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Police Dog awarded animals' George Cross
A courageous Police Dog, who was brutally slashed eight times has been awarded the PDSA Gold Medal.
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Dog left extremely ill after contracting Lyme Disease from tick-bite
Lakeland Terrier cross Brad, from Somercotes, Derbyshire, became extremely ill after contracting suspected Lyme Disease from ticks on a hedgehog in his owners’ garden.
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Animal OBE for life-saving Newfoundland
A Newfoundland dog, who saved nine people and a dog from drowning during a ten-year water rescue career, has been awarded the PDSA Order of Merit – known as the animals’ OBE – for outstanding devotion to duty.
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'Pet poverty' crisis as owners forced into economic hardship
PDSA predicts that there will be as many as 50,000 more pets eligible for its services over the months ahead as a direct result of the pandemic.
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Animal-lover cycles from Stockport to Scotland for poorly pets
An animal-lover and passionate vegan from Stockport, Greater Manchester, has cycled to Scotland to help raise money for leading veterinary charity, PDSA.
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Lucky break
A playful puppy had a lucky break when PDSA vets came to the rescue after it wolfed down a set of snooker balls.
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French Police Dog Diesel to receive gallantry honour
The medal was instituted by the UK’s leading vet charity, PDSA, in 1943. It is the highest animal honour in the world and Diesel’s will be the 66th PDSA Dickin Medal to be awarded.
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Cost of Loving: Almost a fifth of pet owners are cutting back on weekly food shop to afford their pet’s care
PDSA has warned these unsettling findings reflect the stark reality for pet owners, many of whom are being forced to make drastic cutbacks as they desperately struggle to stay afloat.
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Devotion award for dog who predicts owner’s collapses
A dog from Cardiff is the latest recipient of a PDSA devotion award for enriching the life of her owner and for being a loyal aid dog.
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Vets in Wolverhampton celebrate 30th anniversary
Hip hip hooray, three cheers for the staff at Wolverhampton PDSA Pet Hospital as they celebrate their 30th anniversary.
