Vet completes 250 mile walk for International Cat Care
Ed in full stride on his 'Race for Cats'
To celebrate 50 years in practice, Ed Shillabeer, a vet from the Harwell Veterinary Group, completed the equivalent of 10 marathons in a week by race walking over 250 miles from his home town in Plymouth, to the RCVS in London, to raise funds for International Cat Care.
The 'Race for Cats' started in Plymouth on June 28 and was completed, despite a sprained ankle, at the RCVS on July 4.
Ed's route included Exeter, Taunton, Langford, the International Cat Care headquarters in Tisbury, Kingsclere and finished in London. He called into a number of supporting veterinary practices along the way.
Seventy-four-year-old Ed, a life member of International Cat Care, has a long history of fundraising for charities.
Claire Bessant, chief executive of International Cat Care said: "We very much appreciate the huge effort Ed has made to raise funds for our work that will improve the lives of cats around the world. Many thanks also to everyone who has supported our Race for Cats."
On completing the race, Ed said: "It was a wonderful week of race walking and i hope it will benefit felines everywhere through the work of International Cat Care. Thanks to all who helped me in any way. Give, give, give!"
International Cat Care is a charity founded in 1958 whose aim is to ensure that all cats, owned and unowned, are treated with care, compassion and understanding. For more information on the work of the charity, visit www.icatcare.org.
Two independent vets have launched a podcast to help owners strengthen their bond with pets. Dr Maggie Roberts and Dr Vanessa Howie, who have worked in both veterinary practice and major charities, are keen to use their experience to enable people to give pets a better life.
