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Nationwide appeal to help pet rescue charities
#RescueYourRescue aims to deliver vital funds to more than 100 pet rescue charities across the UK.
#RescueYourRescue to provide urgent help to shelters affected by COVID-19. 

An emergency fundraiser to help pet rescue charities affected by COVID-19 has been launched by Lintbells in collaboration with broadcasting legend, Peter Purves.

The #RescueYourRescue campaign aims to deliver vital funds to more than 100 pet rescue charities across the UK, many of which are facing closure as a result of the ongoing pandemic.

Organisers say the lost revenue normally raised through adoption fees, centre visits, charity shop sales and fundraising events has left the future of these charities 'hanging in the balance'.

“Pet rescue charities across the country support the welfare of animals that need our help the most,” explained Peter Purves. “In these difficult circumstances, I’m appealing for animal lovers to work together to support these brilliant centres and the crucial work that they do.”

A rapid response is needed to protect the health and welfare of rescue animals across the nation. Recent reports suggest that animal shelters are suspending the intake of animals, which could lead to pets being mistreated or abandoned.

“We are a local independent branch of the RSPCA so we have to raise our own funds to keep our animal centre running and look after the animals in our care,” commented RSPCA fundraising manager, Lauren Moore.

“This is normally done through our fundraising events and income from our charity shops, but with the current COVID-19 crisis we have had to close our shops and cancel planned events and activities which has had a devastating effect on our funds. We’ve also been forced to close our animal centre and have cancelled any potential adoptions.”

The campaign aims to raise £250,000, and animal lovers who can afford help are urged to donate a minimum of £2.00.

“Every donation makes a difference, so please give what you can and help spread the word by engaging with the campaign on social media using #RescueYourRescue,” Peter Purves added.

For more information about the campaign and to make a donation visit https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/page/RescueYourRescue.

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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.