Rescue Animal Care Magazine 29th September - October 2019 Issue 148

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RESCUE and ANIMAL CARE 29th September - 29th October 2019 – Issue 148

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Promoting Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Welfare

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DOG WALKING

DOGGIES GOLDEN YEARS

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Q&A

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

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My older dog has started to bark more for no reason than we can tell, does this mean he is getting more territorial?

You haven’t mentioned your dog’s breed or age, so I will assume he is in his later years? Different breeds age earlier than others, for example a terrier aged 9 may still be considered middle aged but in a giant breed, this could be considered old. Like humans the aging process in dogs means ‘wear and tear’ on the body. When hearing becomes impaired it can change the confidence levels in some dogs. You often find there is an increase in vocalisation as dogs become hard of hearing, this is not necessarily associated with territorial behaviour, I understand how annoying barking can be, but try not to tell him off as his confidence may lessen even more. Do you own more than one dog? If so this could be the trigger.

Who barks first? Most likely the younger dog and your older boy joins in, look up alleleomimetic behaviour for more information.

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Can I stop my young bitch from jumping up on people when she is off lead, out on a walk?

Yes you can but you need to teach her what she needs to do instead. So, when seeing a person in the distance she needs to look to you for a command. I would suggest teaching her to come to you for a game or something equally as fun, like finding a treat you have dropped for her – then maintain her interest in you. I assume she jumps up at people as she loves the interaction not because she wants to bite them! Retrain‐ ing takes time, you will need to undue what she has already learned and then change her response. So, you will be counterconditioning her. Remember she must see the person, and then this is the trigger to look at you. If you see the person and ask her to look at you she doesn’t link this with other person just your command! Start slowly, practice when on a long lead. Reward, reward, reward for any ‘looking away from the person to you’ and then build your continued success from this point.

My young dog has started to chew things, we thought he would grow out of this, but it seems to be getting worse, what should we do? Telling him off just makes him fearful of us?

I am glad you have asked; these behaviours can develop quiet quickly into more inappropriate behaviour and possibly aggression. You haven’t mentioned if he is stealing objects too, some dogs escalate their behaviour when they have been told off, grabbing items and running off with them. They often guard the valued possession and sometimes the area or object they are hiding under or behind, they may not even bother with the munching at this stage! Try to assess the whole situation, remember the ABC of his behaviour. A – When does the behaviour occur, what happens immediately before hand? So where are you, where is your dog, at what time of day is it, has he just eaten, have people left or arrived? Think of each situation and try to identify a pattern. B – What is the behaviour? Is he chewing, suckling and chewing or shredding, or throwing in the air and chewing, is he swallowing any chewed bits (ingesting). If he is partial to eating the odd piece of chewed item like ‘underwear’ for example, take great care this may cause a dangerous internal blockage and can lead to a hefty veterinary fee.

Just look on Google for the weird things that dogs have ingested. C – What happens immediately after? Does he settle if the item is removed, or does he charge around for something else, does he hide? You mentioned he is becoming afraid of you, is he starting to defend himself, does he growl or show any teeth? This must be avoided so ‘telling him off’ should be stopped or this will get worse. When you can establish the ABC, this will help determine the drive and then the motivation behind his behaviour, this is of course unless he is very young and teething or has toothache, remember you always need to assess the possibility for any medical conditions first. Once the drive is established you can then deal with the problem in the most effective way. For now, the best approach is to redirect the drive and reduce the motivational need by offering an alternative and appropriate chew item, such as a frozen Kong filled with scrummy fish paste, already prepared for the occasion! Always try swapping for a higher valued item, you will be viewed as a provider not a taker. This can help achieve a healthier human/dog relationship.

Management and prevention is key. No, you are not giving in to him and he will not learn to chew items to get a reward ‐ unless he is driven by a need to seek your attention, if so, this is a different behavioural problem, sorry!

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Troublesome Treacle I’ve missed you dear furry, feathered and fluffy friends!

Autumn is here and those halcyon days of Summer filled with sun, fun and laying under a shaded tree spying on cats seems like ages ago to me!

Now I’ve had to hunt out my Jim Jams and Mistress has turned on the heating and little mistress spends all the time in her room under her duvet when she’s not working. Boring!!!

Mistress has had an ear infection for a month and she says that she feels run- down. I don’t know what Has anyone seen my ball? she means by ‘run- down’ – by what exactly?

She is finding it hard to hear. Little Mistress asked if she could have some money the other day and Mistress replied yes and that the honey was in the fridge!

I laughed my little white socks off even though no one joined in with my giggling.

Vitamins is what she needs me thinks! And to keep both humans and Pets in tip- top condition during the colder weather good nutritious food is necessary. The other day Mistress put a casserole in the slow cooker over- night and I kept waking up salivating. I wasn’t allowed any of it because there were ingredients like onions in it and wouldn’t be good for me.

However, as the plates were filled, Mistress poured something rather lush smelling into my bowl! It was Ready-Made Bone Broth sent to me from https://naturalhealthypets.co.uk It was very delicious!

Contented noises came from us ,and all was rather quiet until Little Mistress pulled out her phone to text someone.

Mistress stood up and removed some cutlery from the draw and asked if she would like another setting on the table for her phone.

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pocket. I too am naughty sometimes. I purposefully put my tennis ball in my bowl of biscuits the other day and then pretended I didn’t know where was!

No-one fell for it of course so I gave up and just ate my food around it. See my picture!

Next month I will be getting excited about Christmas and will likely make a long list of presents I would like in my stocking!

Until next time

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Dear Readers,

On this Month’s Cover

Border Collie Trust GB

RESCUE AND ANIMAL CARE MAGAZINE 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.

Welcome to our latest issue.

Jennifer Prowse We love the front cover video for Director and Publisher The Border Collie Trust GB. It’s a ‘must watch’ and hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

I cannot think of a more rewarding career than working with animals and if you are considering following this path look no further than Animal Courses Direct (pages 12-13).

I love Autumn walks, the blue skies and the turn of the leaves to stunning colours. What better time to walk your dogs and we give you a few ideas to make this experience even more enjoyable!

Many people are familiar with The Blue Cross National pet charity and their activities today but some may not be aware of its vital work helping animals during the First and Second World Wars. Read their fascinating article inside!

So often, we are unaware of the fact that our beloved companion is getting older until something untoward happens. We look at older dog pet ailments in our Older Dogs feature.

As usual, we have hundreds of pets looking for a loving new owners, pet products, news, advise and some great articles from some of our favourite animal charities.

With firework season coming up, a time most pet owners hate we look at ways of protecting our dear animals to minimise the stress and anxiety they can suffer.

Until next month

Jennifer

Contact us (01787) 228027 Jennifer@jspmedia.co.uk RESCUE AND ANIMAL CARE MAGAZINE: JENNIFER PROWSE MEDIA, 21 THE MALTINGS, BURES, SUFFOLK CO8 5EJ Follow us on facebook Rescue and Animal Care www.facebook.com/rescueandanimalcare Troublesome Treacle

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Dogs Trust launches public study to find out how people choose their pooches We may be a nation of dog lovers but very little is known about the journey people go on when deciding which pooch is their perfect match.

That is why Dogs Trust is asking dog owners and potential dog owners to take part in its Choosing My Dog survey, which will reveal all about how and why dog owners pick their four-legged friends.

The unique study will delve into everything from how potential dog owners decide on a breed to where they get their dog from, helping the charity to understand buyer behaviour.

By learning more, Dogs Trust aims to advise potential future dog owners and help them to avoid dodgy dealers.

Choosing My Dog project lead Rebecca Mead said:

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“Although many people buy dogs each year, hardly anything is known about how and why we reach those decisions.

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Giving your senior pet the most comfortable retirement Our senior pets mean the world to us.

Whether we’ve had them since they were tiny balls of fur, or we adopted them much later in their lives, there’s no doubt that our older, wiser pets share a very special place in our hearts.

Agria Pet Insurance has been researching the joy that an older pet can bring to our lives, and, in their latest video, feature the true story of Joe, who adopted a dog, Cindy, when she was 13 years old. Their heartwarming tale shows how both dog and owner have transformed each other’s lives, and highlights just how deep the bonds can be with our senior pets.

So, it’s only natural that we want them to enjoy their golden years. But just like us, as our pets age, they do unfortunately become more prone to long-term chronic problems, such as heart disease, diabetes and arthritis.

These conditions are often easily managed with the right veterinary care, but when treatment is required for years to keep your pet feeling happy and well, it can come at quite a cost. For example, on average, a staggering £2,500 per year to manage diabetes.

That’s why Lifetime insurance is so important for older pets to cover treatment for long-term conditions year after year, for as long as it’s needed. But it can be tricky to get an older pet insured, as most insurers place an upper age limit on a new policy.

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October and November! Agria Pet Insurance will remove the usual upper age limit on new policies for cats, dogs and rabbits taken out between 1st October and 30th November 2019. So, no matter how much grey fur your four-legged friend has, this autumn, you can benefit from the reassurance of access to an award-winning policy that will cover them for the rest of their lives.

Robin Hargreaves, Senior Veterinary Advisor at Agria Pet Insurance, backs the campaign; “Later in life, particularly with chronic diseases, things can start to go wrong so having insurance is a huge help. For owners, it's the reassurance that their pet can access the veterinary care they may need for problems connected with old age, and for the pet, getting this care can mean a much happier and more comfortable retirement."

Senior pets deserve Lifetime insurance too – get in touch before 30th November 2019 to protect your older pet at agriapet.co.uk/RAAC, or call us on 03330 30 82 81.

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Abandoned dog covered in urine, dirt and faeces found wandering the streets of Wembley When a concerned member of the public saw a tiny Pomeranian wandering the streets of Wembley late at night, they quickly stopped their car to take a closer look.

Summer now

Three-year-old Summer was in obvious and significant distress, and her fur was matted and covered in urine, dirt and faeces. She had no collar or lead, and seemed to be lost.

• The man who found her carefully picked Summer up and drove her straight to Mayhew, where our emergency night staff admitted her and checked her over.

• We discovered that in addition to her dirty and matted fur, poor Summer was riddled with fleas, and could not stop scratching.

• During her full intake examination the next day, poor Summer displayed nervous and scared behaviour, including whining and cowering away. To make her more comfortable, our Head of Kennels gently clipped away her smelly, matted fur to remove every trace of urine, dirt and faeces.

We then gave Summer flea and worm treatment, and settled her back down in a cosy warm kennel where she could enjoy a well-earned rest. Given Summer’s appearance, behaviour, and lack of microchip or collar, she seems to have been starved of affection and in distress for quite some time.

Our kennels team soon noticed that Summer was also suffering from severe diarrhoea, and seemed reluctant to eat. Our Vets are currently conducting ongoing tests to try and pinpoint the cause of her upset, and we hope to have the results back shortly.

In the meantime, we are ensuring that Summer receives extra care, love and attention from our Kennels team, who are working extra hard to try to bring her out of her shell.

A member of Mayhew’s night staff said: “When I first went in to Summer’s kennel she

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hid behind her bed. I went right over to the opposite side and just sat down, and, after a while, Summer slowly started crawling towards me. I told her she was a good girl, and she instantly seemed to calm down – she wagged her tail at me, and so I gave her some biscuits. She them became comfortable around me, and laid down next to me. When I started stroking her, she snuggled right into my leg.”

We very much hope that Summer will one day be ready to find herself a safe and stable home, with a loving forever family who will help her put her troubled past behind her.

For now, we will continue to look after Summer and ensure she is as comfortable as possible whilst we investigate her ongoing medical issues. n To find out more about the incredible work we do to help animals in need, please visit our website www.themayhew.org To make a donation towards the cost of care for Summer and dogs just like her, please visit our website www.themayhew.org We look forward to updating you on Summer’s progress as soon as possible.

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Are you considering a career with animals?

Animal Courses Direct offers provide a selection of Courses and Qualifications. Sometimes it is difficult for people to choose the right training for their requirements, especially if it is a career change.

This is where Lisa Park Careers and Student Support Advisor comes into her role.

Lisa you have recently joined Animal Courses Direct as Careers and Student Support Advisor.

What inspired you to become part of their team?

Before joining Animal Courses Direct, I was managing a Creative Learning Centre for a Charity supporting adults with learning disabilities where we offered many different topics, including Animal and Rural Skills and Ecology and Bush Craft. Prior to this, I managed the Animal Care Unit for a Land Based Further Education College, which accommodated a wide range of animals, where I taught practical animal care skills to a range of students from entry level upwards. I was also an assessor and internal verifier of the work-based animal courses.

The role of Careers Adviser and Student Support Officer was a perfect fit for me! It combines my love of working with individuals to achieve their goals and my passion for animals and their welfare. I was very impressed by the ethos of Animal Courses Direct, and their dedication to providing meaningful and relevant animal courses for enhancing an individual’s career and employment prospects in a variety of animal related roles.

Animal Courses Direct are also the only training provider offering Ofqual regulated qualifications, which is vital for those looking to work in roles that fall under the Animal Activity Licensing regulations or have specific careers paths in mind such as Zoo keeping, Veterinary Nursing or Hydrotherapy. I was also impressed with the opportunity for people to enter a course at Level 2 and potentially progress to Level 6 (Degree equivalent).

We asked Lisa to tell us more about Animal Courses Direct and her interesting work Animal Jobs Direct is now referred to as Animal Courses Direct. We understand this is quite a recent change? Why the new name?

Yes, that’s correct. Animal Jobs Direct was established in 2005 and has steadily grown in the past 14 years. We run a Job Board website (www.animaljobsdirect.com) with the latest jobs working with animals, and we now have all of our training courses on the newly launched (www.animalcoursesdirect.co.uk). We thought that by having two separate websites, it would make it easier for students to find exactly what they are looking for.

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How would you describe a typical day?

A typical day for me starts with working through the student support emails that have come in overnight. I often need to liaise with the tutoring staff as they are all experts in their field and bring a wealth of knowledge and varied experiences to the courses.

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The support I offer covers everything from enrolment to certification, and everything in between!

I also take careers calls throughout the day and give advice to people on the courses to take which will help in their chosen field and help map the correct training path for them. Some people are looking for a career change, others are looking to increase their knowledge in a certain subject or are looking to specialise in a certain area.

As Animal Courses Direct has such a range of accredited courses and qualifications which span a wide range of subject areas, I can work with each individual to discuss their aspirations and find the right course which will help further their career or start a new one!

(All of my daily activities are closely monitored from under my desk by my supervisor, my Jack Russell Terrier, Woody!)

You must get a great sense of achievement having helped with people’s careers?

I get a huge sense of satisfaction from hearing the success stories when I talk with those we have guided or reading the learner reviews on Trust pilot. To know that I have helped someone achieve their dream job or gain a qualification which helps them set up their business or further their studies is fantastic. When that is combined with the knowledge that the training they have undertaken will ultimately improve the lives and welfare of the animals they will be working with, that’s what it’s all about!

Why is Animal Courses Direct the ‘Go to place’ for animal care training?

Established for many years, we have helped thousands of people achieve their dream of working with animals.

If working with animals is your goal, then we will do everything we can to assist you to achieve this. Our students range from school leavers to those wanting to change their career to work with animals, and we pride ourselves in providing each individual with a complete service to include personalised career advice, supportive tutoring and a specialist Job Board run by the team.

We offer a wide range of accredited courses and over 100 regulated qualifications, each designed to improve employment prospects or assist with setting up an animal related business.

We understand the importance of good quality training and how education can help raise standards in the animal care sector. As a potential employee or business owner, individuals can make a huge difference to the animals in their care and welfare if they are empowered with the right knowledge and skill set.

Why Study with Animal Courses Direct?

Animal Courses Direct (part of Animal Jobs Direct) is the largest organisation in the UK offering Ofqual approved qualifications that meet government regulated standards.

We have been raising the standards of animal welfare through education since 2005.

We offer an extensive selection of accredited and recognised practical and online animal courses from Level 2 to Level 6.

Our qualifications comply with the Defra Animal Activity Licensing (AAL) Regulation requirements.

We are delighted to be launching a new website and offering several new qualifications!

Level 2 Diploma for Veterinary Nursing Assistants The Ofqual regulated qualification for those wanting to further their career as a Veterinary Nurse or Nursing Assistant working for an animal charity / private veterinary practice. Includes practical training in the UK or Thailand.

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Level 3 Diploma in Animal Assisted Intervention The Ofqual regulated qualification for working in Animal Assisted Intervention/Therapy. Animal Assisted Intervention (AAI) is a type of therapy that involves animals as a form of treatment to assist people with mental health needs, physical or learning disabilities, to achieve increased health, wellbeing and improved quality of life.

Learn about the training and selection methods used for different types of therapy animals and the protocols that are critically important to ensuring the welfare of therapy animals.

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Dog Walking in Autumn Well, it’s almost time for those long walks in mild autumn weather through delicious-smelling woods and piles of leaves for your dog to kick around. Or alternatively, to brave the wind and wet and muddy sludge on the paths, coming home to cleaning a dirty dog. Take your pick for the British autumn we love.

Juliet Abrahamson explains more

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Here are a few doggy and owner hints and tips – nothing you probably don’t already know, but worth restating.

Dogs do not, in the main, need coats, unless it is below freezing and they have very short hair like greyhounds or are very small breeds. Your vet will be able to tell you if your dog should wear a coat in cold weather, but commonsense should say that a dog has hair for the purpose, and fancy coats are not really healthy for most dogs, who may overheat or lose some ability to regulate their own temperature. But there are some very good waterproof coats available for those dogs who do need them, and ones that are not too hot for the generally mild UK winters.

Coats are optional, but it is worth considering whether your dog would benefit from a harness instead of a plain lead. There are so many types of harness available now that it is very difficult to choose, but when we went from an ordinary collar to a shoulder leash for our dog we realized how much more comfortable he was and how much easier and gentler to restrain him on a walk.

It’s worth doing some research at your local pet store or online to find the right one for your dog, because the good and bad points will be pointed out and the harness rated.

Watch that the harness is comfortable on the chest (possibly padded), not tight under the armpits, and easy to put on.

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leash which can cause problems if the dog is uncontrolled – burns or cuts from the cord for instance – but we have never found that to be the case and think dogs enjoy the greater freedom that an extendable leash gives, while it is also easy to lock at a shorter length if needed.

Now you have your coat, collar and leash it’s off to the fields or woods! Bear in mind that in the summer and at this time of the year – harvest time – there may be lots of seeds around that your dog may pick up in his paw, ears or nose, and they can be quite a problem, particularly if you don’t notice until it becomes one. Grass seeds have pointy ends that can trapped in the skin or hair. It’s a good idea to have a quick check of the paws, particularly with a long-haired breed, after your walk. A dog will shake her head quite a bit if one gets in her ear, and she may constantly lick her toes, sneeze if one is in her nose, or paw at her eyes to indicate discomfort. Ticks may also be a problem in autumn, so keep an eye out for these nasty little bugs too.

Put a couple of toys in your pocket, or training treats if appropriate. Most dogs will have a truly wonderful sniff and explore, but finding a place on your walk that your dog can be off the leash and be encouraged to race around will give you both lots of exercise. A squeaky ball is great, with or withCont. on page 17 www.rescueandanimalcare.com

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out a ball launcher; a space lobber or a rubber Frisbee; hi-bounce balls, and a squeaker ball with rope are all good clean fun. (Our dog ignores most sticks that are thrown, so a ball is a good option, except when he loses interest and we have to search for it in the undergrowth.)

You’ll see some very interesting sites on-line to help you find good walks for you and your dog. The National Trust lists suitable walks in their properties, as do Walkies.co.uk and dogfriendlybritain.co.uk (which also lists dog-friendly accommodation).

And, another thought: how about finding a group of people (try meetup.com which has groups worldwide) with their dogs for a grand exploration of the countryside, perhaps ending with a pint (and a bowl of water) at a dog friendly pub?

In all this walking excitement please don’t forget the countryside code. Pick up after

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“ your pooch, don’t leave any gates open and keep your dog on a lead if there are any animals in the field you are crossing. And, importantly, enjoy the time you are having, for as sure as eggs, your dog is enjoying it!

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Simple to fit and easy to use, the Canny Collar clips to your dog's lead behind the head rather than under the chin. This means it will not ride up into your dog's eyes nor yank her head to one side. It is generously padded for comfort and the single piece of material over your dog's nose allows her to

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A nationwide study has revealed a list of ways to stay young at heart, according to people aged 65 and over, with never thinking you’re too old to try new things topping the list (63 percent).

Joe and dog, Cindy with Kathy Laughing as often as from Yorkshire Dog Rescue possible came in second (57 percent), and always eating well (56 percent) came third.

Over half of those surveyed (52 percent) believe a positive mental attitude and the need to always look on the bright side is key, whilst having a good sex life was important to 23 percent. The results also showed that on a good day, the average over-65 Brit says they feel 14 years younger than their actual age.

The study, by Agria Pet Insurance, also found that owning a cat or dog is important for 2 in 5 (42 percent), although almost 40 percent shared concerns about what would happen to a young pet if something happened to them.

Simon Wheeler, Managing Director of Agria Pet Insurance, who commissioned the study to mark the launch of Agria’s Age Amnesty initiative, said: “The survey has uncovered some fascinating insights into how we can stay young at heart as a nation. The research demonstrates a wealth of ways older Brits can do so, with adopting an older pet really helping the over-65s stay fit, active and ultimately young at heart.”

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NATIONAL TRUST & FORTHGLADE ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP TO PROMOTE HAPPIER HEALTHIER DOGS

The National Trust, Europe’s largest conservation charity is teaming up with Devon-based natural pet food makers Forthglade.

The three-year partnership focuses on the launch of a range of natural meals for dogs and supports the National Trust’s ‘Dogs Welcome’ project. The ‘Dogs Welcome’ project will help canine companions and their owners enjoy the special places cared for by the National Trust, across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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he three-year partnership is rooted in the values of enjoying open spaces and the wellbeing benefits of nurturing the relationships we hold dear - both human and with our four-legged friends, which both organisations passionately share.

A range of all-natural, nutritionally balanced Gourmet dinners launches this month with a selection of grain-free complete wet meals, all with high-quality ingredients, a 75% meat content and free from any nasties. Sales of the dog food range will contribute at least £50,000 per annum to support the Trust’s conservation work.

The special range includes recipes such as duck & venison with green beans and apricots or turkey & goose with pumpkin and

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cranberries. A natural cold-pressed dry dog food range will be launched later in the year, as well as a selection of hand-baked grain-free natural dog treats. The range will be available to buy directly from many National Trust shops over the next few months, nationaltrust.org.uk/shop, forthglade.com, Waitrose and independent pet retailers.

Over the next three years the project will put developments in place so that dog owners can enjoy a great day out with their four-legged friends, whilst helping to protect the special places that the National Trust care for. And for those that aren’t doggy fans, it will ensure there are consistent expectations of dog owners and highlight the dog-free places available to enjoy. www.rescueandanimalcare.com

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ALL-NATURAL WET DOG FOOD

Available from nationaltrust.org.uk/shop / www.forthglade.com from September 2019 onwards • Chicken & Duck with Chickpeas & Pear Gourmet Complete Meal, RRP £1.99 per 395g tray. As excellent sources of protein, chicken and duck are combined with fibre and antioxidant rich chickpeas and pear, for a nourishing, grain-free meal.

Botanicals are added to help aid the body’s defences.

• Turkey & Goose with Pumpkin & Cranberries Gourmet Complete Meal, RRP £1.99 per 395g tray. Packed with 75% meat and teamed with pumpkin and cranberries, the meal is gently steamed to retain the natural goodness of the ingredients, and includes a selection of herbs chamomile, parsley, rosemary and nettle.

• Duck & Venison with Green Beans & Apricot Gourmet Complete Meal, RRP £1.99 per 395g tray. This dish is easy for your dog to digest and packed full of protein, vitamins, minerals and

antioxidants to support their health and immunity.

• Beef & Wild Boar with Root Vegetable & Apple Gourmet Complete Meal, RRP £1.99 per 395g tray. Protein rich beef and boar are combined with naturally occurring omega-3 fatty acids, which support the immune system promote healthy skin and a glossy coat.

• A Gourmet Festive Feast: Forthglade have also produced a very special

With the launch of our new Dogs Welcome project, we’re excited to make the experience for dog owners and their beloved companions even more special. We’re thrilled to have the support and expertise of Forthglade, as their focus is on great canine nutrition and the importance of nourishing relationships between owners and their dogs. We’re also really excited to share the delicious range of natural Gourmet recipes with our dog owning supporters.” Said Rachel Forsyth, Dogs Welcome project manager, National Trust.

canine Christmas dinner with the National Trust, packed with delicious turkey and goose, guaranteed to set tails wagging over Christmas. RRP £1.99 395g tray.

• Gourmet Variety Case (Turkey & Goose and Duck & Venison), RRP £11.25 for x 6 395g trays. A great way to enjoy a selection of the meals conveniently in one pack. The case contains three trays of each of the two grain-free, complete meal recipes.

Gerard Lovell, Forthglade’s Joint MD “We’re so pleased to be supporting the wonderful work achieved by the National Trust and thrilled to have the Trust associated with our range of natural meals and treats for dogs, it really is an honour. We look forward to further bringing to life the National Trust’s Dogs Welcome activity, as the Trust provides so many incredible areas for dog walkers and dogs to enjoy together”.

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Dog owners can enjoy a great day out with their four-legged friends.

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Forthglade’s Latest Charity Projects

Do you have a Good Cause for Happy Paws?

Forthglade’s Happy Paws charity initiative invites charities from across the UK to get in touch. Each month Forthglade chooses five charities which will receive their support – this could be with food donations, prizes for dog shows and other charity fundraisers or even help raising the profile of long stay dogs that urgently need rehoming but may be getting overlooked. If you have a good cause for happy paws, then get in touch. For more details visit www.forthglade.com and visit the web section titled Campaigns. www.rescueandanimalcare.com

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15kg Working Dog Adult Fish Complete Food Small Bite Our small-bite complete food is made from smaller kibbles, which mean that it's easier for smaller dogs to eat. Visit www.fish4dogs.com

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CRASH , BANG, HOWL!

Bonfire Night may be loved by many of us humans, but you can never stress enough each year how scary it is for animals. The sound of a nearby firework going bang must be as surprising to our pets as if someone crept up on us with a bucket of cold water. Imagine how we would jump up in surprise in shock.

Imagine that happening thirty of forty times in one night! Awful.

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Or if you live in a place with numerous pets around you, including your own, consider a quieter evening that’s just as much fun – sparklers for the smaller children, traditional games such as apple bobbing for the older ones and adults, and a tasty barbecue instead of a bonfire. Enjoy bangers of a different type this year.

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ith some pets, it is easy enough to ensure that the evening goes by relatively unnoticed. Dogs can be kept in and occupied with a bone or a few treats with the curtains closed and the telly on. Pets that live outside in a hutch, such as rabbits or guinea pigs, could be brought into the house or an outbuilding and settled into a large airy comfy box for a few hours, again with some distracting nibbles.

Cats are harder, unless they are the type that comes in quite happily and you can provide a litter tray and encourage them to stay in. A cosy lap or a ball of wool and a game may help. If you can get your cat to stay in, then you’d be well advised to do so. Again, close the curtains and perhaps pop the telly on.

Pay particular attention to ‘roaming’ pets such as cats if there is a bonfire planned near you and if you are worried, ask the organisers or neighbour to make sure that the bonfire does not harbour any dozing pets before it is lit.

Horses and equines should be considered if their grazing is urban or near somewhere with a display planned. (Though it’s unlikely any responsible organiser would plan a big event near grazing or not clear it with landowners.) If you have stables, put your horse away as normal and perhaps shut the top door.

If they horse is young or easily spooked, consider staying at the stables for the night to handle any panic though take care not to put yourself in danger, for example between the wall and a very nervy horse. A reassuring pat over the door plus a juicy carrot or two may help.

Your should consider wildlife in general. If you are having a bonfire yourself, then make sure that there are no dozing hedgehogs in the fire before it is lit (you could put some mesh around the bottom to stop them getting in while it is lit) and make sure your bonfire cannot ruin any habitat such as trees or hedges.

And if you are having firework night fun, be considerate to those around you. A word to neighbours with pets will give them warning so they can get Tiddles in before the fun starts.

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Did you know, 45% dogs show signs of fear when they hear fireworks? (RSPCA).

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Calming Wipes pack of 12 Use the eco-friendly wipe in the same way as you would with the calming spray by gentle rubbing around muzzle, under chin and top of chest of your pet (including horses!). £6.50.

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Does your cat get scared during fireworks? Try Beaphar CatComfort®, a range of effective calming products containing a synthetic copy of the Feline Facial Pheromone. These pheromones are clinically proven to promote feelings of reassurance in cats, and are instantly recognisable to them.

This makes the product range ideal for helping cats feel more at ease during stressful situations. Visit beaphar.com/catcomfort for more information.

CREATING A HEDGEHOG HOME Enabling hedgehogs to move freely through gardens and green spaces is the most important thing you can do to help them Hedgehogs are shy nocturnal creatures that will travel up to a mile a night through gardens, parks and green spaces in search of enough food, shelter, and to find a mate. By fencing or walling gardens it prevents them from roaming naturally and forces them onto roads and pavements.

A hedgehog walkway can form part of a linked network of safer routes for hedgehogs. Creating a 13 x 13cm hole in your fence or wall with no sharp edges makes a perfect hedgehog walkway. A sign above the hole will stop the hole being blocked off accidentally.

Providing a hedgehog house will allow valuable hibernation space in your neighbourhood and come springtime will provide a nesting place for hedgehogs. A house is best placed in a quiet and sheltered spot in your garden – under shrubs out of direct sunlight.

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We are promoting safer hedgehog routes with our own Hoggy Walkway signs (£4.99) and Hedgehog Essential Care Packs (£46.99) which can be purchased by visiting our online shop through our website

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Helping

• The UK is one of the most naturedepleted countries in the world • Hedgehog numbers have declined by 96% since the 1950s

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• In the last decade we have lost half the rural population • Only 1.5 million hedgehogs are estimated remaining in the UK • It is estimated that 100,000 are killed on the roads each year

The nation’s favourite wild mammal needs all the help it can get. Once a common sight in our gardens and countryside the hedgehog population has declined dramatically in recent years.

Habitat loss resulting in shrinking territories and lack of food sources has had a massive negative impact on hedgehog numbers. Due to longer summers and milder winters hedgehogs are breeding later in the year, leaving many young hoglets too small to survive or left abandoned during the hibernation period.

n It can cost on average £275 to keep one hedgehog in over-winter care so they need all the support they can get at this time of year.

To make a £5 instant text donation please text HOGBLWH 5 to 70085. This will cost £5 plus your standard message rate. If you’d like to find out more about Brent Lodge or to make a donation online then please visit www.brentlodge.org Brent Lodge Wildlife Hospital, Cow Lane, Sidlesham, PO20 7LN (Registered Charity 276179) www.rescueandanimalcare.com

Each year Brent Lodge Wildlife Hospital based in West Sussex cares for 500 - 600 hedgehogs, with over 250 being admitted during autumn-winter. They provide expert life-saving care, rehabilitation facilities, specialist food and vet treatment to hedgehogs that may not survive hibernation, with the aim to release as many rehabilitated breeding pairs as possible back into the wild.

In 2018 they released 400 hedgehogs back to their natural habitats replenishing the local population as well as pro-actively educating the wider population about the plights faced by wildlife and their habitats.

It is not all bad news, there is something you can do to help - by making simple changes you can actively help hedgehogs in small ways that may have a huge impact on their species survival.

• Creating hedgehog walkways to link gardens and green spaces • Providing hedgehog houses and feeding stations • Improving garden habitats with wildlifefriendly planting, log piles and water Brent Lodge is also desperately urging that everyone planning to have a bonfire at home or especially to those planning any community bonfire events, to please be more aware of hedgehogs that may be inside before lighting their pile to prevent hedgehogs getting seriously injured.

• Ideally bonfire piles should not be constructed until the day of the festivities.

• Ensure larger bonfires that need to be built in advance are surrounded by wire (not net).

• Check thoroughly for any sleeping hedgehogs, by lifting the edges up and shine a torch.

• Any hedgehogs found injured should be

placed in a secure cardboard box and rushed immediately to your local vet, do not attempt to care for them yourself.

Brent Lodge Wildlife Hospital not only cares for hedgehogs but provides vet treatment and rehabilitation facilities to over 3,500 sick, injured and orphaned UK wildlife patients a year, from across West Sussex and East Hampshire. After starting off as a small bird rescue centre nearly 50 years ago, they have now developed into a well respected wildlife rehabilitation centre capable of providing expert care to over 120 different wildlife species including many at risk birds and mammals.

“Our aim is to get our patients fit and well enough ready for release back into the wild.

We are supported by a team of staff and volunteers who are caring, compassionate and committed to wildlife welfare. We do not have a rescue service so patients are admitted directly from the public, RSPCA, or from local vets. We are currently part way through our ambitious 5 year plan to redevelop the site with new enclosures, admission centre and a new modern hospital building to accommodate the increased number of patients and variety of species we are now faced with. Unfortunately our founder Dennis Fenter MBE passed away this year so we are determined to make Dennis proud and continue the legacy he left behind.”

On average it costs £350,000 per year to run Brent Lodge, they receive no government funding and depend entirely on the generous support of donors, legacies, grants and fund-raising activities. As a fairly small charity, they rely heavily on animal care, maintenance and fundraising volunteers to help deliver its vital work.

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DOGGIES

goLdEN yeARs So often, we are unaware of the fact that our beloved companion is getting older until something untoward happens.

As in all cases, good health in old age depends on care in terms of nutrition, exercise and most of all love and affection!

Mary Lloyd explains more

ComMOn aIlMenTs iN OlDer DOgS The most common ailments in older dogs include:

• Arthritis • Kidney disease • Benign warts, moles, fatty cysts & cancer • Dementia • Failing Eyesight • Hearing loss • Heart disease

• Diabetes • Incontinence • Benign warts, moles or fatty cysts • Obesity • Dental caries (bad teeth) Less common but equally possible are strokes.

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Arthritis

Arthritis or degeneration of the cartilage and bone are as common in dogs as they are in humans and of course, just as painful. The symptoms include swelling, stiffness, difficulty walking, pain when picked up, limping, reluctance to move and aversion to stairs. In the past, dogs were often treated with anti-inflammatories and even steroids but long term use can cause organ damage and weight gain. Recently in the USA, vets have used stem cell therapy with considerable success. The treatment involves taking cells from fatty tissues in the dogs body and injecting them into the affected joints. Stem cells retain the ability to regenerate tissue so repair the damaged ligaments and bones.

Kidney Disease

Kidney failure results in the build up of toxins in the body because the organs can no longer remove them.Dogs can also suffer from kidney stones that block the urinary tract. If your pet develops increased thirst, frequent urination, incontinence, lethargy, loss of appetite, nausea and lethargy then it is time to see you veterinary surgeon who will treat the symptoms and formulate an appropriate diet.

Cancer

Cancer is the leading cause of death in older animals but before you panic, make sure that the lumps and bumps, warts and fatty deposits are not just benign. Different cancers obviously have different symptoms.

In any event, early diagnosis is essential to improve their chances of survival. Any lumps, bumps, slow healing sores, drooling, coughing excessive panting, difficulty eating, drooling, constipation and blood or mucus in the stools should be investigated.

Treatment depends on the nature of the cancer and your veterinary surgeon will discuss with you the alternative treatments that they would recommend.

Dementia

Yes, this horrible disease can affect your pet too! Dementia in dogs causes memory loss, personality changes, confusion and disorientation. Again, atrip to the surgery is recommended. Although there is no known cure at present, your veterinary surgeon can provide supplements and medicines that can alleviate some of the worst symptoms.

Failing Vision & Hearing Loss

Hearing loss and failing vision are a handicap but fortunately dogs are remarkably good at using their sense of smell for orientation. In this instance,

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Dementia in dogs causes memory loss, personality changes, confusion and disorientation.

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making sure that they have a routine and keeping them in a familiar environment that they know limits the handicap. Very importantly, regular physical contact as a means of communication provides reassurance and minimises stress.

Heart Disease, Diabetes & Obesity

All three are associated with pets being overweight so prevention is better than cure! Diet and exercise are vitally important to pets of all ages if they are to have a long and happy life. If your dog is overweight, use low calories foods and reduced quantities. Most importantly, keep them away from treats and make sure that they do not get a share of your food. This sounds simple but can often be more difficult in households with children and older people who are prone to sharing their dinners with their pets.

The symptoms of diabetes include: • Frequent thirst • Increased urination • Weight loss & fatigue • Irritability • Recurring infections • Blurred vision & slow healing cuts and bruises Some breeds are more prone to diabetes than others including Cairn terriers, Samoyeds, Pugs, Toy Poodles & Miniature Schnauzers. In some cases, dietary control is enough but in others daily doses of insulin may be required as prescribed by your vet.

Dental health is equally related to diet and the provision of bones and dental chews are generally recommended throughout the dogs life.

StRokES Dogs can have strokes too as we recently discovered. Fly is a little border collie whom we babysit when her mum has to go away.

6 months ago, she had a stroke.

Her symptoms – loss of balance, falling over, head tilted to one side and difficulty focusing with her eyes. At the time, the vet said her would probably not deteriorate but the head and walking was unlikely to improve.

The good news --today you would not even realise that she had ever had a stroke.

Her head is straight and her walking is back to normal. The treatment food little and often, a supporting harness for frequent short walks and lots of love. If this happens, do not despair – recovery is possible.

Overall, the message is clear --- as your dogs get older, regular check ups at the veterinary surgery are highly recommended to prevent the problems rather than have to treat them! This way, you and your beloved companion can enjoy their twiight years with the minimum of heartache and the maximum of joy that comes with their faithful companionship.

Incontinence

First a check up to make sure that there is no serious disease of the kidneys is recommended. Other than that, all you can do is make sure they go out more often.

Image: Copyright Adobe Stock

n For any further help or information, please contact the Bio-Life helpline 01608 686626 (Open 8am to 8pm, 7 days per week). www.biolife-international.co.uk

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LLT 2020 Wall Calendar 2020 LLT Desk Calendar Featuring a different rescue personality each month and handy calendar to have on your desk. £10.00.

Limited edition wall calendar 16 x 12” with plenty of space to write your appointments. A different rescue dog is portrayed each month. £12.00.

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This sample is taken and analysed, using the latest genomic technology, which gives owners the personalised information needed to manage the diet, including advice on pro and prebiotic supplements to improve gut health.

Sharon Smith of PetBiome said: “It can be difficult for pet owners to make the best decisions for the health of their dogs but with the PetBiome Test Kit we can remove the guess work and identify imbalances in the gut microbiome which need addressing with personalised nutrition.” n To find out more and order your PetBiome Test Kit please visit Petbiome.org

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HorseWorld trainers, Jodi Thomas (L) and Vicky Greenslade (R) long-reining Dime at HorseWorld.

A new start in life for rescued Shire horse A Shire horse who was rescued from abandonment and neglect is now thriving and starting a new working life as a working driving horse.

Training Dime at Jonathan Waterer’s farm in North Devon. Jonathan specialises in training heavy horses to harness.

n Dime’s appeal can be found on HorseWorld’s website www.horseworld.org.uk HorseWorld are holding a Charity Open Day on Saturday 19th October 2019, 10.30am till 4pm. Visitors can come and see Dime among many other rescued horses, ponies and donkeys. To find out more, please visit www.horseworld.org.uk/events or call 01275 832425.

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Dime, 17hh, five-year-old Mare was rescued in 2017 as part of a large rescue operation and now resides at Bristol-based charity HorseWorld where she has been training to work in harness and has taken to it like a duck to water.

In November 2017, HorseWorld joined forces with a number of other equine welfare charities to rescue a herd of abandoned Shire Horses. During the 15-hour rescue operation, all 19 horses were successfully removed from the site.

The horses had been illegally fly-grazed and neglected. They were in danger of becoming dangerously malnourished and unable to withstand the cold wet weather over the coming winter. Fly-grazing is a practice where horses are grazed on land without the landowner’s permission. Under the Control of Horses Act 2015 (England), ownership of the shire horses was transferred to the landowner after notices for the owner to come forward and claim them were not answered.

The landowner then approached equine welfare charities for help. He was unable to provide the extensive and expensive care these heavy horses require and with winter closing in, it was apparent that these horses would suffer if something was not done quickly. The charities teamed up and between all those involved, 19 horses were rescued leaving none behind. HorseWorld were able to take in three of them.

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“Shire horses are not as common as they once were when they ploughed the fields and did heavy work on farms before tractors took over” said HorseWorld’s Managing Director, Mark Owen. “Every Shire Horse is precious, there are less than 1,000 Shires in the UK today. I am surprised that so many of this valuable breed would just be left with no provision to get them through the winter.

“When HorseWorld was founded 67 years ago, heavy horses like this were common.

Our charity began by offering homes to working horses that were being replaced by vehicles and machinery, in fact the first horse we ever rescued was a Shire horse called Ben. They are part of our heritage.”

Almost two years after her rescue, Dime is now fully fit and is training to work in harness with the help of HorseWorld supporter and heavy horse expert, Jonathan Waterer. Jonathan and his wife Fiona have a farm in North Devon. They work and show Shire horses and specialise in training horses to work in harness. HorseWorld Trainers, Jodi Thomas and Vicky Greenslade were able to travel to their Devonshire Farm along with Dime and work with Jonathan to train her and brush up on their own driving skills.

“We have been so grateful for Jonathan’s help and expertise” said Jodi. “Most of the training we do at HorseWorld is doing the groundwork with unhandled horses and maybe progressing to ridden work. Whilst we have trained smaller ponies to drive, Dime weighs almost a ton and we were keen to work with Jonathan’s guidance, experience and knowledge of heavy horses.”

HorseWorld want to raise enough funds to buy Dime her own harness and cart. The charity would also like to purchase a chain harrow that they can use to level the training arena. This will broaden her options and give her a long and happy future. As an old English breed of Shire horse, Dime can be trained to work like her ancestors did and become the working horse she was bred to be.

An appeal has been set up to raise the funds to buy Dime everything she needs to fulfil this dream and turn her life story from one of abandonment and neglect to a future as a working Shire horse, something that is a rare and special sight in the current day and is part of the UK’s heritage.

HorseWorld also need funds to continue to pay for the feed, hay, vet bills and day-to-day care of Dime and other rescued horses like her. Dime’s rescue was funded by donations from the public and HorseWorld continue to rescue more horses that are in just as desperate need. Any extra funds raised from Dime’s appeal will also go towards the next horses that need the charities help. www.rescueandanimalcare.com

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Blue Cross pet charity helping animals since the Wars Both wars and role of The Blue Cross National pet charity Blue Cross is one of the UK’s leading animal charities.

Founded in 1897 as Our Dumb Friends’ League, it has been a champion of animal welfare for over 100 years. Its network of pet rehoming centres and animal hospitals across the UK help thousands of sick, injured and homeless pets and horses every year.

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ut while many people are familiar with the charity’s activities today, some may not be aware of its vital work helping animals during the First and Second World Wars - or that this work led to its change in name to The Blue Cross in 1950.

In recognition of the vital importance of The Blue Cross Fund during both world wars and the widespread public support, ODFL was renamed The Blue Cross in 1950. The importance of the charity’s heritage helping many thousands of brave animals in the First and Second World Wars is never forgotten.

Now rebranded to Blue Cross, the national pet charity has expanded and offers a wide range of services for pet lovers and hopes to continue to do so for as long as pets need us.

Blue Cross cares for more than 40,000 pets every year across 11 rehoming centres, four rehoming and advice units and four animal hospitals but we know it’s not enough – there are many, many more out there who still desperately need us and we must be there for them.

• The charity’s name actually comes from the work we did to help animals in wartime, we helped thousands of animals in both world wars – recognising that animals have no nationality and helping all animals in need.

• We were originally called ‘Our Dumb Friends League’, The Blue Cross was the arm of the charity that was set up to help animals in war. It provided animal

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hospitals and ambulances, like The Red Cross did for human casualties, to pick up injured animals on the battlefields and in London during the Blitz.

• The Blue Cross fund was to raise money to help animals during both world wars. Run from our head office, which was then based in Victoria, London, it successfully raised many thousands of pounds from the British public through donations and the sale of postcards and other items.

• During the Blitz, Blue Cross staff and volunteers with animal ambulances would rescue pets trapped in the rubble. They were brought to the Victoria animal hospital for treatment – by candlelight during the blackouts!

• The hospital also provided temporary accommodation for animals whose homes had been destroyed or whose owners had been called up or evacuated. Foster schemes were set up for volunteers outside London to look after dogs until they could be returned to owners at the end of the war.

Dogs

• Dogs were used in wartime as sentinels, patrols, watchdogs, messengers and some were trained to pull carts carrying food and medical supplies and others to carry wounded soldiers on stretchers or guide those who had been blinded.

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thousands of war dogs with a special dog ambulance to give first aid at the front line.

• Animals offered comfort and companionship to the troops when they needed it most – and still do! - and many soldiers wanted to adopt dogs they had befriended overseas.

• The Blue Cross helped these soldiers to bring back the dogs they loved by providing free quarantine in kennels in Blackheath from about 1918, we have some lovely letters from soldiers reunited with their dogs thanking the charity for helping to bring them to England (ANECDOTES) • Soldiers would regularly come and visit their dogs over the 6 month quarantine period and both were ecstatic when the day finally came for them to be properly reunited and go home together (see anecdotes).

• The Blue Cross also provided quarantine facilities for pets during the Second World War for the many European refugees arriving in the country.

• During the Blitz, dogs were reported as warning their owners of falling bombs.

Often saving, or trying to save, the lives of their owners (see anecdotes below)

Dog anecdotes

Quarantine – “I was waiting for Queenie at the station, and as soon as I could I opened the box to have a look at her, thinking she would be stiff but as soon as the box was opened she sprang out and when she smelt me – well I thought she would have gone mad! She WAS pleased.

When she saw Mrs Thomas she went properly daft for a few minutes, she could not seem to believe it was true and kept smelling one and then the other and kissing us all over. I can assure you ours was a happy house last night.”

“Basil arrived at 7pm. Did he know me….

I approached the hamper containing Basil without speaking and in a few seconds he had scented me. He barked and howled and

had made such a noise that soon a crowd of spectators gathered. I opened one corner of the hamper and Basil scrambled out and jumped on to my shoulder, barking and licking my hands and face. It was a revelation to me and I shall never forget Basil’s greeting. Through the help of The Blue Cross I have had restored to me a faithful companion who shared with me the few pleasures and comforts, also the perils and hardships of a soldiers life.”

Blitz –

In Tottenham an old lady’s german shepherd was trying to get her out of the house by taking her bag of shopping and running out into the street, when she didn’t follow him, he kept coming back and running off again.

The lady told her granddaughter to go after the dog and retrieve her shopping. When the child went out the dog still kept running back to the old lady in the house and finally a bomb struck and killed both the lady and her dog. The child in the street was saved.

In North London a cross-breed collie was sitting on his owner’s bed when suddenly he pricked up his ears, tugged at her skirt, jumped down and crawled under the bed.

Sensing something was wrong, she followed him and a minute afterwards the ceiling came down as the result of a nearby bomb blast; neither was hurt.

The Blue Cross awarded a medal for bravery to Fluff a little dog who was trapped with her family when a bomb demolished their house. She managed to scratch her way out by moving some bricks which also allowed more air to reach her family in the rubble. She then stood outside and barked until the rescue party came and freed her family.

Blue Cross is selling Purple Poppies to commemorate pets lost during the Wars but also to raise money for the future of pets today.

Purple Poppies can be bought at Blue Cross rehoming centres, hospitals and charity shops.

To help, visit www.bluecross.org.uk/poppy

War horses • In WWI horses carried soldiers into battle and hauled ammunition and supplies. They also provided companionship and soldiers often slept next to them to keep warm.

• The Blue Cross provided horse ambulances and horse hospitals in France and Italy to help injured animals on the front line, treating more than 6,000 horses.

• The Blue Cross recognised that horses don’t have a nationality so any injured animal received treatment, including German horses on the front.

• Thousands of pounds was raised back home to send veterinary supplies to troops overseas for their horses.

• The Blue Cross commissioned a painting ‘Goodbye Old Man’ in 1916, showing a soldier kneeling by his horse who lies dying, whilst his troops in the background are calling him to join them.

This was reproduced into postcards to help raise funds to helping the charity’s war efforts. It now hangs in the charity’s Victoria animal hospital.

• After the war, The Blue Cross discovered that many war horse heroes that had been sold as working horses were in terrible conditions and suffering. The charity went overseas to find them and buy them back. Those that were well enough were brought home and those that weren’t were humanely put to sleep.

To find out more about Blue Cross visit www.bluecross.org.uk www.rescueandanimalcare.com

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Staffie Smiles Rescue

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

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Samson M9

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Roxy F5

This boy is no bother at all, he has the sweetest nature and keeps coming to you for reassurance and a cuddle.

I am a very loving, affectionate girl who just needs the right family to love me.

He loves to swim so a semi active home for an older boy that loves the sea and his humans.

A home with bullbreed experience that will continue socialising her around other dogs.

She loves all people, men, as much as women, she looks to everyone to say hello to her.

Looking to find my own family who will love me and keep me safe.

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Sato 15125

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I was found as a stray. I am very affectionate and I love to explore.

I am high energy and looking for a home that can provide me with lots of exercise.

I am 8 years old and looking for my forever home. I am very loving.

I am very scared but gaining confidence every day. Could you offer me a new home?

I am 12 years old. I am looking for a quiet home to live out my retirement.

I love to meet new people, I would be the perfect addition to any household.

I am a Giant Rabbit and I have been waiting for a new loving home since June!

I can be nervous but soon settle and enjoy some strokes.

I am dreaming of my forever home.

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Max M2

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He is a young dog with a lot of potential that needs an adult only home.

Smokey needs a loving home that will shower her with the devotion she so truly deserves!

The perfect home for Biscuit: Adult only home. Female dog only. He does not like cats.

Buddy walks nicely on a lead and prefers the company of other dogs.

Caden would like a home where she can plod around and have peace and quiet.

He enjoys a good cuddle, loves soft toys and a good walk (when he's not tying to make you sit and stroke him!)

Cara is a very loving dog and loves nothing more than a cuddle!

She is playful with toys and enjoys a good long walk!

Adult only home.

Female dogs only. He can live with cats.

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Timmy M4

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Alice F9

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Freddie M3

He is super chilled and is happy to just watch the world go by. Having said that he has found out what toys are all about!

Ted is a super friendly boy who loves everyone he meets dogs and people alike, his other loves are food, walkies and treats.

Alice would make a lovely companion for someone who would like a cuddle on the sofa and company on strolls.

So we are looking for a nice quiet home with a spot on the settee, pet and child free.

She is full of life and fun, loves her walks, brilliant on the lead, gets on well with other dogs, suberb temperament and an all round pup.

Beauty will need a quieter home to begin her new journey, one where she can be shown what it is to be a loved family dog.

Lobo just loves to be with someone and preferably someone who likes to play with a frisbee!!!

He will need a quiet home with minimal comings and goings, someone who has the time to spend with him with no children and no cats.

Blue Cross

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Piglet F7

Max M1-2

Dusty M1-2

Lucky M7-8

Vinni M7

Ribbon M1-2

Red M9

Dopey M8 wks

A sweet girl who enjoys her home comforts and having a large variety of toys to play with and chew on.

I would love to find a new family who likes to go on new adventures and want to take me with them so we can enjoy them together.

I enjoy playing with toys too, but mostly I love companionship, so it would be great if my new people were around a lot of the time.

Lucky would be best suited to an active family that enjoy being outdoors in the open countryside.

I love human company and would happily sit with you all day, I'm a bit of a lap dog at times.

Ribbon is a shy, sweet boy, who is looking for a quite home to call his own.

He loves the great outdoors and being able to sniff in the hedgebacks and exploring new places.

I'm Dopey. I'm here at the Blue Cross with my brothers and sisters and we are looking for our new homes.

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ALLEYCAT LEARNS TO WALK AT BATTERSEA AFTER BEING ABANDONED An eleven-month-old cat at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has been learning to walk after being found in an alleyway in Lambeth, unable to use her back legs.

Fortunately for the young cat, a passing couple noticed a pushchair had appeared in an alleyway by their home and when they went to investigate a few hours later, they spotted a small black and white cat trying to crawl away.

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After taking her home and feeding her, the good Samaritans brought her to Battersea’s London centre where staff named her Moomin before taking her straight to the onsite clinic for emergency x-rays and pain medication.

Following tests and X-rays, Battersea’s clinical team discovered Moomin was suffering from Metaphyseal Osteopathy, a disease that can severely affect an animal’s mobility and bones. In this case, the disease had led to a fracture in Moomin’s right back leg and a reduced bone density in her rear left leg, issues which required a complex surgery to rectify.

The disease is fortunately rare in cats, however treatment is essential to guarantee a good quality of life, and animals with this condition may face medical issues again further down the line. Staff at Battersea suspect that Moomin’s original owners may have learned of her condition and the associated potential veterinary costs, before deciding to abandon her.

Once Moomin had recovered from surgery, she began an intensive course of physiotherapy and exercises to get her moving around. To help her recuperate, she went to stay with a foster carer who helped her learn to use her legs in a home environment until she was ready to return to

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Battersea and begin her search for a new home.

Rachel Saunders, Battersea’s Cattery Manager said: “Moomin has really come a long way since she first arrived at Battersea.

It was heartbreaking to see such a young cat struggling to walk and clearly in pain. We’re incredibly grateful to the members of the public who did the right thing by rescuing her from an uncertain fate and bringing her to us.

“Moomin has been a sweet natured cat throughout her ten week stay and has won staff and volunteers over with her purring and inquisitive ways.

“After a wobbly start to life, lucky Moomin has now found her feet and we hope it won’t be long until she also finds a new home.”

Moomin isn’t the only cat at Battersea currently hoping to be adopted. Cats including the distinguished tuxedo cat Prince Benjamin, six-month-old bundle of fun Elsie, and mother and daughter pair Olive and Snow White the British Shorthairs, are all waiting for their ideal owners to come along. n To find out more about Moomin or any of Battersea’s other cats, visit www.battersea.org.uk/cats

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Cats’ inside-out eyelashes mended by Mayhew vets Seven year-old Aslan – a majestic silver grey Norwegian Forest cat – was found on the streets just around the corner from Mayhew.

A member of the public spotted his unusual appearance and lack of collar, and, noticing that Aslan’s eyes also looked weepy and sore, brought him straight to us for a check-up.

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● Our vets quickly discovered that Aslan was suffering from an eye condition called entropion, in which the lower eyelid naturally turns inwards. This was evident in both of Aslan’s eyes, though even more prominent in his right side. ● This causes irritation as the eyelashes then rub the cornea, which, left untreated, can cause ulcers and infections. ● We admitted Aslan to our Clinic to perform corrective surgery in both eyes, a process that involves removing a small piece of skin on each eyelid and closing the wounds with tiny stitches.

Our vets also took a blood test to check for FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) and FeLV (Feline Leukaemia Virus), cleaned Aslan’s ears and teeth, washed and brushed his coat, neutered him and administered flea and worm treatment.

Luckily for Aslan his surgery went smoothly, and he was then settled into a warm and cosy cabin in our Cattery to recover.

Although our Animal Welfare Officers had put posters up in the area Aslan was found, no one came forward to claim him – and without a microchip, we had no idea who or where his previous owners were. Given the state of his fur, teeth and nails when he arrived with us, we estimated he had possibly been straying for approximately two years.

Happily, Aslan’s surgical wounds healed quickly, although his blood tests returned a

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positive result for FIV – a virus which attacks the immune system. Thankfully, many cats with FIV lead a relatively normal life if they are kept healthy and up to date with vaccinations, and providing any minor ailments are treated in a timely fashion to prevent an infection spreading.

Owners with FIV cats are also advised to keep their animals inside and in an enclosed garden, to stop them inadvertently infecting other cats through biting or scratching, although this behaviour is less likely once neutered.

Being an older, larger cat with a preexisting condition and a history of surgery, we had worried that Aslan would be waiting a while to find his forever home – but our fears were unfounded as a prospective new owner fell in love with him shortly after he was placed up for adoption!

Thanks to the care and expertise of our vets and Cattery staff, Aslan’s eyelids are now fully healed, and he is just waiting for his new owners to have a home check before he can move in and become a part of their family.

Our Vet Clinic has recently been awarded Cat Friendly Clinic status – an accreditation which highlights the high standard of cat care given by all members of staff in a clinic; from receptionists and technicians through to nurses and vets. We are incredibly proud to be a Cat Friendly Clinic, and look forward to helping even more animals just like Aslan. www.rescueandanimalcare.com

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New Start Cat Rescue

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Wilfy M5 mths

Marshmallow & Tiddles F5 mths

Tiger M10

Alfie M9

Chas M8

He is a little needy and loves company.

Wilfy will make a loyal companion, he enjoys his cuddles.

Tiddles is Marshmallows mum and they have an extremely close bond, we would love them to be rehomed together. Marshmallow is the more confident one but both are really sweet and affectionate.

Gets on well with children and loves the fuss and cuddles but he tends to chase off other cats.

How can anyone resist this face? This is a face that says please take me home and give me cuddles!

He would like a house where there is some freedom for him to roam.

Woodside Animal Centre RSPCA Leicestershire

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Aero M4 mths

Adam M6 mths & Johnny M6 mths

Valerie F5 mths

Prince M9-10

Puss Puss F2

Two Socks M11

Jess M10

This absolute fusspot waits beside the door for you to give him the love and admiration he adores and deserves.

Adam really enjoys being with his best friend Johnny and they will need to be re-homed as a pair. Both cats can live with junior school aged children or above and will need to live with someone who has some experience owning a cat.

She even enjoys being groomed and will purr to show you how much she's enjoying it.

This wonderful lad really enjoys some love and affection and will soon be purring happily in your arms.

She would happily live with children of senior school age or older, but would like to be the only pet in her forever home.

Looking for his retirement home. He loves to have a fuss and be groomed, and will happily purr away.

He's very sweet and just loves to be fussed. He is very relaxed and enjoys a snooze in a nice comfy bed.

Animals in Need Northamptonshire

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Barney M

Ozzie M11

Olive F8

Minnie & Maggie F1

Kitty F

Jake M

Gatsbee F8

He loves people but we are not yet sure how he feels about other cats or dogs. A home away from any busy roads is a must.

He is fine with other cats but is scared of dogs. A nice quiet home away from any busy roads is essential for this lad.

She would prefer not to share her home with another cat or a dog and it would suit her better to live with adults only.

They are timid and would prefer a home where there are no young children or dogs, although they would be fine to live with a gentle male cat.

An indoor home may suit this pretty girl who just wants somewhere quiet to rest her paws.

He has no road sense and would probably prefer an indoor only home. To be an only pet.

Prefers a home with no other cats or dogs. She needs a nice safe garden to explore, away from any busy roads.

RSPCA Llys Nini Animal Centre

www.rspca-llysnini.org.uk

Grubb & Dibble M7 mths

Mitzy F8

Lucky M6 mths

Eve F9

Fitzroy M2-3

Harper M1

Greta F3-4

Welcoming these brothers. They are each typical young cats and are very inquisitive and like to play. At times they can be a little unsure of new things but with time soon settle.

Mitzy also still likes to play when engaged, she likes to catch and chase her toy mice in her pod.

He is a friendly and affectionate boy, he will greet you with a meow and a big old head bump.

Eve would need to be adopted and live as a housecat as she has small deformities with her paws, not that this affects her affectionate character in any way.

He enjoys having a head rub and a fuss but is also quite happy doing his own thing, like snoozing in the sun.

Meet Harper!

He is certainly quite the character, not to mention super handsome! He is a bold and confident cat

Greta is a quietly confident cat once she knows you and is very independent.

Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary

www.bleakholt.org

Harry M4

Gucci F9

Nelson M5

Freddie M8

Spirit M8

Manny M10

Falicia F1-2

Poppy Seed F14

We think he would be best suited to home with no young children and a quiet chilled home.

She is a super friendly girl who would like a second chance at finding a loving home.

can be playful and would need a home with access to the outside so he can burn off some of his energy.

He is full of character and personality and would like a home where he can explore the outdoors to burn off some of his energy.

He is very friendly but can be a little nervous sometimes until he gets to know you. spirit would suit a quiet home but wouldn’t mind living with other cats.

He has to be kept as a house cat. Manny is a shy boy, but very loving once he gets to know you.

She likes to spend most of her time outdoors so would be an ideal companion for someone who isn’t at home all the time.

She is a friendly girl who loves cuddles and would be best suited to an older person or couple.

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can add your items, perhaps good but unwanted pieces that are cluttering up your garage. Or, such as the Battersea Dogs and Cats home, have a fundraising pack to help you or to give you an official status.

Fundraising

Money does obviously make a difference, but there are loads of ingenious ways people have found to make their money go further, or to donate their time in support of their favourite animal charity. Whether you are good at organizing, or would prefer to find someone to organize you, there should be something here that will appeal to you.

How about a:

How to help

s e i t i r a h C l a m i n A As a nation of animal-lovers it is surely the case we look after our own pets well, though there are unfortunately always many bad stories in the news about neglect of, or cruelty to animals.

Juliet Abrahamson explains more

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Group fundraising is a good way to make fundraising more effective and fun.

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However much we love our pets, though, you can be sure that there will be many animals that don’t get this level of love and care, and the charities that get to rescue these animals really do deserve our support and attention. There are tons of organisations, local and national charities, manned by dedicated staff and volunteers, who often exist on a shoestring. And even the big charities are completely dependent upon our donations, year upon year.

So this article is about how we can donate, and show that we have a big heart, not only for our own lovely pets, but also for those in the charities that need us. First think of the animal that tugs at your heart-strings: is it a picture on your smart phone of emaciated dogs rescued by a wonderful dog home, or perhaps an endangered species, or abused donkeys, monkeys, or cats, or even battery hens that have been rehomed by a worthy organisation? Or a local charity that really needs your help. If you are certain which charity deserves your money, do some research, and decide where you will focus your support.

I’ll talk about some of the ways you can fundraise, how you can simply donate, and how to go about leaving a legacy, and hopefully that will inspire you to do your bit!

But before you dive in with a parachute jump or shaving your head, do check with your chosen charity to see if they have their own fund-raising events that you can join in with. They may be having a sale to which you

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• Car Wash • Dog walk with a show at the end of it • Tea in the garden with your dogs (plus dog treats!)

• Pet Photo shoot • Sale at your local car boot, with a big sign saying the money will go to your charity • Challenge (think marathons, or the many organised walks throughout the country)

Perhaps you are good at sewing or knitting?

How about making and selling items – perhaps tree decorations for Christmas, or stuffed animals for children or playthings for dogs or cats.

Group fundraising is a good way to make fundraising more effective and fun. If you are a member of a group then perhaps encourage everyone to join in with a worthy cause: set a deadline and make a pledge or a target for an amount for you all to raise, then off you go!

Set up a JustGiving crowd-funding page to make your efforts go further. It’s really easy to do this, but if you are not so handy with computers then get your children to help!

Donating

Most charities will have members, and this is often a good way to support. Your yearly sub. will go the organization, who will then keep you engaged and informed.

Charities often have special yearly appeals, and you can ask to be informed about these.

Donating on a whim is obviously helpful, whatever the amount, but regular amounts, perhaps on a monthly Direct Debit means that a charity can expect the amount for a year or five, which can help their accounts.

A one-off gift can be given online, or with a card or cheque, or even over the phone.

Leaving a Legacy

How many of us keep putting off making a will? It seems such a hard thing to think about, but really it’s worth getting to grips www.rescueandanimalcare.com

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with and then forgetting about it, which is what my husband and I did in our thirties. (Though I shall now take my own advice as it needs updating!)

Legacy-giving is a fantastic way to support your chosen charity after you are not around to help it. You’ll have provided for your family or friends, and then saved a bit for the special part that animals have made to your life.

If you haven’t already got a will (which if you have, consider adding, or making a codicil to it to provide an amount for the charity) then there are simple Will-making services that some larger charities themselves now provide. How it works is that a solicitor’s firm will donate their services to the charity. You can leave a specific sum of money, or you can leave some possessions, or you can leave a percentage of the net value of your estate.

There is also Will Aid which takes place in November, and Free Wills Month which runs every March and October, both of which help to encourage people to make their wills and leave a legacy to charity. If you are not ready to make a will, then you can instead leave a written pledge that you intend to leave money by filling in the Charity Choice form on their website. This gives the charity an indication that you intend to support. And there are some tax benefits of leaving a legacy to charities.

If you’re keen to help out a deserving animal charity, I hope this gives you a few ideas of the ways you can really make a special difference. I’m sure, though, that you’ll have plenty of your own, so here’s to some innovative fundraising!

Registered charity 1163829

French Bulldog Saviours We at French Bulldog Saviours are here to help educate people on the French bulldog breed as well as rescue, rehabilitate and rehome dogs in need. We are a self-funded charity and raise funds through fund raising and events throughout the UK. We rely on volunteers helping and supporting French Bulldog Saviours as without you we couldn’t do what we do.

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.

FRENCH.BULLDOG.SAVIOURS@GMAIL.COM

www.frenchbulldogsaviours.com #BREEDFORHEALTHNOTWEALTH

Registered charity 1163829

n Donate over the phone RSPCA: 0300 123 8181.

The Pit Pony Sanctuary Help us turn Horses and Ponies Like this – Into This!

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

Lady several weeks after rescue

Online shoppers please use www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/pitpony to help the Ponies whilst shopping on line at no cost to you.

Visit www.pitponies.co.uk

Registered Charity No. 1002933

or call 01443 480327/ Emergency 07798584735 www.rescueandanimalcare.com

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A Gentle way to say Goodbye Ask a pet owner to identify the hardest part about having a pet and the majority will answer ‘saying goodbye’.

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s owners, we all dread the day that we may have to face this situation and I have lost count of the number of times that I have heard owners say that they wish that their cat or dog would just peacefully fall asleep at home and not wake up. The real but sad truth is that this rarely happens.

Animals will often continue to live through severe and debilitating diseases, experiencing a poor quality of life and maybe even suffering. It is all too often up to us as their owners and their vets to prevent this and sometimes euthanasia (or a ‘good death’ as it literally means) is the fairest option.

Those of you that have been through the process will know better than anyone – we remember what happens on those days and our experiences have a huge effect on the way that we are able to deal with our loss.

Knowing what your options will be and having a think about what you prefer before the event will make it easier at the time. I’ve been through this with owners hundreds of times and I genuinely believe that those who are even a little bit prepared, will find things easier.

As much as I like to feel that my pets know and understand everything that I say to them (and occasionally ready my mind!) there are times when it’s good to accept that this isn’t true. Thinking about or talking about this is ok. Animals don’t understand death in the same way that we do and they certainly can’t process the concept of euthanasia, so try to keep this in mind. They don’t know what we’re talking about, but by talking we might make things easier for them when the time comes.

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Very often, once the decision has been made that euthanasia is the kindest option, we must then decide how or where this is to be done. There may be circumstances in an emergency where this isn’t possible, but often there is time to make some plans and decide whether to perform the euthanasia in the clinic or at home. This is a decision to be made with our pet as a priority, but also have a think about how you feel as their owner too.

What is ‘normal’ to a cat and a dog is very different. Dogs love to go out – for walks, in the car, to new places and some even like visiting the vets although sadly, not all of them feel comfortable in the surgery. On the whole, cats don’t like leaving their home environment at all and taking them anywhere can be stressful for all involved. For you as an owner, taking your cat or dog on their ‘last’ journey can be extremely tough – both practically and emotionally and it’s perfectly ok to admit that it’s too much, especially when being at home is an option.

Dianne Cardwell remembers making the decision to have her dog put to sleep at home: ‘I had to let my much-loved Irish Setter, Rupert, go in February. I arranged for the vet to come to our house rather than dragging him to the surgery. This was definitely the best decision as he was so relaxed and calm. He ate rare roast beef while he slowly went to sleep. It couldn’t have been better for Rupert – he was in his own safe place and I wouldn’t have had it any other way.’ www.rescueandanimalcare.com

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Being in a loving and familiar environment of your own home can make things slightly easier. Loved ones can be present, or in the next room to offer support and the degree of privacy that a home euthanasia gives you often means that you can express your grief and sadness far more openly than if you know that there is a waiting room full of people outside that you may then have to walk through.

From a vet’s point of view, I like home visits. I feel that they give me the opportunity to be completely focussed on the patient and the people involved and to do my absolute best for them. It is a privilege to be invited into someone’s home at the time like this and to be able to contribute to making the experience as positive as it can be. It might sound strange, but it is incredibly rewarding.

When Anne Whelan’s cat became poorly with untreatable cancer, she elected to have a home visit: ‘Our beautiful cat hated going in the carrier whether it was to the vets or otherwise. I also had a partner who could not travel to the vets and needed to feel, and be part of it too. The vet was wonderful, nothing was rushed; it was calm and dignified.

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I have had both experiences in my life as a pet owner - euthanasia at the practice and at home. This is by far the nicest, most dignified, less stressful for all of us and most fitting end for our beautiful cat.’

In terms of arranging home visits for euthanasia, veterinary practices will always do their best to accommodate you when you need them, but we are now fortunate that there are services available who are specifically provide gentle home euthanasia visits. Cloud 9 Vets aims to give all UK pet owners access to home visits for euthanasia, 7 days a week. A highly skilled and compassionate veterinary surgeon will visit the pet in their home, providing a gentle and unrushed euthanasia and then if necessary, cremation can be arranged via a private crematorium. The company’s founder, Lisbet Stuer-Lauridsen said: ‘In vet practices, the focus is on health and getting an animal better, but when that time comes when there is no getting better, we can be there to help.’

I am very proud to be one of Cloud 9’s Vets. I will always do my best for my patients and their human families and visiting them in their own home gives the best opportunity to do this.

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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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J&M’s Bunny Haven

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

Fluffy F3-4

Shadow M11 mths

Teddy M1

Marble M2

2 Sisters F2

She is a lovely rabbit and is now looking for her very own home.

He is a friendly boy and will be fully vaccinated before leaving us at the rescue.

He is a friendly boy and will be fully vaccinated before leaving us at the rescue.

He currently lives in a shed so would suit an indoor or outdoor home.

These 2 rabbits were born at the rescue just over 2 years ago and currently don't have names. They aren't very keen on being picked up like most rabbits but have never been aggressive. They are friendly and are always at the hutch waiting to greet you.

www.dogmatic.org.uk National Animal Welfare Trust

www.jandmsbunnyhaven.co.uk

www.nawt.org.uk

Crunchie M

Elsa F & Olaf M

Moon M

Coco & Peaches F1

Warren M5

Shadow M18 wks

He can live as in indoor or outdoor bunny as long as he has enough space to hop around and explore.

Both are friendly, chilled out rabbits. They enjoy lazing around and relaxing.

Olaf is the more confident of the two, he likes to explore new things and new places. They are both used to being handled but Elsa is more nervous and with often run away.

Moon would like to live outdoor as he can become stressed indoors.

Hi my name is Coco and this is my sister Peaches and we are a pair of 1 year old girls looking for a home together. We are a friendly duo but we aren’t used to being handled so we need a confident owner who will spend time with us. We like to play with toys and we love eating our veg, parsley is our favourite!

I am happy to be handled and am fine to be held for a gentle brush!

I am looking for a home with adults or families with children 5 and over where the adults do the handling.

North Clwyd Animal Rescue

Amber F8 & Alfie M7

Poppy & Lily F16 wks

They are lovely friendly bunnies who are looking for a home where they can stay together.

They are now looking for their forever home with a nice big hutch, run and plenty of toys.

Raystede

www.ncar.org.uk

Harvey M

Primrose & Cotton F

Harvey is looking for a home as a house bunny, where his food intake can be monitored closely.

As Primrose is a big girl, they are looking for a home with a large hutch and run so that they have lots of space to run around in and to play in.

Gem F4 & Jerry M4 They love to spend a lot of their day grooming each other, and Gem loves to play in her tunnel.

Roger & Silver M5

Neo & Trina

They will require a home with plenty of space and a secure run for exercise.

They both love playing with toys and are very inquisitive.

A fabulous pair, who will make wonderful companions.

www.raystede.org

Arya F3

Benji & Izzie

Jerry M3

Ernest M3

Gringo M2

Jasper M1

Rafa M4

Wilbur M3

Arya is a shy girl who keeps to herself, she loves a sand bath and can often be found asleep in it.

Meet Benji and Izzie, they are a shy pair who take their time getting to know new people.

He is a friendly and playful chin who loves to be nosy.

Ernest is looking for a nice big home with one or more female guinea pigs.

He is looking for a home with female degus.

Jasper is a very clever boy who needs to be kept busy and entertained.

He is friendly boy but can be a bit territorial around his hutch.

Wilbur is looking for a nice big home with one or more female guinea pigs.

Curtis M

Dexter M2

Echo M10-11 wks

Elair F2-3

Malibu M4

Echo could fit well into most homes but due to his age would not be suitable for young children.

She would like a new home with a large hutch and plenty of space in the garden for exercise.

Malibu will need a large enclosure where he has plenty of space to hop around and stretch his legs.

Scottish SSPCA

www.scottishspca.org

Aero M10-11 wks

Anton M

Arnold M

Will require a large hutch and run or a large indoor set up to keep him both physically and mentally stimulated.

Can you give this little character the new start he is looking for.

Arnold will need a large secure hutch and run with lots of toys and hidey holes allowing him to grow up happy and healthy.

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He is quite active He can be a little shy and in search of a at first but will new forever home happily sit on your who can give him the lap for a much time and exercise needed groom with he needs. all that hair.

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RESCUE CENTRES Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary The Village Green, Watlington Road , Stadhampton, Oxford‐ shire OX44 7UB Tel: 01865 890 239 www.oxfordshireanimalsanctuary.org.uk Email: info@oascharity.org.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.

Deerness Kennels Mill Road Langley Moor. Durham DH7 8HF Tel: 0191 378 0439 www.deernesskennels.co.uk Email: info@strayaction.com Opening Hours: Mon‐Sat 9am ‐ 5pm Sunday 11.30am ‐ 1.30pm.

Windyway Trust Windyway Head Farm Buxton Old Road Macclesfield SK11 0AP Tel: 01625 422246 www.windyway.org Email: info@windyway.org Opening Hours: Saturday 10am ‐ 1pm.

Woodside Animal Welfare Trust

Elfordleigh, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon PL7 5ED Tel: 01752 347503 www.woodsidesanctuary.org.uk Email: generalenquiries@wood‐ sidesanctuary.org.uk Opening Hours: 1.00am ‐ 4.00pm Mon‐Fri.

Freshfields Animal Rescue Centre Bryn Melyn, Lon Pant‐y‐Gog, Nebo, Caernarfon, Nortth Wales LL54 6EA1 Tel: 01286‐880‐808 www.freshfieldsrescue.org.uk Email: wales@freshfields.org.uk Opening Hours: 10.30am ‐ 12.30pm.

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

AA Dog Rescue Sandbeach Farm, Hockley Lane, Bradwell, Essex, CM0 7QB Tel: 07779 588 735 www.aadogrescue.org.uk Email: homing@aadogrescue.org.uk Opening Hours: 11am ‐ 4.00pm. Closed Mondays and Wednesdays.

Birch Hill Dog Rescue Neen Sollars Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire DY14 0AQ Tel: 01229 270406 www.birchilldogrescue.org.uk Email: birchhilldogrescue@gmail.com Opening Hours: 12am ‐ 4pm daily.

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

F.A.I.T.H. Animal Rescue Stubb Road Hickling Norwich Norfolk. NR12 0BW Tel: 01692 598312 www.faithanimalrescue.co.uk Email: faithanimalrescue@hot‐ mail.com Opening Hours: 11am ‐ 3pm Daily.

Bramcote Animal Rescue

6 Ashtree Square Bramcote, Nottingham NG9 3HJ Tel: 01159 220286 www.bramcote-rescue.co.uk Email: amanda@bramcote‐res‐ cue.co.uk Opening Hours: Daily by appointment only.

RSPCA Block Fen Animal Centre Block Fen Drove Wimblington Cambridgeshire PE15 0FB Tel: 0300 123 0726 www.rspca.org.uk Email: blockfen‐ inbox@rspca.org.uk Opening Hours: Open every day 11.00am to 3.30pm Closed Wednesdays.

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.

East Midlands Dog Rescue

Carr House Rescue Centre

Pingle Farm Seine Lane Enderby Leicestershire LE19 4PD Tel: 0116 286 4266 www.eastmidlandsdogrescue.org Email: sandymccluskey59@yahoo.co.uk Opening Hours: 9am ‐ 12noon Sundays.

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

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.

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.

Leicester Animal Aid Association

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Saving Yorkshire’s Dogs

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

themayhew.org

Bonny F5

Dempsey M5

Kevin M6

Tara F3-4

Robbie M

Freddie M4

She is a very active dog needs someone who enjoys walking and playing ball.

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

He is very friendly with people, loves belly scratches and playing with his toys not good with other dogs.

She is boisterous and enjoys meeting people and other dogs. She needs a secure garden to play in.

He could very well have the worlds strongest neck as he has such a huge fluffy head on top.

A chunk of a cat with his big boy cheeks and handsome green eyes.

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

Mayhew

www.sydrescue.org.uk

www.battersea.org.uk

Lacey F1-2

Koby M1-2

Frank M2-3

Eric M2

Jethro M11-12

Tony M4-5

Jack M8-9

Tiki F3-4

Lacey is looking for a quieter location away from the hustle and bustle so she can blossom into a well-rounded dog.

He will need a quiet, calm household with minimal coming and going, and new owners who are sympathetic to his worried nature.

Our Frank is an active, high energy boy that enjoys agility and jumping all over things!

He will need all basic training, including house training and getting him used to household routines, noises and appliances.

A clever dog who enjoys playing and training. He loves toys and will bring them over to you to start a game.

He likes spending time with his bonded people and will often cuddle up for a gentle fuss.

A sensitive little guy who is looking for experienced, very committed and patient owners to help him settle and find his paws again.

She is an affectionate and energetic girl who loves to be around people and enjoys walks.

Assisi Animal Sanctuary

www.assisi-ni.org

Roxie F1

Bru M8

Bruno M2

Koda F16 wks

Tas M8

Betsy F8

Steve M6

Quill M4

Roxie is an adventurous girl who just loves to have fun. Roxie enjoys long walks on the beach and splashing around in rainy puddles!

He would be best suited in a home with older children and someone who has the time to exercise him.

I love nothing more than a good long walk to use up all the energy I have. I could potentially be rehomed with another dog.

She will grow into a strong, big girl who will need a lot of exercise and socialisation with other dogs.

He needs someone who understands the training a Collie needs as they are very smart and active.

She will need time and patience to allow her to settle into a new home.

Steve is unfortunately blind, however, this does not stop him from exploring and getting about.

Spending time on his wheel, chewing all his wooden toys and sleeping in his little pod full of hay!

Max & Daisy M&F12-18 mths

Suffolk Animal Rescue

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Barney M8

Bella F8

Tye M9

Daisy F12

Kiki F2-3

Gizmo M

Harvey M5

He still enjoys his walks but does need to learn some new manners as he has been allowed to rule the roost.

A little gem. She has lived with another dog and a cat but isnt keen on dogs she doesnt know.

He is adorable a loving, entle boy, he is not happy around other dogs so needs to be the only pet.

We are looking for a very special home for our dear Daisy. She would make a great companion for an older person.

A very confident little lady very used to other cats.

He is a quiet, chilled boy who will happily cuddle up with other cats.

He just loves a cuddle and a snuggle, to be an indoor cat only.

Luna Animal Rescue

Daisy is the boss!

Max loves a cuddle and a brush.

www.lunaanimalrescue.org

Noddy M8 mths

Meg F

Dobbie M3

Merlin M2

Dobi M2

Jellyfish F2

Dodge F4

Paloma F12

He’s a lovely, lively, smart little dog. He’s good with other dogs, though very playful, and needs an owner who will keep him on track.

Meg, as she has become known is a large, beautiful and bouncy girl who has a great nature but is a bit of a clutz sometimes.

Perfect gent with other dogs in the home although needs further work on the lead when he can become overexcited.

Merlin absolutely adores other dogs and would love nothing more than a home with other doggy friends, he loves running, playing, swimming.

Dobi likes a garden space to run and play but can jump high and scale lower fences. Six foot fencing ideal.

Jellyfish loves a chicken treat and when in the mood enjoys a belly tickle.

Loves a cuddle and is happy being picked up and coming for lap cuddles.

She’s very friendly.

She would flourish as a cat given space and freedom to interact as a loyal companion once she knows she’s safe.

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Max M7

Bob M1

Gemma F12

Costa M13

Dino M4

Pixie F5

This little chap is looking for his forever home. To be homed with older children.

Bob does not do well in a busy household, so is looking for a quiet home.

She loves people and just wants to be with you so preferably someone who is home a lot.

Can you give this beautiful old boy a loving home to spend the rest of his days.

Dino can take his time to get to know you, he has spent all his life in rescue.

While Pixie is very bouncy and full of life, she can also come across as quite nervous at times.

German Shepherd Dog Rescue

www.germanshepherdrescue.co.uk

Holly F3-4

Lenny M4

Poppy F3

Buster M3

Cola F5

Lara F5

Shade M3

Armin M9-10

She loves tummy rubs and loves to play. She is quick and eager to learn and she will thrive in a structured environment.

He is extremely strong on the lead and will need socialisation to introduce him to other dogs.

We think an adult only home or one with older children only would be right for her.

Buster is a super boy. Well, you can see that. He is kind and affectionate and a 'brilliant' house dog.

Cola is a good girl.

She is friendly and affectionate and more unusually, well trained.

She is so lovely that we need someone who is caring and will love her as she deserves.

Can you offer a dog and child free home to Shade? We do feel that he would repay the investment.

Armin will certainly provide you with a companion that will make you smile and entertain you daily.

Wadars

www.wadars.co.uk

Mia F5

Bobby M4

Woody M18 mths

Felix M5

Lilly F8

Freddie M10 wks

Alex M4 mths

Duke M5

Mia is a typical Husky and will require lots of exercise and a secure garden.

a lovable lad who needs plenty of exercise and walks as he has enormous amounts of energy.

Whilst he is great with other dogs, for the time being he needs to be walked on a lead as his recall isn’t very good.

He is looking for a new home where he will still be able to have free access to the great outdoors.

She would prefer to be an only pet and loves the occasional lap to have a snooze on.

Freddie absolutely loves to play!

He would need an understanding owner in a calm, quiet home.

Alex loves playtime and then a lap to sleep on afterwards when he’s worn himself out.

He can be a bit of a worrier so needs a calm, quiet home with no other pets or children.

Kingston M6 mths

Dogs Trust

www.dogstrust.org.uk

Rosie F8

Lola F5

Lulu F8

Bandit M2-5

Arios M4

Basco M2-5

She is currently settling in and getting to know the team while undergoing her assessment.

Lola enjoys being out on her walking adventures where she can sniff lots of exciting smells!

Lola enjoys being out on her walking adventures where she can sniff lots of exciting smells!

Bandit can be aloof when first meeting people but once he knows you, he enjoys a fuss.

He is currently settling in and getting to know the team while undergoing his assessment.

He is great on lead so owners who enjoy long country walks would be ideal.

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home

He is great on lead so owners who enjoy long country walks would be ideal.

Rio M8 He is great on lead so owners who enjoy long country walks would be ideal.

www.edch.org.uk

Rosie F1

Victor M3

Bronson M3

Sasha F9

Misty F5

Bailey F5

Banjo M5

Hugo M4

She has bundles of energy and lots of enthusiasm. She is very playful and loves running around with her toys.

He is playful and energetic, and he loves to run around our paddock with a ball or squeaky toy.

When he’s around people that he knows his fun loving nature is obvious.

She adores her food and loves getting treats, or a tasty stuffed Kong or lick matt!

She is a playful girl who loves playing with toys that dangle from a stick, and she likes having fun with some cat nip.

Bailey is a very nervous girl who is scared of everything and she is looking for an understanding owners.

He loves food, going for long walks, having a good run around in our paddock, and he loves his comfy bed.

He is a big strong boy who is very bouncy and energetic so he can be quite a handful.

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