Animals & MRSA

Deep Regret at the Loss of Mr. Nick Mills

The Bella Moss Foundation would like to acknowledge our deep sadness at the loss of a very good friend. Mr, Nick Mills who was an excellent vet and special man in every way, the kind of vet anyone would want to have and the kind of man who was an inspiration to anyone who he came into contact with. Our condolences go to Nick’s family and colleagues at his practice and Pet Plan Charitable Trust. Nick fought so hard in our corner and we will miss him so very much.

Jill Moss
President Bella Moss Foundation

Mr Nick Mills from (Cinque Ports Vets, Kent)
Helped the Bella Moss Foundation as an advisor and special friend

Veterinary Nurse Training Online

Bella Moss Foundation Press Release
October 2008

BMF launches an Interactive educational website for veterinary nurses and other staff working in veterinary practise. 

Veterinary Nurse Training Online
www.veterinarynursetrainingonline.org
Live Launch 10 – 12th October 2008
Location;   BVNA Congress conference (Kettering)

Come see The Bella Moss Foundation and a demonstration of how to use the website on the College of Animal Welfare stand (127, 128, and 129) or visit the website address from October 10th 2008.

The Bella Moss Foundation will share a stand with the College of Animal Welfare where we will launch a live demonstration of an interactive website aimed at veterinary nurses and lay staff working in practice focusing on infection control.

 

DEFRA & Bella Moss Foundation: MRSA in Animals

DEFRA (Department of Food and Rural Affairs) has a commitment to animal welfare and the prevention of disease transmitted from humans to animals

Visit this link to read about DEFRA’s work and the Bella Moss Foundation involvement with DEFRA’s Darc sub group committee on mrsa in animals http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/diseases/zoonoses/mrsa.htm

MRSA Seminars for 2008

Below is the 2008 CPD MRSA seminar schedule in downloadable pdf format. Following last year’s huge success we are now running four more seminars, which will be publicized through BSAVA websites and in house magazines as well as in Vet Press.

The Bella Moss Foundation has been granted Charity Registration, and celebrated the event at Crufts this year

The Bella Moss Foundation celebrates our charity status at the worlds largest dog show

Crufts NEC Birmingham England

See our photos, read our update of the event and download a live interview with Jill Moss President and Founder talking to Mike Gardner of Talkpoint. We would like to express our thanks to Talkpoint, The Kennel Club, Showorld Toys, and Principal Hayley St Johns Hotel in Solihull.

Listen to audio interview with Jill Moss:
http://tpbaudioserver.co.uk/crufts/2008/audio.html

The Bella Moss Foundation has been granted Charity Registration, and celebrated the event at Crufts this year.

First Charity for Helping Animals with MRSA

Event Friday 7th March Midday stand 174 Hall 5 see end of release for more

PRESS INFORMATION

First Charity for Helping Animals with MRSA

The Bella Moss Foundation, the world’s only organisation supporting owners of pets infected by bacterial diseases such as Clostridium difficile (C-Diff) and MRSA, has been awarded full UK registered charity status (1122246).

The Bella Moss Foundation was set up in 2005 by former actress Jill Moss after the death of her beloved Samoyed, Bella, from MRSA. At that time, there was virtually no recognition that pets are also vulnerable to so called Superbug infections.

Vet Times: Bella Moss Foundation Achieves Charity Status

Download this article from Vet Times here:

Download bella_moss_foundation.pdf

Bella Moss Foundation UK Registered Charity

PRESS RELEASE

Bella Moss Foundation UK Registered Charity 1122246
BMF becomes an official charity helping animals with MRSA
Patrons Claire Raynor and Peter Purves
Contact Jill Moss – 07860 879079
[email protected]
www.TheBellaMossFoundation.com

"I am delighted to hear that the valuable work done in the area of infectious diseases in animals can now move on to the next phase due to the Bella Moss Foundation's new status as a charity. The extent of MRSA and other diseases in dogs is not really known, only the fact that the numbers are rising. Vets will welcome the support and information provided by the charity - I can see nothing but good coming from this" - Peter Purves Bella Moss Foundation Honorary Vice Patron

Photo and interview opportunity
Crufts NEC Birmingham 6-9th March 2008
DATE Thursday 6th h March LOCATION Stand 174 Hall 5 TIME 12.00pm (photo/interview opportunity with : -)
Marc Abraham Channel 4’s TV Vet (Paul O Grady Show) Pet Plan Vet Oscar winner 2007 Pet Plan Awards
Also meet Tina Griffiths with her dog Mr Ottowa who recovered from MRSA and Tina will be on the stand helping us inform other owners about MRSA in animals
Contact Jill Moss 07860 879079 (non Crufts press interviews can be arranged)

Bella Moss Foundation Winter 2008 Newsletter

Charity Status

On January 9th 2008 The Bella Moss Foundation became a Registered Charity, number 1122246. This was the culmination of many months’ work and the Trustees, Jill Moss, Mark Dosher and Elizabeth Yareham would like to thank the Charities Commission for the support and help they gave during the application process.

Jill Moss Interviewed on DogCast Radio About MRSA in Animals

This is an excellent interview with Jill Moss by Julie Hill of DogCast Radio :