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Work is a walk in the park with pets
Fish4Dogs office dogs
Pets take the stress out of a long day

In the run-up to "Take your Dog to Work Day" in June, a survey of UK workers found that spending time with pets is the most popular way to de-stress after a long day.

Carried out by pet food company Fish4Dogs, the survey of 800 people found that 90 per cent would rather curl up on the sofa with a pet after a bad day at the office than drink a glass of wine.

Having a pet in the workplace was also the number one choice for reducing stress, over stress balls and herbal teas.

According to Fish4Dogs, pets could be good for business too, as 75 per cent of people said they would prefer to do business with pet-friendly companies.

However, despite the benefits of pets in the workplace, very few people enjoy the company of a furry friend at work.

The staff at Fish4Dogs are among the lucky few to be accompanied by a four-legged team all year round.

Chief executive Graham Smith says: "Fish4Dogs HQ just wouldn’t be the same without Amber, Barney, Dylan, Gabriel, Sam and Toby on hand to keep our stress levels down and sniff out tasty new product ideas.

"Our research reinforces how influential our pets can be on our day."

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Birmingham Dogs Home makes urgent appeal

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 Birmingham Dogs Home has issued an urgent winter appeal as it faces more challenges over the Christmas period.

The rescue centre has seen a dramatic increase in dogs coming into its care, and is currently caring for over 200 dogs. With rising costs and dropping temperatures, the charity is calling for urgent support.

It costs the charity £6,000 per day to continue its work.

Fi Harrison, head of fundraising and communications, said: "It's heart-breaking for our team to see the conditions some dogs arrive in. We really are their last chance and hope of survival."

More information about the appeal can be found here. 

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Avian flu confirmed at premises in Cornwall

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been detected in commercial poultry at a premises near Rosudgeon, Cornwall.

All poultry on the infected site will be humanely culled, and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been put in place. Poultry and other captive birds in the 3km protection zone must be housed.

The case is the second avian flu case confirmed in commercial poultry this month. The H5N5 strain was detected in a premises near Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, in early November. Before then, the disease had not been confirmed in captive birds in England since February.

The UK chief veterinary officer has urged bird keepers to remain alert and practise robust biosecurity.

A map of the disease control zones can be found here.