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Holiday paws for thought
Survey reveals women miss pets most when holidaying

A recent survey of more than 1,000 pet owners has put paws for thought on whether dogs really are "man's" best friend.

When asked who they miss most when away on holiday, 37 per cent of women chose their pets over their partners, family or friends.

Not only are pets missed most by their holiday making owners, but the survey also revealed that owners make frequent efforts to stay in touch. Two in five owners have called from holiday to check on their pet, and a surprising 14 per cent have "chatted" to their pet on the phone.

Furthermore, five per cent of owners admitted to having a Skype conversation with their dog.

A small number of people were found to have cut their holiday short because they had been missing their pet so much, meanwhile, more than half of the surveyed pet owners have planned holidays so that they can take their pet with them.

For those pet owners who can't bring themselves to leave their pets at home, Skyscanner, the company behind the survey, has compiled a useful guide to airline pet policies and fees. Click here for more information.

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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.