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TV appearance wins new home for Staffie
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Buddy with new owners, Beverley and Steve Saluk
Three-legged Buddy re-homed thanks to Battersea's ITV show

Battersea's three-legged Staffordshire bull terrier, Buddy, has finally found a new home in Kent after winning the hearts of the nation on ITV's Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs at Christmas.

Viewers fell in love with eight-year-old Buddy and Battersea Dogs and Cats Home says it was inundated with calls offering him a new home after he appeared on the Christmas Day special of the charity's hit TV show.

The charity's re-homing co-ordinator, Carly Perry, commented: "It’s fantastic to see Buddy go to a wonderful home as a direct result of our Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs Christmas special. We knew once someone saw his soft and cuddly side it wouldn’t matter about his missing leg. He doesn’t let it hinder him in the slightest!"

Buddy had been in the charity's care since his owner was made homeless in October 2013 and he instantly won over staff and volunteers with his affectionate nature.

His charming character twice landed him on primetime television - on the festive special of Battersea's ITV show and Paul O'Grady's daily chat show, where he met Michael Buble.

After seeing Buddy's TV appearance, Beverley and Steve Saluk from Erith in Kent, contacted Battersea and theirs was one of dozens of enquiries. As previous Staffie owners based in rural Kent, they were the perfect match for Buddy.

Steve Saluk said: "We’re just over the moon with Buddy and feel so privileged to be looking after him - he’s such a special Staffie. My wife was in tears watching the show and we knew straight away he was the dog for us.
 
“We’re so grateful to Battersea’s foster carers who looked after him while he was waiting for a home to go to. He’s really affectionate and loves nothing more than jumping on the sofa for cuddles with us."

The festive special of Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs attracted 6.5 million viewers when it aired on Christmas Day at 5.15pm.

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FIVP launches CMA remedies survey

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 FIVP has shared a survey, inviting those working in independent practice to share their views on the CMA's proposed remedies.

The Impact Assessment will help inform the group's response to the CMA, as it prepares to submit further evidence to the Inquiry Group. FIVP will also be attending a hearing in November.

Data will be anonymised and used solely for FIVP's response to the CMA. The survey will close on Friday, 31 October 2025. 

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CMA to host webinar exploring provisional decisions

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is to host a webinar for veterinary professionals to explain the details of its provisional decisions, released on 15 October 2025.

The webinar will take place on Wednesday, 29 October 2025 from 1.00pm to 2.00pm.

Officials will discuss the changes which those in practice may need to make if the provisional remedies go ahead. They will also share what happens next with the investigation.

The CMA will be answering questions from the main parties of the investigation, as well as other questions submitted ahead of the webinar.

Attendees can register here before Wednesday, 29 October at 11am. Questions must be submitted before 10am on 27 October.

A recording of the webinar will be accessible after the event.