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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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Strangles survey seeks views of horse owners

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 With Strangles Awareness Week just around the corner (5-11 May), vets are being encouraged to share a survey about the disease with their horse-owning clients.

The survey, which has been designed by Dechra, aims to raise awareness of Strangles and promote best practices to prevent its transmission. It includes questions about horse owners' experiences of strangles, together with preventative measures and vaccination.

Respondents to the survey will be entered into a prize draw to win two VIP tickets to Your Horse Live 2025. To access the survey, click here 

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Vivienne Mackinnon elected BVA Scottish Branch President

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has elected Vivienne Mackinnon as its new BVA Scottish Branch president.

Dr Mackinnon has over 30 years of experience in veterinary care, encompassing both small animal and mixed practice. She has worked in practices in Scotland, England, New Zealand and Australia, before joining APHA to work in frontline disease control.

In her speech, Dr Mackinnon reflected on the changes in Scotland's veterinary industry and highlighted her commitment to veterinary education.

Dr Mackinnon said: "I look forward to working with colleagues across the veterinary professions to improve animal health and welfare in the country and support veterinary workplaces."