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APGAW supports Puppy Contract
Group urges others to get involved

The Associate Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare has voiced its support for the BVA AWF/RSPCA Puppy Contract, in its updated report on dog breeding.

The report found that all stakeholders believe a puppy contract is a good tool to use when buying and selling puppies but it would be more useful if there was just one contract promoted and used.

A Healthier Future for Pedigree Dogs – Update Report calls on the Blue Cross, Kennel Club and other breed clubs to support the idea of a single contract by joining the main stakeholders who have already endorsed the proposal.

Many breeders and breed clubs have their own version of a puppy contract but APGAW hopes that a resolution can be found where only a single contract is used and promoted by all stakeholders. The update report will be sent to DEFRA ministers and MPs for consideration.

Tiffany Hemming, BVA AWF Chair of Trustees, commented: “APGAW has set out what needs to happen to make significant improvements to dog welfare and we are delighted that the report recognises the important role of the Puppy Contract and PIP.
 
“We hope the Kennel Club, Blue Cross and breed clubs keep talking to us about endorsing the Puppy Contract and PIP in the future so that we can all speak with one voice to potential puppy buyers about dog health and welfare.”
 
 
 

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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.