Rescue and Animal Care Magazine JULY_SEPTEMBER 2019

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RESCUE and ANIMAL CARE 29th July - 29th September 2019 - Issue 147

ISSN 2050-0572

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Promoting Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Welfare

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PHOTIZO

HEATSTROKE

IN DOGS

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Shining its light on HORSES AND DONKEYS AT THE GAMBIA HORSE AND DONKEY TRUST

FOREVER HOUNDS TRUST

Rescuing and homing greyhounds and lurchers for 23 years

Amanda Holden celebrates

Wetnose Day 2019 Meet our Cover

It’s All About Horses

Curious to know more?

Star

Dotty

“Redwings’

latest Adoption Star”

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My daughter is coming to live with me, and she will be bringing her cat, Brucie. How do we get her cat used to living with us?

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Dean Hart answers your questions Dean Hart is a Clinical Behaviourist and Tutor at the Canine Studies College and specialises in helping mature students set up and develop their own business within the canine industry. Visit www.thedoghut.biz

We are thinking of adopting a kitten?

We are thinking of adopting a kitten having lost our beloved 18-year-old Tabby, but he was very scared. Are there things we can do to make sure our new kitten is not so frightened?

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As with most animals, prevention is so much better than trying to cure so this is a good question to ask. Cats need to know about how we humans live and need to learn about all our different activities, sounds and smells, in edition to socialising with us.

A cat’s socialisation period is much earlier than with dogs, around 2 – 7 weeks. I am not sure where you are getting your new kitten from, whether this would be a breeder or from rescue, however it is highly likely that you won’t have them until after this socialisation period – so be sure to ask what socialisation your cat has experienced. A major influence on how brave the behaviour of your new cat would be their genetic make-up. The temperament of both the mum (queen) and dad (tom) is important to note. How brave your new cat may be, can be assessed partly, from watching the dad and sometimes the queen interact with their environment, so if there is opportunity to see both then take it! So, in brief you need to select your new kitten from bold parents and avoid those that come from very quiet or isolated environments. Ask what people, other animals and experiences your new kitten has had as they should have been exposed to a wide range of living and non-living things without being overloaded or frightened by them. Cats can be trained and rewarded for appropriate behaviour, just like dogs and other animals so confident behaviour in your new kitten can be shaped by reinforcing with food treats and play. Allow your new kitten time to approach you, try to resist the urge to continually pick up and cuddle, I know how cute kittens can be!

Lastly, read as much information on normal cat behaviour, particularly feline greeting behaviour that you can so your cat can be as comfortable at home with you as possible.

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Pheromones are important aspects of Brucie’s communication, so before your daughter moves in with you, ask her to collect some of Brucie’s hair and rub a cloth over his body and face so the cloth is impregnated with Brucie’s scent. Put this into a sealed plastic bag to be used when she moves in. Your daughter also needs to bring items with her that have her cat’s odour all over it such as bedding and garments where her cat spends its normal time. Before your daughter moves in, prepare a quiet room in your home and place as many of her cat’s belongings in it.

This room will be the initial starting point for your daughter’s cat. Just before they move in, rub the cloth from the bag over the furniture to mask as many other scents as possible. Your daughter needs to allow her cat time to leave its basket and let them do this on their own, do not use force! Allow her cat time in this room, without access to the rest of your home, for a few days at least until they are relaxed, so they should be happily moving around, exploring playing and eating. Gradually allow her cat access to other rooms in the house, when you are confident that Brucie relates to your house as ‘a safe haven’ then he can be let outdoors for short periods of time.

Observe his behaviour, if he is spooked in the garden then he should return to your home. Make sure he always has safe and obstruction free access to your home. Good luck with everything.

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Cover Story

Dotty getting a cuddle!

Dotty with very overgrown hooves before being rescued by Redwings

Adorable donkey Dotty, who lives at Redwings’ Ada Cole visitor centre, near Harlow in Essex, has been announced as the charity’s latest Adoption Star.

Redwings latest Adoption Star Dotty A special rescued resident at Redwings Horse Sanctuary is putting big smiles on visitors’ faces while also helping to raise vital funds for horses in need.

Redwings’ popular Adoption Scheme, which has been running for over 30 years, allows supporters to sponsor an ‘Adoption Star’ horse or donkey from just £15 per year with every penny going towards their care and that of their fellow rescued residents at the Sanctuary.

Sponsors are kept up-to-date with letters and online blogs, and they can visit their four-legged friend for free at the Redwings visitor centre where they live. They’re even invited to their Adoption Star’s birthday party!

Poor Dotty was rescued by the RSPCA in 2018 from a site in Essex having been discovered with very overgrown hooves which were causing her extreme pain. She was taken to a nearby veterinary practice for immediate treatment and then transferred to Redwings Ada Cole to continue her recovery.

Her former owner later pleaded guilty to failing to meet her welfare needs and disqualified from keeping equines for three years.

Despite her painful past ordeal, Dotty’s friendly nature soon shown through at the Sanctuary – making her the perfect new addition to the Adoption Scheme!

Debbie Scott, Redwings’ Head of Fundraising, said: “We’re delighted to introduce Dotty as our latest Adoption Star and we hope our supporters will love her as much as we do!

“Dotty’s suffering could have been easily prevented with regular foot trims. At the Sanctuary, she’ll receive all the care she needs for life so she’ll never have to fear pain again.

“By supporting Dotty, her sponsors will also be helping the hundreds of rescued horses, ponies, donkeys and mules in our care nationwide, so we hope as many people as possible will take the opportunity to meet and adopt her.”

Everyone is invited to visit Dotty at Redwings Ada Cole, in Epping Road, Roydon (EN9 2DH), every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 10am to 4pm – and entry is free!

For more information or to adopt Dotty, head to www.redwings.org.uk/adopt

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Troublesome Treacle My Dear Friends PHEW!!!! Wish I could take my coat off- In fact I would like to be naked! The temperature outside is oh so hot and even inside out house it’s not much better.

I’d like to put on a summer dress like Mistress and little Mistress and lay on a sun chair in the shade watching my two favourite pigeons wobbling on the tree.

I have been getting a tad bored because the heat has been far too intense for me, to be safely taken out for my walks until late evening and even then it has been very humid.

I’d made my mood clear by sighing a lot with doleful eyes but suddenly cheered up when I received a parcel in the post from Rolf C. Hagen (UK) Ltd (www.hagen.com) I tore open the packaging to find some rather fabulous toys. I was determined to destroy them and get out of my sorry for myself mood!

However, they are all made so well made so well that after many hours of many hours of tugging, chewing and chewing and even growling at them they all remained in one piece and I felt exhausted and content.

The Zeus Growler I received was one out of 6 exclusive Zeus tough characters. He was strong enough to handle all the rough and tumble love I gave him. The Zeus Alligator Toy had a squeaker and made of heavy duty canvas. Boy did we have fun!

Then, I found a Tonka Dog Toy. Tough for chewing and great fun to play with. These are dog toys made to last! Discover more at zeusdog.co.uk Mistress recently went a way for a week and couldn’t take me so she booked me in at Barking Mad. All packed with toys, beds, bowl, balls, food and treats I waited for Tracy, the franchisee for our area.

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I love her and when Mistress opened the door to her, I was all over her like a rash, and made lots of excited noises to show her how please I was to see her.

As Mistress waved goodbye Tracy drove me to Lorraine’s house where I was to stay for a week. I’ve been cared for by this lovely lady before so I knew I was going to be well loved and cared for.

Lorraine took me for lots of walks and played ball 24/7 with me and I was so happy. She stroked, cuddled and brushed my coat and I had a lovely time! She’s one of my best friends now.

Whilst Mistress was a way, Little Mistress stayed at home and looked after the house. When she got home one evening all of the downstairs was flooded! Thankfully our neighbours helped mop up the floor and a plumber came to turn off the water. If the water had still been there when I got home I could have had my own swimming pool and kept cool. Maybe I would have invited all my dog friends to a pool party for a doggie paddle.

I have only been naughty once this month and I am sorry Little Mistress for eating your bolognaise from the plate when you were on your phone. You wouldn’t have known it was me if I hadn’t had a long piece of spaghetti hanging from my mouth!

Until September, be safe and happy Love Treacle Follow us on facebook Rescue and Animal Care www.facebook.com/rescueandanimalcare Troublesome Treacle

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RESCUE and ANIMAL CARE ISSN 2050-0572

29th July - 29th September 2019 - Issue 147

Please take one

Promoting Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Welfare

www.rescueandanimalcare.com

PHOTIZO

HEATSTROKE

IN DOGS

FREE COPY

Shining its light on

HORSES AND DONKEYS AT THE GAMBIA HORSE AND DONKEY TRUST

FOREVER HOUNDS TRUST

Rescuing and homing greyhounds and lurchers for 23 years

Amanda Holden celebrates

Wetnose Day 2019 Star Meet our Cover

It’s All About Horses

Dotty

“Redwings’

latest Adoption Star”

Curious to know more?

On this Month’s Cover

Redwings

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Promoting Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Welfare PUBLISHER: Jennifer Prowse ADVERTISING MANAGER: Glen Jackson FEATURE CoNTRIBUToRS: Dean Hart, Animal Behaviourist Mary Lloyd, Bio-Life International Juliet Abrahamson Simon Bailey, In-house Vet DESIGN: Vicki Barnes WEBSITE: Crosland Digital PRINTER: REFLEX LITHO, THETFORD, NORFOLK ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. NO PART OF THIS MAGAZINE MAY BE REPRODUCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THE PUBLISHERS. ANY OPINIONS STATED WITHIN THE TEXT OF RESCUE AND ANIMAL CARE MAGAZINE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE PUBLISHERS. ANY PRICES QUOTED MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. SOME OF THE ANIMALS FEATURED WITHIN THIS ISSUE MAY NOW HAVE BEEN REHOMED.

Dear Readers, What a wonderful summer we are Jennifer Prowse having! With temperatures soaring, we Director and Publisher and our pets are having to be safe in the sun. Early morning walks and late evening have been the order of the day here and even then we haven’t walked far.

I saw someone walking their dogs on the pavement the other day in full sun! The animals were panting and doubtless their paws were burning. This concerned me and I would have said something but I was driving past in traffic and in an area I didn’t know well enough to pull up. I am sure this person just hadn’t thought about the effects this could have on their dogs. After all no one surely would subject their furry friends to this on purpose. I hope they were OK. We have spent the summer so far keeping cool and in the house or shade and drinking lots of water (and wine as well for the humans!)

I am sure you will agree, our cover features the most lovely horse! Meet Dotty – Redwings Horse Sanctuary’s Latest Adoption Star. Go to page 3 to learn more.

We have more articles on Equine this month and an interesting feature about ‘Why We Love Horses.’

We have our usual eclectic mix of interesting news and features plus of course hundreds of pets looking for new homes.

I hope you enjoy reading this issue and see you in September.

Jennifer

Contact us (01787) 228027 Jennifer@jspmedia.co.uk RESCUE AND ANIMAL CARE MAGAZINE: JENNIFER PROWSE MEDIA, 21 THE MALTINGS, BURES, SUFFOLK CO8 5EJ

Summer and Autumn breaks available

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Amanda Holden

the Animal Loving Celebrity supports

Day 2019

20tH sePtEMbeR

Andrea and Gavin Gamby-Boulger set up Wetnose Animal Aid in the year 2000, a unique non-profit organisation raising funds for sick animals in care across the UK. Since then Wetnose Animal Aid has grown with incredible celebrity support, has raised over £265K and given to small animal rescues centres all over the UK, organised stunning award events celebrating the heroes across the UK who dedicate their lives to care for abused, sick and unwanted animals.

One of the celebrities who gives her support is Amanda Holden “As a family we have two adorable dogs, Buddy and Rudie, who are loved and cherished every single day. Sadly some animals are abandoned, unwanted or mistreated, finding their way to rescue centres. The thought of any pet suffering or being abandoned is unthinkable to me but this does sadly happen, and is on the rise. This is why I'm so keen to support Wetnose Day. Animal Rescue Centres across the UK are in desperate need of funds so they can rescue, rehabilitate and rehome pets. These centres are experiencing fewer donations but an increasing number of animals.

Many of the smaller sanctuaries are full to bursting and need help to buy food, equipment and pay large vet bills. Please join me and support those without a voice.

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let's all ensure every animal, no matter how big or small, finds their forever home."

As you can imagine, the work of Wetnose Animal Aid is never ending so we’d love you to support us by joining in on “Wetnose Day” on 20th September 2019. n You can raise money at home, school or work, just order your fundraising pack and get ready for the big day.

Go to www.wetnoseanimalaid.com

You can also buy the fundraising “black nose” and Pose With a Nose just like Amanda Holden!

FAcTs: Over 81,050 stray dogs were handled

by Authorities in 2016 Hedgehogs are now declining in the UK at the same rate as tigers, globally that’s 5% a year.

Last year the RSPCA received more than 23,000 calls about horses, inspectors carried out 1,264 rescues.

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NO tWo dAYs – OR doGs –

ARe tHE saME iN sIGhThOuNd REsCuE! Forever Hounds Trust has been rescuing, caring for and homing greyhounds and lurchers for 23 years. These beautiful dogs find themselves in our care for a number of reasons, but they all have one thing in common.

They need our help and we are here to offer them a safe and happy life. ome dogs are rehomed easily, some require longer stays as our team works on their emotional or physical well-being. It costs us on average £925 to fund every dog’s journey from rescue to loving family pet and our kennel spaces are full 365 days a year.

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We rescue hounds from a variety of circumstances. Here are just some examples: Winter – Selene Late one evening, we received a call about a lurcher that had been seen being thrown out of a van.

She was taken to the vets by volunteers.

This is Selene. She Selene weighed just 21kg.

The vet treated her condition, including infections from all the lesions on her legs and body. She was then taken to an experienced foster home.

Her trips to the vet didn’t end there. When it was time for her to be spayed, complications led to the need for her spleen to be removed.

Had she not been seen and rescued when she was so cruelly ‘dumped’, she could have died from starvation or a burst spleen. It is fantastic to see her now safe and loved in her forever home.

and an owner willing to let her be taken.

Her hock fracture was complicated, and veterinary surgeons decided that the best option would be to amputate the leg.

Four year old Amaya has recovered well. She is already up and about, trotting around on her three legs.

Amaya Her veterinary bill is already over £2,000 and there are more costs to come.

Forever Hounds Trust is committed to improving the welfare of all sighthounds, and we aim to continue helping as many dogs as possible throughout the coming years. n Could you help us to help more dogs like Selene, Libby and Amaya? Could you offer a forever home for a hound?. Visit our brand new web site to find out more about our work and our dogs and how you can help the hounds: www.foreverhoundstrust.org

Spring – Libby The closure of the notorious Canidrome in Macau, China, was fantastic news. No greyhound that entered this racing stadium had come out alive. However, when the track closed, 650 dogs were inside.

Local group ANIMA stepped in to coordinate rescue world-wide.

We took five Macau greyhounds into our care. One Libby of them, Libby, came into our Somerset kennels and was given a warm, comfortable bed and the veterinary care she desperately needed. She had spent her entire life confined to a concrete stadium, and yet with typical sighthound resilience, she soon adapted to her new surroundings and went to live in her forever home. A video of her new Dad attempting to make the bed with Libby refusing to move from it went viral and wellwishers sent Libby their love from all over the world!

Summer – Amaya Amaya only has three legs, but she certainly isn’t letting that slow her down! Amaya was being raced at an unlicensed track, but disaster struck and she crashed out, breaking her hock. Broken dogs are no use to the racing industry, but Amaya was one of the luckier ones. There were rescuers there ready to take her to safety, www.rescueandanimalcare.com

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RESCUE CENTRES Dogs Trust Shoreham Brighton Road, Shoreham by Sea West Sussex BN43 5LT Tel: 01273 452576 www.dogstrust.org.uk Email: lisa.herbert@dogstrust.org.uk Opening Hours: Open every day 12.00noon ‐ 4.00pm Wednesday 12.00noon ‐ 7.00pm Closed Tuesdays.

Wood Green Animal Shelter Kingsbush Farm, London Road Godmanchester PE29 2NH Tel: 0300 303 9333 www.woodgreen.org.uk Email: supporter.relations@wood‐ green.org.uk Opening Hours: 10am ‐ 4pm daily.

RSPCA Danaher Animal Home

Thorley Farm, Hedingham Rd, Wethersfield, Braintree CM7 4EP Tel: 0300 111 4321 www.danaheranimalhome.org.uk Email: reception@danaherani‐ malhome.org.uk Opening Hours: 11am ‐ 3pm Closed Wednesdays.

Battersea at Old Windsor Priest, Old Windsor, Berks SL4 2JN Tel: 01784 432929 www.battersea.org.uk Email: info@battersea.org.uk Opening Hours: Opening Hours: 1‐4pm weekdays 10.30‐4pm weekends.

F.A.I.T.H. Animal Rescue

We are an English registered charity concerned with the plight of greyhounds, especially the Spanish-bred hunting greyhounds (galgos) Please visit our website: www.greyhoundsinneed.co.uk Charity No. CI0/1174351

Stubb Road, Hickling, Norwich, Norfolk NR12 0BW Tel: 01692 598312 www.faithanimalrescue.co.uk Email: faithanimalrescue@hotmail.com Opening Hours: 11am ‐ 3pm Daily.

Wadars Animal Rescue

Hangleton Ln, Ferring, Worthing BN12 6PP Tel: 01903 247111 www.wadars.co.uk Email: enquiries@wadars.co.uk Opening Hours: 11am ‐ 3pm Closed Mondays.

Oakwood Dog Rescue Unit 17e Lake Enterprise Park Bergen Way, Sutton Fields Ind. Est. Hull, East Yorkshire HU7 0YQ Tel: 01482 823555 www.oakwooddogrescue.co.uk Email: rescue@oakwooddogrescue.co.uk Opening Hours: 8.00am ‐ 4pm 5.30pm‐9pm.

Blue Cross Adoption Centre Bourne Hill, Wherstead, Ipswich, Suffolk IP2 8NQ Tel: 0300 777 1480 www.bluecross.org.uk Email: suffolk@bluecross.org.uk Opening Hours: 11am ‐ 4pm daily. Closed Wednesdays.

Forest Dog Rescue

Green Gap Kennels, Far Forest, Worcestershire DY14 9DX Tel: 01299 269181 www.forest-dog-rescue.org.uk Email: info@forest‐dog‐rescue.org.uk Opening Hours: 10am ‐ 1pm and 2.30pm ‐ 4.30pm daily.

Brysons Animal Refuge Galloping Green Road, Eighton Banks, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear NE9 7XA Tel: 0191 487 5858 www.brysons.org.uk Email: info@brysons.org.uk Opening Hours: 11.00am ‐ 4.00pm Daily.

Carr House Rescue Centre Carr Farm, East Carr Road, Hull, East Yorkshire HU8 9LP Tel: 01482 701738 www.carrhouserescuecentre.co.uk Email: info@carrhouserescuecentre.co.uk Opening Hours: 9.00am ‐ 4.00pm Daily.

Society for Abandoned Animals The Peggy Henderson Animal Sanctuary, Mosley Acre Farm, Barfoot Bridge, Stretford, Manchester M32 9UP (Just off Dane Road, Sale) Tel: 0161 973 5318 www.saarescue.co.uk Email: office@saarescue.co.uk Opening Hours: 12am ‐ 4.30pm.

Closed Wednesdays.

The Kit Wilson Trust Stonehurst Lane, Hadlow Down, East Sussex TN22 4ED Tel: 01825 830444 www.kitwilsontrust.org.uk Email: mail@kitwilsontrust.org.uk Opening Hours: 9.30am ‐ 4pm daily. Closed Sundays.

National Animal Welfare Trust Cornwall

Wheal Alfred Kennels, Wheal Alfred Road, Hayle, Cornwall TR27 5JT Tel: 01736 756005 www.nawt.org.uk Opening Hours: 9.00am ‐ 5.00pm Mon‐Sun.

SSPCA National Wildlife Rescue Centre Fishcross, Alloa FK10 3AN Tel: 0300 099 9999 www.scottishspca.org 9.00am ‐ 5.00pm Mon‐Sun.

Leicester Animal Aid Association The Huncote Pet Rescue Centre, Elmwood Farm, Leicester LE9 6LE Tel: 01455 888257 www.leicesteranimalaid.org.uk Email: info@leicesteranimalaid.org.uk Opening Hours: 10.00am ‐ 2.30pm Daily.

Greyhound Rescue Wales Hillcrest Cottage, Bryncethin Road, Garnant, Ammanford SA18 1YS Tel: 0300 0123 999 www.greyhoundrescuewales.co.uk Email: info@greyhoundrescuewales.co.uk Opening Hours: 9.00am ‐ 5.00pm Daily.

Freshfields Animal Rescue Centre Bryn Melyn Lon Pant‐y‐gog Nasareth Nr Caernarfon LL54 6DU Tel: 01286 880808 www.freshfieldsrescue.org.uk Email: wales@freshfields.org.uk Opening Hours: 10.30am ‐ 12.30pm Daily.

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The first aid-items

EVERY dog walker should take out

Off for a dog walk.

Great! Poo bags?

Lead? Water?

Whistle? Maybe a ball? Check. Sounds like all you need. But how would you handle the situation if your dog suffers an injury on their walk?

Agria’s Senior Veterinary Advisor, Robin Hargreaves, has some suggestions on what’s sensible to pack, just in case. They’re things that take up very little space – but would be invaluable should your dog has an accident and hurts themselves.

Robin says, “If an injury is serious, don’t waste time on intervention as it’s more important to get the dog to a vet than delay treatment. However, in many cases, having a few simple items with you can help tremendously…

1. A conforming bandage. This is great if you have to deal with something like a cut foot. Hopefully you’ll never need it, but if you do, it can help to keep a wound clean and help reduce bleeding until you can make it to a vet. They’re very light and ideal to slip in your pocket to have to hand.

2. Micropore tape. This is really useful for tail injuries – it won’t come undone like a bandage and it will control bleeding while you get to a vet.

3. Eye wash. In the event of an eye injury,

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always take the dog a vet as soon as you can for assessment. If they have damaged the cornea you won’t be able to manage this yourself. What you can do is give the eye a good rinse, so carry a saline eye wash with you to flush any grit or dirt out of the wound, then get them straight to a vet.

It’s always a good idea to get your dog along to a vet following an injury, as you can never be sure if further treatment is necessary.

This is especially important in the instances of eye injuries.

At Agria Pet Insurance, we believe in helping adopting pets and the rescues that do so much to help them. Find out more about joining us as a partner at agriapet.co.uk/rehoming. If you are an adopter, get your quote for award-winning lifetime insurance at agriapet.co.uk/RAAC, or call us on 03330 30 82 81.

Agria Pet Insurance Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, Financial Services Register Number 496160. Agria Pet Insurance is registered and incorporated in England and Wales with registered number 4258783.

Registered office: First Floor, Blue Leanie, Walton Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 7QW.

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PhoTIzo ShINes ITs LigHt

ON AN AFRICAN DREAM, HELPING HORSES AND DONKEYS AT THE GAMBIA HORSE AND DONKEY TRUST

Veterinary physiotherapist and lecturer Danielle Barnes has volunteered at the Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust (GHDT) not just once, but twice and with a third visit in the planning.

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he GHDT is a small charity registered in the UK and The Gambia that aims to reduce rural poverty in The Gambia by improving the health, welfare and productivity of working animals.

A healthy working animal can increase a family’s income by up to 500 percent.

The locals need advice and veterinary care to keep their animals healthy in one of the poorest countries.

The support GHDT offers pays dividends for the whole community, not least the animals themselves.

Packing a Photizo Vetcare, Danielle has integrated this handy non–invasive device in her practice for several years.

Her aim was to teach the staff at GHDT about its benefits, whilst leaving a Vetcare unit, donated by UK distributors, Danetre Health, at GHDT, which continues its valuable role in rehabilitation.

Everyone found it is so easy to use with its pre-programmed ‘evidence based’ doses of LED pulsating red and near infra-red light.

Without the need for protective laser goggles due to the incoherent LED light, its robust and portable design makes it ideal for tough conditions.

Danielle explained: “Vetcare promotes natural healing for musculoskeletal conditions and wounds very efficiently. It helped me rehabilitate the healing of some extreme injuries and nasty wounds, including tendon ruptures, wounds from mine explosions, broken limbs, and lameness.” n For more information contact Photizo’s sole UK distributor, Danetre Health Products: www.danetrehealthproducts.com Tel: 01327 310909 Email: info@danetrehealthproducts.com

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RomMEl’S RamBlINgS! Hi, my name is Rommel. I am 1 year old and owner of two hooooman servants Jennie & Paul. I also have two dog sisters Kora and Twiglet, as well as 4 chickens to play with.

So it was my birthday on the 23rd July, I am a whole year old. So Hooman servant Jennie says she can no longer call me a kitten. I think she can as I am still very, very cheeky. I plays ‘hide and attack’ on my hoomans and on the dogs. I hide then I leap out and catch the hoomans’ feet! My favourite is doing it to my doggie sister Twiglet.

I love Twiglet she’s a rescue Podenco who is very funny and playful with me.

Sometimes when I am hiding I get the wrong dog and leap onto Kora’s back and not Twiglet. If I realise in time I do a funny flip, like you’d see in a cartoon, so I do NOT land on Kora as she doesn’t like it very much. Twiglet however loves it and we plays chase around the garden and house. I also like to sleep next to or on Twiglet, I adore cleaning her giant bat ears.

Another little thing I sometimes do is to catch birds. I do not kill them. I just

bring them through my special door and let them go in the kitchen.

Servant Jennie had come home from work last week, she had just sat down and something caught her eye. It was my gift to her, a little bird friend that I had brought home to help celebrate my 1st Birthday. Mum then quickly and quietly picked up my new friend.

She checked it over, to see if it was ok and I hadn’t hurt it, which I hadn’t. I was very careful. Then she let it fly away, my new friend gone just like that! Now every time, hoomans come home they check the house out for my flying friends. Servant Jennie says the best bit is discovering bird poop on things! I like to keep my servants on their toes and busy.

One thing servants are not too happy about is my scratching the wall paper. I do have a lovely cat tree which has scratch posts on, but I

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prefer the wall paper in the hallway upstairs and downstairs. I mean my scratch post is in the front room so if I want to sharpen my claws and I am upstairs, what am I supposed to do.

Walk all the way down stairs to the front room, or I can just scratch the wall paper where I am. Makes perfect sense to me! When I first did it I was quite little so the rips were low down.

Hooman Jennie put my cat house bed in front of the damage trying to stop me doing it. To my delight this meant I could climb up on the cat bed roof and reach the untouched fresh bit of paper higher up the wall. Servant Jennie is now going to have to remove all the paper from the hallway upstairs and down and do some painting. I think that sounds like fun, I think I’d like to help with the paintings. My tail is like a huge brush, so I am sure I can be a greats helps to get paint everywhere!

For my birthday I was made a star in one the companies special videos.

I think I am going to have to get an agent now! I was very good in it and will have lots of work offers coming my way.

Anyway I am off out my special door to enjoy the garden and try to meet some new friends. LOL Meow for now x n Rommel’s ramblings column is typed by his hoooman servant Jennie Westcott of The Animal Health Company www.animal-health.co.uk

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Vitalin ‘Gung-Ho!’ for Jerry Green Dog Rescue O Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear running vests, swimsuits, parachutes or fancy dress… and that’s exactly what employees of Vitalin Pet Food recently did for Jerry Green Dog Rescue.

n the 13th April, Annabell, Amy, Sophie and Jodie from Vitalin took part in an exhilarating 5k inflatable obstacle course in Leeds. By navigating their way round a 5k course while tackling enormous inflatables up to 50m long and 8 metres high, the team were able to raise over £200 for Jerry Green.

The rescue centre was founded in 1961 by Jerry Green with the aim of providing all dogs with an environment where they can feel safe and loved. This has exceeded their expectations, enabling them to offer services across Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire. The charity is volunteer ran and relies heavily on public and corporate donations to help them to rescue and rehome dogs.

Jerry Green and Vitalin have been supporting each other since 2016, sharing their love of dogs.

Annabell, Amy, Sophie and Jodie from Vitalin

Said Annabell Rowlands of Vitalin Pet Food: “Jerry Green is a charity that is very close to our hearts here at Vitalin. As they are a charity that are local to us, it means a lot that we are able to support them and the fantastic work they do… even if that did mean running 5K and battling many giant inflatables along the way!” n For further information about the Vitalin visit www.vitalinpetfood.co.uk. You can find out more about Jerry Green at www.jerrygreendogs.org.uk

To help explain the vital work of Leicester Animal Aid, a local animator and designer has created a short film which features one of its former residents.

Shantelle wanted to combine her love of animals with her passion for animation and offered her expertise free of charge to LAA. She has brought to life the story of Bertie, a 14-year-old miniature poodle, to illustrate what a difference the generosity of supporters and members make to the Charity 14

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he film shows Bertie as a puppy with his Mum and Dad and follows him enjoying life as he grows up. As he gets older he has a few health problems including a heart condition but he is well-looked after and still loves his walks. Sadly Bertie’s circumstances change when his beloved owners pass away and he has nowhere to go.

That’s where Leicester Animal Aid step in and give him the love and care he deserves until a new forever home can be found.

Bertie also shows us how easy it is to become a member of LAA and how it helps us to continue the vital work we do helping

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dogs and cats who have been lost, abandoned, neglected or because their owners can no longer look after them.

The animation shows that, although Bertie lives with his new family, he is still supported by his LAA family through the Medical Foster Scheme. n You can go to LAA’s website www.leicesteranimalaid.org.uk, Facebook or You Tube channel to see the animation.

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Effects of Heat Stress The effects of heat stress are similar in dogs, cats and rabbits: • Organ failure • Seizures • Brain damage • Haemorrhages • Convulsions and even death

The symptoms include: • Rapid panting • Bright red tongue • Salivation • Depression • Weakness & dizziness • Vomiting & diarrhoea • Shock & coma

Prevention in Dogs Some dog breeds are more prone to heat stress than others. Dogs such as Pugs and Bulldogs have a hard ime panting. English and French Bulldogs, Boxers, Saint Bernards, Pugs and Shih Tzus have a low heat tolerance. Elderly, sick or very young dogs are obviously more susceptible.

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• Keep away from asphalt and cement which absorb heat • Keep coats short but not shaven otherwise they can get sunburn • Provide an ample supply of cool, fresh water • Do not exercise during the heat of the day • Allow access to a paddling pool or a sprinkler if they want to cool down • Do not muzzle because it impedes panting • Never leave in a parked car

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Pets have little or no ability to sweat so are especially vulnerable to the heat of the summer especially when temperatures exceed 30 degrees Centigrade! Mary Lloyd explains more

If you see any symptoms of heat stress, offer water to drink and bathe in luke warm (not cold) water and take to the vet if the symptoms are severe.

Protection for Cats Cats can be even more difficult to protect. It is all too easy for them to fall asleep on warm window ledges. Make sure they have access to shade away from the sun. If necessary, keep inside during the heat of the day. Do not confine to one room and of course provide plenty of cool, fresh water. If available, use air conditioning. Cats are not so keen on bathing!

Rabbits Your bunnies are the most sensitive to summer heat and cannot tolerate temperatures over 25 degrees centigrade. In the case of rabbits: • Keep hutches out of direct sunlight • Provide ceramic tiles in the hutch so they can lie on them and cool • Use air conditioning if available • Place bottles of frozen water in the hutch to lie against • Spray ears with cool water • Place cool damp towel over the cage • Provide plenty of water and fresh vegetables which also help them to hydrate Very importantly, remember that rabbits can suffer from fly strike which is often fatal. Fly eggs become maggots within a matter of a few hours and no only eat their flesh but exude toxins into the blood stream. Use a veterinary approved spray at regular intervals during the summer months.

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Most people in this country, myself included, aren’t fortunate enough to have a horse, or in fact to have much of a connection to this wonderful animal. But I imagine that, also like me, you may be curious about horses, their history and their characteristics.

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uch importance was attached to horses in prehistoric times that there are giant horses carved into chalk hills in the south, and paintings in caves in France and other places. Even our history of working with horses goes back 6,000 years.

Domesticated, the horse could be harnessed, ridden, used to pull carts, to herd other animals, was used in war, for communication, for travelling distances before any automation; the list goes on and on.

And now of course it is wonderful to be able to own horses and ride them for pleasure, or just to ride occasionally, or see them racing or jumping.

HerE arE a fEW inTEreStINg FacTs: • Foals are able to stand almost immediately after birth, and run too, and their senses are quickly developed.

• As horses have eyes on the side of their heads (and they are the largest eyes of any mammal on land) they can see nearly 360° round. However, if you stand directly in front of a horse or at the back they may be slightly nervous as they may not see you properly. Hence the danger of being kicked if you are at the tail-end – and they are faster than you can be!

• Horses walk at about 4mph, about the same as a person, but they can trot at double the speed and for long distances.

And at a gallop, over shorter distances, they can go at about 35 mph.

• Horses can sleep lying down or standing up. Because they are animals that live in herds in the wild, they prefer to have company, and if they are in a group will often not all lie down at the same time but one may stand on guard.

• The way a horse’s ears are pointing is the direction he is looking, and horses can look in two directions at the same time!

If a horse is cold behind his ears it is likely that the rest of him is cold too.

• The horse’s intelligence has been questioned, mainly because unlike the other domesticated animals, cats or dogs, they have no instinct to fight; rather they are flight animals – born to run away from danger – and this flightiness was equated with not being very smart. But their instincts have been proven to be very sharp: they are incredibly aware and very sensitive in hearing, vision and tactile awareness.

Horses also have been proved to have excellent memories.

Horses have done so much for us that it is distressing to think that sometimes we treat them very badly. We think of use in war as being difficult for horses, but there are other less obvious times when horses have been used hard for human purposes.

Think of pit ponies, for example, who in the 1800s and up until WW1 numbered 70,000, spending their lives underground working hard in the harshest of conditions, and often going blind. Their numbers gradually declined with the collieries’ decline and the last of the pit ponies were brought up in 1999.

Other misuses have been the neglect of horses that depend on humans for care, or discarding horses that have become too old for use. Today there are still cases of cruelty and neglect of the horse: dumping horses in fields or not feeding horses correctly. Fewer people own horses because of the expense of caring for them, yet still horses are being bred in quantities with fewer homes for them to go to. In 2017 there were 980 horses known to have been abandoned.

One of the greatest champions of the old and frail horse was Ada Cole, who was born in 1860 and at the age of fifty-one, after seeing rows of wretched horses being shipped to Antwerp then driven to the abatoir, vowed to do whatever she could to protect old and forgotten horses from such cruelty. Her charity, World Horse Welfare, exists to protect horses worldwide today. Redwings is another charity, the largest in the UK, involved in the rescue and care of abandoned or mistreated horses and caring for 1,500 animals across the country.

Fortunately, there are also many people who enjoy a good and responsible relationship with their animals, especially since horses live a long time, with an expected lifespan of 25–30 years. It is not surprising, therefore, that owners can build incredible bonds of friendship. Spending time with caring for, grooming or riding a horse can be very special, and it can make for a healthy lifestyle by actively working and exercising on a regular basis. They can often be an emotional support, and horse owners often report how their horse may sense pain or depression, or simply be so wonderful to watch or be around that they promote a feeling of relaxation and positivity.

There are all sorts of riding activities for the family too, from learning how to ride or look after horses, beginner riding holidays, trail riding, shows and gymkhanas, and Pony Clubs, all of which can encourage children to build up confidence and learn to care for and love horses.

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It is said that rehoming a rescue horse from a charity changes 3 lives; the life of the rescue horse you are giving a forever home too, the life of a horse that needs rescuing by making a space at the charity and, of course, your own. HorseWorld Trust share a rehoming success story and suggest why everyone should consider rehoming from a charity.

Minty kitted out for summer in her new home!

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s many readers may be aware the UK is in the grips of an Equine Welfare Crisis.

Overbreeding and lower demand for horses has led to an estimated 7,000 horses being at risk of neglect or cruelty with charities receiving more calls about equine welfare than ever. To make matters worse, since the crisis was declared in 2012 it shows no signs of slowing down and rescue centres are full to bursting point.

Although it is a difficult time for horses and the charities working to protect them, there is a simple way that people can help. Loaning a horse from an equine rescue charity rather than buying one privately makes room at the charity for another horse in need.

HorseWorld Rehoming Coordinator, Jodi Thomas, said: “Rehoming is the biggest focus for HorseWorld at the moment, finding forever homes for our horses is the ultimate goal of our work and is the best possible outcome for a rescued horse.”

However, HorseWorld face an uphill battle.

Many of the horses they rescue have suffered lifechanging injuries or experienced cruelty that leaves permanent physical damage. This means many of the horses they are trying to rehome are non-ridden.

Jodi said: “It’s heart-breaking when a horse gets a diagnosis meaning its not suitable to be ridden because it means their chances of being rehomed are slimmer. Many people feel a horse needs to have a purpose to want to rehome it. Here at HorseWorld we are trying to give our non-ridden horses alternative skills and training to make them more desirable.

For example, if a horse can stay alone then it may be a good companion for a somebody’s ridden horse or providing clicker training so the horses can be taught to perform tricks as this is fun and rewarding for both horse and handler.

Anybody who can find room in their hearts (and fields!) for a rescue horse or pony is held in highest regard by charities, without its loaners HorseWorld would not be able to carry on the vital rescue work they do.

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Success Minty’s story

Minty being pulled from underneath a lorry.

In 2016 HorseWorld, along with Avon and Somerset Fire Department and B & W vets, were called to rescue a horse from an industrial area of Avonmouth, just outside Bristol.

On arrival staff were shocked to find the horse trapped beneath a lorry that was clearly being used as a means of shelter for the horse in what seemed to be a dump strewn with upturned cars and gas canisters. In a monumental team effort, the horse was pulled from under the lorry and rushed back to HorseWorld.

Once at HorseWorld the horse, named Minty in tribute to the Police Officer who found her, physically recovered quickly but her psychological damage was more extensive. She was so terrified of people that she completely shut down when handled and trembled with fear during even the softest handling. Vets also, gave HorseWorld the shocking news that Minty was pregnant and against all odds she gave birth to a healthy foal.

Last month, Minty found the perfect loaner. She understands that Minty, although she has physically recovered, will always bear the mental scars of her trauma. Minty has settled in very well to her new home and is thriving. Minty suits having one-to-one attention and has formed a close bond with Sarah. It is really the happiest possible ending to Minty’s rescue story. n If you think you could offer a home to a rescue horse then you can visit HorseWorld’s website: www.horseworld.org.uk/rehoming or call 01275 832067.

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Best suited to an experienced home.

Her gentle personality would suit a quiet yard.

Chico is a sweet, little man with a lovely temperament.

Has a lovely temperament and has come on leaps.

Would need a home where she is always with other equines.

The Pit Pony Sanctuary

Mare and Foal

www.mareandfoal.org

Chilli F3

Flame F8

Help us turn Horses and Ponies Like this – Into This!

Bonny F10

Fred M3

Has mild sweet itch which is controlled with lotions.

She is used to living out, but is equally happy to be stabled for part of the time.

She has an amazing talent for Horse Agility.

Looking for someone who has the experience & time.

Hattie F9

Hebe F8

Kite M3

Peregrine M3

Lady several weeks after rescue

She is a very loveable character but can get quite bold.

An affectionate mare when she gets to know you and loves a nice groom.

An unspoilt pony if you wanted to one day begin ridden/ driven work.

He is generally good to handle but can be a little bit of a cheeky chap.

Lady a few days after rescue

They are a small group in Wales who care for all the Needy Horses & Ponies they can with their meagre resources. They would be so grateful for your help.

Sponsor a Pony at www.sponsorapony.co.uk

World Horse Welfare

www.worldhorsewelfare.org

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Angus M5

Apple F7

Betsy F4

Billy M19

If Angus is broken to ride in the future, he will only be suitable as a hacking pony as he does not have the best conformation.

Apple is a sweet, inquisitve mare who would make a lovely project in an experienced home.

Betsy is a kind, inquisitive mare who would thrive in a home where she can be given time to settle in.

He loves human attention and fuss and he is generally well mannered.

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Ivor today

Two gentlemanly horses flourish at Bransby Horses Bransby Horses is one of the largest equine welfare charities in the UK. They care for more than 400 horses on their 600-acre site based in Lincolnshire. In 2018, the charity rescued nearly 100 horses and have rehomed over 500 equines since the charity started 51 years ago.

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orses, Ivor and Blue Moon, arrived at Bransby Horses in April 2019 via The British Horse Society welfare team.

Their needs were no longer being met.

Before arriving, they lived in a field next to an old sheep farm. The land was steep, barren and was far from being the best place for horses to graze.

On arrival their body condition score was 0.5 out of 5 and they had overgrown feet.

Due to their difficult experience, they depended on each other for emotional support; meaning they didn’t like to be separated. Within 24 hours of being at the charity, they had a full vet check, dental treatment and farrier treatment, as do all intakes.

Despite their ordeal, they were wonderfully behaved whilst being handled by the Bransby Horses team and quickly adjusted to their new surroundings and routine.

Now, a few months on, the pair have left quarantine at Bransby Horses’ Animal Reception Centre (ARC) and are flourishing in their new life out on the Bransby Horses farm. They are putting on weight and their feet are beginning to heal. Their overall health is looking better but the team still

have a lot to do to try to get them back to full health.

The public can see for themselves just how far Blue Moon and Ivor have come by visiting the site, which is open to the public 362 days of the year. The Visitor Centre at the charity has a Welcome Barn, where visitors can learn more about the charity’s work, Gift Shop to buy a memento of their visit and a Café filled with delicious hearty food and homemade cakes. There is also a play and picnic area as well as countless walkways allowing visitors to meet the residents living at Bransby Horses. All proceeds from visits go straight back to support the charity’s work.

With thanks to kind donations from supporters, Bransby Horses were able to help Ivor and Blue Moon through their ordeal and give them the life they deserve. n Supporting Bransby Horses is easy and simple to do, from visiting the site, to adopting one of the equines in the charity’s care. Find out more by visiting the website www.bransbyhorses.co.uk

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Labrador Mug This wonderful Labrador ‘Sit!’ mug will brighten up every cup of tea or coffee. Standard size (Solo). £11.00.

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Thornberry Animal Sanctuary www.thornberryanimalsanctuary.org

Are delighted to sponsor the Rescue Centres Re-Homing pictures on this Page Tel: 01952 245330

www.dogmatic.org.uk Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

Oscar M10-11

Jarvis M11

Ellie F6

Basil M1

Reece M8

Zara F3

Oscar enjoys his walks and loves playing with his toys.

Loves his walks and walks beautifully on the lead, he enjoys his time being out.

Listens very well to some basic commands especially if there is a treat.

Basil is a little pup with a big personally.

He is playful and enjoys a fuss.

A very affectionate and loving gentle giant, loves attention and is very playful.

Would like to have an Adult only home with her new experienced owners..

www.battersea.org.uk

Benji M1-2

Gizmo M1-2

Cashew M2-3

Jay Jay M1-2

Belle F5 & Benji M7

Suzie F4-5

Cheese F7-8

A sensitive chap initially, but is a joy once he knows you.

With his handsome looks, he is also a super fun dog.

Cashew is a lively and active dog, he enjoys long walks.

Jay Jay is still a young dog and loves to learn new things.

This lovely pair are now ready to find their new home. With a patient and understanding family to offer care, love and kindness.

She will need a private garden in a quiet location.

Cheese will make such a sweet and loving companion.

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home

www.edch.org.uk

Harry M1

Alfie M8

Kez F9

Walter M12

Poppy F5

Sophie F3

Dino M11

Hunter M1

He is very friendly and affectionate when around people that he knows.

A very energetic boy who is constantly on the go. He needs an active home.

She has lots of energy and enjoys going for long walks or playing fetch.

He is very confident and friendly, he loves people and is always excited to see you.

Will need a committed owner prepared for long term behavioural work.

She is a bouncy and playful girl, she loves squeaky toys or a tasty stuffed Kong.

He is an affectionate lad who has lots of love to give will make a lovely family pet.

He is looking for a quiet adult only home with a garden.

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Three Counties Dog Rescue www.threecountiesdogrescue.org

Are delighted to sponsor the Rescue Centres Re-Homing pictures on this Page Tel: 01952 245330

www.dogmatic.org.uk

Coco F5

Doris F6

Raine F1

Rosie F4

Lucy F3

Vera F9 mths

This pretty and elegant girl enjoys lots fuss and likes to be kept busy.

A bouncy girl who enjoys a game of ball she also loves lots of cuddles.

She is very obedient.

She loves to run around and enjoys a game of ball.

Is easy going and likes nothing better than sitting on your knee for lots of fuss.

Can be homed with a family that has children but they would need to be older.

As she is young she would benefit from some further training.

Dumfries & Galloway Canine Rescue Centre

www.caninerescue.co.uk

Bell F1-2

Shug M1

Max M1-2

Bracken M2

Style F2

Deano M2

Cap M1

Millie F4

Will need an owner help with training and socialising.

He is looking for guidance when out on walks.

He needs an owner who has lots of time to help him learn.

He needs an owner who has lots of time to help him train.

She loves to play and is good with some dogs.

This very handsome, energetic, lively boy loves attention.

He requires an owner with plenty of time to help him grow.

She is looking for a home where she can be the only dog.

ProDogs Direct

www.prodogsdirect.org.uk

Freddie M2-3

Chloe F6

Lucy F5

Daisy F4

Chuckles F2-3

Gizmo M11 mths

Woody M5

Bruce M11 wks

A great little chap and those that know and love terriers will adore him.

Chloe is looking for new owners who are around for a good part of the day.

She is a great girl who deserves the chance of being a much loved pet.

This girl deserves new owners who will commit to her for the rest of her life.

A great lad he lives up to his name as he always appears to be smiling.

He is a really great dog that will flourish in the right home.

Great in the home, affectionate, clean happy to be left for short periods.

A typical tenacious Frenchie attitude that has got him this far.

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You’ll be able to find out all about the work we do to help pets and people in our community, visit our Cattery to meet our four-legged friends awaiting a new home, tour our Veterinary Clinic and relax in our garden with love music, outdoor games and a veggie barbecue. There will also be plenty of activities and stalls suitable for guests of all ages – including your beloved canine companions, who are more than welcome to come along!

Price: £3 for Adults, £2 for Children and Concessions n Further information about the event can be found on the Mayhew Open Day event page of our website (https://themayhew.org/events/openday/)

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Saving Yorkshire’s Dogs www.sydrescue.org.uk

Are delighted to sponsor the Rescue Centres Re-Homing pictures on this Page Tel: 01952 245330

www.dogmatic.org.uk Pawprints Dog Rescue

Dempsey M5

Frankie M4

Kevin M6

Millie F6-7

Tara F3-4

Winny M2

He loves going for walks and playing with his toys; he also loves cuddles.

Loves to have a play with his dog friends or his toys. All round, a very sweet dog.

He is very friendly with people, loves belly scratches and playing with his toys.

Most of the time she is happy to walk with dogs once she knows them.

Looking for someone with the time to take her for long walks and train her.

Good off lead, friendly with larger dogs, unsure about what small dogs are…

www.pawprintsdogrescue.org

Mayhew

www.themayhew.org

Chimney Farm Rescue www.chimneyfarmrescue.com

Kylie F4

Andre M2-3

Peggy F12

Pod M3

Tess F6

Bowie F11-12

Paul M6 mths

Maya F4 mths

Once settled in, I will be back to introduce myself.

I do love my cuddles and would make the perfect lap dog lol…

I do still enjoy being out and about and meeting new people.

I am well behaved in the house and like to snooze in the chair.

She is looking for an experienced, understanding owner.

She loves nothing more than going for long walks.

With the correct training he will pick up home life easily.

She has not experienced a home environment yet.

Dogs Trust

www.dogstrust.org.uk

Lola F10

Darcy F2

Benji M2

Poppitt F2

Robbie M10

Dorothy F5-7

Alfie M5-7

Angie F2

Lola is missing her home comforts and is now ready to look for her forever home.

She walks beautifully on lead, travels well in the car and loves a cuddle with you.

Looking for a home with trips to the beach as he does enjoy swimming.

She absolutely loves spending time with people and attention and cuddles!

He is unable to go on long walks, but he enjoys a potter and good sniff around.

She would probably prefer a quieter home now she is a bit older.

Will need a SINGLE PERSON household to live in. He's very affectionate.

She can find the world quite over whelming so would like a calm home.

Blue Cross

www.bluecross.org.uk

Saving Yorkshire’s Dogs SYD saves dogs that are vulnerable & at risk in the county of Yorkshire.We rehome them all over the uk.

Bud M4-5

Humphrey M1

Bilbo M7

Princess F6

Bud is an awesome dog, who is a great companion and lot's of fun to be around.

A very sweet active boy, who is looking for an active home where he can learn lots of new things.

I am a very energetic young lad and love to be out and about!!

Nothing is more fun than hiking.

I would love to find an owner who is around a lot as I am at my happiest when with my human.

SYD Rescue is a volunteer led rescue charity that has a set of kennels in the Yorkshire Dales and fosterers in the local area. It takes in dogs from pounds, vets and the public. Once in the care of SYD Rescue, dogs are assessed, rehabilitated and rehomed with suitable families.

Registered charity number 1167291

www.sydrescue.org.uk

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Zeus M3

Fen M2-3

Jim M3

Bronson M6-7

He has got a big, cheeky personaility and an even bigger heart. Once you're friends with Zeus you are friends for life.

He can live with older children and a dog in his new home.

I am looking for a family to share my adventures with, I love my walks and really enjoy meeting new people and dogs.

Bronson make a fantastic companion but he will need on-going support from his new owner.

Pip F1-2

Raffy M6-7

Vinni M7

Sophie F9

I am after an active home where I will get to go on nice walks and have zoomies in the garden.

Loves to keep his mind busy as well as his body, so loves to play with Kongs, treatballs and puzzles.

I love human company and would happily lap it up all day long! I really enjoy sitting on your lap.

I love spending time with my people and if you are looking for a cuddle companion – I’m your gal!!

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Don’t turn away, we are talking about end of life here, that horrible, distressful but unavoidable subject that we all face, no matter how much we would prefer to ignore it. From a pet owner’s perspective this is so difficult to think about never mind actively consider action. Our pets are meant to live forever or at least as long as we do!

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ut every now and then we catch a glimpse of reality staring us in the face and have to somehow deal with the fact that our pet in in the autumn of their life. We plan many things but end of live often lands on the “too difficult to deal with pile”, which is understandable. As our pets age they become more susceptible to serious and even terminal illnesses or age related debilitating conditions that cause suffering and a deteriorating quality of life, when such conditions have struck, the outcome is partially within our control. When we are facing end of life head on, we have the ability to help our pets in a respectful and dignified way. if other treatments to cure or control are not working.

When the end is approaching and we know our pets better than anyone, not taking steps to plan is risking a fall into a distressing emergency, in such a situation many say that it is “better to euthanise a week too early rather than a day too late”. And if you are going to face this difficult time many believe that being in the secure and familiar environment of your home is the way to

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reduce some of the stress for both you and your pet. Our pets give us unquestioning love, loyalty and companionship all their life, a gentle at-home euthanasia, when they may be in pain or suffering is a respectful way to say a peaceful goodbye on their final journey.

Doing some homework and finding out what to expect can take away much of the stress and uncertainty. Talk to your friends, your family and your veterinary clinic, use the internet, get advice and do not to rush into any decision. If you do decide to embrace euthanasia to stop pain and suffering the whole process should be unhurried, peaceful, it is worth considering that the process can normally be done in your own loving home environment. When the inevitable has caught up with your pet, try to take some control of the situation and make the end respectful, not rushed or stressful. n For more information on home visit euthanasia and the service provided by Cloud 9 Vets, you can visit their website at cloud9vets.co.uk or call the Care Coordinators on 08000 354 999.

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We will all, sadly, face the loss of our best friends and, when that time comes, want to find special ways to remember them.

Petributes has a long history of designing creative pet memorials and is committed to giving bereaved pet owners the tools and inspiration to make their pets’ tributes as unique and special as they were.

For more information, or for help and advice, visit Petributes website or speak to their friendly Customer Care team who are always pleased to help.

Petributes www.petributes.co.uk 0845 388 7387

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In 1994 Richard Bush found himself in a predicament. With a new baby and a new house to accommodate his growing family, he suddenly found himself without a job!

A suggestion from his late father-in-law prompted him to investigate the emerging trend in pet funerals. Knowing how he felt when he lost his own best friend and tennis partner, Border Collie Ben, he put his creative talents to use finding special ways to commemorate people’s pets. He began making caskets and urns from his garage workshop and Petributes’ first order is still proudly displayed on the wall at their Sussex offices.

Over the following 25 years Petributes became the leading supplier of creative and innovative pet urns and memorials in the UK and Europe, and their range is now available around the world.

It is still a family business with Richard creating new products and, with wife Ness, planning the company’s international development. Their eldest daughter, Tori, has recently joined the team. The atmosphere is very much “one big family”; the Bush’s three daughters have all worked for the company and many children of employees have done their “work experience” or holiday jobs at Petributes.

“We have an amazingly talented and creative team at Petributes, with artists, musicians, singers, craftspeople and sportspeople. We also have people involved in fund-raising, community groups and animal rescue and are enormously proud of all their efforts and achievements”, says joint Managing Director Adam Masters.

Petributes is also a family of pet lovers and appreciate the trauma and sadness of losing beloved pets. Some photos featured on their website and brochures are the much-loved pets of Petributes staff members. As well as dogs, cats and “small furries” the extended Petributes pet family has included ponies, tortoises, lizards, chickens – even a goat!

“Many of us have rescue pets and feel very passionately about giving animals a second

chance for a permanent loving home” says Petributes Marketing Director Susan Macmillan “We love to feature pet charities and rescues on our website and social media. We have created a special “Charities” account, giving animal welfare organisations a discount, so they can offer our urns to their supporters to raise funds.”

Petributes website features a space for visitors to create free online pet memorials, a directory of animal charities and advice on pet bereavement, as well as an interactive map to help visitors find their local pet crematorium. “We see our site as a resource for people who have suffered a pet bereavement” continues Susan Macmillan “We know what a difficult time it can be, and our aim is to provide support and help in any way we can.”

People’s pets are members of their families and they wish to remember them in very individual ways. Petributes urns and keepsakes can be personalised in a variety of ways, to be as unique and special as the pets they commemorate. Website visitors can design their engravings with names, messages, motifs and even their pet’s own pawprint.

The range features figurine urns for cats, small animals and many breeds of dogs cast from sculptures commissioned by Petributes from local Sussex artists. There are discreet photo urns, metal, wood, stone and ceramic urns and keepsakes, and even teddy bear urns. Their Highdown Urn is designed to be buried but can be easily relocated when moving home.

Petributes design their own products and manufacture in many places around the world, including a successful factory in Romania which Petributes helped fund in the 1990s. “We emphasise fair trade and environmental sustainability in all our product sourcing”, says Products Director Gavin Wood. Some products are made in the UK; crafted, using FSC materials, in Petributes own Sussex workshop.

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Boote Home for Cats

Mayhew

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Wren F1-2

Felix Peers M12

Biffo M7

I am a confident friendly and lively girl who has lots of energy and is very curious!

I can be a very friendly boy who loves to be stroked and purrs when you give me fuss.

I am a quiet boy who loves fuss and strokes and attention and purrs lots when stroked.

Lincs Ark Animal Welfare

Banjo Nicholl M10 Princess Sheilling I am a very F7 handsome black and white gentleman with panther-like features.

I am a very playful girl and I love to chase my toys.

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Lavitta F2

Brolita F3 mths

Robbie M4

I am a quiet girl and like to have more of my own space, but I still love to share cuddles at night.

She now needs an extra special home with people who will give her lots of love and affection.

Are you ready to get lost in fluff? If you are then Robbie is the guy for you.

www.lincsark.co.uk

Max M4

Mr Majeka M5

Kitty F2

Mabel F3

Polly F7

Bella F

Pandora F2

Tilly F4

He likes lots of love and fuss and will let you know when it is time to stop. Max is a real character. Is he the character for you?

We feel he would suit an older couple who are used to cats and looking for a companion in a rural location. Will you be his new family?

It would be best if she was not in a home with children or other cats.

Mabel is a pretty little girl who has the potential to be a great addition to the right setting.

She does go outside so a cat flap is essential. Polly does not like other cats and needs to be an only cat.

She has not been a lap cat and was very fiery but has calmed down now and enjoys a head tickle.

She is a total lap cat and is vocal when she wants attention and fuss, she can’t get enough.

She enjoys looking outside, is vocal and enjoys a stroke on her terms.

Rayleigh, Castle Point & District Cats Protection

www.catsrayleigh.org.uk

Timmy M1

Dusty M9

Loni F10-12

Taz M10-12

Shia F13

Fiona F5

Jimmy M

Mr Apricot M

He's a sweet natured boy but rather timid until he gets to know you, so a quiet home without children.

Best suited to a home with experienced owners who would give him the time and space.

She is very friendly and loves a fuss and would make someone a lovely companion cat.

He needs a home without other cats, and a garden away from a busy road.

Shia needs a home without other cats or young children - a quiet adult home would suit her best.

We think she will be fine in a home with older children or adults.

Jimmy would need to be an only cat in the household and will need access to go outside.

We are unsure what he would be like living in a home with children so perhaps an adult home.

Redditch Cat Rescue

Luna Animal Rescue

www.redditchcatrescue.co.uk

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Coco & Cleo F

Carla F5-6 mths

Fleur F12 mths

Dodge F4

Sweetpea F15

Paloma F12

Kittens

Coco and cleo are both extremely sweet natured, friendly and affectionate.

They are very family oriented and are waiting for their forever home together as they very close.

Needs independent access to a safe outdoor space once she’s settled.

Fleur is very friendly and loves attention she deserves a home on her own and laps to snuggle on.

Dodge would prefer a quieter house with no small children, and is about shy of dogs but will tolerate other cats.

She’s had a lovely life so far, and is so affectionate and friendly- she would absolutely love to snuggle up on the lap of an older person.

She is a pretty girl and desperately wants to be your friend but is a little wary and scared of contact and being stroked on her back.

often have a number of kittens available at various times of the year.

Raven’s Rescue UK

www.ravensrescueuk.weebly.com

Tinkerbelle F10

Sven M

Freya F

Tank & Tonka M2

Sonia F4

Evelyn F12 wks & Roy M12 wks

Tinkerbelle is a beautiful girl who is so loving. Can anyone offer her a forever home?

Will make the most amazing companion for the right family.

He has settled in great with his new foster Family.

She is adorable and loves a fuss with lots of strokes and chin tickles. She is wary of other cats and dogs.

Tank & Tonka are beautiful Brothers who are nearly 2 years old, they were previous Ravens babies but their owners circumstances changed. They are so loving and affectionate, they need to be rehomed together.

They get on great with other cats.

She would prefer to be an indoor cat as she loves her comforts and would be suited to being an only cat in the household.

Evelyn & Roy are 12 weeks old, they are looking for their forever home.

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Simon Freear explains “Josera manufacturers in its own factory and have done so for over 75 years – so have complete control over ingredients, supply and production, recipe development and final product. The range of recipes for all pets at different life stages and dietary needs is perfect.”

Recent introductions include the Josera Mini range which has products for all life stages to suit dogs from puppy to senior citizen. The mini sized kibble is easy for little mouths to manage and the food helps to prevent the build-up of tooth tartar from day one. Fatty acids help to establish a glossy coat and healthy skin while duck, salmon and natural herbs create irresistible flavour.

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MiniDeluxe is a tasty cereal-free mix of lamb, vegetables such as sweet potato, herbs and fruits. For senior citizens, Josera offers grain-free MiniVita which has a carefully measured mineral content to protect the kidneys, liver and other internal organs. As with all Josera recipes, the Mini range foods are very nutrient-dense ensuring daily feed rations are very low and extremely well digested and assimilated thus reducing the quantity and improving the consistency of the poos. n Social Media @petfootprint www.petfootprint.co.uk

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Woodgreen

Are delighted to sponsor the Rescue Centres Re-Homing pictures on this Page Tel: 01952 245330

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David M3 mths

Pip M4 mths

John M1-2

Mia F1-2

Dot M3 mths

Duke M4 mths

I am looking for my loving forever home with some hens for me to be friends with.

I am looking for my loving forever home with some hens for me to be friends with.

John is looking for his forever home with some hens for him to be friends with.

She will also need her home alone building up slowly.

They are quite the nosey bunch and have been known to take food straight from the hand.

They absolutely love digging in hay, shredded paper, sand, gnawing new cardboard boxes!

www.greenacresrescue.org.uk

Cockerels

Jemima F6

Rats

Lenny M4

Beau M

Ace M3

Reggie M2

Izzy F

We always have many cockerels looking for good homes.

Jemima would need to be kept as a single goat as she has always lived alone and doesn't mix well with others.

We have various rats that we are looking to find good homes for.

He is very motivated by treats and likes to partake in interactive food games.

Beau needs a patient and understanding home that will work with him and show him he doesnt need to be scared of life.

He’s a funny, happy and friendly lad that needs an active home.

He’s super friendly and LOVES to play.

Good with other dogs but would would need to keep up with his energy.

Izzy is a small jack russell with a huge personality that shines through.

Buggle & Friends M

Cecil M & Jeanie F

Chaplin M1

Chuck Norris M

Dewey M

Cecil and Jeanie are a man and wife looking for a new home together.

He is looking for a new home, ideally with a few hens to keep him company.

Looking for a home that will be very spacious and secure with a few hens.

Dewey is looking for a spacious home with plenty of room to wander around.

Scottish SSPCA

www.scottishspca.org

Anderson M

Bruce M1

Buckbeak M

We think he would enjoy some female company in a nice secure home!

Looking for a home where he would have a flock of chickens to call his own.

He be happy sharing his home with a few female feathered friends for company.

National Animal Welfare Trust

We would love for these budgies to go to a new home.

www.nawt.org.uk

Ducks

Monday M and his hens

Molly May F2

Wallace M

Zebra Finches

Cherry F6-11 mths

We have a group of male call ducks available for rehoming.

Monday is a young handsome bantam cockerel who is looking for a home with his three ladies.

I am looking for an adult only home with minimal visitors and no visiting children.

I love to search around in the dirt for bugs and to explore my surroundings.

We are a group of Zebra Finches who came to the centre as our owners could no longer keep us.

I'm the cheeky Cherry and what a girl I am - there's nothing that you can't love about me!

Coco Chanel F6-7

Elle F10-12 mths

Oscar Wilde M6

Foxy Brown F6-7

Hey! ‘Coco Chanel’ here, a sporty, casual chic girl.

If you’re lucky I’ll give you a little Whippet dance and spin!

A warm heart and kind soul who loves travelling.

I get my inspiration from Dr. Dre, Jay-Z and Lil Kim.

Leicester Animal Aid

Chief Hopper M1 My job is to ensure my new owner is cared for.

www.leicesteranimalaid.org.uk

Bobby Charlton M3 Bath time is a favourite of mine.

Harold Bishop M7 Favourite past times include, relaxing in my comfy bed.

Sir Ralph Lauren M5 I may not be the richest man.

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Wadars Animal Rescue

Are delighted to sponsor the Rescue Centres Re-Homing pictures on this Page Tel: 01952 245330

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Rosie F5 mths

Daisy F5 mths

Badger M3

Frankie F5

Woody M18 mths

Lily F11

She should settle with other family pets and is good with children too.

She should settle with other family pets and has been used to children in the family home.

Loves to play, we are looking for an experienced owner who can help train this lovable hooligan!

She can be quite boisterous, so we are looking for an adultonly home, or one with older children.

Whilst he is great with other dogs, for the time being Woody needs to be walked on a lead.

Has recently been used to an indoor home. She enjoys a game with her toys every now and again!

www.oakwooddogrescue.co.uk

Freddie M2

Alf M3

Yogi M2

Buddy M2

Jax M4

Eli M2

Charlie M2

Winston M3

Not good with children. Not good with dogs. Untested with cats.

A family that will offer me unconditional love and show me what real security is for the first time.

Can be homed with children 10+, can be homed with a female dog only. He is OK with cats in the home.

I prefer the company of other calm dogs but I do look forward to walks and getting out of the kennels.

Can be homed with children 5+. Can be homed with a female dog only. He is OK with cats in the home.

Can be homed with children 10+. Can be homed with a female dog only. Untested with cats.

I'm a sweet boy that just wants love, I could live with a female dog and would love an adult only home!

Can be homed with children 10+. Can be homed with a female dog only. Untested with cats.

Danaher Animal Home

www.danaheranimalhome.org.uk

Terrence M

Sata 15125

Brie 15052

Luna 15044

Sweep 15088

Sue 15087

Scruffy 15066

Gil 15124

I love playing with tennis balls and sausages.

I am very affectionate and enjoy sitting by your side relaxing.

I used to be nervous and shy but I am beginning to enjoy a fuss.

Unfortunately I was abandoned but I am super friendly.

I lost my previous owner and found myself homeless.

I’m a homely girl, I like to be indoors, I can be timid.

I like to sit and watch the world go by.

I’m very intelligent and love having a go at agility.

Pixie F2

Freddie M3

Scruff M5-6 mths

Mia F3-4

Can be a little timid but soon shows her exhuberant personality, she is such a character!

Enjoys his walks with his tail constantly wagging. Off in the play pen, he loves to zoom about!

He will certainly need an active home and we would advise enrolling him in to puppy training.

Loves to be fussed and cuddled, in fact the more cuddles the better. She will need further training.

Forest Dog Rescue

www.forest-dog-rescue.org.uk

July F5-6

Alfie M18 mths

She loves everyone she meets specially when cuddles and kisses are up for grabs!

My name is Alfie and I am new to the centre so am currently being assessed for my new home.

The Kit Wilson Trust

Moana F12

Rosie F14 mths

I am looking for a A typical active home with other Collie, she loves to confident dog/s. I am be out - her number very nervous around one favourite thing is new people. tennis balls!

www.kitwilsontrust.org.uk

Tara F8

Hutch M11

Jed M8

Brindy F7

Rocky M8

Molly F5

Woody M2-3

Nell F14 mths

She is very loving with people that she knows.

Needs a strong owner as he does pull on the lead.

He is such a big baby, magnificently large at over 50kgs.

Brilliant with people but can be selective with other dogs.

He would live with a female of a similar size.

Very loyal and loving with her family and with other people.

He gets on great with other dogs but does love to hunt.

A fun addition to a family looking for an active dog.

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We believe that if a dog can live a good quality of life it should be allowed to regardless of cost. It doesn’t matter to us is there is an ocean between us, if we can help… we will.

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Bath Bunny and Guinea Rescue

Are delighted to sponsor the Rescue Centres Re-Homing pictures on this Page Tel: 01952 245330

www.dogmatic.org.uk

Gingerbread M11 mths He’s always lived on his own but like most rabbits they thrive with company of their own kind.

Essex Guinea Pig, Rat and Rabbit Rescue

Beau F3

Maggie F1

Molly F7 mths

George M1 & Millie F10 mths

Beau does need regular trims as she can get a mucky back end, due to the longer fur.

Maggie can be a little food and hutch territorial, so therefore she’s not suitable for a home with young children.

Molly is quite destructive as she literally bit away most of the wire mesh on her hutch at her previous home.

This pair aren’t suitable with children. Both are hutch and food territorial. They would suit a large free range set up as Millie can be quite destructive with her accommodation.

Please don’t be put off by both being territorial as they are both such characters.

Mia F5

Bubbles M3

www.egprr.org

Skye F6-7 mths

Minnie F2

Caesar M1

Rubble M1

Sky is a white with fawn mini lion head girl aged 6-7 months.

Very friendly and in very good health.

Minnie is a stunning orange girl with extraordinary white face markings. Can be homed with a neutered boy bunny for company.

Very friendly big boy.

Very loving. Can be homed with a neutered female bunny for company.

Super friendly. Very loving. Can be homedwith a neutered female bunny for company.

National Animal Welfare Trust

Beautiful fawn harleStunning fawn lion quin dwarf lop. Very head boy aged 3. A bit loving. Can be homed grumpy. Requires an with a neutered experienced owner. bunny for company.

Whisky F

Polar M1

Peanut M8 mths

Polar can live indoors or outdoors as long as he has plenty of space to hop around and explore.

Peanut loves running on his wheel, exploring new places and climbing.

Snowflake F4

Thumper M3

Snowflake is an agouti and white dutch cross girl aged 4.

Absolutely stunning orange large lop boy who craves fuss!

Last Chance Animal Rescue

www.nawt.org.uk

She loves exploring and getting involved in everything you are doing.

Pawz for Thought

www.bathbunnyrescue.co.uk

www.lastchanceanimalrescue.co.uk

Benji M5 & Butterscotch F5

Finn M18mths & Rey F2-3

We are looking for a home with adults or families who have children aged 5.

They have always been house rabbits, so are looking to be kept as house rabbits.

Bueno M2

Bing F2

Rainy F1

He’s has never had a stable home so is looking for loving family home. Loves munching on his food and veggies.

Looking for a home with a large hutch and a large run so she can enjoy the sunshine. Very lovely rabbit.

Rainy is a lovely rabbit but could do with more handling.

Loves sitting in the sunshine enjoying her veggies.

Jackson & George M

www.pawzforthought.org

Caramel M4 mths

Dustin M3

Caramel is friendly and cheeky and loves to see what you are up to.

Dustin came to us after being found stray so we know very little about him.

Barnaby M4 mths

Toffee M

He is a lovely rabbit Toffee is a lovely lop who likes strokes and who was found as a is super relaxed, as stray bunny. Toffe is a you can see. calm boy and he likes a stroke.

Ella F

Badger M

Chomp M

She is a little overweight so could do with losing some weight but we think with plenty of space to run around.

Can you offer Badger a loving new home?

All he wants is a girl bun to call his own.

Although Chomp is tiny he is very very active and needs a spacious cage.

Chomp is fab and very entertaining.

A lovely pair of boars.

They are friendly and are looking for a lovely knee to sit on.

Tiny Paws MCR

Yorkshires Rabbit Retreat

www.tinypawsmcr.org.uk

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Sammy M19 mths

Dandelion & Budock M10 mths

Aside from his baldness, Sammy is a happy and active little guy who enjoys burrowing in deep bedding and running on a wheel.

With patience and suitable treats, they should become less shy over time. Due to how timid they are, they are only suitable for adult adopters.

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Wendy F10 mths, Ziggy M2 mths & Arya F2 mths They will require a cage with a minimum of 80x50cm. With tunnels and wheels.

Bertie M18 mths He loves his veggies and hay, and will wheek to let you know when it’s time for his dinner!

Tod & Copper M1

Maud F2 &

These 2 brothers are Beatrix F11 mths looking for a home They will need plenty together after joining of room as this will us with their dad. also help with They were basically their confidence. unwanted bunnies.

Remus M2 He will be looking for the perfect bun wife to share his life with!

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In this issue...

When four-legged friends find fame

Meowzers! How to boost your cat’s wellbeing

Dental care for pets

AUTUMN 2019

Front cover photo of Marcel and Pops by Aurélie Four. Read more about Marcel and Pops in ‘When four-legged friends find fame’ on page 12.

Our vision

A society where people understand the importance and value of animal welfare.

Our mission

To promote animal welfare by delivering a broad range of community-based veterinary, care and education services in the UK and overseas.

for dogs, cats and communities Editor: Shelley Warnaby shelley@mayhewanimalhome.org Design: arc, www.arc-cs.com

Many thanks to our contributors and photographers: Jess Feehan, Audrey Granger, Sarah Hastelow, Graham Hilling, Alissa Johnson, Rowan Williams, Georgie Wishart, Natassja Yoxall.

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Living our best lives Hello and welcome to our autumn magazine.

We hope you had an amazing summer; we certainly did! A particular highlight was the foreword written by our Patron, HRH The Duchess of Sussex, for our 2018 annual review, which you can enjoy on page 7 – just in case you missed it!

In this issue we look at practical skills to keep furry friends calm and happy through positive communication for dogs (page 24) and lifestyle improvements for cats (page 26). Meanwhile, our regular ‘Ask the expert’ feature demystifies dental care (page 18), taking the stress out of keeping their teeth clean.

All of which will come in very handy should you decide your pet is destined for social media stardom after reading our interview with Instagram influencers Marcel the corgi and dachshund Pops (well, their owners at least!) on page 12.

While you’re reading, why not make a date in your diary for two of our biggest events? Everything you need to know about the Mayhew Open Day (Sunday 8 September) is on page 4, while details of the Great Rescue Ramble (Sunday 6 October) are on the back page.

Don’t miss out!

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Mayhew news

Cats and dogs looking for a home

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18

Lucky Albright survives air gun assault

Ask the expert: dental hygiene for pets

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Doggy talk

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Enriching your cat’s life

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Proud to support Mayhew

Mayhew International

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23

Meet Simran – our fundraising superstar!

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A tribute to Tiggy

Saved by the microchip!

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In their shoes

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When four-legged friends find fame

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Your letters

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A recordbreaking Hounds on the Heath!

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n a sunny Sunday in July, hundreds of twoand four-legged supporters joined us at our annual Hounds on the Heath event, raising over £8,000 for dogs, cats and communities in need.

A host of celebrities helped judge the dog show, including singer-songwriter Chrissie Hynde, actor Ben Miles, The Vamps’ James McVey and his partner, model Kirstie Brittain (pictured), plus TOWIE star Pete Wicks and Channel 4 dog trainer Oli Juste.

As well as the dog show, there was an exciting array of entertainment for dogs and their owners, delicious food and pet-friendly stalls.

The day was sponsored by Scrumbles Natural Pet Food, and we would like to thank everybody who turned up and supported us. We hope you had a wonderful time; we’re already looking forward to next year’s event.

Join us for the Mayhew Open Day on Sunday 8 September

Our open day is almost here and we really hope you can join us. This annual street party is a fun-filled day, with a BBQ, live music, stalls and activities for all the family. You will also be able to have look around and meet some of our animals looking for new homes. For more details, visit themayhew.org/events/openday.

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Health and well-being advice for pets At Mayhew’s Community Vet Clinic, our experienced Veterinary Nurses are on hand to advise and support you and your pet. There are a variety of Nurse Clinics available, including a ‘Confidence Club’ for pets who are anxious when visiting the vets and a Weight Clinic to keep your pet healthy. To find out more and book an appointment, email vetclinic@ mayhewanimalhome.org or call 020 8962 8017.

Helping to look after your fourlegged best friend

If you need to go into hospital for a short-term stay but have no one to look after your dog or cat, you may be eligible for help under Mayhew’s Pet Refuge Guardians programme. We will take care of your pet, in their own home, so you can get the care you need, knowing that your pet is in expert hands.

To find out more, speak to our Animal Welfare Officers on 020 8962 8000 or email awo@mayhewanimalhome. org.

TheraPaws dogs are Far From Home

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olunteers and their dogs from our TheraPaws programme were star-struck this summer when they met not one, but three incredible actors from the Marvel film Spider-Man: Far From Home!

Actors Tom Holland, Zendaya and Jacob Batalon relished the opportunity to chill out with Pops the sausage, Marcel ‘le corgi’, Doris, Frank and Bismarck during a full day of press and media interviews before the film’s release. The dogs ‘helped’ with some video interviews and jumped into laps for cuddles. It was an enjoyable day for everyone and, most importantly, helped spread the word about Mayhew and TheraPaws!

To keep up with the latest news from Mayhew, visit themayhew.org/news or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Lucky Albright survives air gun assault

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ayhew’s Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) programme helps to control and contain the local feral cat population and ensure that cat colonies are living in a safe and suitable environment.

During the course of their TNR rounds, our Animal Welfare Officers occasionally come across cats who need our help in other ways too – as was the case with Albright, a three-yearold tabby with a rather alarming injury.

Albright’s story

While neutering Albright, our Vet team noticed several air rifle pellets visible under the skin on his stomach and hind legs, and arranged a full-body X-ray so they could assess any damage.

Albright had been hit by five pellets, and although luckily it seemed that all had missed his major organs, he would of course still have been in considerable pain and distress at the time of the attack. Our vets gave him a thorough health check before removing every pellet, which thankfully turned out to be a quick and easy process.

A widespread issue

Sadly, however, such attacks on cats and wildlife are not uncommon, with the RSPCA reporting over 3,000 incidents of cats being hit by air guns and other low-powered weaponry between 2017 and 2018.

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air gun wounds, with nearly half (47%) of these incidents proving fatal. A further quarter resulted in life-changing injuries or infections.

Air guns, rifles and pistols are exempt from certification under the Firearms Act 1968, providing they are ‘low-powered’ and the particular model has not been classed in any alternative legislation as ‘especially dangerous’.

Unfortunately, it is clear that the existing regulations are not strict enough to protect wildlife and domestic animals like Albright from potential harm.

Looking to the future

Although Albright suffered no permanent damage and has recovered well, it is concerning to know that low-powered weaponry does cause death or life-threatening injuries to thousands of animals every year.

Scotland and Northern Ireland have recently clamped down on the sale and use of air guns, rifles and pistols by introducing mandatory licensing laws, which animal charities across England are now calling for the British government to replicate.

If you are concerned about the health or appearance of a stray or feral cat in your area, please contact our Animal Welfare Officers by phone on 020 8962 8000 or email at awo@ mayhewanimalhome.org.

HRH The Duchess of Sussex meets Wully and his dogs Gallis and Azzy on a visit to Mayhew in January.

Proud to support Mayhew

This summer we published our 2018 annual review, which included stories of the animals and people we have helped with your support, and this special foreword from our Patron, HRH The Duchess of Sussex.

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As a proud rescue dog owner, I know from personal experience the joy that

adopting an animal into your home can bring. The role that we, as people, play in rehoming and rescuing these animals is vital, but the role of organisations such as Mayhew is unparalleled. What initially struck me about Mayhew specifically is their community based approach not simply on rehoming animals, but in the preventive care that inhibits these cats and dogs from ending up in shelters in the first place.

From Mayhew’s global education programmes to their community work on a micro level with the elderly, homeless, and vulnerable communities, they actively seek solutions that allow people to stay with their animals and have the support they need to do so.

The choice to adopt a pet is a big decision that comes with much responsibility but infinite return on the investment. It will undoubtedly change your life.

As Patron of Mayhew, I encourage you to get involved in whatever way you can - either through pet adoption, volunteering, donation, or spreading the word. We are all interconnected and through these animals we find an even greater link to community and the part we can play.

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I am proud to support Mayhew and to work alongside them as they continue to improve the lives of animals and people, to create more supportive and compassionate communities both in London and internationally.

ANNUAL REVIEW

2018

To read the annual review in full, head to our website: themayhew. org/annualreview2018.

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Meet Simran – our fundraising superstar!

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espite being only 11 years old, inspiring schoolgirl Simran has raised over £575 for Mayhew in the past year. From baking and selling home-made dog biscuits to successfully completing a sponsored silence, young Simran has worked hard fundraising to help the dogs and cats in our care.

Simran contacted Mayhew after reading our newsletter and decided she wanted to do something to help. She told us, “I was so touched by all the stories about cats and dogs who needed urgent care.

I wanted to raise some money for Mayhew so that I could help all the poor animals who had suffered.”

I am really passionate “ about animals and care

for their welfare, so by doing this fundraising I am fulfilling one (of many) of my dreams to help animals!

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A baking whizz

Simran decided to hold a bake sale and requested a Mayhew fundraising pack. She was soon fizzing with ideas, including making her own dog biscuits, and with the help of mum Anita she ordered boneshaped cookie cutters, labels and bags. Simran told us: “I was very excited, and I had lots of fun baking.

My dog Millie was our ‘Head Taster’, and once I got her approval, I knew I was onto a winner!”

Once the cookies were ready, Simran set out to find customers, selling the first batch to neighbours and dog owners at her local park. She soon sold out and made a second batch to take to school, offering them to teachers who she knew had dogs. Although she started off using a cookie recipe from Mayhew’s website (themayhew.org/ make-dog-biscuits), she also developed a nobake version (you’ll find the recipe on the right) to speed up the production line! Simran made over 150 biscuits in total and raised an amazing £150.

Going the extra mile to help our cats and dogs

Simran’s support for Mayhew doesn’t stop at fundraising. She also sponsors a cat cabin, which she pays for out of her own pocket money, and she even asked for nothing but money for Christmas so she could donate everything she received to help us buy food and blankets for our animals during the winter.

Simran really is an inspiration and, happily for our cats and dogs, it seems like she isn’t quite done yet – according to her mum, she still has masses of fundraising ideas up her sleeve! “Simran has always loved animals and has always wanted to care for as many of them as possible,” says Anita. “I am so proud to have such a lovely, selfless daughter who is so aware of the world we live in, and who wants nothing more than to help make it a better place.”

No-bake dog trea ts

A simple a nd tasty tr ea four-legg ed friend w t that your ill love!

Ingredients

• 75ml (⅓ cup) coco • 2–3 tbsps peanut nut oil

butter (cru or smooth nchy works fine , just make sure it doe sn’t conta in xylitol) 350g (2½ cups) rolle d oats 33g (⅓ cu p) finely sh redded coconut

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Recipe

We think Simran is an incredible young lady, with astonishing heart and drive.

As well as raising money for the dogs and cats in our care, she is also helping to spread awareness about Mayhew to her friends and family.

We are so grateful for her support and we can’t thank her enough.

Simran’s fundraising tips for children and young people

• Find a cause you are

1. Add coc onut oil, p eanut and rolled oats to a fo butter od processor and mix w ell until combined .

2. Scoop o ut bite-siz ed piec a spoon an d roll into lit es with tle balls.

3. Toss ea ch ball gen tly in the fi shredded nely coconut u ntil well coated.

4. Place o n a flat tra y lined w baking pap er, refrigera ith te for 30 minutes a nd then se rve.

passionate about.

• Think about what you could do to raise money for the charity – make sure you discuss your ideas with your family.

• Consider what help you will need. Contact your chosen charity – most charities have great fundraising teams who can support you all the way.

• Talk to your parents about any initial costs and

how you will cover these. For example, I needed to buy the ingredients for my biscuits. Some things are cheaper than others: my sponsored silence didn’t cost me anything!

• Plan your fundraising activity, making a list of all the things you need to do.

• Just go for it!

Good luck.

If you’ve been inspired

by Simran’s story and would like to fundraise for Mayhew, take a look at our website for lots of ideas and tips: themayhew.org/ fundraising. You can also call our Events team on 020 8206 5872 to request a fundraising pack.

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t Mayhew, we are really lucky to have amazing volunteers who provide temporary homes for our rescued animals. We work hard to make sure our kennels and cattery are as comfy and homely as possible, but some animals spend longer at Mayhew than others and our foster carers help by giving them the special attention they need. We caught up with Janet, our Dog Fostering Coordinator, to find out more.

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How did you become Mayhew’s Dog Fostering Coordinator?

I enrolled as a student at Mayhew in 2008, working towards the NVQ 2 course in Animal Care and Welfare. This involved written work and handson experience in the kennels and cattery. Once I qualified, I started volunteering in kennels and was then given a permanent Kennel Assistant role. I also occasionally helped with interviews and home checks for foster carers and, when the position of Dog Fostering Coordinator came up, I got the job!

It was a nervous but exciting time for me.

What does your role involve?

A typical day may start with reading through new application forms. If the applicant is suitable to become a foster carer, they will receive information with insight into what dog fostering entails and I will follow up to arrange an interview and home visit. If they are not suitable at that time, I will get in touch to explain why.

When a dog is in foster care, I keep an eye on any veterinary treatments that are due and arrange their appointments. I am also on call for the foster carer: there for a chat or to help if they have any concerns. I visit the dog to check on their progress, to get new photos for our website rehoming pages or to help with training. Of course, I enjoy a catchup with the foster carer too!

What’s your favourite part of the job?

I love seeing the difference being in foster care can make for dogs who need it. For example, we recently had a small terrier called Maggie who had had a really bad start in life. She had been abused and had ulcers in her eyes which hadn’t been treated. When she arrived at Mayhew, Maggie cowered in the corner and was extremely nervous.

We worked hard to gain her trust, but knew being in a foster home would be best for her to continue her rehabilitation. The change was quite daunting for Maggie at first, but her foster carer was so patient and kind, and as time passed you could see the improvement – Maggie gradually began to trust in people again, little by little. She even (slowly) made friends with some of the doggie neighbours who she would meet up with in the park. Maggie has now got an amazing family, and I know that going into a foster home helped with her recovery, confidence and, ultimately, finding that forever home.

Maggie with her foster carer Sonia.

Why would one dog go to a foster carer, but another stay in the shelter?

Some dogs need more time with us – for medical or physical rehabilitation, for example, or because they’re a bit older and can be harder to rehome – and these would be good candidates for foster care. Other dogs are ready to find their new forever home quite quickly, so their stay at Mayhew is short. We try and place puppies with foster carers to help with socialisation, getting them used to the noises, sights and smells of a home environment.

What does an ideal dog foster carer look like?

There are a few things I look for in prospective foster carers:

• Lots of experience with dogs. We • • • •

do sometimes take people with less experience, however – it depends on the dog and their needs.

Time, patience and emotional commitment – it is a rewarding role but it can require a lot of you.

Home-based, or at least around most of the day, so the foster dogs are not left alone for too long.

Located within an hour’s drive from Mayhew so the dogs can come to our vet clinic for medical treatment.

Happy to take on a dog who may need to continue some training at home.

If a prospective foster carer has a dog of their own, the dog must be neutered. They will need to bring their dog in to meet the foster dog to make sure they get on.

Mayhew is always looking for volunteers to provide temporary homes for some of our rescued dogs and cats. Email info@ mayhewanimalhome. org or phone 020 8962 8000 to find out more and register your interest.

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Let pets be “ pets. Respect

your pet and never allow them to be in situations where they are uncomfortable or stressed.

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Aurélie

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ith the rise of social media and the ease with which you can snap and share photos, thousands of pets now have their own accounts on social media platform Instagram. And for some, their quirky personalities and adorable looks have made them into furry superstars!

An insight into being “Insta famous”

Mayhew is lucky to have the support of some highprofile Instagram animals. Two of these, Welsh Pembroke corgi Marcel (@lecorgi) and rescue dachshund Pops (@pop_sausage), also squeeze in volunteering for our dog therapy programme TheraPaws. Both have captured thousands of hearts: Marcel has over 116,000 followers and Pops has more than 24,000! We spoke to Marcel’s owner Aurélie and Pops’ owner Charlie to find out what’s involved.

Why did you decide to create an account for your dog?

Aurélie: Our social media adventure started the day we brought Marcel home. I started it for fun, but as it grew, I discovered a whole community and made new connections and friends.

Charlie: Pops was very poorly after spinal surgery and I was worried I didn’t have enough photos of her, so I vowed to take at least one photo per day and upload it to Instagram for a timeline of our adventures.

What do you enjoy most about posting?

A: I enjoy using my creativity to make people smile. Marcel is a little clown, and if someone pulls out a camera, he will put on a show. We receive a lot of support from the community and it’s amazing to see how social media can bring people together.

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JARGON BUSTER Keep your pet’s welfare as your “ number one priority. Pops and

What do you think Marcel and Pops enjoy most?

A: Although he often seems to have a bit of a diva attitude, Marcel is blissfully unaware of the ‘celebrity’ status he has.

We always put him first and insist he is allowed to just ‘be a dog’.

C: Pops is a very lucky lady and regularly receives gifts through the post. She waits for Mr Postman every morning and wags her little tail while I open any post that’s for her.

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C: I’ve really enjoyed building a persona for Pops over the past few years. Her followers seem to love that she is a success story. She was rescued from a puppy farm four years ago, but now she is treated like a queen. Being part of the social media community, I’ve made friends for life and met my partner online; Pops has even helped me to get a new job!

I have left photoshoots before because it was too loud or she was feeling under the weather.

Charlie

We’ve found your support of TheraPaws invaluable – why do you do it?

A: I believe we should use our voice to influence others to do good. Volunteering for Mayhew with TheraPaws doesn’t involve money, just a bit of time and it makes such a difference.

C: I love that we’re in a position to work with charities such as Mayhew. Whenever I post about Pops’ hospital visits with TheraPaws so many people respond, and it’s always special when people mention that they have signed up to get involved in TheraPaws or that they have donated to Mayhew.

POST:

TO UPLOAD A PHOTO OR VIDEO.

FOLLOWERS:

PEOPLE WHO HAVE CHOSEN TO SEE WHAT YOU POST.

#

HASHTAG:

WORDS OR PHRASES PRECEDED BY A # THAT CATEGORISE CONTENT AND TRACK TOPICS.

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POMERANIAN JIFF (@JIFFPOM) IS THE MOST POPULAR DOG ON INSTAGRAM, WITH

FOLLOWERS, A BOOK DEAL AND AN ONLINE SHOP.

PET SOCIAL MEDIA STARS CAN EARN BETWEEN

£2,500 £4,000 AND

PER POST TO ADVERTISE A PRODUCT. NOW THAT’S A LOT OF TREATS!

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Instagramming your pet’s adventures

• Explain their backstory. Each pet has a unique identity.

• Be genuine. Focus on your pet’s natural quirks and antics, and share special moments rather than forced fun. Don’t put them in uncomfortable situations.

• Engage with your community. There are hundreds of like-minded pet lovers to interact with.

• Stay internet safe. Never share any of your personal

details. If you use your pet’s real name for their account, don’t use it as a password or security question on other websites.

• Remember, your pet’s welfare and well-being should always come first.

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t Mayhew, we love to hear how our cats and dogs are settling into their new homes, so we’re delighted when adopters create social media accounts for their pets. Here are a few of our favourites.

Luigi, Hula, Clive and Alfie (@lillmanlulu_luigi_and_co)

Auburn and Leo (@auburnandleo)

Bert (@bert_spanner)

Maggie

Over the years, photographer Marjan has gathered an adorable band of rescue cats.

She originally created their account as a bet to see if they could get 100 followers by her husband’s birthday. They did – and now have over 45,000!

Elderly cocker spaniel Bert was adopted in 2018 by Suzanne, who started his account to help raise awareness of Mayhew and encourage people to adopt older dogs. Bert has since made a lot of like-minded friends and has stolen lots of hearts!

Abandoned kitten Auburn arrived at Mayhew in 2018 with a serious medical condition and was in our care for just under a year. When Leo arrived, they formed an unexpected friendship; then Kate came along and adopted them both.

(@maggie_pags_)

Jack Russell terrier Maggie arrived at Mayhew along with six other puppies, all victims of puppy farming. Maggie was quickly adopted by Emma, and soon after the pair were invited back to meet our new Patron, HRH The Duchess of Sussex.

Boris (@borisjugson)

Pug/Jack Russell cross Boris arrived at Mayhew after he was abandoned. He slowly began to learn how to trust again, and his loving owner Karen created his Instagram account to reduce the stigma surrounding rescue dogs.

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We rehome hundreds of cats and dogs each year. Here are some of the amazing animals waiting patiently

TESS

Female, 6 years 8 months

Likes: Tess adores long walks and a good game of fetch – she LOVES her collection of balls and could chase them all day long!

Essentials: Tess forms strong bonds with people and is eager to please, so a home with someone who is about for most of the day would be perfect.

Male, 8 year 3 months

Likes: Little Cyril has a big character and loves to sniff around and go exploring on his walks. Once you are home, he will jump onto your lap and lean in for cuddles.

CYRIL

Essentials: This fun, feisty boy prefers humans to dogs, so would like a home in an area without too many neighbouring pups.

BOWIE

Female, 11 years 7 months Likes: Beautiful Bowie likes nothing more than going for long walks and playing fetch, before returning home to snuggle up on the sofa.

Essentials: This lovely girl doesn’t like to be left alone, so is looking for someone to keep her company during the day.

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at Mayhew for their forever home. Could you be their pawfect pal?

KIKO Male, 1 years 10 months

Likes: Kiko is a handsome, cheeky boy who adores playing with his feather toys, coaxing you into giving him extra treats and a good brush.

Essentials: Kiko arrived at Mayhew with an injured hind leg but is doing really well after surgery. If you’d love a cat who will greet you at the door when you get home, Kiko is your boy.

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JANE

Female, 8 years

Female, 11 years 1 month

Likes: Sweet Heidi gives the best headboops and will purr away as she settles onto your lap for cuddles.

Essentials: Nervous at first, Heidi needs to move at her own pace to form a bond with you, but once she’s settled, she’ll have eyes only for you!

To find out more about these animals and other Mayhew residents waiting for a forever home, please visit us at themayhew.org/adopt or call: 0208 962 8000.

Likes: Gorgeous and friendly, Jane loves nothing more than coming to say hello. She will definitely steal your attention as she pops herself down on your lap for some fuss.

Essentials: Jane was abandoned and lived as a stray before coming to Mayhew. She has an affectionate and gentle nature, so if you are looking for a pet with bundles of love to give, Jane is the girl for you.

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Ask the expert:

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his issue we talk to Amy, a Registered Veterinary Nurse at our Community Vet Clinic, about the importance of good dental hygiene for cats and dogs.

Q. What is good dental hygiene?

A.

Good dental hygiene is ensuring that your pet’s teeth and gums are kept clean and healthy.

Owners should be regularly checking their pet’s teeth and incorporating oral care into their pet’s daily routines. It is also worth asking your veterinary surgeon to check your pet’s teeth when you take them for an annual check-up or booster so that they can offer advice on any signs of bad dental health.

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Q. Are there medical issues associated with poor dental health?

A. Iclean, f a cat or dog’s teeth and gums are not kept this can create health problems: •

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Plaque will build up and lead to sore gums and teeth.

Teeth can become decayed and infected.

Mouth infections may make it too painful to eat or cause the animal to feel generally unwell and so have a reduced appetite.

If left too long unchecked, veterinary intervention may be needed to clean your pet’s teeth and they may even need surgery to remove any teeth that cannot be saved.

Q. What is the best way to

clean my pet’s teeth?

A. Bisrushing your pet’s teeth regularly the best way to keep them clean

at home. Toothpaste for humans is toxic to animals, so always use a pet-friendly formula. These come in many flavours – test out a few and see which one your pet prefers. We recommend using a toothbrush or a finger brush designed specifically for pets; however, a child’s toothbrush is a good substitute.

Introduce teeth brushing slowly and gently to give your pet time to get used to the sensation. It can be a good idea to brush their teeth before taking them for a walk or giving them their dinner so they learn to associate teeth brushing with a positive experience or treat!

Q. What are your top tips for

sparkling teeth and healthy gums?

A. Daily brushing is considered best; however, all pets are different. We

would advise that you brush your pet’s teeth as often as you can without making them too stressed.

eed your pet a diet that involves F dry food as biscuits are good for removing plaque from teeth. There are complete dental dry diets available for both dogs and cats, which have been formulated so that the biscuits are large enough to ensure your pet chews (rather than just swallows) the kibble. The chewing action helps to keep teeth clean.

Giving dogs toys which are too big or small for their mouths.

I t may go without saying but don’t allow dogs to chew on or carry rocks in their mouths, as this will cause damage to their teeth and gums.

Dental issues can be difficult to avoid and, just like us, most pets normally need veterinary dental intervention at some point during their life. However, good dental care at home and following advice from your veterinary practice can help delay or reduce the likelihood of your pet requiring dental work under anaesthetic.

Q. What are Mayhew’s Nurse Clinics?

A. Wwhere e offer a variety of Nurse Clinics, our qualified veterinary nurses

I f you prefer to keep to your pet’s normal diet, you can incorporate dental chews/treats instead to achieve the same effect. However, these are normally highly calorific so should not be given daily.

hewing toys and balls can also be C helpful. We advise giving your dog rubber toys and balls as these will not cause uneven wear or damage to their teeth.

Q. What should be avoided?

A. FIncorporating eeding a wet food-only diet. dry food will help to

prevent plaque build-up. If your pet is new to dry food, mix with some wet food initially so they get used to it. eeding your pet bones, as they can F cause damage to teeth.

oys with broken or sharp edges T which could damage teeth and gums.

Check all toys are in good order and be mindful of what you give your pet to play with.

are on hand to support you in keeping your pet healthy. In a dental-check clinic, a nurse will demonstrate how to brush your pet’s teeth, as well as offer advice and guidance on the right diet, the best chews and any other queries you may have about at-home dental care.

Book an appointment by calling our Community Vet Clinic on 020 8962 8017 or emailing vetclinic@ mayhewanimalhome.org.

It is important to remember that veterinary nurses cannot diagnose dental disease. You should make an appointment with your veterinary surgeon if you are concerned about your pet’s dental health.

Hard toys such as antler chews, which can cause dogs’ teeth to splinter or break.

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Mayhew Afghanistan’s fight against rabies

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ayhew has been working to improve the lives of the local community and street dogs in Kabul, Afghanistan since 2002. A major concern for the people living there was the high number of human deaths from rabies. Historically, Kabul Municipality had tried to fight the disease by poisoning street dogs; however, it has been scientifically proven that this method has no effect on the spread of the rabies virus. After two years of negotiations, Mayhew Afghanistan signed a landmark agreement with Kabul Municipality to stop the culling of dogs and instead implement a strategy of mass canine rabies vaccination and a humane spay and neuter programme.

What is rabies?

Rabies is a zoonotic disease (one transmitted from animals to humans) and is spread by the saliva of an infected animal. Dogs are the most common source of rabies transmission because they live in close contact with people and are more likely to bite humans and other animals in densely populated areas. However, it’s not only a bite that can cause the rabies virus to be transmitted: scratches, and even licks, can cause saliva to enter open wounds, the mouth or eyes.

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When you think of rabies, you might picture a dog foaming at the mouth, lunging aggressively at people and infecting them through vicious bites.

This is a common misconception. Dogs that are infected with rabies can appear aggressive, but they may also be disorientated or have a lack of balance, and sometimes there are no noticeable symptoms, which is a real danger.

How does rabies affect the local community?

In areas with a high population of free-roaming dogs, local communities can understandably be very fearful. Rabies has been endemic in Afghanistan, and it is 99.9% fatal without vaccination and post-exposure prophylaxis (preventative treatment taken after being bitten by a rabies-infected animal). Data has shown that before our Kabul team started their mass canine vaccination programme in 2017, there were around 70 recorded deaths in the city each year from rabies, and likely many more that went

23,420 IN THE FIRST YEAR

2,000

DOGS WERE VACCINATED – AN AVERAGE OF 78% OF THE POPULATION

WE HAVE REACHED OUT TO MORE THAN

PEOPLE SO FAR THIS YEAR, MOSTLY CHILDREN

unrecorded. Human rabies vaccination and treatment is hard to find and very expensive in Afghanistan – way beyond what is affordable for the majority of the population.

How is Mayhew helping?

Our strategy is to create ‘herd immunity’ against rabies within the dog population over three consecutive years of vaccination. By vaccinating a minimum of 70% of the overall dog population, we are able to break the chain of virus transmission.

In the first year, 23,420 dogs were vaccinated – an average of 78% of the population. We have continued to vaccinate and are now halfway through year two of the programme. This year, in parallel, we have begun the neutering part of our project to manage the dog population in Kabul in a humane way.

Why is education so important?

It’s not only vaccinating and neutering Kabul’s dogs that is making a difference to the area’s residents. We believe that informing and educating

communities about rabies and other zoonotic diseases is key to prevention – a win-win situation for dogs and people alike.

Our Community Engagement and Education Officer, Dr Moattar Nasiri, is working to change attitudes and teach the locals about our initiatives to tackle rabies. Sadly, most victims of the disease in Kabul are children, so we are focusing our educational efforts on schools, colleges and community groups using fun, interactive activities.

Dr Moattar and her team deliver presentations and workshops to inform audiences about rabies, dog-bite prevention, safe behaviour around street dogs, and animal welfare in general. We have reached out to more than 2,000 people so far this year, mostly children. We hope that by teaching them about the street dog population and the dangers of rabies we can encourage compassion towards dogs in the community.

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How are attitudes changing?

It’s not just the “ children that are

afraid of dogs.

All local adults are also scared of dogs, as rabies has killed so many people in Kabul.

Our education programme is teaching them that their enemy is the rabies virus and not the dogs.

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Dr Abdul-Jalil Mohammadzai DVM, Mayhew Afghanistan’s Country Director

Our new clinic

This summer, our team opened the first Animal Birth Control Centre in Afghanistan, allowing us to deliver a comprehensive, citywide neutering programme targeting free-roaming dogs and work towards safer and healthier communities.

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Although some residents of Kabul show compassion towards street dogs, there are still those who simply do not want the dogs in their communities. Before we began our vaccination programme, many were in favour of the municipality’s strategy of culling dogs. However, over the last two years we have begun to see a shift in attitude, and now many residents understand why our initiatives are important and that they are more effective in preventing rabies deaths.

After our workshops and talks, we have seen both adults and children becoming more comfortable with dogs on the street. They now approach our vaccination team to thank them for making the dogs safe for them to interact with again.

Stand with us against rabies

Saturday 28 September 2019 is World Rabies Day. In recognition, Mayhew will be raising awareness about rabies prevention and highlighting our progress in defeating this awful disease. Our mass canine vaccination programme has meant that in Kabul there were no recorded deaths in humans from rabies in 2018. But the coast is not clear yet.

We still need to complete our three-year strategy in order to save more dogs and people from rabies and eradicate the disease from the city.

Meet Dr Moattar – Community Engagement and Education Officer

Moattar started out as a volunteer with Mayhew Afghanistan, supporting our team with events such as World Rabies Day before securing the role of Community Engagement and Education Officer. Not only is she passionate about the work Mayhew does, she is a qualified vet and speaks English as well as the two local languages, Farsi and Pashto.

Moattar holds workshops, presentations and interactive sessions at local schools and community groups about rabies and dogbite awareness. The aim of these events is to ensure that local children know how to deal with street dogs, how to protect themselves from aggressive dogs and how to recognise rabid dogs showing strange behaviour.

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Microchipping is the safest way to ensure a lost pet will be returned to you, and it is cheap, quick and painless.

Saved by the microchip!

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he thought of losing a beloved pet is terrifying.

But for the thousands of pet owners whose cats aren’t microchipped – almost threequarters of domestic felines in the UK – there is every possibility their missing pet could be gone for good, as there is little to no chance of an un-microchipped animal being returned home.

Three independent studies by the RSPCA, Blue Cross and Cats Protection recently revealed that between 80% and 87% of cats taken in by rescue shelters and animal charities annually are not microchipped, which means we are powerless to see them safely home.

If a lost cat is microchipped, however, vets can scan the animal for their chip and, if registered, it will enable them to contact their worried owner and reunite them with their furry friend.

An accidental kit-nap!

Luckily for little Kismis, being chipped saved the day when she found herself the victim of an accidental kit-nap earlier this year.

The five-month-old kitten had accidentally boarded and fallen asleep in a delivery lorry in her hometown of Hounslow. After many hours of being trapped and driven around London, Kismis woke up over 10 miles away in Ealing. She managed to jump out, but had no idea how to find her way home.

Two days after her journey, Kismis was found wandering around an industrial estate by a construction worker, who, thankfully, called Mayhew for help.

Our Animal Welfare Officers went out to rescue the tiny kitten, checked her over and soon discovered her microchip, allowing them to contact her extremely concerned family in Hounslow. Happily, Kismis was unharmed by her adventure and so could be reunited that very same day.

Keep your cat safe

Microchipping is now a legal requirement for dogs, yet there is no such law currently in place for cats, despite repeated calls

from animal welfare organisations and rehoming charities to establish one.

During the warmer months, cats are outside even more than usual and are therefore more likely to wander further away from home and get lost. Lost cats are often mistaken for strays by strangers, who may even start to feed and look after a cat they come across while the original owner remains none the wiser and is devastated about their loss. Microchipping is the safest way to ensure your animal will be returned to you, and it is cheap, quick and painless.

Your pet will most likely remain awake for the procedure and will be completely unaware that the chip is there once it is implanted.

Mayhew offers free and low-cost microchipping at our Community Vet Clinic. Contact us by phone on 020 8962 8017 or email vetclinic@ mayhewanimalhome.org to find out more and to book an appointment.

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DOGGY TALK D

ogs are born with the ability to understand social cues in humans, and our canine best friends are experts in reading body language and being guided by our emotions. This often causes a knock-on effect in their behaviour, for better or for worse. We look at some different ways that dogs interpret body language, plus give you some tips to keep your pet happy and calm.

“ Dogs are very communicative with us, but we don’t

always pick up on what they are telling us. The more we are aware of what the signs of stress are, the more we can listen to our dog and prevent them from feeling stressed or anxious.

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Niamh Carwood, TheraPaws Coordinator

Loose lead

When walking your dog, non-verbal signals can be transferred down through the lead, usually without you realising – they will sense any tension you feel in your grip. It can take practice in situations that would normally make you anxious, but staying calm and relaxed and keeping a loose lead will help keep your dog happy too.

Eye contact

When talking to another human, eye contact is important, showing interest and engagement.

To a dog, however, maintaining eye contact is perceived as a challenge or a threat. Our dogs will look directly at us if they trust us and feel at ease, but they will frequently turn their head or look away to show that they are being nonconfrontational. Prolonged periods of eye contact can make a dog feel really worried.

Tip: When looking at your dog, try to do so with as soft a gaze as possible to keep them calm and comfortable, and avoid holding direct eye contact.

Tip: It’s normal to worry sometimes about things like your dog greeting another dog.

However, the more tense you are, the more anxious your four-legged friend is likely to become. Try to keep the lead in a firm but loose grip with your arm relaxed and speak in a happy tone of voice to help the introduction go as well as possible.

Hugging

We love our dogs and want them to know that.

Showing affection through hugging is second nature to people, but not all dogs like hugs. Some dogs will cuddle up to us but only in their own way, often one which is less restrictive for them – perhaps sprawling across you when you are on your sofa.

Tip: If you want to cuddle your dog, avoid any embrace that may feel constricting.

Pay attention to how your dog reacts when they are hugged – for example, do they move their head away? If so, your dog may be trying to show you that they aren’t comfortable being held in a hug.

Keeping our dogs happy and calm at Mayhew

Body position

When we meet new people, we face towards them and might extend a hand to greet them. It would look strange if we approached someone sideways on, eyes lowered, with a hand placed to be easily sniffed! However, for dogs this is the perfect way to say ‘hi’: they can get nervous if you approach them head-on or lean over them and may interpret this as a threat or challenge.

Tip: When meeting a new dog, stand calmly to its side or crouch at arm’s length and let the dog approach you. This way you are showing the dog that you are not a threat.

Shelter environments can be very stressful for dogs, and our experienced Kennels team works hard to ensure that all our dogs feel calm and relaxed throughout their time with us. “We use essential oils like lavender and play reggae music to the dogs,” explains Maria Markey, Head of Kennels. “This not only helps relax our dogs, but also creates a calm and happy environment for our staff and volunteers to work in. Our emotions transfer down to our dogs, so the more relaxed our staff, the happier our dogs.”

Telltale signs of doggy stress

their head • Turning away from whatever is

bothering or worrying them. Sometimes they will also close or partially close their eyes.

or ‘half-moon’ • ‘Whale’ eyes (when you can

see some of the white portion of the eyes at the corner, appearing in a half-moon shape) can mean your dog is anxious or uncomfortable.

lip licking • Excessive (when there isn’t food

around!). This behaviour is used by dogs to soothe a person or animal that they view as a threat in an attempt to ward off aggression.

This can be a • Yawning. sign of general stress

or discomfort, but dogs also use yawns to calm down situations between themselves and other dogs.

it off. A dog will • Shaking literally shake itself off

after a stressful situation – for example, after being hugged.

between legs. A • Tail tail that simply hangs

straight down or is only wagging at the tip can also be a sign of stress.

back or lowered • Pinned ears. Dog ears differ, of

course, but many dogs pull their ears back when they feel uneasy.

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ENRICHING Y UR CAT’S LIFE

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Environmental enrichment for cats has been proven in scientific studies and benefits include reduced stress and increased calm and playful behaviour.

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ur Cattery team provides everything they can for the cats in our care to ensure their stay at Mayhew is as stress-free and comfortable as possible. We use several different techniques to improve our feline residents’ well-being, helping to stimulate their brains, keep them calm and allow them to express their natural feline behaviours. Lots of these enrichment techniques are easy to replicate with your own cats at home so read on for some top tips!

Tanya Madden, Deputy Head of Animal Welfare

A cabin fit for a king (or queen)

Each of our cat cabins has a variety of levels so the cats can explore and get up high to survey their surroundings. All residents have a castle bed, which they can sit on top of or go inside, and some lucky ones have a hanging bed too, where they often choose to spend their whole day. As well as plenty of toys, we put scratching posts in every cabin so the cats can sharpen their claws and mark their scent, just as they would in the wild.

Try it at home: Give your cat plenty of options around the house for places to sleep, things to play with and posts to scratch. A multi-level cat tree combines all three and is perfect for cats who like to keep an eye on things from above.

Say hello!

Social interaction is very important for cats and it can be hard for some coming into a shelter environment when they have been used to having the run of a home. Our cattery staff and volunteers make sure to spend lots of time with the cats in their cabins, or with the kittens playing in our kitten garden. They sit and talk to, play with or cuddle them, and this all helps to reduce boredom and keep them physically active while they wait for a new home.

Try it at home: Toys can be made easily and cheaply using empty containers such as toilet roll tubes, string and other bits and bobs around the house. Check out our step-by-step guide to make your own cat enrichment toy on page 28.

Working (and playing) at mealtimes

Feeding time for shelter cats is often a highlight of their day. In our cattery, we give some cats their meals using activity feeders, which keeps them mentally and physically stimulated as they work out how to get the food. It also takes them a lot longer to eat than it would if they just ate their food straight from a bowl, which keeps boredom at bay and helps digestion too.

Try it at home: There are loads of toys for feeding on the market, but for a totally free food enrichment activity, why not try scattering or hiding small amounts of food in different areas of your home for your cat to find, or letting them chase individual biscuits?

This will simulate their natural behaviours of hunting and catching prey, keeping them fit, happy and healthy.

Keep hydrated

It is vital that cats always have water available for them to drink, particularly if they are on a dry food diet, as not drinking enough can lead to urinary tract and kidney problems. Our cattery staff monitor water intake throughout the day and provide fresh water, topping up when needed.

Try it at home: Cats prefer fresh water, which is why they often like to drink from a dripping tap rather than their own water bowl! If that sounds like your puss, you could invest in a cat water fountain, which keeps water tasting fresh and encourages cats to drink.

Tips for using an activity feeder

• Use your cat’s favourite food, or start off with some tasty treats.

• Start by giving half the food in the toy; wait a while, then give the rest in a bowl.

• Tap the toy or get a few nuggets to fall out to encourage your cat to try and get more.

• A variety of toys will

help to keep your cat stimulated; however, some cats need more time and patience, so ensure your cat is confident with each toy before moving on to another.

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Make an activity board toy for your cat Toys can be made easily at home, for little or no cost.

They are great fun to create and will provide hours of entertainment for your cat.

Just follow our step-bystep guide to making a cat activity board and watch your puss explore and play.

You will need:

• A few toilet or kitchen roll tubes • A piece of sturdy

cardboard, approximately A3 size

• Egg box • Recycled fabric such as towels or cloths Crafting essentials such •

as ribbon, string, wool and pompons

• Hot glue gun or PVA glue • Scissors Top tip:

cat Once dr y, spritz your tnip ca activity board with some spray or sprinkle on catnip powder.

Safety first!

Always supervise your cat when they play. Once your toy is finished, leave 24 hours before giving it to your cat and check everything is securely in place.

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1 3 1. Lay the piece of cardboard on a flat surface – this will be your base.

2. Cut some of the toilet or kitchen roll

tubes to different heights and glue onto the board. Use the scissors to add a palm tree effect to one or two of the tubes: make several, regularly spaced cuts a few centimetres deep around the top edge of the tube and then fan out. (Image one)

3. Cut the lid off the egg carton and glue to the board (it will be a good place to put some treats and toys later!).

4. Make a “treat tower” for your cat

to explore using a few more of the cardboard tubes by gluing two or three together and attaching to the board.

(Image two)

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5. Stick down the base of the egg carton.

You can also add more tubes, if you have space.

6. Start to add texture to your toy with

your recycled fabric – blankets, fleece, felt, even a piece of an old bathmat!

(Image three)

7. You are now ready to add your crafty

finishing touches: ribbons, pompoms on string, small toys or balls, or even a small pouch filled with valerian (which cats love!). (Image four)

8. When the glue is fully dried, it’s time

to play! Hide some treats around the board for your cat to discover, tucked into tubes and under toys, and watch them go wild.

A tribute to Tiggy From Neil Morrissey and Emma Killick

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ayhew rescue Tiggy was adopted by actor Neil Morrissey and Emma Killick at the end of 2004.

They spent many happy years together until sadly she passed away last year. Neil and Emma have written this beautiful tribute to Tiggy to share with our supporters.

The adventures of Tiggy began when we found her at Mayhew in autumn 2004. She looked at us, wagged her wonky tail, and it was instant love.

A well-travelled dog, she was on passport number three when she passed away. She’d visited Michelin three-star restaurants, been carried round a scorchingly hot Barcelona, leapt through toodeep snow, hidden in fields of corn and hung out in many a dressing room. She was on TV to help raise money for other rescue dogs and definitely stole the show on each of her appearances.

She spent a lot of time running around the countryside in France. Lizard chasing (well, watching mostly – picture the pose like the classic HMV terrier), football nudging and taking in everything with the curiosity and obsession of all great Jack Russells.

Like most little dogs, unaware of her size, she was courageous. But she learned quickly enough that you can’t take on a bull or a potbellied pig.

For all her natural terrier bravery, you could not have met a more passive, patient dog. She was trustworthy around babies and children, and when anyone fed her titbits by hand, she would take them gently, like a real little lady.

She loved nothing more than a sausage, but was also content with a bit of pâté or rare duck (blame the Michelin-star restaurant visits for that). Beloved wherever she went because of her wonderful character, we were privileged to have her in our lives for so long and still miss her every day.

One of the poems a friend wrote when Tiggy passed sums her – and us – up best. It reads, in part:

Little dog, now silent-hearted, Cast a thought to where you three started.

Little dog, saved from fate, You treated her good, she punched above her weight.

She’ll dream of course, that little dog, with the big dog’s bark, Of chasing squirrels round Finsbury Park.

Little dog, you were their evening star, and their rising moon.

They’ll not forget you.

Least, no time soon Tiggy, December 2001–January 2018.

If you are thinking about getting a pet, head to our website to meet the cats and dogs at Mayhew who are looking for their forever home: themayhew.org/ rehome.

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YOUR LETTERS

We always love to hear how our ex-Mayhew animals are getting on in their new forever homes. Here are some updates our Dog Adoption Officer, Lisa, and Cat Adoption Officer, Matt, have received, along with some wonderful photos!

Timmy

Hi Matt,

Just thought we ’d let you know that Timmy is settlin g in really well. H e hasn’t been outside ye t but we’re aim ing to start that proces s in a couple of weeks.

Timmy is defin itely full of attit ude, which we love, and he seems to like wa king us up at 6am scra tching on the sid e of the bed! He seems happy as Larr y and is very loved!

Thanks again fo

Cassie and Ben

r all your help.

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well, Bessie has settled in extremely starting are We . own her flat making the and lity ona pers nt llige inte her see to e hav We is! ly just how clever she real has she well how been amazed by settled in and how relaxed she is. d We are so blessed to have foun tavo Gus s love Bessie, and the way she ea mad has she – le and me is incredib yes, And . lives our to e renc huge diffe s!

Lisa, she knows she’s our princes out with , and Bessie is our dog for life we hew May the to question, thanks ber. have found our perfect family mem now. her out with be er nev ld wou We Andrew

Hi Lisa,

Charlie (was C hilli) Hi Matt,

Charlie’s been settling in really well.

The first week or so she was restless and unsure, needing lots of reassurance, so it’s been lovely se eing her grow, relax a little and be more co nfident in her surroundings.

She loves her food an d is incredibly inquisitive and playfu l. Her favourite toy is a little mouse and she’s very adept at flipping it and chasing it down the stairs.

She even plays fetch , bringing it back and dropping at our feet before sitting proudly by her catch !

She’s a beautiful, aff ectionate addition to our family and we’re very much enjoying getting to know her.

Thank you for all your help and support.

With very best wishe s,

Nikki and Amandine

Dobbie is marvellous!

He very quickly settled into his new home and he loves people and is especially good with children, particularly young children. He also loves playing with the other dogs that I look after and follows me everywhere.

I loved his face when I first saw him and wasn’t put off by the fact that he was an older dog.

We really couldn’t have picked a better dog.

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To share your updates with us, please get in touch by writing to Mayhew, Trenmar Gardens, Kensal Green, London, NW10 6BJ, or email support@mayhewanimalhome.org.

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