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Happy Ending for Shrek?
Seven-year-old Shrek
Staff at Dogs Trust Glasgow are hoping this week’s release of the new film ‘Shrek: Forever After’ will help their aptly-named longest term canine resident (called Shrek) find his very own fairy tale ending.

Seven-year-old Jack Russell Terrier Shrek has been looking for a forever home for nearly three years. On average dogs at Dogs Trust spend six weeks at a Rehoming Centre before finding a new family, which means that poor Shrek has spent nearly 26 times as long searching for his paw-fect home.
 
Sandra Downie, Dogs Trust Glasgow Rehoming Centre Manager, explains: “Despite his name our wee Shrek is no ugly ogre! He’s a very sweet-looking and good-natured little chap but he keeps on being overlooked by visitors to the centre.
 
Due to his past experiences Shrek takes a while to get to know you and two potential homes for him sadly fell through in the past. He’s a real cuddle monster once you’re friends though and really does deserve his very own ‘furry tail’ ending!”
 
Shrek likes dogs but is not keen on feline company. He is in better shape than his Hollywood namesake and is very bouncy so new owners should be quite active and have a secure garden.
 
For further information please contact the centre on 0141 773 5130, visit 315 Hamilton Road, Uddingston, Glasgow G71 7SL or tweet @dt_glasgow.
 

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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.

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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.