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Staffie acts as 'guide dog' for his blind friend
Glenn and Buzz
Glenn and Buzz in their new home.

Famous double act have found a loving new home

An elderly pair of stray dogs found fame recently when it became apparent that Staffie Buzz acts as a guide dog for his blind buddy Glenn. The two have since found a happy new home after endless offers from around the world to take them in.

Nine-year-old Buzz reportedly stays by Glenn's side at all times - helping him on walks and guiding him to his food bowl and bed.

Jack Russell Glenn, aged 10, has a degenerative eye condition that has caused him to lose his sight gradually since birth.

Durham-based charity Stray Aid took the pair in after they were found in a sea tunnel in Hartlepool.

Staff at the charity believe Glenn and Buzz have been lifelong companions.

Their story piqued the interest of national news sources and prompted an outpouring of support on the charity's social media pages.

Offers to rehome them came from as far away as the US, Canada, Europe, South America and Australia.

After a lengthy screening process, they have now been happily rehomed with a UK family.

Charity trustee Susan Critchlow worked closely with the two dogs during their stay at Stray Aid.

"Buzz and Glenn have won the hearts of everyone here at Stray Aid, and seeing them going off to start their new life was emotional," she said. "We’re sorry to see the dogs go, but delighted to have found them such a loving and supportive new home. We wish them and their owners many years of happiness together."

Images courtesy of Stray Aid

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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.