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External Stakeholders Activities under these headings to be updated by the end of 2011 Surveillance, Research and Development Legislation and Regulation Education and Publicity Breeding Strategies WELFARE REVIEW BOARD STAKEHOLDERS Blue Cross (BC) 2011 Legislation and regulation Continue to campaign for the introduction of compulsory microchipping as part of the Microchipping Alliance. Conducting research into the sale of pets online, through the Pet Advertising Advisory Group (PAAG). Responded to government consultation on dog breeding in Wales, and permanent ID in NI. Intention is to respond to forthcoming consultations on dog breeding in Wales (late 2011) and NI (Jan 2012). Launched social media campaign to raise awareness of neutering, to tackle irresponsible and backstreet breeders. Neutering messages articulated to politicians in UK. Forthcoming lobbying work to support education objectives, and push for animal welfare to become a compulsory element of PSHE. Education and publicity Education talk programme delivers face to face talks with over 30,000 children a year in primary schools, nurseries and youth groups. 160 volunteer speakers. Three regional education officers supporting projects and volunteer speakers. Educational resources for teachers and youth groups on website. Developing workshops with young status dog owners in three cities (London, Birmingham and Manchester) to improve welfare and reduce problems with dogs including breeding. Large range of pet care information plus dog care and training videos on The Blue Cross website. Attend shows and exhibitions to offer advice and information for pet owners. Includes educational games for children and families. Breeding strategies All rehomed dogs neutered. Hospital staff encourage neutering of clients’ dogs. Free neutering of bull breed dogs for Blue Cross hospital clients. Cheap neutering for other breeds. Dogs Trust (DT) 2011 Surveillance, Research and Development Trustees have indicated they wo