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Famous cats raise money for tigers
Image: Larry
Toys and pawtographs put up for auction

 Renowned cats such as Larry the 10 Downing Street cat, and the Street Cat named Bob, have teamed up to help buy some oversized toys for the tigers at London Zoo.

The furry-faced fundraisers have donated their toys and "pawtographs" to an eBay auction which began yesterday. Proceeds from the auction will go towards a "tiger toy box" for Jae Jae and Melati, the inhabitants of the zoo's new Tiger Territory exhibit.

Tiger Keeper Teague Stubbington explains: “Tigers love playing with toys as much as domestic cats do and we provide them with lots of enrichment at ZSL London Zoo to encourage their inquisitive natures.

“The fact that some of Britain’s most famous cats have used their feline fame to buy extra toys that will help top up our tigers’ toy box is brilliant.”

Now up for auction on eBay, Larry's toy is the perfect gift for pets with political aspirations, having seen all the nooks and crannies of Downing Street. You can also find a signed toy belonging to Britain's most inspirational puss, the Street Cat named Bob!

Bidders can get their hands on a signed VIP cat toy from the Prime Minister's cat, author James Bowden's cat Bob, Pauline McLynn's cats Alice and Brenda or model Lucy Pinder's cat Jackson.
Keepers are planning to use the funds raised to buy Jae Jae and Melati some of their favourite toys, including boomer balls, bungee ropes and catnip. Their new home is set to open to the public at the end of this month on 22 March.

To find the famous toys, search "ZSL Toys for Tigers" on eBay.

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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.