I am fundraising for the Animal Care Trust exists to support the Royal Veterinary College's wide range of clinical, research and educational activities aimed at improving animal health and care

We got to experience first hand the first class care they provide when one of our cats Simba suffered life threatening complications following an endoscopy that meant he needed ICU care. Was it not for the blood transfusion he received (from a fantastic cat called Hector!) he would not be with us today.

Blood transfusions for cats is quite a recent service and one pioneered with the help of the Animal Care Trust. In 2024 a blood transfusion centre opened at the RVC Animal Hospital at Potters Bar and having been given a tour it is a fantastic set up catering for both cats and dogs that will be to the benefit of so many pets. The centre has been supported by donations so I want to do my bit!

Any donation is greatly appreciated by both myself, Simba (who will be cheering me on with his sister Elsa from home!) and my wife Catherine (who will be cheering me on from the course!)

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The Animal Care Trust exists to support the Royal Veterinary College's wide range of clinical, research and educational activities aimed at improving animal health and care.

Your generous donations help us to support over 20,000 poorly pets a year, giving our patients access to innovative treatments and the best facilities to keep them comfortable while they are in our care. It is only thanks to the overwhelming generosity of our supporters that the Royal Veterinary College can keep advancing veterinary medicine and saving animals' lives.