Call For Action For Irish Birds
A new report published by RSPB Northern Ireland and Birdwatch Ireland has identified alarming declines in a number of bird populations across the island of Ireland. Of 199 species assessed, 25 have been allocated to the ‘Red List’, which names bird populations that require urgent action to secure their future on the island…
Filed under Uncategorized | Comment (0)RSPCA PetRetreat
PetRetreat is the RSPCA’s information, advice and pet fostering service for families fleeing domestic abuse.
Since its inception in 2002, PetRetreat has helped 500 families and 600 pets – all victims of domestic abuse.
Through its network of animal fosterers, the service takes care of pets belonging to families who are going into a refuge until such time as the owner has a new, safe place to live, when they can then be reunited…
Dogs Are Good For Your Health
The Dogs Trust is calling on GPs to prescribe the benefits of dog ownership to their patients.
Read more: Sky News
Filed under Uncategorized | Comment (0)Chocolate Lures To Rescue Animals
Eight firefighters were called in to help find an escaped hamster in East Lothian. The crew used a chocolate covered camera to try and locate missing fudgie.
Read more: BBC News
Meanwhile, down south, a chocolate muffin was used by the fire brigade to help rescue a dog trapped in a rabbit warren.
Full story: Bognor Regis Observer
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