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Pet Theft Awareness week begins
Non-profit week to minimise risk of missing pets

The first ever Pet Theft Awareness week is to take place between Thursday, March 14 to Wednesday March 20.

Organised by Dog Union and VioVet, the awareness week aims to help people take preventative measures to minimise the risk of their pet going missing, as well as encouraging microchipping.

Awareness will be raised via the internet, social media, and through the distribution of various posters.

A dedicated website has also been set up, containing a wealth of information about animal theft and preventative measures. It also has ideas and things to do to help promote awareness during the week.

Supermarkets are also being encouraged to display the posters.

Richard Jordan, of VioVet, said: "A number of our customers have had their pets stolen or go missing and we are noticing this more and more. It is heartbreaking when a much-loved pet goes missing for any reason, and we are pleased to support this initiative."

Pet Theft Awareness week is non-profit, running in conjunction with a number of contributing organisations and businesses, such as the Kennel Club.

"Owners of all pets should be vigilant when out and about and we would always suggest making sure that a pet is microchipped," commented Kennel Club Secretary, Caroline Kisko.

Click here to visit the Pet Theft Awareness week 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.