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Campaigners closer to ending circus suffering in Guatemala
Six tigers including two cubs were rescued from the circus on Saturday.

Six more tigers transferred to a temporary rescue centre 

Campaign group Animal Defenders International is celebrating the rescue of six tigers from a circus in Guatemala.

The organisation said that adult females Bimbi and Lupe, parents Itsa and Sombra and their two unnamed cubs were removed from the circus on Saturday.

The move forms part of ADI's efforts to help enforce the country’s ban on animal circus acts. Since rescue efforts began, ADI has removed a total of 21 lions and tigers from circuses across Guatemala and just one circus with animals now remains.

ADI removed two lions and nine other tigers from the most recent circus back in June, but the circus refused to hand over the six tigers. ADI, which is working closely with the government's Animal Welfare Division, promised that it would not leave the tigers behind.

ADI president Jan Creamer said: “We vowed to not let these six tigers down, and we kept our word. ADI’s mission is to ensure that no animal will suffer in circuses in Guatemala ever again. With the public’s support, we can save them all.”

The rescued animals have been transferred to a spacious temporary rescue centre filled with enrichment to keep the animals entertained and healthy. Once their documentation is complete, they will be moved to a 450+ acre ADI sanctuary in South Africa.

The first nine tigers rescued by ADI have been offered permanent homes in the US, and ADI is actively seeking permanent homes for the six new tigers. Donations towards the rescue effort can be made at https://donate.ad-international.org/guatemala

Image (C) ADI International

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Applications open for MMI research grants

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 RCVS' Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) has launched round two of its veterinary mental health research grants.

Researchers have until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 to apply for a grant for research which reflects MMI's 2025 focus areas.

Only one Impact Grant was awarded last year, and so this year there are two Discovery Grants and one Impact Grants available. Each Discovery Grant is worth £5,000 and the Impact Grant is worth £15,000.

For more information or to apply, email researchgrants@rcvs.org.uk to contact the MMI team.

 

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BBC Radio 4 documentary addresses corporate fees

BBC Radio 4's File on 4 Investigates has released a documentary exploring how corporate-owned veterinary practices may be inflating bills to increase profit.

Released on 15 April, 'What's Happening To Your Vet Bills?' revealed the policies which many corporate groups have in place to increase their profits. This included targets and upgrades which veterinary teams are tasked with meeting on a regular basis.

It also features Anrich Vets, an independently-owned practice based in Wigan. Following the case of Staffordshire terrier Benjy, who is diagnosed with a tumour, the documentary shares how the team were able to offer contextualised care and advice to make the procedure as affordable as possible for his owners.

The documentary can be heard on demand on BBC iPlayer.