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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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Kerry Irving is PDSA's fundraiser of the year
Kerry Irving, owner of social media stars, Max, Paddy and Harry scoops top fundraising accolade.
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Over half of pet owners don’t know five animal welfare needs
Charity urges all pet owners to learn five animal welfare needs this National Love Your Pet Day
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First police dog on scene of Manchester Arena attack to be honoured
The British Transport Police Dog who was first on the scene following the devastating terror attack on Manchester Arena, is to be honoured by leading vet charity PDSA
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D'ear'y me Domino
Puppy saved by PDSA vets after wolfing down owner’s hearing aid
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National award for hero Police Dog
German Shepherd Axle receives PDSA Commendation after tackling armed criminal.
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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.
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The dangers of chocolate poisoning this Christmas
A sweet-toothed Staffie named Bailey had a very lucky escape this festive season after eating a potentially lethal dose of chocolate.
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Dog nearly dies after wolfing down chocolate Santas
Sweet-toothed Lily, a fourteen-year-old Parsons Russell Terrier from Gillingham, Kent, needed life-saving treatment after polishing off at least four chocolate Santa decorations from the Christmas tree.
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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.
