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Abandoned Gabriel found in a stable
Gabriel
Stray dog found by Battersea has a festive tale

A young stray dog found taking shelter in a stable just weeks before Christmas has been festively named Gabriel by staff at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.

The two-year-old Saluki was found by a member of the public earlier this December as he hid in a stable near Farnborough.

After being taken to the Battersea centre in Englefield Green, it was discovered Gabriel did not have a microchip and could not be traced to his former home.

Battersea's Old Windsor centre manager, Kaye Mughal, said: "It is a huge coincidence that Gabriel was found in a stable this close to Christmas, but we’re happy he has now been brought in from the cold, and there is definitely room for him in our inn.

"He is a healthy and happy boy who would suit a home with owners who have experience with the breed, and children over the age of 13 years old."

A special episode of Paul O'Grady for the Love of Dogs was aired on ITV1 at 5.15pm on Christmas Day, showing the journeys of Battersea dogs searching for new homes.

Image credit: Battersea Dogs and Cats Home

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Practices urged to audit neutering data

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 RCVS Knowledge has called on vet practices to audit their post-operative neutering outcomes.

It follows the release of the 2024 NASAN benchmarking report, which collates data from neutering procedures performed on dogs, cats and rabbits.

The benchmarking report enables practices in the UK and Ireland to compare their post-operative outcomes to the national average. This includes the rate of patients lost to follow-up, which in 2024 increased to 23 per cent.

Anyone from the practice can submit the data using a free template. The deadline for next report is February 2026.

Visit the RCVS Knowledge website to complete an audit. 

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RCVS pays tribute to well-loved equine vet

The RCVS and the Riding Establishments Subcommittee has paid tribute to well-loved veterinary surgeon and riding establishment inspector, Rebecca Hamilton-Fletcher MRCVS.

Linda Belton MRCVS, RCVS President, said: "I, along with my colleagues on the RESC, RCVS Council, RCVS Standards Committee, as well as RCVS staff, was very saddened to hear of the sudden death of Rebecca, or Becca as we knew her, last week.

"She was a true advocate for equine welfare and in her many years on the RESC worked to continually improve the quality and consistency of riding establishment inspections, all in the interests of enhanced horse welfare and rider safety."