Over 400 animal rescue and rehoming enthusiasts met for the 30th annual conference of the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes in Bournemouth on the 22nd and 23rd of April. The Association, which acts as a platform for identifying and disseminating information on best practice and for raising the standards of animal welfare, launched its revised Code of Practice at the event. Newly elected Chairperson Claire Horton (CEO of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home) urged members to look at the recently published document that sets an agreed minimum level of care, disease control etc which members must meet.
Amongst the exhibitors was MDC, the award winning and well-respected provider of animal handling products who demonstrated the ‘Smart Carrying Combo’. The sturdy basket and accessories adheres to the ADCH Codes recommendation for cats to be transported in a suitably sized and firmly secured cat carrier with suitable ventilation. The perfect addition to the adoption process for those specializing in cat (and small animal rescue and rehoming) the combination includes a non toxic PVC coated basket, deep plastic base tray, exact fitting Vetbed, rainproof cover and a sachet of catnip as a treat for feline travelers! Both the baskets and the new chunky molded plastic handles are available in a number of colours and can be coordinated to match specific rescue or veterinary branding.
Leyla Rutter (Chief Executive Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter) was the lucky recipient of the MDC prize draw at the conference. She won not only the Smart Carrying Combo but also a selection of other MDC products including the Arms Length (poop scoop), Eco Bags and Eco Bag Dispenser.
Keen not to leave any goodies behind, when asked if she was going to be able to take everything on her flight, Mrs Rutter said, “I’ll make the basket and its contents my hand luggage!”
To find out more about MDC’s Smart Oxygen and other humane animal handling equipment and operator protection, visit www.MDCExports.co.uk
