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Dear rosa,
In this
month's Pawprint, listen to our petcast
about keeping your pet safe during firework season, find out
how to cultivate happy rabbit relationships and learn about the work
of our volunteer education speakers. Plus, much more...
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reading from the Pawprint team!
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 Does your pet fear
fireworks?
Firework
season can bring misery to Britain's pets. Animals can become
so distressed that they can develop phobias, which may lead to
behavioural problems. Find out how to protect your pet, and horses
too.
 Blue Cross treats puppy attacked by dognappers
Following a vicious
attack on a three-month-old puppy, The Blue Cross is urging dog
owners to prevent opportunistic thieves targeting their
pets.
Veterinary nurse receives
award
The Blue
Cross's Veterinary Nurse of the Year Award has been presented to
Anna Hatchett for her outstanding contribution to animal welfare,
both within her veterinary practice and among the local community in
Whitby, North Yorkshire.
Vet clinic reaches out to more
pets
Six months after the
introduction of a vet clinic at The Blue Cross animal adoption
centre in Lewknor, Oxfordshire, we can announce that the weekly
clinic will now extend its reach to a wider
area.
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 Animals for
adoption
Beth (right) is just one of the many pets looking for
a new home through our animal adoption centres around the
country. Search the adoption pages to find your ideal pet.
Cancer and your cat
Cancer is
common in cats, especially as they get older. Find out about
the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Happy rabbit
relationships
Rabbits are
naturally sociable creatures, that enjoy companionship,
preferring to live in pairs or compatible groups. However, it is
good to bear in mind some issues when introducing rabbits to each
other and into your home.
 Exciting
fundraising challenges
There are many
ways to have fun and raise funds for The Blue Cross. Why not book
your spot on one of our active challenges in 2009, either with
a horse trek
in Ecuador, or following the husky trail in
Lapland?
Search the web and raise funds for The Blue
Cross
Our web search
is simple to use. On average, a person makes forty searches a
month, and by using our web search, this
could equate to almost £50 per year raised for The Blue Cross.
Simply search as you would with any other search engine. Why
not set this as your homepage, or
add to your favourites?
 Education speakers
Our
Blue Cross education volunteers visit primary schools, youth
groups and nurseries to speak to children about responsible pet
ownership. Why not organise a Blue Cross talk at your school or
group? Read about how one
volunteer, Anthony Nevett, and his dog help
school children with their reading.
Paw Draw raffle
It's not too
late to send in your ticket stubs or buy more tickets for our
Christmas draw. The money raised will make a difference to the
lives of pets in our care.
Christmas shopping helps
pets
Get your Christmas gifts at our
online shopping mall. Remember, each time you buy here The Blue
Cross will receive a commission which will help our work caring for
animals.
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