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Blue Cross launches Big Pet Census
The Big Pet Census will help to shape the support Blue Cross offers to pets and owners.

The charity is urging pet owners to take part. 

National animal welfare charity Blue Cross is encouraging pet owners to take part in its Big Pet Census, marking the organisation's 125th anniversary.

The census, taking the form of an online survey, will help Blue Cross to learn more about the UK's pets, and the human-animal bond. 

Questions asked on the census include how owners show their pets love, and how pets demonstrate reciprocal love. Participants are also asked about their views on the UK pet industry, what welfare they provide for their pets, and whether they feel that their pet was a support to them during the COVID-19 pandemic, among other topics.

The results of the census will be used by the charity to shape and inform the support it offers to pets and families, and will be shared publicly for a wider understanding of the UK's 34 million pets, and the roles they play in their owners' lives. 

Encouraging pet owners to complete the census, Chris Burghes, CEO at Blue Cross, said: “We are really proud to have changed millions of lives in our 125-year history but the need for our help is growing all the time.

“No one knows your pet quite like you do and now you can share your knowledge to help make this an even better world for pets and the people who love them by taking part in our Big Pet Census. 

“Your responses to the census will help us learn as much as possible about pet ownership to inform our work to improve pet welfare and support people.”

To find out more about why the Blue Cross is holding The Big Pet Census 2022, or to fill in the census, visit the Blue Cross website here.  

 

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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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BBC Radio 4 documentary addresses corporate fees

BBC Radio 4's File on 4 Investigates has released a documentary exploring how corporate-owned veterinary practices may be inflating bills to increase profit.

Released on 15 April, 'What's Happening To Your Vet Bills?' revealed the policies which many corporate groups have in place to increase their profits. This included targets and upgrades which veterinary teams are tasked with meeting on a regular basis.

It also features Anrich Vets, an independently-owned practice based in Wigan. Following the case of Staffordshire terrier Benjy, who is diagnosed with a tumour, the documentary shares how the team were able to offer contextualised care and advice to make the procedure as affordable as possible for his owners.

The documentary can be heard on demand on BBC iPlayer.