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4 Socialising your puppy

7 A Forever Gift

11 Book Review;National Pet Month;The London Pet Show

12 Charity News

15 National VegetarianWeek

16 Nathan’s Story

18 The Older Dog

19 Subscription

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Editor's Letter &

ContentsWelcome to theSpring/Summer editionof All About Animals,the first edition for 2012.

We look at the importance ofsocialising your puppy, whetherin the home, in the car, orgenerally with other people.On page 4 read about somebasic rules and tips to helpyou create an ideal dog.

Perhaps you have a dog that is now out of thepuppy stage, but when is a dog an old dog? Readon page 18 how the speed of decline varies indifferent breeds and the changes that take placeas your dog gets older and what to look out for.

We all have felt the effects of the recession, notleast charities. On page 7 read about how animalrelated charities are trying to cope, and how youcan help make a difference.

National Vegetarian Week takes places in May,and we have a couple of delicious vegetarianrecipes for you to try, see page 15.

If you buy one animal book this year, make it‘A Street Cat Named Bob’, an inspiring true storyof James Bowen, a Big Issue seller and his catBob. See page 11 for review.

Some unwanted cats are sometimes difficult tore-home if they have behavioural problems, andtherefore need a certain type of place to reside.On page 16 read about ‘Nathan’ a gorgeousginger cat that although he was incontinent,found his perfect home at Catastrophes CatRescue, albeit a short time.

Finally, we would like to say a big thank youto all those who have subscribed and hopeyou all enjoy reading this latest issue.

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• Progress slowly and deliberately,and, if you sense an emergingproblem, go back a step and workup again more slowly.

• Do not introduce more than twoor three new experiences each day.

• Obtain an indoor dog crate or play-pen and give your puppy a suitablysized comfortable bed to which hecan retreat. This will enable you toput the pup out of harm’s way if youhave to leave him for a short while.The crate will also serve to keep thepuppy away from temptation andavoid the need to have to correctany wrong-doing that occurredwhile your back was turned.

CarsIt is particularly important that yourpuppy becomes familiar with, andaccustomed to, your car. Start by sittingin the front seat with your puppy onyour lap. Make a fuss of him for aboutfive minutes, on five to six consecutivedays, while the car is stationary onthe driveway with the engine turnedoff. Progress from this by getting yourpuppy used to sitting on the back seat,or in the passenger footwell, and tothe sound of the engine being started.Then try travelling a short distance,

perhaps just around the block. Jollythe pup and reward calm behaviourwith lavish praise and titbits.

Dogs that become fearful, overexcited,or those that bark continually orsuffer from car sickness are not just anuisance but can be the cause of roadtraffic accidents. Aim to make your cara second home to your dog – a placewhere he can be left quietly on hisown if necessary. If you have a securedrive, leave the car door open and letthe puppy jump in and out on his ownand sit on the back seat several timesduring consecutive days. Alternatively,let the puppy do this while you arepresent so that you can supervise theexercise.When the pup jumps in andsits or lies quietly, give lots of praiseand a titbit.

When you have trained your puppyto behave in this ideal way, teach himto wait quietly and calmly in the caron his own. Firstly, leave your pupshut in the car for only a very shorttime and observe him from aconvenient hiding place nearby. Thiswill allow you to return promptly ifyour dog shows signs of being anxious,

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SOCIALISING YOUR PUPPYAdequate habituationand socialisation is fundamentalto the prevention of behaviourproblems. We cannot over-emphasise just how importantthis step is in creating an idealdog. With an understanding ofhow dogs learn and the stage oftheir development, it is possibleto use this information tosocialise your puppy tomaximum effect.

Naming your dogIf you haven’t already decided on aname for your puppy, you need to doso. The sooner your pup becomesaccustomed to his name, the easiertraining will be.

Choose a name that is short andsnappy and that cannot be easilyshortened or varied. It is best not tohave an alternative affectionate name,as this can lead to confusion for yourpuppy. Ensure that everyone in yourfamily realises the importance of callingthe puppy by name at all times; thiswill greatly help the habituation,socialisation and training processes.

Basic rules and tipsListed below are some basic rules andtips that will help you to socialise yourpuppy without any problems.

• Plan ahead. Use your imagination,to try to understand what yourpuppy is thinking and experiencing,and you won’t go far wrong.

• When he is forthcoming and showsno fear, always reward your puppypromptly with lavish praise and/ora titbit. Speak in a kind voice, withfeeling – “Well done!”, “There’s agood dog” etc.

• Make sure you cover all contingenciesand particularly all sorts of peopleand other animals, one by one,during this critical time. Takespecial care that the puppy is notlikely to be frightened by any newexperiences.

• Habituate your puppy to the soundsand smells of towns and country, tosuit your planned lifestyle.

• Make all new encounters cheerfuland fun occasions, accompaniedwith lavish praise and jollying.

or if he starts to behave inappropriately.Good behaviour should, of course,be lavishly rewarded on your return.

Gradually increase the duration of thetime the dog is left until you’re happythat he will be quiet and safe for atleast the time it takes to do the week’sshopping. By all means teach your dogto raise the alarm if someone touchesthe car, but do not encourage him tobark hysterically at people simplypassing by.

It is extremely useful to be able toleave your dog safely in your car, with-out any anxiety on your behalf, for upto 1½to 2 hours. To have a place whereyour dog can rest comfortably, out ofthe way, is particularly helpful whenyou have, for example, workmen inyour house coming and going withtools and tins of paint, etc, or visitorswho do not like dogs.

Whenever your dog is left in yourcar always ensure that:

• The car is not left in directstrong sunlight.

• There is an adequate amount ofventilation by leaving the windowsopen an inch or two and that thesun roof, if you have one and theweather is suitable, is left open.

• Your dog has access to water if heis possibly going to be left for morethat 1½ hours.

• There is no way that your dogcan escape.

• Your dog’s lead is not left attachedto his collar – it is only too easy forthe lead to become caught aroundthe handbrake or gear lever, whichcould choke your dog or see your carrunning away!

Dogs should never be left on their ownin a car with children. Although theymay be trustworthy, they can causeserious injury simply by pacingactively, backwards and forwards ifthey fear that someone is going toinvade ‘their’ territory or harm‘their’ children.

When travelling with your dognever let him put his head out of thewindow. Not only is this dangerous,but you could end up having to seekveterinary help in respect of sore ordamaged eyes.

PeopleWhen introducing your dog to people,again, go slowly. First, use friendswho are familiar with your house.Tell them, in advance of a visit, not toknock loudly on the door but to enterquietly. Ask them to speak to the dog,call him by name, and approachslowly; letting the puppy ‘lead’ theencounter as far as possible. If yourpuppy seems at all fearful, start byintroducing him to newcomers fromthe safety of your arms. Jolly himalong, praising the desired behaviour.Introduce quiet children one at a time,and, when successful, progress tonoisy ones and bigger groups.

Anticipate the arrival of the postmanand refuse collectors. Let your puppyhear the sounds they make, from theinside the house initially with thedoors and windows shut. Duringsubsequent sessions, you can exposehim to these experiences a little moreclose by. Encourage these and otherworkmen to get to know your dog asa puppy. Again, get them to speak toyour pup, calling him by name andletting him make the first moves. Ifsuch encounters are left until the dogis older and bigger, the workmen mayshow anxiety, which will inevitablybe picked up by your dog. And theencounter can end up being totallycounterproductive.

People walking with sticks, carryingloads and wearing clothes that rustlecan all be cause for concern to a dog.They may possibly invoke a fearreaction in your puppy, leading toshyness of such sights and sounds, oreven aggressive behaviour. Act out thesituation and roles yourself before youlet your puppy see strangers acting inthese ways.When your puppy knowsthe meaning of ‘leave’, teach him thatchasing people on bicycles is notallowed and that obeying anotherlearnt response is more rewarding.

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Ensure that everyone in your familyrealises the importance of calling the puppyby name at all times; this will greatlyhelp the habituation, socialisation andtraining processes.

Other AnimalsIntroduce your puppy to otheranimals, particularly other dogs andcats. Go carefully and thoughtfully.Start with small dogs that are knownto be friendly, and try to arrange theinitial encounter on your territory.With cats it may be better to waituntil your puppy has learned themeaning of the words ‘leave’ and ‘sit’to avoid any chance of him realisingthat chasing cats can be fun andrewarding! It is better to introducea cat to a puppy while you are incontrol – i.e. the puppy can berestrained while the cat is free toleave should she be alarmed by thepuppy’s presence.Work slowly,taking one step at a time.

When out for walks with your dog,and while he is learning about otheranimals, think ahead and cross theroad if you see another dog approaching,especially if the dog looks as thoughhe might be aggressive to your puppy.This will avoid any risk of conflict ora fear-invoking incident. Remember,prevention is your watchword – don’trisk failure.When your dog is a littleolder, introduce him to known-to-be-friendly dogs. Joining training classesor puppy classes can be a useful wayto accustom yourdog to other dogs.

An extract fromPuppylopaediaA CompleteGuide to PuppyCare, by J.M.Evans, publishedby InterpetPublishing.

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isit a supermarket or shoppingcentre and there is a very goodchance there will be somebodyon the door or in the foyer,

asking you to contribute to one charityor another. Switch on the TV andthousands of pounds are being raisedfrom television viewers while they sitwatching ‘fund-raising’ programmes.Pick up any newspaper and readabout the millions of pounds that arehanded out by the lottery commissionto all sorts of causes,deservedly or otherwise. So what isthe effect of all this visible fundraising having on the general public?Could it just be making everyonebelieve that all charities are wellsupported, well funded and generallydoing very nicely thank you!

Sadly though, this is often not thecase! To just survive another day is aconstant struggle, with many charitiesworking for animal welfare stillfighting for every penny they can laytheir hands on, and certainly withoutlottery funding. Even more so with thecurrent economic climate, wherebypeople are losing their homes andfamilies are breaking up, making itimpossible for people to keep theirpets. Others, because of the recessioncannot afford the up-keep of pets and

therefore more and more animalsare being abandoned or taken toanimal sanctuaries. There is oftenno certainty for charities that thenext month’s rent on property,accommodation or stables can be paid.The weekly food bill, for a residentanimal population that can be countedin the thousands, is a nightmare to findevery week. Add, on top of that, thecost of staff and vets fees, surgery,hospitalisation and veterinarymedicines.

Some charities are fortunate inowning or having had bequeathed,properties that are home for both theanimals and the administration.

But, as every house owner will know,the upkeep of any building will, initself, cost a small fortune.

Most animal homes or sanctuariesrely on their full time members ofstaff, whose training is essential, tolook after the sick or injured animals.Being full time usually means thatthis is how they earn their living,so however dedicated they may be inanimal welfare and most of them are,the charity has to pay them a livingwage or risk losing them to otherforms of employment.

So just how do these animal charitiesthat do such sterling work all over thecountry survive? The answer mostwill tell you, is their reliance solelyon work done and income raised ordonated by a loyal group of ‘friends’and ‘supporters’.

It’s not just charities running animalsanctuaries that are in need of yourhelp. Many organisations arestruggling to raise funds to aid animalwelfare. Help is needed to continuedeveloping techniques and proceduresfor medical research into humandisease without the use of animals oranimal tissue, and to eliminate theuse of animals in biomedical research

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GiftA legacy is one of the waysof making sure your love ofanimals makes a difference

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and testing. Funds are also needed tohelp organisations in their researchwork, to improve diagnosis, treatmentand prevention of disease and injuryin animals, enabling them to livehappier, healthier lives. Being ananimal lover you may at some timehave had to have a much loved petoperated on and will appreciatethe importance of ensuring animalhospitals remain at the forefront ofveterinary medicine and vital up-to-date equipment is at hand, to providecare to thousands of sick and injuredanimals every year, as well as thetraining of veterinary personnel.As well as family pets, organisations

are constantly striving to raise moneyto help conserve wildlife. Many workclosely with local people abroadoffering training and education toprotect the environment and preservemany endangered species. Manypeople overseas, particularly in partsof Africa, rely heavily on animals fortheir livelihood. Very often, due to alack of education many have verylittle understanding of animal welfareand it’s only with the support ofcharities working to educate owners,giving advice and practical supporttogether with essential veterinarytreatment and training, thatcommunities are encouraged to treatall animals with respect, thus improv-ing animal health and well being.

How can youhelp the financialway?We would be churlish,to say the least, if wedidn’t state that moneyis what it’s all about,after caring for theanimals, that is. Butwithout that so vitalingredient, the lovingcare that all charitiesgive to every residentanimal, research anddevelopment, or theconservation of wildlife,would be impossible.

Although it’s a subjectmany people don’t liketo deal with, it isessential to keep your affairs in order.A legacy in a Will left to your favouriteanimal related charity will ensure yourlove and affection for animals can becontinued by another generation.

Charitable organisations work silentlyand constantly purely for the benefitof others and although donations arewelcomed by most charities, it islegacies that really can make adifference. There may be an economicdownturn, but leaving even a littlemoney to a charity, after taking care ofloved ones, can make a vast difference.

Of course, family and loved ones shouldalways come first, but donations tocharity in Wills can sometimes meanyour family avoids paying inheritancetax on your estate, as a legacy tocharity is a tax-free gift, which meansthe charity receives the full value of

the gift. By contributing in this wayeveryone benefits – the charity byreceiving the gift and the donorbecause legacies are not subjectto Inheritance Tax.

It’s not just the rich and wealthy thatleave money to charity when they die.Anyone can leave a legacy to charityhowever big or small. What matters isthe end result, which is playing yourpart to help the good work live on, aswithout the gifts left in Wills many ofthe charities we know and supporttoday would not even exist.

But also remember, the next timeyou go to your local supermarket orshopping centre and you’re asked tocontribute to an animal charity, don’t

just give money and forget about it.Say to yourself ‘I could help make agreater difference here”! Then, dosomething about it. Please!

Gift Aid andInheritance TaxCulture Secretary JeremyHunt welcomed an initiative toencourage more people to leave acharitable gift in their Will. “Timesare tough at the moment and whilepeople are feeling the pinch, morethan half the population still giveto charity each month,” he said.

“What’s surprising is that onlyseven per cent of people ever leavemoney to a charity in their will.Including a gift to charity in awill is a great way to recognisean organisation that’s been therefor you during your life.”

Anyone leaving 10 per cent of theirestate to charity in their Will from6 April 2012 will benefit from areduction in Inheritance Tax from40% to 36%.

Rob Cope, director of RememberA Charity, welcomed the taxincentive but said that the"collective challenge is now toreach beyond the top 3% to helpcreate a social norm".

David Cameron, Nick Clegg andEd Miliband are supporting thecampaign encouraging people toleave 10 per cent of their estate tocharity in their wills. The leadersof the three main political partieshave pledged to leave at least 10per cent of their estates to charityas part of the Legacy10 campaign,set up by Roland Rudd, chairmanof the PR firm RLM Finsbury.

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Charitable organisations work silently andconstantly purely for the benefit of others and

although donations are welcomed by most charities,it is legacies that really can make a difference.

Large and small,they need our support

Many animals are at risk from threatsincluding poaching and habitat loss.Friends of Conservation (FOC) works withcommunities, offering practical solutions formore sustainable living. Please support usin our aims to protect wildlife and improvepeople’s lives – now and in future. Visitwww.foc-uk.com or call 0207 348 3408 tofind out more...UK Registered Charity No. 328176

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Royal Veterinary College Animal Care Trust Hawkshead LaneNorth MymmsHertfordshireAL9 7TA

Tel 01707 666039 Fax 01707 666382 Email [email protected]

Registered charity no: 281571

We asked some of our patients about our work. They barked, miawoed, neighed, grunted, chirped, mooed and baaed.

We think they meant ‘thank you.’

Please help us to keep the tails wagging by making a donation or remembering our work in your will.

We can’t do it without you.

If you would like further information on donating to the Trust or leaving us a gift in your will, please contact the Animal Care Trust on 01707 666039 or alternatively, visit www.rvc.ac.uk/act.

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By including a gift in your will for PDSA, we can look after your pet when the time comes, finding it a new home and providing you with peace of mind.

PDSA is the UK’s leading veterinary charity established in 1917 and cares for more than 480,000 pet patients

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Make plans for your pet in your will

Universities Federation for Animal WelfareRoom AAA, The Old School, Brewhouse Hill, Wheathampstead, Herts AL4 8ANTel: 01582 831818 Email:[email protected]: www.ufaw.org.ukRegistered Charity No: 207996 (Registered in England) and Company Limited by Guarantee No. 579991

Science in the Service of Animal Welfare

A great many animalssuffer unnecessarily dueto our lack of knowledgeand understanding oftheir needs and how bestto meet them. UFAW promotes research andeducation, developing practical solutions to welfare problems, and disseminates the results worldwide throughpublications, workshops and international conferences.

Your support will make a lasting difference for millionsof animals now and in the future. For more information about UFAW or how you can support thiswork through a donation or gift in your Will, contact:

Help us preventanimal suffering

The Humane ResearchTrustThe firstTrust to promote

medical and scientific researchwithout the use of animals

The Humane ResearchTrustBrook House, 29 Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall,Stockport, Cheshire SK7 2DNTelephone: 0161 439 8041Email: [email protected]: www.humaneresearch.org.uk

Registered Charity Number 267779

HUMAN MODELS FOR HUMAN DISEASESHELPS PEOPLEAND SAVESANIMALS

A Street Cat Named Bob isthe inspiring true story of how atroubled Big Issue seller JamesBowen, transformed his life afterbefriending a ginger tom cat.

James found Bob five years agoinjured in the hallway of his blockof flats. After nursing him back tohealth he decided that it was only fairto allow Bob his freedom back, Bobhad other ideas and so began ajourney for both and would provethe catalyst for James’s road back torehabilitation after drug dependency.

He takes us on a journey through theLondon streets where both cat andman face many potential hazardsbusking or selling the Big Issue. Thebook makes us aware of the manyproblems that James faces in his

Pets and people makea winning team forNational Pet MonthNational Pet Month – April 7 to May 72012 – is just around the corner.

With this year’s theme of Your petsand you: a winning team, NationalPet Month will be encouraging peopleof all ages to come together andcelebrate life with their pets, helpingthem spread the word on responsibleownership.

There will be all kinds of fun eventstaking place across the country wherepeople can celebrate happy times withtheir pets. Alternatively, they areinviting animal lovers to stage theirown event in aid of a favourite animalcharity and tell them about it.

Pet owners could speak to their localvet surgery about putting on an openday, organise a sponsored dog walk orpet show, ask a local church aboutconducting a pet-friendly service orstage a fair or fete on a pet theme.The only limit is imagination.

For further information visitwww.nationalpetmonth.org.uk

ALL ABOARD FOR LONDON PET SHOW 2012The London Pet Show 2012 will open its gates to awonderful world of creatures great and small on May12 and 13 at Earls Court Two.

The UK’s largest event showcasing a range of pets,sponsored by Vanish, will have four zones, DiscoverDogs, Discover Cats, Discover Small Furries andDiscover Animals, incorporating exotics and aquatics.

Each area will have its own live, interactive featureareas with demonstrations, talks and activitiesfocused on caring for pets, what breed is right fordifferent lifestyles and animal behaviour plus plenty of shopping opportunities.

The show’s programme of exciting animal displays includes dog heelwork tomusic, duck herding, rabbit agility, ferret racing and much more. People wholove animals should look no further for a fun filled and informative spring dayout and head to the London Pet Show.

Tickets are on sale at www.londonpetshow.co.uk or by phone on 0844 873 7332and cost £13 for adults, £9 for children and under fives go free. Family ticketsand concession for seniors are also available.

daily life with his loyal friend Bobat his side. Whether it's travellingby bus, perched on his shoulder ashe walks through London or sittingcalmly by his feet, Bob remains theone constant in James's life.

Reading his story also transports thereader to the world of the homelessand dispossessed and gives a realinsight on how it feels to be on themargins of society. His story isbrave, heart wrenching and thereare moments in the book when youfear for the survival of both Jamesand Bob.

Ultimately what I love about thebook is that it reaffirms somethingthat cat lovers have always known;that man’s best friend (and certainlyJames’s) really is his cat!

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A Street Cat Named BobJames Bowen Published by Hodder & Stoughton, £14.99

In 1934, Dorothy Brooke rescued 5,000 horses abandoned in Egypt at the end of the First World War.

Today, the Brooke helps over 900,000 horses, donkeys and mules working overseas every year. Providing veterinary treatment and community education, we aim to reach 2 million working animals a year, by 2016.

Registered Charity Number: 108576011DPRLGAAA

Please help us.visit www.thebrooke.org or

call 020 3012 3456

‘Animals have no nationality. They cannot ask for help in their pain.’ Dorothy Brooke

Sam’s Got Something Serious To Say

The Mayhew Animal HomeHelping animals and their carers since 1886

020 8969 0178 www.mayhewanimalhome.org

Do you, like me, tend to live in the here and now? I had spent most of my time just thinking about what ball to chase next or when my dinner will be arriving. But coming back from my last adventure to show my owner the stick I had found, he wasn’t there. I didn’t understand where he had gone.

But thankfully, my owner had thought about my future, if something happened to him, and had made provision formy care through The Mayhew, where I will be looked after until I am found another loving home. To help more animals like Sam and for more information about how toleave a gift to The Mayhew in your Will, please contact us.

Thank you.

SWEP helpsabandoned StallionSouth West Equine Protection isa small Devon based charity runmainly by volunteers. The charitytakes in wild moorland ponies fromDartmoor and Bodmin moor thathave been abandoned or needurgent medical attention.

They were recently called to acoloured stallion that had beenabandoned in someone’s field. It hadbecome very lame and was partiallysighted. An owner for the stallioncould not be found and was destinedto be shot unless taken in by SWEP.

Their Welfare Officer attendedthe situation with the SWEP horselorry and removed the pony,bringing him back to the rehabilitation yard.

The stallion has since had his feet seen to, which has helped withhis lameness and been castrated. He is a super little pony but will belooking for a special kind of home taking into account his partial sight.

SWEP have had a very busy start to the year and the stallion’s storyis just one of their many cases this year. The charity never sells anyof their ponies, but they loan them out on a loan scheme.

For further information on SWEP visit www.swep.org

Kenya’s Masai Mara region is renowned for its wildlife© FOC/J Downey

FRIENDS OF CONSERVATION -30 YEARS PROTECTING WILDANIMALS IN KENYAFriends of Conservation (FOC) is an international wildlife charity, this yearcelebrating 30 years conservation efforts in the field, operating mainly inthe Greater Mara region of Kenya, close to the Masai Mara Reserve, whichis renowned for its biodiversity. They aim to protect animals at risk fromthreats including poaching and loss of habitat by offering practical supportto local communities, helping improve people’s livelihoods and ensuringthat they see a real benefit from their close existence to wildlife.

FOC’s ‘Rhino Walks’ enable school children to experience the incrediblevariety of wildlife and wonderful scenery in the Reserve. Recently agroup was lucky to see a number of rhino, a rare sight and a tremendousencouragement, especially for the Maasai community scouts whoconduct regular patrols, looking out for any potential threat to thesevulnerable creatures.

New enterprise schemes will provide training in skills like beekeeping –a potential source of income. And FOC’s community workshops aim to offeradvice on topics such as business skills and focus awareness on key issuesincluding HIV/Aids, TB and Malaria.

FOC also supports like-minded organisations in their efforts to conserveendangered wildlife, for example through tiger conservation in India andrainforest protection in Costa Rica.

For more information visit www.foc-uk.com, email [email protected] or call0207 348 3408.

DEAF AND BLINDRESCUE DOG ISGIVEN GIFT OF SIGHTBY ANIMAL HEALTHTRUSTDodger, an 18-month-oldStaffordshire Bull Terrier, whowas born completely deaf and withsevere cataracts in both his eyes,has been given the gift of sight byAnimal Health Trust (AHT) vets.

Dodger’s story hit the headlinesafter his owner was caught hittinghim, and the footage was postedonline. His owner was subsequentlyprosecuted for animal cruelty andbanned from keeping dogs for15 years.

Following his rescue the RSPCAteam sought advice from the AHT’sOphthalmologists to see if Dodger’ssight problems could be rectified.

Claudia Hartley, Head of SmallAnimal Ophthalmology at the AHT,said: “Dodger is the most adorabledog. As soon as he arrived I fell inlove with him and it wasn’t longbefore he’d work his charm on therest of the vets and nurses here!”

The AHT’s vets initiallyperformed cataract surgery onDodger’s right-eye and it becameapparent very quickly that hewas able to see again.

Kirstyn Gaunt, Deputy Managerat the RSPCA Block Fen AnimalCentre, where Dodger is currentlystaying, said: “Dodger is such aloveable character, and when it wasdiscovered he was deaf and unableto see clearly, we wanted to do all wecould to give him a second chance.We were all in tears when weheard the AHT could carry out theoperation for him and give himthe gift of sight again – we are soextremely grateful to them fortheir help.”

Dodger returned to the AHT inFebruary 2012 to have his left-eyeoperated on and initial signs arevery good.

For more information about the AHTvisit www.aht.org.uk

With the release of Steven Spielberg’s acclaimedadaptation of War Horse earlier this year, there hasbeen much talk about the real-life war horses. Onecharity in particular has been sharing its historyand archives.

The Brooke's history dates back to the First WorldWar, when founder Dorothy Brooke, rescued 5,000ex warhorses in Egypt.

Following the war, it is estimated 20,000 horsesbelonging to the British, Australian and Americanforces were sold into a life of hard labour inEgypt alone.

In 1930, Dorothy Brooke travelled to Egypt withher Brigadier husband and she discovered manyex warhorses were still alive, but these once proudanimals were hungry and weak, lame, ill-shod,blind and suffering effects from the extremeclimate. She sought out the remaining war horsesand organised an appeal in The Morning Post(now the Daily Telegraph). The public were somoved they sent her the equivalent of £20,000 intoday's money to help end their suffering.Withinthree years, Dorothy had set up a committee andbought 5,000 ex-warhorses.

Aware many more working horses, donkeys andmules were in need, Dorothy set up the BrookeHospital for Animals in 1934 and opened the‘Old War Memorial Hospital’ in Cairo, whichremains operational today.

The Brooke is now a leading international animalwelfare organisation, dedicated to improving thelives of working horses, donkeys and mules inAfrica, Asia and Latin America, through veterinarytreatment and community programmes.

For further information visit www.thebrooke.org

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The Mayhew Animal Homecome to Bernard’s rescueAlthough Britain is supposedly renowned as anation of animal lovers, The Mayhew AnimalHome in London certainly sees that when itcomes to abandonment people don’t discriminateand, sadly, animals of all shapes and sizes,colours and ages get turned out through nofault of their own.

In February, four year old Bernard, was broughtto The Mayhew having been found limping andconfused outside one of London’s busiest railstations,Wembley Central. First taken to a localvet by a concerned member of the public, StaffyBernard, arrived at The Mayhew the next day tobe treated and looked after as he had nowhereelse to go. Their veterinary team investigated thecause of Bernard’s severe limp and discovered anold untreated knee problem and that his left hipwas dislocated. Their Chief Vet established thatboth conditions had led to severe muscle wastagearound the limb and significant levels of painfrom the hip joint rubbing on the pelvis.

As Bernard had already adapted to gettingaround using just three legs, Mayhew vetsdecided to amputate the limb. Bernard recoveredamazingly quickly from his operation andremains an upbeat chap with love and affectionfor all. It is difficult to comprehend how an ownercan have left their pet with such a painful injuryfor so long.

It costs around £3400 a day to keep The Mayhewoperational and all support to care for theiranimals comes from public donations.

www.mayhewanimalhome.org

‘Genetic welfare problems more extensiveand serious than expected’ says UFAW.The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) is aninternationally recognised, independent scientific and educationalanimal welfare charity.

During the past two years, UFAW has been developing a websiteto provide clear and comprehensive information about the welfareconsequences of hereditary problems in companion animals: to ex-plain how these problems affect the quality of animals’ lives.Whileundertaking the work it has discovered that the levels and extentof adverse welfare effects is even greater than was anticipated.

The purpose of the UFAW website on genetic welfare problems(www.ufaw.org.uk/geneticwelfare problems.php) is to help peoplewho are thinking of acquiring a pet to decide which species, strainor breed to choose – to be aware of problems and know the rightquestions to ask when buying in order to help avoid perpetuatingthe problems. The site also provides information relevant to helpingbreeders avoid or tackle problems. It is unique in providingcomprehensive and detailed information, presented in a readilyunderstandable way, not only on the genetic conditions themselvesbut also, most importantly, on their effects on the pet’s welfare, andin its aim of covering many other types of companion animal in addition to dogs and cats.As such it provides a valuable resource not only for the public, breeders and veterinarians,but also for other websites relating to pet choice, breeding and welfare.

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Redwings provides permanent sanctuary care for over 1200horses, ponies and donkeys, rescuing around a further 200 fromabuse or neglect every year. Please consider leaving a legacyto give ponies like Dean a second chance, thank you.

For more information please contact;The Legacy Officer (Inheritance Matters)Redwings Horse SanctuaryHapton, Norwich, NR15 1SP01508 481030 • [email protected]

We believe every horse deserves a second chance

Thanks to Redwings, Dean notonly survived but is thriving

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Now in its twentieth year National Vegetarian Week (NVW) is the annual awareness-raisingcampaign promoting inspirational vegetarian food and the benefits of a meat-free lifestyle.A varied vegetarian diet will supply all the essential nutrients you need to help you keep fit and healthy. In fact,a vegetarian diet can offer a wide range of health benefits. Research has shown that vegetarians suffer less fromobesity, coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, type II diabetes, certain diet related cancers, diverticulardiseases, appendicitis, constipation and gallstones.For further information visit www.vegsoc.org

Ingredients500g carrots, peeled and diced110g onion, sliced220g cashew nuts, finely ground125g white breadcrumbs7tbsp chopped fresh dill3½ tbsp vegetable oil150g dried puy lentils, washed3 large, juicy oranges12 cardamom pods, split down one side, but not opened2 – 3 cloves garlic, crushed2½ tsp pomegranate molassesTo taste salt and pepper

GarnishDill and pomegranate seeds to garnish

To make the fanPreheat oven to Gas 6 / 200C.1 Finely blend carrot and onion, mix with nuts, crumbs,4tbsp dill and seasoning, until moist and clumping together.

2 Divide mixture between two 20cm, greased, lined sandwich tins,press down, brush each with 1½ tbsp oil.

3 Bake for 35 mins until firm and crispy.Stand for 5 mins, turn out to serve.

To make the lentil mixture1 Put lentils, peel of ½ an orange and 6 cardamom pods into a pan.2 Cover with boiling water, add salt, cover and simmer for 15 – 20mins until ‘al dente’. Drain, removing cardamom pods andorange peel.

3 Mix garlic, 3 tbsp orange juice, 1 tsp pomegranate molasses,3 tbsp chopped dill and ½ tbsp vegetable oil.Season well and mix with lentils.

For the sauce1 Grate zest of 1 orange into a saucepan.2 Add juice from remaining oranges, 6 cardamom pods,1½ tsp pomegranate molasses and 2 tbsp water.

3 Boil then simmer until mixture reduces by about two thirds.

To serve1 Cut each fan into 8 wedges.2 Top each mound of lentils with 4 overlapping wedges,crispy side up.

3 Drizzle with sauce, garnish with dill and pomegranate seeds.

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Mash750g potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks20g butter or margarine1 tbsp wholegrain mustard150ml milk or soya milk1 tbsp chives, chopped

Stroganoff40gbutter or margarine3 shallots, finely chopped2 cloves garlic finely chopped½ tsp paprika500g assorted white mushrooms, roughly chopped1 tbsp brandy150ml double cream1 tbsp dill, finely choppedTo taste salt and freshly ground black pepper

Garnish2tbsp parsley, finely chopped

Method1 Boil or steam the potatoes until tender.Drain and return to the pan.

2 Mash and add in the butter, mustard and chives.Heat the milk, pour over the potatoes and beat in well.

3 Melt rest of the butter or margarine in a pan.Add shallots and garlic and cook gently for 5 minutes.Add the paprika and the mushrooms and cook until just soft.

4 Add the brandy and stir in the cream and dill.Season to taste then heat gently - cover and keep warm.

5 To assemble, serve individually by placing equal portionsof the mashed potato on each plate.Spoon the stroganoff over the top, and garnish with parsley.

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L ike many small communities, we have aneighbourhood forum where people can findinformation from the best plumber to whattype of fruit makes the best jam, and muchmore inbetween. Towards the end of last year,

I opened up a round robin email, which had a very differentmessage. An urgent appeal went out for a home for a catcalled Nathan, who was an adorable long haired ginger catwith a wonderful temperament. He was currently residingat the Marjorie Nash Cat Rescue with one of thevolunteers, Cindy. There was only one problem, Nathanunfortunately was incontinent, making him extremelydifficult to rehome. He had been found as a stray, andCindy felt that there was a strong possibility that he hadbeen locked up for long periods, even kept in a rabbit hutchor similar and with the right surroundings his conditioncould certainly improve. Nathan needed to be an outdoorcat, a farm with outbuildings with regular food and cuddleswas needed. The situation was becoming critical, thecharity was overrun with cats and kittens and theywere having to turn them away due to lack of space. .

I couldn't stopthinking aboutNathan as I watchedmy own three catscurled up in variouschairs in the sittingroom, in particularmy big ginger cat Sid. I tried to imaginehow I would incorporate Nathan intoour domestic arrangement. Perhaps hecould live in the shed, but could I havemy three cats living like little princesindoors while the door was firmly shutin Nathan's face. I had to do something,I knew that most of the animal shelterswould have problems rehoming anincontinent cat but I remembered LizVarney who runs Catastrophes CatRescue a charity in East Sussex. Lizrehomes cats when they have little orno hope of finding a home elsewhere,giving them freedom and comfort inidyllic surroundings, where they canlive out the rest of their lives in thepeace and comfort they deserve,exploring the countryside and huntingin the nearby fields. Nathan’s situationwas explained and Liz agreed that heshould move in with the rest of thefeline inhabitants in the blissfulsetting of Half Moon Cottage.

After a period of adjustment Nathanbegan to relish his new home. Howeverthis is one story that doesn’t have ahappy ending. After a short time ofresiding at Half Moon Cottage, Nathanstarted to get really low, not eating andbeing sick. After visiting the vets andhaving extensive tests, it was discovered

that Nathan was suffering from Aspiration Pneumonia, acondition in which the cat’s lungs become inflamed due tothe inhalation of foreign matter. Everything possible wasdone for Nathan but unfortunately the condition had gonetoo far and he sadly passed away. Both Liz and Cindy, notto mention myself and my colleagues in the office thathad followed Nathan’s journey, were saddened to hear ofhis passing,especiallyas he hadfinallyfound his‘forever’home.

Set up inthe 1970s,the aim of Catastrophes is to help any cat that is in needand they believe that every cat deserves the chance of agood home. Liz leads a team of volunteers, including avet, vet nurses and experienced trappers in helping cats

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Nathan’s StoryHow an incontinent cat came to find his‘forever’ home at Catastrophes Cat RescueBy Maria Hann

Set up in the 1970s, the aimof Catastrophes is to help anycat that is in need and theybelieve that every cat deservesthe chance of a good home.

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regardless of age, temperament or anybehavioural problems they may have,whether tame or wild. The cats in theircare are given a high standard ofveterinary care and they strongly believein spaying and neutering as a responsiblepart of pet ownership. Many of the cats in

their care have been abandoned or ill-treated or are simplyin need of a new home because of a change in people’scircumstances. But one thing that they all have incommon is that they are all in need of love and care.

Cats that cannot be rehomed live out their days in thefreedom and peace of the country garden that surroundsthe sanctuary. The cats live in warm comfortable cathouses scattered throughout the sanctuary gardens. Theyare free to come and go as they please, so they can baskoutside all day long in the summer sunshine or take refugeby the fire on cold winter days. Many of them need regularmedication for ailments or illness, some are on special dietsbecause of their age or their health.

Like all charities, Catastrophes relies heavily onvolunteers and donations.Why not consider sponsoringone of their cats and making a difference, giving morecats a brighter future.

For further information contact Liz on 01435 830212 oremail [email protected]

www.catastrophescats.org

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Dogs, even the Peter Pans,inevitably experience physicaland mental wear and tear. Formany of us this happens far toosoon. It seems only yesterday thatour dogs were pups when of out ofthe blue they are, well, there’s noother word for it – old. Maybeyour dog decides it’s time to stopplaying before you do. Perhaps itjust doesn’t hear as well. Over thefollowing months and years, yourdog inexorably ages, right beforeyour eyes, usually with grace anddignity. Our geriatric-adolescenthousemates become tiredand worn.

The speed of decline varies. Twodogs may be exactly the same agebut behave in radically differentways, partly because of genes, butalso partly because of their food andenvironment. All older dogs becomeless tolerant of any type of change.Physically they become less tolerantof weather changes, and mentallythey become rigid in their wants androutines. Old dogs thrive on ritualand a constant environment.

With time, natural balances withinthe body start to falter. Every cell inyour dog’s body contains a biologicalclock that determines how long it willlive. Some cells, for example thosethat line the intestines, live for lessthan a week and are constantly andefficiently replaced by new cells. Thisability to create new cells eventuallyfalters. New cell production is not asfast, as accurate, or as efficient as itonce was. Other cells, for examplebrain cells, can’t replace themselves.A dog has a maximum allocationwhen it is young, and then it’s upto the body to hold on to them aslong as possible.

Both inefficient replacement andno replacement create many of theconditions associated with ageing.With those intestinal cells, forexample, this inefficiency may leadto less efficient absorption ofnourishment and consequent weightloss, or poor movement in the bowelsleading to constipation. If a dog “loses”its toilet training there maybe a physical cause, such as sphinctermuscle weakening, that leads tourinary incontinence, or the brain

cells may no longer be overseeingbody functions as they once did. Brainchanges occur faster in some dogsthan in others; just as with us, senilebehaviour changes vary considerablyfrom one dog to another.

In a culture obsessed with health,it can be difficult to remember thatageing isn’t an illness. Althoughmany illnesses occur most frequentlyduring the last third of a dog’s life, oldage is natural and inevitable. Onlywhen inevitable age-related changeshappen faster than average can theybe called illness or diseases. Whileageing is inevitable, there is ampleevidence that dietary modifications,weight management, changes inexercise routines, maintenance ofgood health, and routine mentalstimulation cam dramaticallyprolong a dog’s active years.

When is dog and old dog?There’s no specific age when a dogbecomes old. Signs of ageing arealmost obvious by the time adog enters the last third of itsexpected life span, so largebreeds with shorter livesage earlier than smallbreeds with longerexpectancies. In myveterinary practice,I recommend a detailedpreventative healthcheck-up as earlyas six years of agein breeds suchas BerneseMountain Dogs,but not untilnine forLabradorsand GoldenRetrievers, andten for most of thesmaller breedsincluding smallPoodles andDachshunds.

If a dog appears perfectly healthyon examination, I find no hiddenproblems in 98 per cent of theseinspections, but in the rest bloodtests reveal something amiss, suchas inefficient kidney function orintestinal absorption. These age-related changes can be discoveredlong before a dog starts to showclinical signs: by the time a dog isdrinking more because of failingkidney filtration, it has permanentlylost three-quarters of its kidneyfunction. The earlier a problemis discovered, the earliertreatment can beginand the longer yourdog will live.

An adapted extract fromDog: The definitiveguide for dog owners byBruce Fogle. Publishedby Mitchell Beazley.RSP £15.99.ISBN 978-1-84533-671-4.

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The OlderDog

CATASTROPHES CAT RESCUEOver the years we have helped an increasing number of catsand kittens in distress, by taking them into our care and findinggood homes for them. The cats we take in have often beenabandoned or badly treated, some are simply strays who have

never had the chance of a proper caring home.Our aim is to help any cat that is in need and we believethat every cat deserves the chance of a good home.

We do not believe in putting animals to sleep unnecessarilyand we actively encourage sterilisation as a vital part of petownership. Please remember us in your will. Your donationor legacy will help our work for the animals and save lives.

Contact Liz Varney

Catastrophes Cat RescueHalf Moon Cottage, Bakers Lane,

Dallington, Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 9JSTel: 01435 830212 Fax: 01825 768012

Email: [email protected] Charity Number: 1017304

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