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Housing association becomes Dogs-Trust accredited
Alasdair Fraser, housing manager from Manor Estates Housing Association.

Manor Estates has enhanced its pet-friendly offering to its tenants.

A housing association in Edinburgh has become one of the first in the UK to be accredited by Dogs Trust for its pet-friendly policies.

Manor Estates Housing Association, which owns more than 1,000 properties across Fife and Edinburgh, has been working closely with Dogs Trust to enhance its pet-friendly offering to tenants.

While the housing association has always allowed its tenants to keep one pet within their home, it has now updated its policy. The change means that tenants will be asked to keep Manor Estates updated on any changes in pet ownership, so they can provide advice and support in caring for their pet.

Furthermore, Dogs Trust Canine Behaviour Team has been training the housing association’s team, equipping them with the skills and knowledge required to help them interact safely with dogs.

The policies are expected to have a positive impact on pet-owning tenants, and those living nearby who don’t share homes with a pet. 

Dogs Trust also hope that the project will be used as a blueprint by other housing associations, and has created a toolkit to help landlords become more pet friendly.

Jennifer Leonard, from Dogs Trust’s Pet-Friendly Housing Team, says: “We hope that other social landlords, and those in the private sector, too, can learn from the work Manor Estates has done and remove barriers that prevent tenants from having pets. 

“Dogs bring a huge amount of joy into people’s lives, and for many owners, being separated from their pet is no different from being separated from a family member, so this work will go a long way in helping to keep more owners and their pets together.”

Alasdair Fraser, housing manager from Manor Estates Housing Association says: “As a registered social landlord, it is our mission to provide excellent homes and services that support inclusive communities. We are a people-focussed organisation and recognise that this partnership supports our values and leads to a brighter future where our tenants and their pets can live happily.

"We’re delighted to be the first housing provider in the UK to be accredited under the Dogs Trust scheme, and that our work to become more pet-friendly has been recognised in this way.”

The project has been made possible thanks to funds raised by the Peoples Postcode Lottery.

Image (C) Dogs Trust.

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Applications open for MMI research grants

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 RCVS' Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) has launched round two of its veterinary mental health research grants.

Researchers have until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 to apply for a grant for research which reflects MMI's 2025 focus areas.

Only one Impact Grant was awarded last year, and so this year there are two Discovery Grants and one Impact Grants available. Each Discovery Grant is worth £5,000 and the Impact Grant is worth £15,000.

For more information or to apply, email researchgrants@rcvs.org.uk to contact the MMI team.

 

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RVC leads globally for Veterinary Science

The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has retained its lead in Veterinary Science education in the QS World University Rankings 2025.

The college scored 100 for its Academic Reputation and increased its Employer Reputation to 91.7 points. It also maintained high scores for Citations per Paper and H-Index.

RVC says that its score recognises its students' employability and the institution's standing with employers. It also highlighted the impact that its graduates and alumni are making in the sector.

Stuart Reid CBE, president and principal of RVC, said: "We are dedicated to maintaining the teaching, learning and research that takes place at the RVC.

"I am delighted that the effort from all our staff and students has once again led to a great outcome in the QS rankings; it is a privilege we do not take for granted."

The full rankings can be found here.