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15 PDSA milestones to celebrate Maria Dickin’s 150th Birthday
You might already know that our founder, Maria Dickin CBE, would have been 150 this week. To celebrate, we’re looking at some major milestones for PDSA since our beginnings in 1917!
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Getting a puppy
Getting a puppyGetting a puppyWhere a puppy is born and raised has a huge impact on its future health and happiness. One of the most important things to do before you buy a puppy is download the free Puppy Contract and Puppy Information Pack. Supported by PDSA, veterinary organisations and other charities, these will help protect you against getting an unwell, puppy farmed or illegally imported…
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Mental health matters – owning pets ‘a lifeline’ for many during the cost of living crisis
Ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week (15-21 May), a leading vet charity is advocating keeping pets and their owners together through the cost of living crisis.
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Meet the philanthropy team
Meet our Philanthropy Team Ruth Lister Having worked for PDSA for over a decade, I am proud to be leading this team of talented and dedicated Fundraisers. We all care about what we do and feel privileged to connect our cause with like-minded, generous supporters to help those who need it most. With experience in Trusts and Foundations, Legacy Giving, and all other individual elements of…
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Addison’s disease in dogs
Addison’s disease is a rare condition that develops when the body’s natural steroid levels drop dangerously low. Natural steroids are normally produced by the adrenal glands, and Addison’s develops if the glands stop working.
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Max the Miracle Dog has statue unveiled in hometown
Max the Miracle Dog, who was awarded the PDSA Order of Merit earlier this year, has had a permanent statue unveiled in his hometown of Keswick, Cumbria.
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Plans for a new Pet Wellbeing Centre in Nottingham
Plans for a ground-breaking Pet Wellbeing Centre in Nottingham to treat pets in need have been unveiled today.
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Poppy's story
When the ongoing private vet costs for her nine-year-old Bichon Frise, Poppy, became a worry, Laura turned to PDSA for help.
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Grape, raisin, currant and sultana poisoning in dogs
Grapes, raisins, sultanas and currants are all potentially poisonous to dogs. Find out what to do if your dog has eaten any of these foods.
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Kiltwalk
Take a challenge and tackle the Kiltwalk for PDSA, helping to raise funds for sick and vulnerable pets.
