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23-year-old rescue dog celebrates ‘gotcha’ anniversary
Ty loves snuggling on the sofa and listening to Classic FM.

It is one year since Dogs Trust’s oldest dog was adopted.

A 23-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier cross has celebrated his one-year ‘Gotcha Day’ anniversary with his owners at a Dogs Trust rescue centre.

Ty returned to the centre in Bridgend with his owners, Bruno di Brito and Lee Szopa, on Wednesday 30 August where a party was held by the staff in his honour.

He became famous after his appeal for a retirement home made national news, where Ty's carers discussed his love of snuggling on the sofa and listening to Classic FM.

Ty is believed to be the oldest dog ever cared for by Dogs Trust, and the charity say he highlights the impact that senior rescue dogs can have on people’s lives.

Angela Wetherall, the rehoming centre manager for Wales, “Ty's journey is a testament to the resilience and boundless love that older dogs bring with them.

“We are honoured to have played a part in finding him his forever home and witnessing the joy he brings to Bruno and Lee.”

Bruno di Brito, Ty’s owner, said:  “When Ty came into our lives, we felt complete. We already had two dogs and hadn't considered getting another, but when we saw Ty, we knew we had to give him a home.”

“Ty has changed our perception of senior dogs; despite having a heart problem, he shows incredible resilience. The way Ty looks at us feels like he's saying thank you for everything.”

Image © Dogs Trust

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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.