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Celebrities donate 'paw prints' to cat charity auction
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Dame Judi Dench has donated her 'paw print' to raise funds for Cats Protection.

Dame Judi Dench and Flavia Cacace Mistry are amongst the stars

A group of cat-loving celebrities are donating their 'paw prints' to raise funds for Cats Protection, the leading feline welfare charity.

The Celebrity Paws auction will launch on 20 November and will run for 10 days.

Dame Judi Dench, Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson and dancer Flavia Cacace Mistry are amongst the stars who have already pledged their support to the campaign.  

Cats Protection asked each celebrity to draw round their hand, decorate it and then sign it to create a unique item. All of the drawings will be auctioned on Ebay in November to raise much-needed funds for the charity.

Louise Waters, spokesman for Cats Protection, said: "This is the eighth year we have hosted our Celebrity Paws auction. Over the years it has attracted fantastic support from famous cat lovers - from Prime Ministers and artists to award-winning actors and TV favourites, and we expect this year to be just as popular."

"Each ‘paw’ will be signed by the celebrity and will be completely authentic. As with previous years, we expect these unique artworks will really get people bidding and raise some vital funds for unwanted cats and kittens."

From November, interested bidders will be able to view the full list of paw prints available on the Cats Protection website.

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.