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Who was Maria Dickin? Celebrating PDSA’s incredible founder
Today, PDSA’s founder Maria Dickin CBE would have been 150. We’re taking a look at who Maria was and why she decided to set up the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals.
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Dangerous Christmas decorations for pet owners | PDSA
From edible decorations to the oils produced by real Christmas trees, many things could harm your pet and force them into a life-threatening situation.
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Caring for your new kitten
Bringing home your feline friend is a wonderful time, but taking the steps to make sure they get off to good start, and live a happy and healthy life, can seem like a daunting experience.
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Five signs you’re a pet dad
With Father’s Day around the corner, we’re celebrating all the pet dads out there who have stopped trying to convince themselves their four-legged friend is ‘just a pet’!
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Pets in lets: Top tips for renting with pets
We’re undoubtedly a nation of pet lovers, with our 2022 PAW Report findings showing a whopping 52% of UK adults own a pet. Despite this, many tenants are still faced with the challenge of finding a home that will welcome their furry family members; in 2020, only 7% of landlords advertised their property as suitable for pets (GOV.UK). Finding it too difficult to secure pet-friendly accommodation, many pet owners are left with no choice but to give up their four-legged friends - a truly heart-breaking outcome.
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10 fun facts about rabbits
We love our bunny buddies, and this Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) we’re celebrating how awesome they are!
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Top 10 dog friendly beaches in the UK
We're giving a run-down of our favourite dog-friendly beaches across the UK - with extra info on when you and your dog can use them. Get ready for the perfect staycation!
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Urgent appeal: a message from our Director of Veterinary Services
In this time of uncertainty, there are still thousands of people who rely on PDSA to help their pets in their time of need. Richard Hooker, PDSA Director of Veterinary Services, explains why we need your support more than ever.
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PDSA: How we’ve been helping pets during the pandemic
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, we’ve been working hard to keep our 48 Pet Hospitals open for emergency and urgent treatment. We’ve helped thousands of pets in need since the start of the pandemic.
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Coronavirus: Working from home with a pet
With everyone being instructed to stay at home for the next three weeks (unless you’re a key worker), our lives are becoming very different. If you have a pet at home, then your new working routine can be unsettling for you both.