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Pioneering RAF Police Dog to receive Animals’ Victoria Cross
Retired RAF Police Dog, Hertz, has received the prestigious PDSA Dickin Medal for his life-saving devotion to duty, protecting British and Allied troops while serving in Afghanistan, in 2013.
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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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Sun Awareness Week
During Sun Awareness Week (14 - 20 May), veterinary charity PDSA is urging owners to keep their pets safe in the sun, to protect them from dangerous conditions such as heatstroke and cancer.
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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.
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Thamesmead PDSA gets a new ultrasound machine
Our Thamesmead Pet Hospital gets a new ultrasound machine, thanks to player of the People's Postcode Lottery
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Animal welfare organisations warn of brexit public dismay
Thirty-six animal welfare organisations, including PDSA, are warning that the Government risks public dismay if it waters down animal protections in UK law post-Brexit.
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Firework fear: experts urge pet owners to start preparing their furry friends for New Year’s Eve
Vet charity PDSA is urging owners to take preventive action in a bid to reduce the extreme distress and suffering that fireworks can cause for many of our four-legged friends.
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Cat saved by PDSA after drinking bleach
Tabby cat Bootsie was rushed to our Leicester Pet Hospital after drinking bleach from his owner's toilet.
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Gateshead PDSA gets much needed new equipment
Our Gateshead Pet Hospital gets much needed new equipment thanks to players of the People's Postcode Lottery.
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Thousands of dogs expected to suffer this summer
PDSA is one of 14 organisations who have launched a joint campaign today, after reports of dogs left in hot cars reached a three-year high in 2018.
