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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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Cat loses leg after airgun attack
PDSA vets amputate leg to save family pet
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PDSA vets save cat after boiling water attack
A beloved family cat was left scarred for life after suffering horrific burns when boiling water was poured over her head and back.
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Dog lucky to survive firework terror
Zakk, a Collie-Alsatian cross, ended up with severe wounds to his legs and paws last Bonfire Night after becoming spooked by fireworks and bolting from his owner’s garden.
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Dog scoops national slimming prize after near 40% weight loss
Ten-year-old almost unrecognisable after life-changing diet and exercise programme
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Life-saving Staffie awarded “animals’ George Cross”
Top honour for dog who saved owners from a house fire
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Eight million pets fear fireworks
We're providing a #FireworksReady action plan for owners.
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Over 2 million UK dogs suffer firework terror
PDSA vets encourage new owners to prepare their pet to prevent firework phobias
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Man with MS walks 100 miles for PDSA
In March 2026, 63-year-old Andy Blacker, from Ipswich, finished his impressive ‘Steps 4 Pets’ fundraising ‘hobble’ as a thank you to PDSA for taking care of his beloved pet Rosie in 2022.
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Dog walker saves pet Boxer's life with CPR
A professional dog walker from Nottingham has told of the terrifying moment a Boxer dog in her care suddenly collapsed, an dhow skills from a recent PDSA Pet First Aid course helped save his life.
