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Animal Welfare Heroes Honoured at RSPCA Honours
From wildlife heroes and branch volunteers to an undercover reporter who infiltrated the world of organised dog fighting, the RSPCA Honours 2010 celebrate the extraordinary work of people dedicated to improving animal welfare.

The awards were presented at a special ceremony at the RSPCA’s headquarters in Southwater, Horsham, West Sussex.

Winners include:
  • Trevor Williams, The Fox Project, Pembury, Kent – Elsie MJ Evans Bronze Award
Trevor has dedicated 30 years of his life to the welfare of foxes and formed the Fox Project which now has four ambulance drivers, three admin staff, 100 volunteers and 40 satellite convalescence and rehabilitation sites
  • Reverend Professor Andrew Linzey, Oxford – Lord Erskine Silver Award
Andrew has pioneered a pro-animal attitude in the Church of England and organised a conference that focused on the links between cruelty to animals and violence to humans
  • Demi and Georgia Stevens, Bonymaen, Swansea – Charlotte Wright Award
Demi and Georgia volunteer at the RSPCA’s animal centre in Llys Nini, Wales. They feed and groom cats and help socialise them. They and their family also foster some of the cats until they have homes to go to
  • Steve Ibinson, Newtonabbey, Northern Ireland – Richard Martin Gold Award
The late Steve, an undercover reporter, was key to a hugely successful RSPCA Special Operations Unit operation. He spent 18 months infiltrating the horrific world of organised dog fighting, leading to the RSPCA’s successful prosecution of nine individuals, five of whom were sent to prison

RSPCA chief executive Mark Watts said: “The work carried out by the RSPCA could not be done without the goodwill of the nation and the dedication of the people here today. It’s vital we recognise them and celebrate their efforts and achievements.”

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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.