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'Paddington Bear' dog to star at Canine Partners event
Kai and Ian
Ian Russell, from Aberdeen, was selected by the Scottish SPCA out of hundreds of people who all offered to give Kai a new home.

Big Glasgow Bluebell Walk will help raise funds for more assistance dogs

The 'Paddington Bear' dog who was left abandoned at a train station in Ayr is set to be the star attraction at this year's Big Glasgow Bluebell Walk in aid of Canine Partners.

Kai, a Shar-Pei crossbreed, was found abandoned at Ayr station in Scotland in January. It is believed he had been abandoned after an internet sale went wrong, but investigations are ongoing.  

The story garnered worldwide publicity, but it was Ian Russell, from Aberdeen, who was selected by the Scottish SPCA out of hundreds of people who all offered to give Kai a new home.

Taking place on Sunday, 10 May The Big Glasgow Bluebell Walk will help charity Canine Partners raise money to train more assistance dogs to transform the loves of people with disabilities.

Much more than just a walk, the day will offer participants a chance to watch some of the amazing tasks a Canine Partners assistance dog can perform to assist someone with a disability - as well as meet some of the young Canine Partners puppies in training.

A one mile circular route, the walk starts at the events field, Rouken Glen, at 2pm.  For more information and to register visit caninepartners.org.uk/bigbluebellwalks. 

Image (C) SPCA/Peter Devlin

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Equine Disease Surveillance report released for Q4 2025

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 The latest Equine Disease Surveillance report has been released, with details on equine disease from Q4 of 2025.

The report, produced by Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance, includes advice on rule changes for equine influenza vaccination.

Statistics and maps detail recent outbreaks of equine herpes virus, equine influenza, equine strangles and equine grass sickness. A series of laboratory reports provides data on virology, bacteriology, parasitology and toxicosis.

This issue also features a case study of orthoflavivus-associated neurological disease in a horse in the UK. 

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RCVS annual renewal fee for vets due

RCVS' annual renewal fee for veterinary surgeons is now due. Vets must pay their renewal fee before Wednesday, 1 April 2026.

This year's standard annual fee has increased to 431 from last year's 418. This is an approximately three per cent increase, as approved by RCVS Council and the Privy Council.

Tshidi Gardner, RCVS treasurer, said: "The small fee increase will be used to help deliver both our everyday activities and our new ambitious Strategic Plan, which includes aims such as achieving new legislation, reviewing the Codes of Professional Conduct and supporting guidance, and continuing to support the professions through activities such as the Mind Matters Initiative, RCVS Academy and career development."

A full breakdown of the new fees is on the RCVS website. Information about tax relief is available on the UK government website.