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Zakk's firework terror
SkySky's storyWhen Sky's owners noticed her stomach begin to swell, they knew that something wasn't right. Sky the Staffie, from Manchester, is lucky to be alive after she developed a potentially fatal womb infection. Sky was rushed to PDSA at death's door and needed urgent life-saving surgery after the charity's vets found her infected womb weighed 2.5kg (5.5lb) equivalent to nearly three bags of…
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Founders day
Founder's Day Founder's Day is here! On 17 November 1917, PDSA’s Founder Maria Dickin opened our very first dispensary in a tiny cellar in London’s East End. We celebrate this anniversary each year and it’s a wonderful opportunity to reflect on our long and varied history while making plans for our future. Take a look at a specially recorded video message from our Director General Jan McLoughlin…
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Luna
When Luna the rabbit was found dragging her hind leg, her owner knew something was seriously wrong and rushed to the local PDSA Pet Hospital for help.
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Odin
Help stop the suffering of poorly petsWe are passionate about preventing pets from becoming illLoveable Husky, Selby, had only just been welcomed into his new family when he was struck down by symptoms of chronic diarrhoea, vomiting, fever and bleeding. Worried his beautiful puppy was deteriorating fast, Selby's owner rushed him to the local PDSA Pet Hospital. Our vets soon realised they were…
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Finn
PD Finn Finn's story When Police Dog Finn and his handler, PC Dave Wardell, were called to pursue a suspect in 2016, both of their lives changed. Finn proved himself to both brave and loyal when he was attacked by the suspect, apprehending them and protecting his handler who was also injured in the attack. Finn’s heroic actions earnt him the PDSA Gold Medal and he and handler PC Wardell have since…
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Black Friday price guide
While they bring a lot of to our lives, getting a pet is a huge responsibility with lots of things to consider. That's why we've put together this FREE guide
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world spay day
World Spay Day We've joined nine UK animal welfare charities to promote World Spay Day on 23 February 2021. What is neutering? Neutering – also known as castration, spaying and ‘fixing’ – is an operation carried out by a vet. It stops your pet from having unwanted litters and can prevent serious illnesses. Male and female pets undergo different operations when they are neutered: Male pets are…
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Suzy's story
Animal enthusiast, Suzy Shuttleworth, 25 from Surrey, joined PDSA’s Graduate Programme in 2019. Read her journey from NUVS graduate to PDSA vet
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Ardal lansio
Welcome to your launch day! Welcome to the PetWise School Award journey! Here's an overview of the activities you'll be doing as part of this level. Remember, you need a minimum of 1000 points to pass each level. Assembly session (An Introduction to PDSA) - 200 points This session provides an overview of PDSA, the work we do and how we help. It also shares amazing stories of the pets PDSA has…
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Free school resources
Whether you're planning a new pet topic in school and want to find some free already planned sessions to lighten the workload or just looking for a one off Citizenship lesson, we're here to help.
