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Fundraising challenge for PDSA hospital team
"We all feel so passionately about fundraising - especially right now in the current economic climate." - James Funnell

The team of 10 will climb highest peak in Yorkshire Dales.

On Saturday 18 March, a team of 10 from the Leeds PDSA pet hospital are walking up Whernside mountain in the Yorkshire Dales. They are undertaking the eight mile trek to raise money for the pets in their care.

In 2022, the team in Leeds saw 8,300 pets and provided over 16,500 consultations, of which 12,000 were face-to-face. These services cost PDSA over £1 million to run.

The Leeds hospital is one of 48 PDSA pet hospitals in the UK that provides life-saving treatment to pets.

PDSA was established in 1917 by Maria Dickinson, who devoted her life to improving the welfare of pets. Its mission is to:

  • Provide compassionate veterinary care for the sick and injured pets of people who otherwise couldn't afford to pay the full cost of treatment
  • Provide pet welfare advice and practical preventive support to combat unnecessary illness, pain and suffering of pets in low-income households

Leeds pet hospital leader James Funnell said: “We all see first-hand how our service is a lifeline to so many pets and their owners in the local community which is why we all feel so passionately about fundraising – especially right now in the current economic climate."

Amy Wareing-Reid, fundraising manager at PDSA said: “The team at Leeds PDSA Pet Hospital are a shining example to us all – going above and beyond their day-to-day roles to raise vital funds for the charity. We’re enormously grateful to them all!”

Donations can be made via the team's Just Giving page.

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.