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Battersea dog finds a home with Holby doctor
Jules Knight
Actor Jules Knight with Honey.

A mischievous Battersea dog has been adopted by TV personality Jules Knight 

A former Battersea Dogs and Cats Home resident called Honey has found herself a new home with Holby City actor Jules Knight.

Jules joins a long list of television personalities who have rehomed Battersea dogs, including fellow Holby actress Amanda Mealing, and the show’s guest star Paul O’Grady.

He has been fostering Labrador retriever cross Honey since February, and despite her occasional mischievous behaviour, Jules has decided to give her a permanent home.

The Holby actor has already had his parenting skills put to the test, as Honey has chewed through TV cables and covered his oatmeal carpet with inky paw stains, after chewing through a permanent marker pen. However she has settled in well with Jules and his girlfriend Jo Renwick in South West London, and has won them both over with her affectionate nature.
 
Jules said: “I have always loved big dog breeds, including Labs, retrievers and great Danes. When I was younger I had a retriever who would catch and return anything you threw at her. Honey can’t catch and she only retrieves about one in 20 balls we throw. But she’s the best snuggler in the world. Her speciality is love which she gives us 24/7.
 
“It was love at first sight from the moment we saw her and we would encourage anyone thinking of getting a pet to come to Battersea and give a homeless dog or cat a second chance.”
 
Battersea is currently undergoing an ambitious development, replacing the original kennels with brand new facilities, to improve the quality of life for its residents.

 
Image courtesy of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home.

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Greyhound Board announces change to vaccination guidance

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 The Greyhound Board of Great Britain has published new vaccination guidance, with all greyhounds registered from 1 January, 2027 required to have the L4 leptospirosis vaccination, rather than L2.

The change comes in response to the reduced availability of the 'L2' Leptospirosis vaccine across the UK, and aims to support best biosecurity practice across the racing greyhound population.

GBGB veterinary director Simon Gower, said "While rare, Leptospirosis is a serious infectious disease that can affect both dogs and humans, so it is vital that we offer our greyhounds the broadest possible protection.  

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Free webinar explores congenital heart disease in dogs

A free webinar is to provide veterinary professionals, dog breeders and pet owners an new insights into congenital heart disease.

Chris Linney, a cardiology specialist and Veterinary Cardiovascular Society (VSC) member, will present the webinar from 7.00pm to 8.30pm on Wednesday, 12 November.

Dr Linney will explore the types, causes and clinical presentation of congenital heart conditions. This will include diagnostic approaches, treatment pathways and emerging research opportunities.

The session is the third to be organised by The Kennel Club, with the VCS, following an introductory webinar and a talk on acquired heart disease. Dr Linney's webinar consists of a one-hour presentation, followed by a 30-minute question and answer session.

Dr Linney said: "This webinar will be an opportunity to deepen understanding - not just of the diseases themselves, but of how breeders, vets and owners can work together to support affected dogs and improve outcomes for future generations."

Click here to register for the webinar.