Vet raises £500 for StreetVet charity
Felicity crossed the finish line to cheers and celebration.
A senior veterinary manager at Animalcare has completed an Ironman event, raising over £500 for StreetVet.
Felicity Caddick, who completed the gruelling triathlon event on 25 July, completed it in 14 hours and 16 minutes. The event consisted of a 3.8 km swim at the Regatta Lake, a 180 km cycle through the Nottinghamshire countryside, and a marathon run along the River Trent path.
StreetVet is Animalcare's charity of the year, and Felicity was 'delighted' to raise funds for its work. The charity provides veterinary care for pets who belong to people experiencing homelessness, and is currently campaigning for more pet-friendly hostels, so that people who need a place to stay do not have to decide between shelter or their pet.
Felicity commented on her achievement: "On the day, the water felt warm for what turned out to be a really lovely swim. The 180 km bike ride was tough but it was an interesting course and, by the time I got to the run, I was able to enjoy myself. I have run multiple marathons so have experience of the distance.
“At the end we had to run round the lake twice and, with all of the supporters cheering so loudly, it really built a feeling of anticipation for the finish.
“Once I’d crossed the line and found my supporters, I put my water on the ground to pose for a photo and my spaniel Sprocket drank it. I guess she deserved it after a hard day’s watching me. I was very tired but very happy too – and I’m delighted to have raised these vital funds for StreetVet.”
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.
