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Kennel Club Charitable Trust  reopens emergency relief fund
The Kennel Club emergency relief fund supports organisations suffering financially due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Second round will raise funds to help smaller charities.

The Kennel Club Charitable Trust has reopened its emergency relief fund to support smaller dog rescue centres and other canine organisations affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

Launched in March, the first appeal raised funds for 20 organisations suffering financially and struggling to rehome animals during the crisis. This new appeal will see funds go to some of the smaller rescue centres that have also been affected by the pandemic.

“We recognise the importance of trying to support some of the smaller, but incredibly vital and dedicated canine organisations and rescues,” said Revd. Bill King, chairman of the Kennel Club Charitable Trust. “Following on from the first round of applications it was recognised that we need to try and raise more funds so we can help more of the smaller charities.”

He continued: “We have been very grateful to the support of Our Dogs newspaper – without them and their readers we wouldn’t have been able to raise the extra £40,000 to be able to reopen the appeal.

“The appeal is still running within the newspaper and there is still so much to do, so we are grateful for any further funds to help us continue to support some of those smaller charities who are suffering in these extraordinary times.”

For further information about the appeal and to apply for funding, visit kennelclub.com. Donations to the appeal can be made via the secure Virgin Money Giving website.

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FIVP launches CMA remedies survey

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 FIVP has shared a survey, inviting those working in independent practice to share their views on the CMA's proposed remedies.

The Impact Assessment will help inform the group's response to the CMA, as it prepares to submit further evidence to the Inquiry Group. FIVP will also be attending a hearing in November.

Data will be anonymised and used solely for FIVP's response to the CMA. The survey will close on Friday, 31 October 2025. 

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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.