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Mountain Rescue dog honoured for 11 years of service

A retired search dog who was believed to have been the oldest working Mountain Rescue dog in the UK is being honoured for her service. Border collie Skye’s dogged devotion saw her carry out 200 searches during 11 years working in the Lake District, ...

31 Mar 2022 at 01:25

Cat makes miraculous recovery following fall from fourth floor flat

A cat with the name of a popular biscuit has made a miraculous recovery after surviving a 50ft fall, thanks to a veterinary charity. One-year-old black and white Oreo opened a window which was left slightly ajar in her owners’ fourth-floor flat in ...

28 Nov 2022 at 15:07

Puppy has emergency surgery after swallowing 20 coins from owner’s purse

A 12-week-old puppy was forced to undergo emergency surgery after swallowing 20 coins from its owner’s purse. Vet charity the PDSA said the owner of Daisy, a Bichon Frise cross, became concerned after she started vomiting and had stopped eating. ...

13 Jun 2022 at 13:24

Pioneering RAF sniffer dog given ‘animal Victoria Cross’ award

A pioneering RAF sniffer dog has been recognised for his work in Afghanistan with the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross. Hertz, a German shorthaired pointer, was the first – and so far only – dog in the British military to be trained to ...

22 Feb 2022 at 14:25

Five dogs honoured for years of service to British public

A dog who went on more than 300 search and rescue missions across an 11-year-career is among five canines being honoured for their dedicated service to the British public. Vet charity The People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals awarded the dogs ...

15 Jul 2022 at 11:57

War dog’s gallantry medal and memorabilia sells for £140,000 at auction

WW2 dog’s gallantry medal and memorabilia sells for £140,000 at auction

A medal awarded to a dog who completed 20 parachute descents in the Second World War has been sold for £140,000 at auction along with other memorabilia. The PDSA Dickin Medal for Gallantry – also known as the Victoria Cross for animals – ...

01 Nov 2022 at 16:32

Family thanks charity for saving pet dog which swallowed 14 screws

A family have thanked vet charity PDSA for saving their pet dog Mazikine who needed an urgent operation after it swallowed 14 screws which had been knocked on the floor as they were doing some DIY. Lola Mai-Wellington, from Portsmouth, ...

30 Jun 2023 at 13:12

Veterinary charity warns pet owners over danger of festive treats

A mother whose dog needed emergency treatment after eating chocolate has joined a charity in urging pet owners to be extra vigilant when it comes to Christmas treats. Bichon Frise puppy Shabba became ill after he ate a chocolate ...

19 Dec 2022 at 12:09

Horse that led Queen’s coffin to lie in state given ‘animals’ OBE’

A military horse who played a key role in helping the nation mourn Queen Elizabeth II has been awarded the “animals’ OBE” after a career of service. The PDSA Order of Merit recognises animals that have demonstrated outstanding ...

02 Oct 2024 at 14:49

Bear the kitten survives Christmas scare thanks to vets’ charity

A six-month-old kitten used up one of his nine lives after he ate the netting from his owner’s Christmas roast beef and had to undergo emergency surgery. Vets from the PDSA charity acted swiftly to save Bear after the netting ...

23 Dec 2024 at 07:51

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