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Control of Dogs (Scotland) Bill Amended
The Control of Dogs (Scotland) Bill has now passed its final stage in the Scottish Parliament unanimously. MSPs were lobbied to support an amendment tabled by Patricia Ferguson MSP to remove the reference to a dog’s ‘size and power’ when considering whether it is out of control.

The amendment supports the Kennel Club and DDASG’s principle of ‘deed not breed’ in the control of dangerous or out of control dogs, and the Kennel Club is delighted that this principle was carried by MSPs and the amendment was passed. It praises this as an important step in reforming flawed dangerous dogs legislation.
 
Caroline Kisko, Communications Director said “The Kennel Club greatly welcomes the Bill as it will place a legislative focus on the deed, rather than the breed of dogs and finally hold irresponsible dog owners to account.  The current Dangerous Dogs Act was a kneejerk piece of legislation which was rushed through in haste. It has not reduced the number of dog biting incidents but has had a huge impact on the welfare of many dogs. It is essential that any new legislation is properly considered to better protect the public against dogs dangerously out of control, without compromising any individual dog’s welfare.”

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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.