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Battersea announces new partnership with StreetVet
Left to Right: Peter Laurie (Battersea), Jade Statt and Sam Joseph (StreetVet), Shaun Opperman (Battersea) and Blue the Staffie.

Charity will provide operational and logistical support

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home has announced a new partnership with StreetVet, a charity that provides free and accessible animal care, essential items and reassurance to homeless people and their pets.

As part of the new partnership, Battersea will provide StreetVet with operational and logistical support, including expert advice from its staff, clinical support, and kennel space for animals most in need. Battersea also plans to work with StreetVet on projects that will expand its reach, such as providing training to hostel staff to promote and facilitate hostels accepting dogs.

“I’m excited at the prospect of Battersea and StreetVet coming together for a partnership that aligns both organisations’ strategic values. Both of us care deeply about the welfare of dogs, particularly those most in need,” said Battersea’s deputy chief executive, Peter Laurie.

“StreetVet relies almost entirely on the support of a growing network of volunteers, including members of the Battersea clinic team, and is a great example of a volunteer-led organisation delivering significant impact on a wide geographical scale. By working together, we can increase our collective impact and help more animals in need.”

Since its inception in 2016, StreetVet has carried out almost 3,000 consultations to over 700 patients on the streets. Reliant on a team of more than 500 volunteers, the charity is present in 15 towns and cities across the UK, with two more planned to open soon.

"We are really excited about the official partnership between StreetVet and Battersea,"
said veterinary surgeon and co-founder of StreetVet, Sam Joseph. "As a small, growing charity, StreetVet will hugely benefit from the expertise, infrastructure and resources of one of the country's most loved and respected animal charities.

“This partnership will help StreetVet continue to provide free, accessible veterinary care to those most in need, while further increasing the impact that Battersea has on the welfare of dogs and cats across the UK."

 

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Vets to run marathon for World Animal Protection

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 Two recently graduated veterinary surgeons will be running the London Marathon in April to raise money for the charity World Animal Protection.

Alex Bartlett and Maeve O'Neill plan to run the race together if they are given the same start times.

Dr O'Neill said: "You're always limited in what you can do to help animals, so it is nice to raise money for a charity that helps animals around the world."

Dr Bartlett added: "I have never run a marathon before and am excited to run my first one for such a good cause!"

Both Dr Bartlett and Dr O'Neill have fundraising pages online. 

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BSAVA releases new Guide to Procedures

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has published a new edition of its Guide to Procedures for Small Animal Practice.

It has added four new procedures; cystostomy tube placement, endotracheal intubation, point-of-care ultrasound and wet-to-dry dressings.

BSAVA says that it is an essential step-by-step guide to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed in practice. The textbook includes new images and illustrations, as well as high-definition videos for use prior to procedures.

Nick Bexfield and Julia Riggs, editors of the new edition, said: "We have built upon the success of the previous editions by responding to the feedback received from the BSAVA readership, and hope this new guide helps to further increase the confidence and accuracy with which these procedures are performed."

Print copies are available in the BSAVA store, with a digital version in the BSAVA library.