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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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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.