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Dog missing for four years reunited with owner
A Staffordshire Bull Terrier, similar to the one that went missing for four years before being reunited with her owner.
A Staffordshire Bull Terrier, similar to the one that went missing for four years before being reunited with her owner.

Pet found by warden a few miles away and returned thanks to microchip

A dog that went missing more than four years ago has finally been reunite with her owner.

Staffordshire Bull Terrier Bella vanished from the back garden of her owner's Nottingham home in August 2009, the BBC reports.

Owner Orlanda Barclay who lives in Aspley told how she carried out an extensive search and poster campaign, all to no avail.

But Bella was found by a dog warden just three miles away in New Basford who then returned her using the information on her chip.

Ms Barclay told the BBC she still does not know whether Bella, a rescue dog, escaped out of the garden or if the animal was taken.

She was finally reunited with her pet a week ago after a call from a dog warden who had found the animal.

"It was a tearful moment. I was an emotional wreck because it's not a call you expect to get. She gave me lots of kisses," said Ms Barclay.

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

News Story 1
 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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New form for online veterinary medicines retailers

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has produced a new online form for retailers wishing to sell veterinary medicines on the internet.

The form replace the previous Word version and is part of the VMD's ongoing commitment to digitise its processes. Anyone retailing prescription medicines online, including POM-V, POM-VPS and NFA-VPS categories, is lawfully required to register with the VMD before trading.

The change only applies to new applicants. Retailers already listed on the VMD's Register of Online Retailers or registered under the Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS) do not need to do anything.