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Black cats looking for a bit of luck!
Image: Black cat
Some people believe that black cats, like Bertie, are associated with bad luck

Charity seeks homes for cats overlooked because of their coat colour

The Scottish SPCA is seeking new homes for the black cats currently at their centre in Dundee, where staff in the Petterden Centre think the felines may have been left on the shelf because some people believe that black cats are associated with bad luck.

Assistant manager, Dale Christie, said: “Unfortunately our black cats can wait longer for new homes compared to the other felines in our care. We believe that some people think black cats are unlucky, which is a real shame as they are gorgeous cats that will make lovely companions.


“Some of our current black cat residents – Bertie, Claude, Lenny and Buddy – have been with us for nearly two months with no interest. Bertie came into our care through no fault of his own and is finding life a little scary at the moment. We feel he’d be best suited to a home with a patient and understanding owner.

“Buddy came into the centre through unfortunate circumstances. He too is nervous and deserves a gentle and caring owner who can take the time to bring him out of his shell.”

If anyone is interested in offering one the black cats a new home, please call 03000 999 999 or visit the Petterden Centre any day (except Tuesday) 10am-4pm, where they will receive a very warm welcome.

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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.