Charities

Apr- 2019 -

3 April

PDSA Dickin Medal dog owner to run marathon for charity

The owner of the only living PDSA Dickin Medal recipient is appealing to animal lovers to support her forthcoming London Marathon run. Lou Hackney is taking on the 26.2 mile course for the second time in aid of vet charity, PDSA, which cares for more than 470,000 pets across the…

2 April

UK’s ‘first autism friendly’ vet practice launches

A veterinary surgery in Cheshire has become the first in the UK to be recognised as ‘autism friendly’, by the National Autistic Society. Vets4Pets Alsager received the Autism Friendly Award, which recognises businesses that have made themselves more accessible to people with autism and their families, ahead of World Autism…

2 April

Mayhew’s Dr Abdul-Jalil Mohammadzai named in the RCVS 2019 honours list

London-based animal charity, Mayhew has announced that its Afghanistan Country Director, Dr Jalil-Adbul Mohammadzai DVM, has been awarded the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) International Award. The award recognises individuals who work within or outside of the UK to raise veterinary standards and improve animal welfare abroad. ‘Dr Mo’,…

Mar- 2019 -

29 March

Edgard & Cooper donates 100% of Crufts sales to Mayhew

At Edgard and Cooper’s third consecutive year at Crufts, the brand celebrated a four times increase in its takings which it donated to the Mayhew Animal Home. The brand, which said its growth “exceeded 120% in 2018, it showcased its expanded product range at the event which now includes food…

28 March

Website launches to show important role of veterinary specialists

Educational charity the British College of Veterinary Specialists (BCVSp) has launched a new website, www.yourvetspecialist.org to help guide animal owners and show how veterinary specialists can assist with their needs. The new resource explains what veterinary specialists are and how they may be able to help, whatever the species of…

26 March

Poppy’s Picnic donates to two charities for Mother’s Day

Raw dog food manufacturer, Poppy’s Picnic is hoping to champion the role mothers play, not only in human lives but also with our four-legged friends with a donation to two charities. The company is donating to SEED Eating Disorder Support Services, a charity set up by the mother of Poppy’s…

21 March

Blue Cross creates instructional guide to make snuffle mats

Animal welfare charity Blue Cross has created a step by step guide and instructional video to help pet owners create a snuffle mat for their companions. Snuffle mats are meant to mentally stimulate dogs by encouraging them to solve a puzzle using their sense of smell. Made with a rubber…

20 March

Street Paws to hold fun day for homeless pets

Dog homelessness charity Street Paws is to hold a charity fun day in Leeds in order to raise money for pets living with the homeless. The Doghouse Bar in Kirkgate will host the fundraising event on 23 March with visitors able to sample a special 4% West Coast Pale –…

18 March

Mars Petcare teams up with HSI to tackle animal welfare

The Lion’s Share Fund, an initiative raising to support wildlife conservation and animal welfare across the globe, has today announced its partnership with animal welfare charity Humane Society International (HSI). Together, the organisations will to deliver projects aimed at tackling animal welfare globally. Established in June 2018, The Lion’s Share…

7 March

Bestpets’ double win at Bestway Performance Awards

Pet wholesaler, Bestpets, has won two awards at the Bestway Performance Awards an annual event which celebrates and rewards companies within Bestway’s divisions. More than 500 colleagues and supply partners attended the ceremony, held at the Marriott Grosvenor Square Hotel. Bestpets’ ‘Free Wild Bird Watching Starter Kit’ has won the…