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DM 80
This year marks 80 years since the PDSA Dickin Medal was first awarded to acknowledge outstanding acts of bravery by animals serving with the Armed Forces or Civil Defence units. Our founder, Maria Dickin CBE, introduced the PDSA Dickin Medal on 2 December 1943, at the height of World War II. A tireless campaigner for animal welfare, Maria Dickin was determined to raise the status of animals in…
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Make a one-off donation to PDSA
Make a one-off donation
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Our Partners - People's Postcode Lottery
Since 2013, players of People's Postcode Lottery have raised over £8.5 million for PDSA.
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Centenary care
Our Pet Hospitals are some of the UK's busiest pet A&E services. Providing life-saving care to sick and injured pets and protecting their long-term health.
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Rabbits endure a lifetime of lockdown isolation
While many of us may have struggled with isolation during lockdown, sadly hundreds of thousands of rabbits face a lifetime of endless isolation and loneliness says PDSA.
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Dealing with dog adolescence and pups post lockdown
We’ve all experienced changes to our lives during the pandemic, and for some people this has meant bringing a new puppy home. One year on from the first lockdown, many of these pups will be reaching adolescence as restrictions lift. Here’s our advice for owners who are dealing with adolescent dogs and adjusting to life after lockdown.
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How to take a good photo of your pet
Pets are adorable but it can be a complete nightmare trying to take a good photo of them. It’s not an impossible task, though, and there are some things that might make it easier.
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Pup nearly died from pill poisoning
Mischievous puppy, Monkey, had only been with her owners for a few weeks when a terrible misadventure left her at death’s door.
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Dementia in pets
We all know that dementia affects so many people, but it can also affect our pets, too
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What to do if you find sick or injured wildlife
If you come across a sick or injured wild animal, it can be hard to know what to do. We've put together some advice on how to handle injured wildlife.
