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Uncertain future for working dog rescue
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Bravo Working Dog Rescue helps to resettle retired police, MOD and security dogs.

Centre faces closure in the new year without funding

A rescue centre for retired working dogs from the police, Ministry of Defence and security industries is facing an uncertain future due to funding problems.

Bravo Working Dog Rescue has launched a crowd funding drive to raise £5,000. Without these funds, the centre says it will be forced to close in the new year, putting the lives of hundreds of working dogs in jeopardy.

Animal behaviourist Debbie Connolly founded the rescue centre in 2012 as she was saddened by the fact that in the previous 10 years, over 800 military dogs were euthanised when their working lives ended.

The centre's work is financed by donations, fundraising and profits from Ms Connolly's own paid animal behaviour work. Currently the kennels are filled with rescues which limits the capacity for paid client work.



Over the past 18 months the centre says it has been preparing its site for new kennels to be donated by British Transport Police. But it claims the kennels supplied are not fit for purpose and it will now cost £10,000 to build the planned kennel block.

Initially the centre is hoping to raise £5,000 to avoid closure and build a few of the kennels.

Responding to the charity's claims that it has been 'let down', a spokesperson from British Transport Police said: "British Transport Police purchased a number of kennels in 2012 for use during the London Olympic Games. These were also later used for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Scotland, and the 2014 NATO Summit in Wales.

"After these events, the kennels were deemed surplus to requirements and the decision was made to donate some of the dog kennels to Bravo Working Dog Rescue.  
 
"We are very disappointed to hear that the kennels provided are not to Mrs Connolly’s satisfaction and we would encourage her to contact us to discuss the matter further."

Visit Bravo Working Dog Rescue's JustGiving page here: https://crowdfunding.justgiving.com/bravo-dog-rescue-kennels

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RUMA CA&E extends survey deadline

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 RUMA CA&E has extended the deadline for its online survey into vaccine availability.

Vets, SQPs, retailers and wholesalers will now have until Friday, 26 September at 5pm to submit their response.

The survey aims to further understanding into the vaccine supply challenges faced by the sector. It will also consider the short and long term impacts of disruption issues.

Insights are anonymous, and will be shared with industry stakeholders and government bodies.

The survey can be accessed here. 

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Dechra launches checklist for veterinary sustainability

Global animal health specialist Dechra has announced the world's first Veterinary Green Theatre Checklist (VGTC) to help make surgery more sustainable.

Endorsed by leading veterinary organisations, including the BEVA, BVNA and RCVS Knowledge, the checklist is designed to reduce the environmental footprint of veterinary care, while supporting better animal health outcomes.

The checklist was launched at the World Congress of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia in Paris and will be followed by an internal training and awareness campaign. For more information, visit dechra.com