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PDSA position on the Innate Health Assessment (IHA)
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare (APGAW) is aiming to tackle the growing and significant challenges associated with extreme conformation. That is body shapes and physical features that are exaggerated to such an extent that they cause suffering.
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Assembly Resources
We've collaborated with teachers to create free downloadable Assembly Resources to help you deliver interesting and interactive assemblies about animal welfare.
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Flat-faced dogs at increased risk from pet obesity epidemic
Leading pet welfare experts are warning that flat-faced dogs are at increased risk from the effects of obesity, and are urging owners to take action.
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Statement regarding Patrick the Pug
Concern over new Disney film fuelling demand for pugsThere are concerns that a new Disney film, Patrick the Pug, will fuel demand for the breed, which suffers from serious health and welfare problems. Animal welfare organisations are worried that past films featuring animals, such as terrapins (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), Dalmatians (101 Dalmatians), clown fish (Finding Nemo) and owls (Harry…
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Coronavirus statement
The welfare of our pet patients, clients, volunteers and staff remains our main priority and focus and we are following government guidelines closely.
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The Diligent
The Diligent Date of Award: 12 January 1945 "For being the pioneer dog in locating buried air-raid victims while serving with a PDSA Rescue Squad." Read Beauty's story Date of Award: 1945 "For locating many air-raid victims during the blitz of 1940" Read RIP's story Date of Award: 1949 "Served on HMS Amethyst during the Yagtse Incident, disposing of many rats though wounded by a shell blast.…
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PDSA Policy Safeguarding
PDSA Policy Safeguarding Policy Statement PDSA is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable groups i.e. children and adults at risk. PDSA encourages a culture where people are easily able to speak up if they feel something is wrong. This policy, in conjunction with the associated procedures, enables anyone to easily report worries or concerns relating to a child or adult at risk,…
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PDSA statement on new research into breed health of English Bulldog
Following the release of new research, led by Niels Pedersen from the Centre of Companion Animal Health, University of California, into health issues facing the English Bulldog breed, PDSA has issued the following statement.
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Key Stage 1 resources
Browse a variety of useful and interesting lesson plans and resources about animals and animal welfare for KS1 pupils
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Key Stage 2 resources
Browse a variety of useful and interesting lesson plans and resources about animals and animal welfare for KS2 pupils
