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Nowzad animals 'in amazing condition' after flying to the UK
The animals will be "given the wonderful new homes they deserve." - Lorraine Edwards.

After landing at Heathrow Airport, the animals are said to be doing well.
 

Nowzad founder Paul “Pen” Farthing has returned to the UK from Afghanistan, after 'Operation Ark' partially succeeded, with Pen and the rescue animals flown back to the UK, whilst Nowzad's Afghan staff were turned away at Kabul airport.

As reported by BBC News, the animals flown in from Afghanistan as part of Operation Ark are 'in amazing condition', according to a person that processed them. 

Lorraine Edwards, who transported the animals to quarantine kennels told BBC News that the animals are in “amazing condition.”

She commented on the rescue animals: "These animals were rescued from the street and offered the precious gift of companionship and comfort to our soldiers. 

"Despite the long journey, they are in amazing condition and, after four months of quarantine, they will be given the wonderful new homes they deserve."

After the only partial success of Operation Ark, the Nowzad twitter account tweeted: “We are determined to support the Nowzad staff still in Afghanistan. We don't give up.” 

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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.