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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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From PDSA Volunteer to Cluster Manager, meet Marc
After becoming a Store Manager at the Stafford shop in 2016, he is now a Cluster Manager, overseeing six shops across the Midlands and Staffordshire. We spoke to Marc to reflect on his time as a PDSA Volunteer and how it’s helped him transition into a full-time employee.
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Our position on the XL Bully ban
XL Bully Statement PDSA’s position on the Dangerous Dogs Act remains unchanged; breed specific legislation is ineffective because any dog can be aggressive. Since the Act was introduced 32 years ago, it has not resulted in a reduction of dog bites or human deaths. While we agree that urgent action is needed to protect the public from dangerous dogs, we’re disappointed to see the Government…
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Jay is back on three paws after train accident
A miracle cat who survived being hit by a train is on track to make a full recovery, thanks to our incredible veterinary teams.
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Great North Run
The AJ Bell Great North Run, the world’s biggest half marathon, is back on Sunday 13 September 2026. Experience that epic South Shields finish line celebration with Team PDSA!
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Mitzy's story
7-year-old Rottweiler cross Tinkerbelle was treated by PDSA vets for an abscess that had grown to the size of a tennis ball on her chin.
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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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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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Zakk's firework terror
SkySky's storyWhen Sky's owners noticed her stomach begin to swell, they knew that something wasn't right. Sky the Staffie, from Manchester, is lucky to be alive after she developed a potentially fatal womb infection. Sky was rushed to PDSA at death's door and needed urgent life-saving surgery after the charity's vets found her infected womb weighed 2.5kg (5.5lb) equivalent to nearly three bags of…
