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For more than 30 years we have been dedicated to raising funds to support the RVC. We fund pioneering hospital equipment and facilities, life-saving research and education opportunities for veterinary and science students. Get the latest news about our work by joining our mailing list at https://www.rvc.ac.uk/act/contact/mailinglist
We're wishing luck to our amazing fundraiser, Emma Peters! In loving memory of her dog, Lucca, who sadly passed away from IMHA, Emma is taking on an incredible 100km rowing challenge down the mighty Zambezi River in Africa. Over 10 days, she’ll be braving thrilling rapids, paddling past hippos and crocodiles—all to raise vital funds for the RVC’s IMHA research and our Blood Donor Appeal.
Help us cheer Emma along her journey by sponsoring her at: rvcact.com/EmmaPeters
We’ve funded a Hereford cow calving simulator to enhance the learning experience at RVC Boltons Park Farm. This versatile model offers training in essential techniques like calving, blood sampling, and administering epidurals. It gives students a chance to build their skills safely before working with live animals. Recently, the simulator was a highlight at RVC’s Summer School, sparking inspiration among future farm vets!
Find out how to help us continue advancing veterinary education at www.rvc.ac.uk/act
Join us at the Dog Watch Carnival today at St Nicholas Park, Stevenage from 11am- 4pm! Hosted by the Stevenage Dog Watch, there's fun-filled activities for the whole family including dog agility, kid's games and dog shows.
This event is in aid of the RVC Blood Donor Programme, with the funds raised contributing to our appeal to build a new home for the team. Find out more at rvcact.com/BloodDonorAppeal
Meet Albert, the cover star of our latest edition of Paws & Hooves. In this issue, we take you behind the scenes at the RVC's animal hospitals, where Albert, a five-year-old donkey, received the very best care. Packed with heart-warming stories, this edition is not to be missed!
Want your copy? Join our mailing list by Sunday, and we’ll deliver it straight to your door. Sign up today at: rvcact.com/mailinglist
Today is , and it's the perfect time to make a difference! You can support us by joining our Paws & Shoes Challenge.
Can you and your four-legged friend walk 1,000 minutes in 4 weeks? Whether you're aiming high or tailoring it to fit your schedule, we've got everything you need to get started. Begin your tail-wagging adventure and download your weekly tracker here: rvcact.com/PawsandShoes2024
Join us next Sunday for the Dog Watch Carnival! Enjoy a day packed with fun activities designed for both you and your pooch! Our thanks to the Stevenage Dog Watch for organising this event in aid of the RVC Blood Donor Programme, with the funds raised contributing to our appeal to build a new home for the team.
📅 Sunday 23rd June, 11am - 4pm
📍 St Nicholas Park, Stevenage, SG1 4PT
For more details about our appeal, visit: rvcact.com/BloodDonorAppeal
It's the last Thursday of the month which means Paws & Hooves... bitesize has landed in your inbox! This August, we share a small piece of Tailwaggers history, celebrate superstar blood donor Max and reveal how a dedicated team at the RVC have turned scrap into cash to support our work. Missed out? Visit 🔗rvcact.com/mailinglist to join our mailing list so you never miss out again!
Meet Max, one of our star blood donors, who just made his 20th donation in honour of our Blood Donor Programme's 20th birthday!
Join us in celebrating Max's incredible contribution by supporting our appeal to build a new home for the Blood Donor Programme. Every penny you donate will empower amazing donors like Max to continue saving the lives of their fellow four-legged friends.
Donate today at: rvcact.com/BloodDonorAppeal
Exciting news! The next issue of Paws & Hooves is landing next month, packed with heart-warming patient stories, the latest research breakthroughs, and inspiring updates from our fundraisers. Don't miss out on this special edition—sign up today to get your copy delivered right to your door! Visit rvcact.com/mailinglist to join our mailing list.
Lace up your walking boots and grab your lead! Join our Paws & Shoes challenge and help raise funds for the RVC Blood Donor Programme.
From seasoned striders to casual strollers, everyone can join in! Choose your goal, set your start date, and walk with us to support pets in need.
Get started on your tail-wagging adventure today at: rvcact.com/Paws-and-Shoes-2024
This we're giving a shout-out to the incredible RVC Maintenance Team! Through their hard work across our campus, they reclaimed scrap metal and donated the proceeds to us, raising over £1,400 this year. Every penny raised will go towards enhancing animal treatment and care through clinical practice, education, and research. Thank you!
Find out how you can support our work at: www.rvc.ac.uk/act
He did it! Dan Chan, Professor of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, completed the GP Bedford Autodrome Marathon, beating his London Marathon time by 8 minutes. We're thrilled he's raised over £3,100 for our Blood Donor Programme. Thank you to all who sponsored him.
Still want to support? Sponsor him here: rvcact.com/DanChanLondonMarathon
It's , and we're celebrating the incredible felines on our Blood Donor Programme! 🐾 These brave cats are saving lives and making a difference. Read their inspiring stories and join us in supporting our appeal to build a new home for our Blood Donor Programme at: rvcact.com/BloodDonorAppeal
It's race day! Help us cheer on Dan Chan, Professor of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, as he runs the GP Bedford Autodrome Marathon today! Every penny he raises will help build a new home for our Blood Donor Programme.
Join us in supporting Dan by sponsoring him at: rvcact.com/DanChanLondonMarathon
Dan Chan, our Professor of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, is running the GP Bedford Autodrome Marathon this Sunday! Every penny he raises will help build a new home for our Blood Donor Programme.
Help cheer Dan on and sponsor him today at: rvcact.com/DanChanLondonMarathon
Our Paws & Shoes challenge is back for the summer! Help us raise funds for the RVC Blood Donor Programme and support life-saving treatments. Walk with your dog, set your own goal, and have fun exploring new places.
Sign up now and choose your welcome gift! rvcact.com/Paws-and-Shoes-2024
RVC , Boston, saved Marty’s life last year. His owner, Lauren revealed,
“I can’t lie, both my husband and I had a few tears to know that our little Boston had saved a life, I guess we hadn’t really thought past the donation stage. We had just welcomed our newest puppy into our home when we got the news about Marty so it was very close to heart.”
Help us save more lives like Marty’s by donating to our appeal to build our Blood Donor Programme a new home at www.rvcact.com/BloodDonorAppeal
It's the last Thursday of the month which means Paws & Hooves... bitesize has landed in your inbox! This July, we share an update on our appeal for our Blood Donor Programme, a heartfelt letter from our new Chair, and how our supporters are helping students achieve their dreams. Missed out? Visit 🔗 rvcact.com/mailinglist to join our mailing list so you never miss out again!
RVC Savannah helped save Marty’s life when he was gravely ill. Mike and Lizzy, Marty’s owners said,
“We think the blood donor programme is amazing. Without it, we might not be in the position now where we can look forward to a lifetime with Marty. It’s reaffirmed to us just how kind and generous people (and animals!) can be.”
We’re raising £150K to build the RVC Blood Donor team specialist new facilities. Can you help us by donating today? 🔗rvcact.com/BloodDonorAppeal.
Dan Chan, our Professor of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, is once again going the extra mile! After completing his first marathon in April, Dan is preparing for the GP Bedford Autodrome Marathon this August.
Every penny he raises will help build a new home for our Blood Donor Programme. Sponsor Dan today and help him cross the finish line at: rvcact.com/DanChanLondonMarathon
🎓 Congrats to Megan Togher on graduating from The Royal Veterinary College (RVC)! 🎉 Thanks to an EMS+ award from the RVC Alumni Fund, she attended an amazing work placement to support her studies, including blood sampling a capybara!
Megan says, "The kindness and generosity of people to support my placement at Jubliee Vets, have given me incredible experiences and lifelong memories, enhancing my skills to be a better vet."
Find out how you can help students to achieve their dreams through the RVC Alumni Fund at rvcact.com/AlumniFund
The RVC Student Support Fund provides essential grants to help students in need, but with rising living costs and increasing financial pressures the demand is higher than ever.
Read a heartfelt letter from Prof Christianne Glossop, the new Chair of the RVC Animal Care Trust and proud RVC alumna, on the financial challenges our students face and join her in supporting the next generation of veterinary professionals. Every contribution counts: rvcact.com/StudentSupportFund
Happy ! We want to give a special shout-out to our amazing followers. Thank you for your ongoing support and kindness. Together, we are making a positive impact on animal health and care. 🐾❤️
Congratulations to our Catt Scholar, Ebony Smith, on graduating from The Royal Veterinary College (RVC)! Funded by a legacy gift to the ACT, this scholarship helps aspiring veterinary nurses like Ebony achieve their dreams.
Ebony shared, "When you have a difficult childhood, but you have a dream that someone can help make true, it means the absolute world. It is such an amazing gift to give and supports the students who need it most."
Learn how you can make a difference with a gift in your will at www.rvc.ac.uk/act/legacy
Happy National Cow Appreciation Day! Research by World Animal Protection, demonstrated that brushing and/or stroking has a positive impact on the welfare of dairy cows. So we funded two rotating cow brushes at Boltons Park Farm. The brushes revolve automatically when a cow moves in, enabling them to groom their sides and back. RVC students also have the opportunity to evaluate the effects of the brushes on a cow's physical and mental wellbeing and milk production.
Jet, our Canine Blood Donor of the Year 2024, helped save the life of Magnus the cat. His owner Eleonore said, “Jet's blood donation saved his life. I can't express how grateful I am to Jet and his owners!”
RVC transfusion medicine research has informed clinical practice, helping donors and their recipients globally. It was our research into cross species donations (xenotransfusions) which provided important information as to how and when dog blood can be used to help cats.
For more information and to hear about our special appeal please go to rvcact.com/BloodDonorAppeal.
Hippos can fly (well almost)! Fantastic research by the RVC about these incredible creatures.
We were delighted to honour Lilah as our Blood Donor of the Year 2024. Rescued from a shelter, she has given 13 blood donations – one of which helped save another . When Eki was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder he needed a life-saving blood transfusion. "We feared the worst but thanks to Lilah’s blood donation, Eki is now back home doing the things he loves” his owner, Juan said. Find out more at rvcact.com/BloodDonorAwards2024
We co-funded a research project examining dental and ear abnormalities in pedigree rabbits. RVN Maria Jackson told us what’s involved,
“My colleague and I spent five months travelling around the country, examining rabbits for any evidence of dental or ear abnormalities. If any conformational predispositions are found, owners of these types of rabbits can be aware of possible signs of disease to look out for, and make sure their rabbits are taken for regular health checks to get their teeth and ears examined.”
Visit rvcact.com/VetNurseMaria to find out more about life as an Exotic Veterinary Nurse at The Royal Veterinary College (RVC)
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Dan Chan, our Professor of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, is running the GP Bedford Autodrome Marathon this Sunday! Every penny he raises will help build a new home for our Blood Donor Programme. Help cheer Dan on and sponsor him today at: rvcact.com/DanChanLondonMarathon
Happy National Cow Appreciation Day! Research by World Animal Protection, demonstrated that brushing and/or stroking has a positive impact on the welfare of dairy cows. So we funded two rotating cow brushes at Boltons Park Farm. The brushes revolve automatically when a cow moves in, enabling them to groom their sides and back. RVC students also have the opportunity to evaluate the effects of the brushes on a cow's physical and mental wellbeing and milk production. #cowappreciationday #cows #dairycows #dairyfarm #happycows #farmanimals #animalwelfare
Melissa is climbing the Welsh Three Peaks in memory of her dog Lola. She's taken on this incredible challenge to raise money for canine epilepsy research at The Royal Veterinary College (RVC). Today she will climb her last peak, Cader Idris. Please help more dogs like Lola by donating at rvcact.com/EpilepsyFundraiser. Thank you. #CanineEpilepsy #Fundraising
Thanks to generous funding from the William Lithgow Foundation, we've converted one of our equine anaesthesia recovery boxes. The new design, has triangular blocks to reduce the space and remove corners, making it safer for smaller ponies and foals recovering from anaesthesia. These improvements will help enhance the care and safety of all our equine patients at the RVC. Find out more about how we support the RVC’s hospitals at rvcact.com/WhatWeDo.
Our beautiful Memory Tree takes pride of place in the RVC Queen Mother Hospital for Animals. Offering a space for reflection, it's a powerful reminder of the love we have for our pets. Visit rvcact.com/memorytree to learn how every leaf honours our beloved companions and helps the RVC provide expert care to more critically ill animals. #WorldPetMemorialDay #MemoryTree #PetMemorial The Royal Veterinary College (RVC)
Meet Jet, our Canine Blood Donor of the Year! Jet visited us last week to receive his well-deserved gift and remind us why he loves donating blood: the special pampering from our amazing blood donor nurse, Ruby! Thank you, Jet, for being a blood donor superhero! Find out how you can support our blood donors at rvcact.com/BloodDonorAppeal
Marty was just ten weeks old when he started getting very ill. Within 24 hours he was in hospital with kidney and liver failure, and his owners were told he probably would not make it. The ultrasound machine, funded by the RVC Animal Care Trust, revealed that Marty was in acute kidney failure and Marty would need urgent dialysis. He had 3 rounds of dialysis and 2 blood transfusions and after 2 weeks in critical care, Marty began his recovery back to being a lively, cheeky Labrador puppy! 🌟Thank you to our superhero blood donors and our Animal Care Trust Supporters. Your support saves lives like Marty’s! ▶️ Find out more at 🔗rvcact.com/BloodDonorAppeal
Meet Buddy and some of our brilliant blood donors in our new Paws & Hooves magazine. Find out about our plans to build the Blood Donor team a new home and meet more donors like Buddy at rvcact.com/BloodDonorAppeal (where you can also read Paws & Hooves!)
😺 Meet Inky, one of our blood donor recruits. Our blood donors are well cared for by our passionate team of vets and nurses, making them as relaxed and comfortable as possible throughout the process . They are so important to us and their health and wellbeing is paramount. ▶️ Support the funding of our new blood donor home by sharing our posts, fundraising or donating. Any support is much appreciated. Thank you. 🔗rvcact.com/BloodDonorAppeal
Charlotte Russo Senior Blood Transfusion Nurse from the RVC Blood Donor Programme, was interviewed on Heart Radio about our Blood Donor Appeal. We're raising £150K to build them a new home - can you help? Find out more about our appeal at www.rvcact.com/BloodDonorAppeal
A huge congratulations to Prof. Dan Chan for running the London Marathon and raising over £2,500 for the Blood Donor team's new home. You were amazing and we cannot thank you enough. There's still time to donate to Dan's JustGiving page at rvcact.com/DanChanLondonMarathon The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) Queen Mother Hospital for Animals
The London Marathon is this Sunday! Dan Chan, our Professor of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine is running in support of our appeal to build our Blood Donor Programme a new home. Help him through his last days of training & support our appeal by sponsoring Dan at rvcact.com/DanChanLondonMarathon
On National Memory Day, we reflect on the special memories we hold of our pets who can sadly no longer be with us. For six years the leaves on our Memory Tree have celebrated our pets. The memories we keep safe in our minds and our hearts help comfort us. Pets are a huge part of our lives, they are part of our family. On Memory Day, we reflect on how important our memories are, and how the gift of memory can help keep our loved ones close by. Find out more about the impact of our Memory Tree at ww.rvcact.com/memorytree #memoryday #memory #memories #memorytree #remember #remembering #inlovingmemory #pets #pets
With your help we support pet blood donors at the RVC. Find out more about this life-saving service by joining our mailing list at rvcact.com/mailinglist
A new GE Vivid iq cardiology ultrasound will increase the capacity of the RVC Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery Service at the RVC Small Animal Referrals Hospital. Read the full news story at rvcact.com/cardiologyultrasound
Today is Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day. The RVC Small Animal Referrals Hospital is currently the only place in the UK to perform mitral valve surgeries. Our charity has funded a new advanced cardiac ultrasound system for the RVC’s Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery Service, which helps the team treat more cardiac patients. Thank you for helping us fundraise for this equipment. Visit https://rvcact.com/cardiologyultrasound to find out more. #heartvalvediseaseawarenessday The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) #cardiology #animalhospital
On National Love Your Pet Day become a Tailwagger to help sick pets. Visit rvcact.com/tailwagger #nationalloveyourpetday
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Do you know someone who is studying for their Science GCSEs? The RVC is running a FREE online course, over 5 consecutive Tuesdays between 4 - 5 pm. Plus, RVC tutors will offer advice on exams and career pathways. Starts 27 February. Pupils need to sign up at https://rvc.uk.com/get-your-grades-2024 (link in bio).
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