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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Prevention is better than cure

PDSA urges bunny owners to join Jaffa during Rabbit Awareness Week: 1-9 June 2019

Pets only companion for millions this Christmas

Millions of people in the UK may be completely reliant on their pets for companionship this Christmas, according to research from vet charity PDSA.

Cost of Loving: Almost a fifth of pet owners are cutting back on weekly food shop to afford their pet’s care

PDSA has warned these unsettling findings reflect the stark reality for pet owners, many of whom are being forced to make drastic cutbacks as they desperately struggle to stay afloat.

Dogs die in hot cars

PDSA teams up with welfare organisations to raise awareness of hot car danger

How to spend time with pets if you can’t have one

If you can't have a pet for whatever reason, it can be really disheartening. We've put together a list ways you can spend time with pets without actually having one of your own.

Staffie gets tongue trapped in tuna tin

Curious canine needs emergency treatment after getting tongue trapped in tuna tin.

Why older pets can be great

Sure, puppies and kittens are cute, but sometimes an older pet might be the perfect match. Adopting an older pet can be a great choice for some owners.

Vet Q&A: Why and when should I neuter my kitten?

Neutering has loads of health benefits for our cats, on top of preventing any unplanned litters. We’d always advise neutering your cat.