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Winkie - Dickin Medal 1
Carrier pigeon, Winkie, received the first PDSA Dickin Medal from Maria Dickin on 2 December 1943 for the heroic role she played in saving the lives of a downed air crew.
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UK military dog to receive PDSA Dickin Medal
Retired military dog Kuno is to receive the PDSA Dickin Medal after he was wounded heroically saving the lives of British Forces fighting Al Qaeda.
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Why Dogs Swallow Strange Things
Dogs often like to use their mouth to investigate objects as well as to eat. Sometimes a pet will swallow an item by mistake, even though they had only meant to investigate it.
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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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Chocolate poisoning in dogs
Chocolate contains a substance called theobromine, which is perfectly safe for humans, but toxic for dogs, cats and rabbits.
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Tiny Trinny save by PDSA vets after violent attack
Eleven-year-old crossbreed Trinny was out walking with her owner when they were viciously attacked by a Bullmastiff.
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Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon
Starting on the front courtyard of Hampton Court Palace, and finishing in the Palace Gardens, this is a running experience not to be missed!!
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Ghost's story
A four-month-old Doberman puppy called Ghost needed life-saving treatment after polishing off an entire advent calendar.
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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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Pets in lets: Top tips for renting with pets
We’re undoubtedly a nation of pet lovers, with our 2022 PAW Report findings showing a whopping 52% of UK adults own a pet. Despite this, many tenants are still faced with the challenge of finding a home that will welcome their furry family members; in 2020, only 7% of landlords advertised their property as suitable for pets (GOV.UK). Finding it too difficult to secure pet-friendly accommodation, many pet owners are left with no choice but to give up their four-legged friends - a truly heart-breaking outcome.
