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Paul O’ Grady announced as StreetVet ambassador
Paul O'Grady and StreetVet founder Jade Statt. 

TV presenter will join growing movement of volunteers 

Animal welfare campaigner Paul O’Grady has been announced as an ambassador for the veterinary organisation StreetVet.

The comedian and television presenter will join a growing movement of more than 300 volunteer vets and nurses, caring for homeless people and their pets across the United Kingdom.

Paul decided that he wanted to help StreetVet after joining volunteers on the streets as part of his ITV show, For the Love of Dogs. The episode will be broadcast on Wednesday (21 November).

“When we were filming ‘For the Love of Dogs’ we went out on the streets with StreetVet to see firsthand what they do for the homeless and their pets,” he said. “I was really impressed with the dedication of the team and want to support them to enable them to reach even more homeless people around the country.”

Founded in 2017 by veterinary surgeons Jade Start and Sam Joseph, StreetVet provides free and accessible animal care, essential items and reassurance to pet owners.

“To our homeless owners, their dog is their lifeline.  Paul is known for his love of dogs and he completely grasps this relationship,” said Jade. “Paul is warm and compassionate and can relate to people from all walks of life and cares deeply about human and animal welfare. 

“That’s what StreetVet is about. We are humbled he’s agreed to work with us as an ambassador to make people aware of the homeless crisis and the struggles of our clients and their dogs.” 

Image (C) StreetVet.

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Practices urged to audit neutering data

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 RCVS Knowledge has called on vet practices to audit their post-operative neutering outcomes.

It follows the release of the 2024 NASAN benchmarking report, which collates data from neutering procedures performed on dogs, cats and rabbits.

The benchmarking report enables practices in the UK and Ireland to compare their post-operative outcomes to the national average. This includes the rate of patients lost to follow-up, which in 2024 increased to 23 per cent.

Anyone from the practice can submit the data using a free template. The deadline for next report is February 2026.

Visit the RCVS Knowledge website to complete an audit. 

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RCVS pays tribute to well-loved equine vet

The RCVS and the Riding Establishments Subcommittee has paid tribute to well-loved veterinary surgeon and riding establishment inspector, Rebecca Hamilton-Fletcher MRCVS.

Linda Belton MRCVS, RCVS President, said: "I, along with my colleagues on the RESC, RCVS Council, RCVS Standards Committee, as well as RCVS staff, was very saddened to hear of the sudden death of Rebecca, or Becca as we knew her, last week.

"She was a true advocate for equine welfare and in her many years on the RESC worked to continually improve the quality and consistency of riding establishment inspections, all in the interests of enhanced horse welfare and rider safety."