Catsup
would like to thank Accessories 4 U North for their help with Ann's
computer and for supporting the PDSA.
If
you live in the Whitley Bay area, try them first for Computer Equipment
and Services. They're in Front Street, Monkseaton.
THE PDSA - A British veterinary
charity
A
few facts and figures about the People's Dispensary for Sick
Animals, the largest veterinary charity in Britain and some
useful telephone
numbers. You can also
keep up to date with the latest news.
Animal
welfare covers a wide range and even a quick search around the
Internet will produce any number of websites dealing with animal
rescue, pet rehoming, animal health issues and other related
subjects. Please take a few minutes to read about Britain's
largest veterinary charity. If you want to find out more about
PDSA, click on their logo further down the page, to go to their
official website.
This picture was taken on
13th July 2000 when Spock and Dracs presented their first cheque
to the PDSA. For more details and to read what Spock and Dracs
thought about it all, CLICK
HERE
To see pictures of the presentation,
which took place on 24th May 2002 at PDSA's Telford Headquarters
and to find out more about Catsup's own Fundraising Project,
click HERE
To read about the very latest
presentation at PDSA's Newcastle PetAid Hospital on 18th March
2004, and to see behind the scenes there, click HERE
Regional
and National News Headlines
The
appointment of Jan McCloughlin as the new Director General
of PDSA has been announced. She was previously PDSA's
Head of Veterinary Services and will succeed Marilyn Rydström
at the end of June.
Some
of our plants and flowers can pose a serious risk of poisoning
to cats, dogs and other pets. A leaflet "A Safer
Garden for Pets" is now available. It offers a wide
range of tips and advice on keeping pets safe outdoors.
To download a copy go to www.pdsa.org.uk/petcareleaflets.html
Six
sponsored dog walks will be held in October in Gateshead,
Belfast, London, Glasgow, Birmingham and Liverpool. For
more information, to www.pdsa.org.uk/walkies
Registration forms are available at PetAid Hospitals and
PDSA shops.
A
booklet is now available. giving pet owners all the information
they need to ensure their pet is well cared for during
the holidays. Tips include travelling safely with pets
and choosing a good kennels. To find out more and to download
the free booklet, click HERE
If
you have any share certificates gathering dust, why
not consider donating them to PDSA? All you have to
do is send your original share certificates to PDSA,
along with your contact details. There's no need to
contact a stock broker or registrar, PDSA will complete
the necessary forms. All you'll have to do is sign a
form and return it! If you need any further information
phone Freephone 0800 591248
Did
you know there is now a PDSA "VISA"
Credit Card? PDSA will receive £4 for
every new PDSA MBNA credit card account opened
and a contribution of 0.25% on outstanding retail
balances on the PDSA card every quarter. Please
consider transferring to a PDSA credit card.
Balance transfers will attract just 1.9% APR
for six months from the date the account is
opened. The card has no annual fee and includes
free fraud protection, including internet transactions.
If
you're interested, phone Freephone 0800 062
062 to apply.
FACTS
AND FIGURES TO MAKE YOU STOP AND THINK!
PDSA
provides free veterinary treatment for the sick and injured
pets of owners who receive help with their housing costs
- either Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit.
There
are currently in the region of 5.8 million households
in Britain that fulfil these eligibility criteria. At
the start of 2004, just over 4 million of them(70%) are
served either by a PetAid hospital or by a PDSA PetAid
practice.
There
are 43 PetAid Hospitals across Great Britain
staffed by over 200 veterinary surgeons and 270 veterinary
nurses. In addition, there are 328 PetAid practices and
4 PetAid branches.
The
clinics provide treatment 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Daily, 4,650 pets are treated, free of charge.
In
2005 the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospital alone carried out
38,378 treatments. The Gateshead Hospital carried out
42,509.
Each
clinic costs around £500,000 ($900,000) a year to run.
PDSA
receives no state aid. It is entirely dependant upon contributions.
