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This Morning vet to speak at Dogs Trust conference
Dr Scott Miller joins a line-up of animal welfare experts speaking at the event.
He will present a keynote speech at ICAWC in Cyprus.

Dr Scott Miller, a veterinary surgeon known for his appearances on ITV’s This Morning, has been named as one of the speakers attending this year’s International Companion Animal Welfare Conference (ICAWC).

This will be the 23rd ICACW, which is being held by Dogs Trust Worldwide and supported by Purina Petcare Europe in Nicosia, Cyprus from 3-5 October 2023.

The conference will see hundreds of stakeholders from around the world participating in workshops and hearing influential speakers discuss all areas of companion animal welfare.

Attendees will be able to see a wide range of sessions from disaster planning and the response to the Ukraine invasion to managing compassion fatigue as well as having the opportunity to visit the 2nd Chance Dogs shelter in Nicosia, which can house 60 dogs at a time.

Celebrity veterinary surgeon Dr Scott Miller, who is also the owner and principal veterinary surgeon of three London practices, has joined a line-up of animal welfare experts speaking at the event.

Also speaking will be Shannon Walajtys, director of disaster response and risk reduction for the International Fund for Animal Welfare, who draws upon first-hand experience in disaster zones to advise governments and local partners in disaster-prone areas.

Sara Turetta, the president of Save the Dogs and other Animals who also founded Save the Dogs and other Animals Italy, will speak about her work protecting homeless dogs in Milan.

There will also be an interactive panel featuring Karen Reed, the executive director of Dogs Trust Worldwide, and Dr Katherine Polak, the vice-president of companion animals and engagement for Human Society International who works to improve companion animal welfare worldwide. The panel will discuss disaster planning, contingencies and emergency response.

Dogs Trust Chief Executive, Owen Sharp, said: “We’re delighted to announce an incredible line up of speakers at ICAWC 2023 in Nicosia this year.

“The event is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate global collaboration and hear from experts in the animal welfare sector.”

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Those taking part are being asked to try to raise £100 each to support the work of the charity.

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