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Canine Swimathon raise £7.5K
Six swimming dogs who took part in a sponsored swimathon have raised more than £7,500 for the Animal Health Trust (AHT).

Joined by members of the AHT’s small animal Hydrotherapy Unit, the 12-strong team took it in turns swimming for a total of 12 hours.
 
The aim of the Paddling Paws swimathon was to raise funds to help buy a water treadmill. The treadmill will enable the AHT’s Hydrotherapy unit to treat many more dogs and cats. It will not only help to lessen pain and stiffness, it will also enable the unit to treat a wider range of painful conditions.
 
Jo Handley-Howard, Head of Hydrotherapy at the AHT, said: “The swimathon went very well, although I think it was much harder than any of us expected. Our six swimming dogs were absolute stars and I’m sure many of them finished with more energy than we did!
 
“We’re now a step closer to raising the money we need to buy a water treadmill and I’d personally like to thank everyone who sponsored us. Your support will help us to help many more dogs and cats, so thank you.”
 
The AHT needs to raise an additional £20,000 in order to buy a water treadmill for the Unit.  Anyone wishing to donate to the appeal can still do so by clicking here.

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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.