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Don't let your dog overheat - or die - in your car, caravan or conservatory

Warm temperatures in summer mean that dogs could potentially die or suffer from heatstroke if left in their owners' cars.

Each year the RSPCA receives around 6,000 calls from members of the public concerned about an animal left in a car on the street, in a supermarket car park or at a public event.

It's not just cars that are the problem - caravans and conservatories can also pose a risk.

Under the Animal Welfare Act pet owners have a legal duty to care for their animals, which includes preventing suffering. Penalties are a fine of up to £20,000 or six months in prison.
 

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Read about the happy endings & if you have adopted a pet from the South Bucks RSPCA you may want to contribute your story ... send us your photo's & tales.

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A Warning Message from Ali Taylor, Head of Welfare, Battersea Dogs Home:

Yesterday one of our dog agility friends experienced a tragedy and wanted me to pass a special message along to all dog lovers.

Over the weekend the doting owner of two young lab mixes purchased Cocoa Mulch from Target to use in their garden. They loved the way it smelled and it was advertised to keep cats away from their garden.

Their dog Calypso decided that the mulch smelled good enough to eat and devoured a large helping. She vomited a few times which was typical when she eats something new but wasn't acting lethargic in any way. The next day, Mum woke up and took Calypso out for her morning walk. Half way through the walk, she had a seizure and died instantly.

Although the mulch had NO warnings printed on the label, upon further investigation on the company's website, this product is HIGHLY toxic to dogs and cats.

Cocoa Mulch is manufactured by Hershey's, and they claim that "It is true that studies have shown that 50% of the dogs that eat Cocoa Mulch can suffer physical harm to a variety of degrees (depending on each individual dog). However, 98% of all dogs won't eat it."

Also included was the following information -

'Cocoa Mulch, which is sold by Home Depot, Foreman's Garden Supply and other Garden supply stores, contains a lethal ingredient called "Theobromine". It is lethal to dogs and cats. It smells like chocolate and it really attracts dogs. They will ingest this stuff and die.
Several deaths already occurred in the last 2-3 weeks. Just a word of caution, check what you are using in your gardens and be aware of what your gardeners are using in your gardens.

Cocoa bean shells contain potentially toxic quantities of theobromine, a xanthine compound similar in effects to caffeine and theophylline. A dog that ingested a lethal quantity of garden mulch made from cacao bean shells developed severe convulsions and died 17 hours later. Analysis of the stomach contents and the ingested cacao bean shells revealed the presence of lethal amounts of theobromine.'
 

We are in desperate need of your help!

Do you love cats &/or dogs ?

Can you offer Temporary or Long-Term accommodation to one or more of our pets?

You will be rewarded by the love and affection they give you whilst in your care.

We provide everything the pet needs, with help and advice always available at the end of the telephone.

If you would like more details on becoming a Short-Term or Long-Term Fosterer

Please Contact For Cats: JOAN on 01494 527118 or

For Dogs: JOHN on 01844 273560 or

photo © RSPCA

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The RSPCA need your help in caring for a record number of seals at our East Winch Wildlife Centre in Norfolk, which specialises in their rehabilitation.

At the moment it is costing the wildlife centre about £800 a week to feed the 61 seals, of which 54 are grey seals and 7 are common seals. This is in addition to other British wildlife that the centre also cares for.

Ways you can donate:

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RSPCA East Region Microchipping Campaign

To read all about the Campaign, about Microchipping &  success stories

The magic of microchipping
23.06.08 A couple from Dorset have been reunited with their long-lost pet, Brambles, after nearly three years - all thanks to the 'magic' of a microchip....
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Last year South Bucks RSPCA found homes for 252 dogs, 184 cats, 166 rabbits, 81 guinea pigs, 15 rats, 14 gerbils, 10 hamsters, 6 ducks, 6 love birds, 3 budgerigars, 3 cockatiels, a chinchilla and a parakeet.

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