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In This Issue
Pet Care Trade Association appoints Nigel Baker as new Chief Executive
So who is Nigel Baker? Read about him in his first interview since the appointment
Newcomers take PATS Sandown exhibitor numbers over the 100 mark
New pet model agency launched
Pet shop owner 'forced out of business'
AQUA 2013 is filling up fast
£2m pet hospital for cash-strapped owners
Pet boutique opens in Leek, Staffs
Christmas foster homes sought for homeless pets
Nose cell transplant enables paralysed dogs to walk
City trader quits rat race to set up pet website
Fun stories
Men finish second behind pets in new survey
 

A quarter of women would dump a man if their pet didn’t like him, a study has found...
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Brits to spend £595m on Xmas presents for dogs
 

Generous Brits will shell out £595 million on gifts for their pampered pets this Christmas...

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Christmas foster homes sought for homeless pets



The RSPCA is appealing for London animal lovers to foster a homeless pet for Christmas...

The organisation's Central and North East London branch is looking for volunteers who will be staying at home over Christmas and be willing to take in a cat or rabbit to care for over the festive period.

The branch is already inundated with unwanted cats and is expecting even more to be abandoned over Christmas.

Branch manager Jenny Eden said: "We want to hear from people who would like to do something special and help an unwanted animal over Christmas.

"We take in so many cats that have been unloved, abused and dumped on the street and desperately want some comfort and some care.

"You could give a cat its best Christmas ever and help it get a new home in the New Year.

"The animals are all looking for new permanent homes so fosterers would only be asked to keep them for a couple of weeks over the festive period. As well as cats the branch is also looking for foster homes for rabbits."

The RSPCA provides a starter pack including litter tray and carrying basket and will take care of any vet visits – fosterers are just expected to pay for food.

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