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Great North Run
Voted, by Guardian and Observer readers, as the best city in the UK, Newcastle is the place to visit.
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Barra
Barra posthumously received the PDSA Order of Merit for outstanding devotion to duty and service to society as a Search and Recovery dog across the UK between 2011 and 2022.
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Dental Disease in Cats
Tooth and gum disease is common in cats and tends to be very painful and is quite a common problem in cats.
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The Resolute
The Resolute Date of Award: 11 April 1947 "While on patrol duty in Betnal Green a flying bomb exploded within 75 yards, showering both horse and rider with broken glass and debris. Upstart was completely unperturbed and remained quietly on duty with his rider controlling traffic, ect., until the incident had been dealt with." Read Upstart's story Date of Award: 11 April 1947 "On duty when a…
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Dogs in heat/Dogs coming into season
A heat (or season) is when a female dog is fertile and can become pregnant. During a heat, it’s likely that your dog will behave differently, bleed from her vulva, and become very interested in male dogs.
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Newcastle animal-lover takes on Great North Run after breaking back
Newcastle animal-lover takes on Great North Run after breaking neck and back
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Weepy eyes in rabbits
Your rabbit’s eyes should look shiny and clear. Weepy eyes are often a sign of a problem.
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Organise your fundraising
Take a look at our tips and advice on how to organise your own fundraising from start to finish with our free guide. Whether you're organising a bake sale or head shave, we've got you covered.
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Posthumous PDSA Commendation for Brighouse police dog
Police Dog Ty was nominated by handler PC Jerry White following an incident where Ty successfully located a missing person in West Yorkshire in May 2007. Sadly the German Shepherd died in 2014 and his award was accepted by PC White.
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PDSA Commendation
PDSA CommendationFor devotion or braveryPDSA Commendation Heroes come in all shapes and sizes and the PDSA Commendation aims to celebrate the unparalleled devotion and enrichment that animals bring to our lives. In truly exceptional cases, where an animal has saved lives, or when its own life was in danger, then they may qualify for one of the following: the PDSA Dickin Medal, the PDSA Gold Medal,…
