Focus Winter 2015
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And Saturdays
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clipping also available
October - February
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The Old Filling Station, Lower Road, Glemsford, Suffolk CO10 7QU
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Horse Rug & Dog Bed cleaning service available
E
very year the RSPCA receives more calls about abandoned
dogs at Christmas than any other animal with an average
of 801 calls in December alone… but of course other animals
are at risk too.
Cats are the second most frequently called-about animal with
an average of 463 calls each December whilst abandoned small
animals average 111 calls and finally there are an average of 41
calls every December for abandoned horses, and donkeys etc.
For a completely animal-friendly Christmas, people should
follow the RSPCA's top 10 festive tips:
1. Don't give pets as presents. Taking on a pet is a
commitment for life and should never be made on
someone else's behalf.
2. Don't leave pets at home alone if you go away this
Christmas.
3.Think about travel arrangements. If you are taking your
pet away with you, make sure it has water and exercise
during long journeys.
4.Keep your pet in a quiet room, away from loud bangs
from crackers and party poppers.
5.Keep Christmas decorations out of reach of pets.
6.Be sensible with Christmas treats. Never give pets bones
as they could choke on them.
7.Try to stick to your usual care routine as Christmas can be
an unsettling time for pets.
8.Don't buy your pet toys that can be easily swallowed or
choked on.
9.Don't forget about animals kept outside. Pets such as
horses, rabbits and pond fish need extra attention at this
time of year. Fishponds and horse troughs should be
regularly checked in case the water freezes over.
10.Make sure you have details of emergency vets available
during the Christmas and New Year period.