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Many people believe you cannot give milk to dogs and cats. Whilst this is true of ordinary cows’ milk, top breeders have reared dogs on goats’ milk for decades. They recognise that goats’ milk is highly digestible and nutritious and have reaped benefits in feeding it to their litters. Dogs thrive on goats’ milk because it’s so digestible. The fat and protein molecules are much smaller and have thinner membranes than cows’ milk so pass through the body more easily. Easier digestion of the fat and protein means the lactose (milk sugar) can pass through the system more rapidly, preventing a build up which can cause adverse reactions with cows’ milk. Many humans who have an intolerance to cows’ milk, thrive on goats' milk for the same reason.

A young adult lurcher has been saved from certain death after being taken to Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare in Ringmer, East Sussex.The dog was found wandering the streets of London by a warden, who rushed her to the vets for emergency treatment. She was so underweight that she nearly died - had she been found just an hour later, she most certainly would have done.

This weekend ten donkeys and 16 horses were rescued from appalling conditions in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, by international animal welfare charity The Donkey Sanctuary.

A tiny kitten, suffering from an unusual and life-threatening heart condition is looking forward to a happy, healthy future after a charity performed heart surgery to save his life.

Our Border Collie Rescue Puppy reports on Christmas

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Bath Cats & Dogs Home is launching its Winter Warmer Campaign to raise funds for lighting its heat lamps to help sustain its more vulnerable animals in warm kennels and pods through the coming cold winter months. The rescue centre, one of the largest rehoming centres in the UK, is calling on animal lovers to dig deep and help fund the heat lamps that keep its more vulnerable animals warm during the colder months, particularly the puppies, kittens, sick and older animals, whom need extra warmth to recuperate and survive, what is predicted to be another harsh winter.

Earlier in the year, Redwings reported that over the last year we had seen a large increase in the amount of abandoned horses reported to us. By November 2011 our figures showed that the amount of abandoned horses reported to us has tripled since 2009.

A charity that trains dogs to help people with life threatening health conditions, and above all saving theirlives on a daily basis.

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Congratulations – so you have decided to share your life with a pet that needs you as much as you need it! You’ve made a great decision, as rescue pets make fabulous companions. But which pet, and how do you go about meeting your perfect match?

Petsavers is the British Small Animal Veterinary Association’s charity and was founded in 1974 by a group of vets who realised that there was a need for a charity that funded studies into the many unsolved medical and surgical problems of our pets.

New research out today suggests that people find owning a cat has a positive impact on their mental wellbeing

Wood Green, The Animals Charity

The festive season can be a time when we want to spoil our pets and why not? They give such a lot to us. But sometimes, Christmas can be a vulnerable time for small animals. Their normal regime gets interrupted by all the fun and frolics of the festivities. Their families may even go away so they get left with pet sitters! So here are some ideas to keep your small pets safe and happy at Christmas. read more.

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A survey by the Retired Greyhound Trust has revealed that 81 per cent of dog owners buy their four legged friends Christmas presents.

Find out more about this lovely creature and hundreds of other animals looking for new kind owners.

As many of you already know Treacle our Rescue year old puppy from the Border Collie Trust is a particularly naughty dog although very adorable.

There is great merit in feeding our Garden Birds throughout the winter months as well as being a rewarding and enjoyable hobby in the midst of chilly winter weather, our garden birds will provide you with colourful entertainment throughout the day as well as a feel good factor in knowing that you are helping to secure the survival of many of our now dwindling species of native garden birds.

With Halloween, November 5th and (dare I say it) Christmas on its way, there will be fireworks!

The older ones amongst us feel the cold more, as do pets. So make allowances for your older pet in order to make sure they have a comfortable winter, too.

The Mayhew Animal Home in North West London is inviting children to pass the pumpkin at the Home’s annual Children’s Hallowe’en Party in celebration of all things beautiful about black cats.

 

 

Royal Canin is best-known for it's tailor-made nutritionally precise complete foods for dogs of all sizes, breeds, lifestyles and ages.

Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity is calling on people to take to their feet to save stray and abandoned dogs. The charity is urging people to put one foot in front of another and pound the paths of their local footpaths and parks, all whilst raising pounds for rescue hounds.

As the count-down begins to the charity’s annual Waggy Walks event on Sunday October 3rd, routes are being prepared and paws preened. Now in its third year the nationwide fundraising event is bigger than ever with 12 sponsored walks taking place all over the country.

Staff at Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare in Ringmere East Sussex, are currently caring for two hamsters found dumped at the centre’s gates on Tuesday evening (30th August).

Suit from Puppy Angel. Available for dogs from tiny Chihuahuas to Cocker Spaniel size. Priced from £22.00 plus £2.95 postage & packing.

With Christmas fast approaching, a great way of supporting leading animal charity HorseWorld is through its Animal Adoption scheme. It’s a simple but fun way of contributing to HorseWorld’s vital work. And you could have a new best friend for life!

If you’ve not read this month’s update on our Border Collie rescue year old puppy on page 5 of this issue (free to download) then take a look to give you a giggle!

Cancer is the most common cause of death in dogs and the second most common cause in cats. However the good news is that with the right facilities, expertise and treatment it is the most curable chronic disease in these animals.

As this year’s Remembrance Sunday approaches, Animal Aid is distributing tens of thousands of its increasingly popular purple poppy.

Having spent the first 4 years of her life as a puppy mill dog, Yarna’s days comprised of being holed up in a filthy prison forced to give birth over and over again.

A woman who left more than 20 horses in ‘dreadful’ conditions has today been found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to them. Banff Sheriff Court convicted 65 year old Valerie Pritchard of Cuminestown, Turriff, Aberdeenshire of five offences under the Animal Welfare Act 2006.

If you are of a certain age you may remember the 'Six Million Dollar Man' TV series. In it, Steve Austin is severely injured in a crash, and is “rebuilt” in an operation that cost six million dollars. Like Steve Austin, German Shepherd cross Sam also suffered injuries in an accident. OK so maybe Sam's surgery won't cost $6m but it will cost at least £12,000 to rebuild him.

"My name is Alfie and nothing makes my tail wag more than having my ears tickled by a terrific story. Horrid Henry, the Diary of a Wimpy Kid - I lap up every word because I love to listen to children reading out loud, and I'll be revealing why at this year’s LovePets Show in Peterborough."

OBF caught up with Ben Wilkes, Trustee of Border Collie Trust GB to find out how he became involved and what happens on a daily basis at the Trust

The mute swan is a very large white waterbird. It has a long S-shaped neck, and an orange bill with black at the base of it.

Fashion designer Alexander McQueen left GBP50,000 of his GBP16 million fortune for his beloved pet dogs, his will reveals.

On Sunday 18 September Burns Pet Nutrition will be holding their fourth annual Dogs’ Day Out in Pembrey Country Park, Carmarthenshire.

Whoosh! There it goes. Weeeeeee! There it goes again. Oooops! Something just nipped me as it flew past. That, my friends, is exactly what living with a brand new puppy is like until some peace and order settles in.

Burns Pet Nutrition is donating an entire lorry load of Penlan Farm moist food to the Dogs Trust

Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity is calling on people to take to their feet to save stray and abandoned dogs.

The Retired Greyhound Trust has launcheda huge fundraising drive to raise thousandsof pounds to help them find loving homesfor dogs in its kennels.The Trust, which finds homes for greyhoundsat the end of their racing careers,aims to raise an extra £10,000 of much neededfunds in the next few months – that isthe equivalent of 2,500 kennel days. See how you can help……

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Fathers’ day has now been and goneand Treacle managed to get her nose inand also benefit from this event even though she’s a girl and not even aparent. Our 3 little messy kids very kindly made breakfast in bed for theirdad (thank goodness they didn’t set the house on fire) and cooked forthe first time having previously watched me cook, bacon, eggs,mushrooms, toast, tomatoes served with fresh coffee. Having woken usfrom a deep sleep and thrusting trays under our noses, they watched useat every cold mouthful. In the cooking mayhem the kids reported thatno they hadn’t cleared up the massive amount of utensils (guess whodid?) and that Treacle had yet again stolen not just another pack ofbutter but several slices of toast and bacon (hopefully not off my plate )and ate it in her bed in the kitchen.

With more than 3 million households in theUK having a pond or aquarium, fish mightbe considered the 3rd most popular pet inthe UK after cats and dogs. But when youthink about the vast numbers of fishes, theyblow every other pet out of the water(so to speak). No one really knows howmany fishes are kept as pets in the UK,some experts suggest up to 140 million, butthe Heathrow Animal Reception Centre seesbetween 30 and 35 million arriving eachyear and I think the true numbers could bemuch, much higher.

Wetnose Animal Aid, a non-profitorganisation specialising in raisingfunds to help sick animals is proudto host Wetnose Fun Day on 29th-30th July 2011, a day where animalshave a voice, a day where peopleacross the nation can get togetherto help animals to have a good life.

Royal Canin is best-known for its’ tailor-madenutritionally precise complete foods for dogs ofall sizes, breeds, lifestyles and ages. Now thefirm is adding two new nutritional supportproducts, available from May 2011.

Join HorseWorld's Family Fun Weekend on Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th June!
With presentations, a mini funfair, games, surprise visits from some special guests and much, much more there will be something for everyone to enjoy on this special weekend at HorseWorld’s Visitor Centre!

The good news is that cats are living longer than ever before-almost a third of cats in Europe are over eight years old, the average life expectancy for pet cats in Europe is now 16 years, and reaching the age of 20 is no longer unusual.

Even the toughest dog or cat can be somewhat sensitive at times. Whether that sensitivity is inside or outside, it will drove your pet bonkers if their stomach is delicate or their skin is itching like a rough old jumper or scratchy label. And their ailments are likely to annoy us too!

A few weeks ago our rescue puppy Treacle  came into season so I gave her a ‘pup’ talk and told her to just concentrate on chasing her tail not boys!

The height of summer is the time when our pets spend the most time in the garden. However danger may be lurking under those leaves! Some plants can be lethal for smaller pets like rabbits or guinea pigs. For instance, Digitalis is commonly known as the Foxglove and is a favourite flower that’s found in many cottage gardens. It’s also a favourite with many murder mysteries as an easily obtainable and deadly poison. Its lovely looks belie its rather treacherous nature. Luckily most herbivores will naturally avoid eating it. However, if a piece of the plant has been caught by the mower or strimmer and becomes mixed with other grass cuttings, small animals might then not know the difference and be caught out. Always clear away any such cuttings and don’t be tempted to feed them to rabbits or guinea pigs as a treat. For a full list of plants that can be harmful to small pets plus lots of great advice on choosing and looking after small pets, visit the rabbit and guinea pig pages at supremepetfoods.com

Animal loving celebrity couple Joanna Page and James Thornton are helping to promote National Microchipping Month this June

This year’s Welsh National Horse Agility Championships are also being held over the weekend and horse owners will also have a chance to have a go with their own horses.

Bristol based animal welfare charity Horse World are appealing to anyone who may have land they can use to cut hay from this summer.

Coming to a town near you – the PRO PLAN Roadshows will be touring the country from March through to June 2011.

Whether your local event is at a nearby county fair or at your local park, it is sure to be a fun trip out for you and your dog.  You’ll have the opportunity to get a FREE health check for your dog with our qualified vet nurse, to ensure your dog is in tip top condition.  Our team of experts will be on hand to offer health and nutrition advice and information or answer any concerns or questions you may have about your dog.  You’ll also have the chance to get an exclusive 70% discount* on PRO PLAN products, pick up samples** and vouchers as well as find out about the new money back guarantee from PRO PLAN.

When it comes to supporting her beloved Manchester City, true-blue Lynn Ratcliffe is as keen as they come.

It seems that it is no longer enough to just have a dog. Today it seems that every other dog is a pedigreeor‘designercrossbreed’,sowhathas happened to the humble mongrel?

Paws in the Park, the UK’s largest outside Dog Show for working, trained and pet dogs returns for its seventh year on the 17th and 18th September.

Can you foster Pepper?

Pepper spent much of her early life in kennels and needs a home where she will not be forced to do anything she doesn’t want to do and with people who can understand her needs The Border Collie Trust is looking for a kind foster home for one of their sponsor dogs.

The London Animal Charities Fair has been running for 38 years and has taken place in various venues in London, including Chelsea, Kensington and this year it will take place in Camden for the first time which we are very excited about.

If you have a rabbit that needs a trip to the vet, the good news is that vets now have an exclusive new diet designed specially to support recuperating rabbits following illness or operation

Leading animal welfare organisation The Blue Cross will be the first charity to feature in the prime time television series ‘Undercover Boss’, it was announced today.

Imagine in 3, 4 or 5 years time, instead of summer gardens daubed with rainbow colours, alive with the buzzing of frantically busy insects, the only colours to be seen in dull and dying gardens will be browns and olives.

My cat, which I recently obtained from a rescue centre, has been diagnosed with ‘ear mites’, what are they and are they serious?

Treacle, our rescue Border Collie puppy has been up to her old tricks again. Here are a few things you should not do when there is a Treacle about!

There are currently some twenty million caged battery hens in the UK providing us with eggs.

Two-year old Burt arrived into the care of international animal welfare charity The Donkey Sanctuary recently with a skin tumour on his elbow the size of a large grapefruit.

"With over 200 different breeds there is certainly an ideal breed for everyone."

If you have made the decision to bring a dog into your family and home – congratulations, you have many happy years ahead of you! The decisions you make now are vital if you are to ensure you are choosing the right breed of dog.

It is not too late to book your place for the 29th annual International Donkey Week. Organised by animal welfare charity The Donkey Sanctuary, this popular and unique holiday in Devon takes place between 3 – 10 May

There is nothing more frustrating than trying to cope with the itchy, scratchy dog and there is no doubting that it is very common in the spring!

If you are involved with animal rescue then rather chocolate and bank holidays, Easter is more likely to mean the prospect of more unwanted rabbits.

A one-eyed rescue dog and a three-legged mongrel proved you do not need a perfect pedigree to be top dog when they wowed the crowds at Crufts last week, performing amazing feats of agility in front of hundreds of admiring fans.

This puppy is not asleep. She has collapsed, is unconscious and Ironmountain are hoping that their vet can save her!

Ironmountain Large Breed Rescue recently took on three lovely little pups who were in need of care after starting life in a puppy farm.

Yesterday morning those three, five month old little girls, one other resident dog and another foster dog were fighting for their lives . Unfortunately the pups brought with them a highly virulent strain of Parvo with an incredibly fast incubation period!

Help celebrate 125 years of animal rescue Keeping a roof over the heads of all the furry residents at The Mayhew Animal Home doesn¹t come cheap and for any pet owners reading, you are sure to appreciate how food bills mount up and The Mayhew has over 180 hungry mouths to feed at any one time! Fundraising for charity should be all about
fun, so if you wish to do something you enjoy and help support The Mayhew on their anniversary, then you could Strive for 125 with some of these suggestions.

Model icon Twiggy is lending her support to an urgent appeal by a national charity to find loving new families for its homeless greyhounds.

Not only does Easter mean a royal wedding and a new beginning for Wills and Kate, but it also brings the start of Kitten Season for UK rescue centres as homeless kitten litters start appearing in high numbers.

Animal charity event raised thousands for homeless animals in need.

Over 300 people enjoyed the sunshine in the garden of The Mayhew Animal Home on April 17th for the charity’s annual Easter Fair. Adults and children alike were able to take part in the fun and games on the day, including mask making, face-painting, fancy dress competition and the much-anticipated Easter egg hunt, opened by The Mayor of Hammersmith and Fulham, Cllr Adronie Alford.

The Mayhew asks people to think about homeless cat families this Mother’s Day

London – North West London-based rescue centre, The Mayhew Animal Home, is hoping that the calendar date, which reminds us all to spare a thought for our mothers, will also encourage people to think about the homeless feline families they have at their centre.

‘Kitten season’ is one of the pressures rescue centres face every year, as high numbers of unwanted litters are found, or left, for charities to take care of.

In 1976 – the year when Border Collies were recognised by the Kennel Club, a lady called
Hazel Monk began the organisation to rescue Border Collies

Hazel helped many dogs during the next 15 years – sadly she died in October 1992. In 1996 Border Collie Trust
became a registered charity. They felt it was vital to be fully accountable – although they had always kept financial records.

Reputable equines charities can be an ideal place to find a new horse or pony as every effort will be made to ensure your new companion will suit you and vice versa. Also you will know that the pony will be in good health and any particular issues will be explained to you. As charities tend to prepare their residents for re-homing over a considerable period of time, it will be well known to them so you can discover quickly all the little quirky traits of your pony straight away.

HorseWorld are appealing to horse owners to donate their unwanted tack, rugs and equipment. The Bristol-based charity in Whitchurch is responsible for the care of nearly 500 rescued horses, ponies and donkeys.

A ten year old donkey called Earl in Northern Ireland is back on his feet after recently being rescued by international animal welfare charity The Donkey Sanctuary from a life of neglect.

Ready, steady, cake! It’s time to get baking and join in with the afternoon tea craze that’s been sweeping the country, as The Blue Cross animal charity calls on animals lovers everywhere to hold a Tea Party during the month of April to help raise money for the sick and homeless pets in their care.

International animal welfare charity The Donkey Sanctuary is busy preparing for a sponsored trek to the Indian Himalayas this May and is hoping the New Year will entice more volunteers to take part in the challenge.

If you’re looking at this page then you may be just one of many visitors looking to work within the pet industry or perhaps to volunteer your services to an animal charity.

The Mayhew Animal Home in London is extremely proud that in their 125^th year of helping animals in need, they are still active in the UK capital to provide care, support and help for both animals and their owners.