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Knit a thank you buddy
Knit a buddy and help raise funds for poorly pets Meet our new Dog, Cat and Rabbit Buddies. Designed and stitched by one of our multi-talented Vet Nurses, they are here to help us save pets in need. For a suggested donation of £5, knitting enthusiasts and novices can download a simple, step by step guide to creating their own PDSA Dog, Cat and Rabbit Buddies – complete with uniform and PPE…
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Biscuit's story
Biscuit's story Two-year-old Jack Russell crossbreed Biscuit has made a full recovery, thanks to PDSA, after cheekily eating a potentially fatal amount of dark chocolate when her owner's back was turned. Biscuit’s owner, Carolyn, was extremely worried when Biscuit managed to get her paws on her son’s chocolate treat. She knew human chocolate could be dangerous to dogs, and was devastated at the…
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Sky
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…
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Vet your clothes
We want your unwanted items! By donating your unwanted clothes and accessories to PDSA charity shops, you are helping poorly pets receive the life-saving treatment they desperately need. Not only that, but you’ll also be contributing to a better future for our planet and improving your own wellbeing by decluttering your home. Enjoy that warm, fuzzy feeling when you donate your second-hand items.…
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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…
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Graduate programme case studies
Graduate Programme case studies Hear what some of our Vets had to say about the scheme: Matthew Forshaw – Senior Veterinary Surgeon at Huyton Pet Hospital I'm Matt, the senior veterinary surgeon at Huyton Pet Hospital in Liverpool. I joined PDSA in 2009 as a new graduate from the University of Edinburgh. In the hope of not showing my age, the new graduate scheme didn't exist at that point.…
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Pet Care Information
Register for Pet Care To register one pet for PDSA Pet Care online, you will need to complete a form with your contact information and your pet’s details (including their name, age, sex, colour, type and breed). You will also need to upload copies of your benefit documents during the online registration process, so we can confirm you are eligible for our services. The benefits you can use to…
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Winnie's story
A five-month-old pup is able to feel the love this Valentine’s Day after surviving a complex and life-saving heart surgery.
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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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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.…
