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Mr Pickles named Battersea's naughtiest dog
Mr Pickles
Cheeky beagle wreaks havoc on series finale

An errant beagle by the name of Mr Pickles has gained a reputation as one of Battersea's naughtiest dogs, due to his mischievous antics.

The one-year-old Mr Pickles was taken to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home in January after his owners moved home and could no longer look after him.

Since then, he has sadly been rehomed and brought back to Battersea twice because of his wayward behaviour, which includes shoe-stealing, jumping on tables, barking and leaving a trail of destruction behind him.

Anyone who tunes in to the series finale of Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs on July 4, will see Mr Pickles wreaking havoc whilst dog lover Paul O'Grady attempts to train him!

The mischievous Beagle has now been moved from London to Battersea's Old Windsor Centre, in the hope that the quiet countryside of West Berkshire will have a calming influence on him.

"Mr Pickles is doing much better here, although he’s still very cheeky," says Vicky Snook, senior rehomer. "His favourite thing is stealing objects he shouldn’t have and turning it into a game.

"He can be a bit of a naughty boy but he’s had a really unsettled start to life. He’s got a great character and has lots of potential. All he needs is someone with lots of experience – and plenty of patience!"

The series finale of Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs will air tonight on ITV at 8:30pm. Battersea is hoping to find Mr Pickles an owner who is willing to take on a training challenge.

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Survey launched to investigate EHV

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 Zoetis has launched a new survey to identify management techniques for Equine Herpes Virus (EHV).

EHV is a contagious, airborne virus that can cause respiratory problems and severe diseases in horses and ponies. It spreads among horses over short distances, direct contact and through shared equipment.

The survey will explore current knowledge and management practices with EHV in the UK. It is quick to complete and participants could win one of 10 equine first aid kits.

Complete the survey here

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WSAVA launches pet travel guidance factsheet

A new pet travel guidance factsheet for veterinary professionals and caregivers has been developed by the WSAVA in collaboration with the World Veterinary Association.

The Dog and Cat Welfare During Transport factsheet provides step-by-step guidance for all stages of a journey, from pre-travel checklists to post-travel care.

Brachycephalic breeds or animals prone to travel-related anxiety are given special focus in this guide, which also provides links to IATA container regulation and WSAVA vaccination guidelines.