16 December, 185 cases of BTV-3 have been confirmed in England and Wales during the current vector period.

Bluetongue is a notifiable disease. Suspected cases must be reported on 03000 200 301 in England or 03003 038 268 in Wales. In Scotland, suspected cases should be reported to the local field services office. Suspected cases in Northern Ireland should be reported to the DAERA Helpline on 0300 200 7840 or by contacting the local DAERA Direct Veterinary Office.

A map of the area where movement restrictions apply can be found here.