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PDSA thanks volunteers during Volunteers’ Week

In recognition of Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June), we want to say a heartfelt thank you to the incredible volunteers who support PDSA across our communities.

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PDSA responds to decline in flat-faced dogs 

Brachycephalic (flat-faced) dogs including pugs and French bulldogs are declining in popularity, data suggests.

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PDSA Pet Hospital relocates in Thamesmead

Leading vet charity, PDSA, has opened the doors of its new Pet Hospital in Thamesmead. Previously located on Eynsham Drive, the Pet Hospital has relocated just a few streets away, to Abbey Place - where it will continue providing vital care and support to pets and their owners in the local community.

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PDSA Order of Merit awarded to five outstanding dogs for exceptional devotion to duty and service to society

Vet charity PDSA has honoured five outstanding dogs with the prestigious PDSA Order of Merit at a special ceremony in London.

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PDSA Order of Merit for UK’s oldest known working Mountain Rescue Search Dog

Border Collie Skye receives ‘Animal OBE’ for a lifetime of outstanding devotion.

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Pioneering RAF Police Dog to receive Animals’ Victoria Cross

Retired RAF Police Dog, Hertz, has received the prestigious PDSA Dickin Medal for his life-saving devotion to duty, protecting British and Allied troops while serving in Afghanistan, in 2013.

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Festive feast for four-legged friends! How to create a ‘dog-safe’ Christmas dinner

Everyone wants their pets to feel included on Christmas Day and one way you might be thinking of doing this is to give them a share of your festive feast.

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PDSA’s winter advice to keep your pet safe through the cold season

As the temperature drops through the winter months, the UK’s largest vet charity PDSA is warning owners to take extra care of their four-legged friends.

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PDSA Order of Merit awarded to five outstanding dogs for exceptional devotion to duty and service to society

Vet charity PDSA has honoured five outstanding dogs with the prestigious PDSA Order of Merit at a special ceremony in London.

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Inspirational schoolgirl raises £720 in charity challenge

A kind-hearted schoolgirl from Manchester put her best foot forward to raise vital funds for PDSA.

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Nine-year-old treks 96 MILES to raise money for vet charity PDSA

Inspiring schoolboy takes on Scotland’s West Highland Way to raise vital funds for sick and injured pets.

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New PDSA Pet Wellbeing Centre in Nottingham gets underway

Thousands of Nottingham’s pets will soon feel the benefit from a pioneering Pet Wellbeing Centre, as building work starts on a new PDSA hospital.

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Two North East schools first in UK to receive PDSA PetWise status

Two North East schools have been busy battling to become the UK’s first PDSA ‘PetWise’ School.

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PDSA launches new £250,000 vehicle to boost animal welfare

A new £250,000 state-of-the-art vehicle designed to "revolutionise" animal welfare awareness...

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Jorgie Porter takes her pooch for a PDSA PetCheck

Actress and model Jorgie Porter gave a boost to our PetCheck tour after taking her pooch along for a pet 'MOT'.

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PDSA veterinary team take to the skies for poorly pets

A team of thrill-seekers from our Middlesbrough PDSA Pet Hospital are preparing to take to the skies this weekend for a group skydive, all to raise vital funds for sick and injured pets.

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Liverpool's PDSA team take on world's biggest virtual dog walk

A devoted team of staff from our Huyton Pet Hospital are taking on the World Big Dog Walk by walking 874 miles in a month to raise vital funds for pets in need.

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Two North East schools first in UK to receive PDSA PetWise status

Two North East schools have been busy battling to become the UK’s first PDSA ‘PetWise’ School.

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Round-of-a-paws for dog-friendly screening

Derby animal-lover, Rachel Spencer, has raised £155 for PDSA, following a dog-friendly cinema screening which saw local canines and their owners enjoy ‘A Dog’s Way Home’ on the big screen at The Northern Light Cinema in Wirksworth, Derbyshire.

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Wolverhampton cat saved by PDSA after road traffic collision

An eight-year-old rescue cat named Billy who sustained serious injuries to his pelvis in a suspected road traffic collision has been saved thanks to PDSA vets.

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PAW-ping hot! Five top tips for keeping furry friends safe in hot weather

Vet charity PDSA has issued advice to pet owners on how to keep their furry companions safe.

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Toxic choc: Precious pooch needs life-saving treatment after devouring chocolate treat

Lakeland Terrier needs emergency treatment from PDSA after eating Easter chocolates

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