With today being the 80th anniversary of VE Day in Europe, many of us will be commemorating the date in some way, with VE Day events planned locally, nationally and internationally.
It’s a particularly significant day to champion the important role that dogs and cats played in World War II in serving and protecting their nation. Whilst cats were often used for pest control, dogs were employed as guards of posts and supplies, to act as messengers, to transport medications to injured soldiers and to undertake search and rescue activity. Some dogs were even trained to jump out of planes alongside their platoon! All animals played an important role in boosting general morale.
As part of their schools education programme, the Dogs Trust tells the remarkable story of Sarge the dog and his role in WWII. Determined to find care for him after their house was badly damaged in a bomb blast in 1941, Sarge’s family offered their dog to the Civil Defence Service as a way of ensuring he would be looked after. The Civil Defence Service pledged to return dogs to their owners after the war.
Sarge went from domestic pet to search and rescue hero in the Blitz. When he alerted his handler to an unexploded bomb, Sarge then went on to international acclaim, being sent to France to clear the area for the D-day landings in 1944 and remaining abroad, saved countless human and doggy colleagues overseas with his keen instinct and heroics. When he eventually returned to Britain, Sarge was reunited with his family who couldn’t believe the activity their family pet had undertaken. A true doggy hero. Click here to read about Sarge’s story in more detail.
Pets continue to play a hugely significant role in our lives today as companions who have the ability to make life feel better all round. Many have more formal roles in supporting the wider community.
Do give a special hug to your pet today to thank them for their companionship, and also in remembrance of the valiant efforts of their ancestors in helping to shape the lives we lead today.
Photo of dog sniffing out Blitz survivors: Imperial War Museum
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Did you know that, as part of their course, vet students need to complete a minimum of 30 weeks’ experience in veterinary practice in their holidays as part of their degree requirement? At 387 Vets and The West Midlands Cat Clinic, we enjoy welcoming vet students at different stages in their learning into practice, to help enhance their clinical skills and knowledge on placement. This is Sophie-Zara, a third year student at Harper-Keele, who has been with us for the past fortnight. As well as observing surgical procedures and vet consultations, Sophie-Zara set herself some practical objectives to complete, all of which she achieved. This was Sophie-Zara helping carry out a male neutering procedure under vet guidance and supervision, an extra to her objective list so exciting to undertake and she did a great job! We look forward to welcoming Sophie-Zara back in September and to hearing how she’s been progressing!
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Did you know that March is Pet Poison Prevention Month? With Easter chocolate in the shops, Spring bulbs sprouting and Mothers’ Day bouquets on sale there are lots of pet toxins about. Here’s what to do if your pet eats something they shouldn’t and how to make sure you’re prepared!
If in any doubt whether an item your pet has ingested is toxic, please contact a vet to check. Speedy action is essential incase veterinary intervention is required. Be ready to share details of what your pet has eaten and how much, when they ate it and how much they weigh.
All our registered clients have complimentary access to VidiVet – a vet-led pet triaging service available 24/7. This is a great first port of call, is quick and easy and will give peace of mind that you’ve taken action and is totally free. The service is really handy for checking whether you need to see a vet and how urgently. Perfect for when we are closed, but feel free to use VidiVet when we’re open too! Check communications from us for access details if you haven’t already downloaded the VidiVet App.
The Advice 24/7 page on our website has more information about our free VidiVet service and additional pet healthsupport materials including an interactive pet Poisons Guide. Don’t forget too that we’re just a phone call away if you prefer to speak to a member of our team.
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We were delighted to welcome Beth back from maternity leave at the end of January and many of you will already have spotted her on reception desk since she’s been back! Beth returns to the brand-new hybrid position of Client Services and Operations Coordinator. This means that, in addition to carrying out reception activity and using her SQP qualification to help streamline dispensing on desk, Beth will also spend part of her working week supporting our Operations Manager with improving efficiencies in practice as we continue to grow. This new part of Beth’s role includes price and stock checking, cross-referencing and ordering as well as checking agreed stock-related and waste reduction initiatives are being implemented. Beth will be on reception every Friday, and she’ll cover when other reception team members are poorly, have holidays booked or as the need arises. Not only does this mean that we’ll have more dedicated reception team members on desk more of the time, but it means you’ll get to see Beth on a regular basis too!
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A huge thank you to everyone who donated to our ‘Give a Pet a Christmas Dinner’ campaign this December. As you can see, we were literally bowled over by the amount of goodies you brought in to practice to support cats and dogs in local shelters waiting for their forever homes. We collected just shy of 600 tins and sachets of wet food, more than our Clinical Director Hamish’s weight in dry food, 66 packets of treats, 50 towels and blankets, 66 leads and harnesses and enough toys for 138 pets to have a gift each. That’s not to mention coats, pet accessories, bedding, bowls, bandanas, poo bags, puppy pads and more!
All dog donations go to the Coven branch of Birmingham Dogs Home, whilst cat goods are distributed amongst local cat rescue charities. We know recipients will be touched and incredibly grateful for your amazing kindness and generosity. Thank you for sharing the love with pets in need.
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