Royal Veterinary College Animal Care Trust

08/08/2025

It's and we're celebrating Atticus, who recently completed his final feline blood donation – an incredible total of 25 donations!

Atticus joined our Blood Donor Programme in 2016 and, remarkably, never needed sedation - he was always calm and happy during his visits.

“Atticus has always been so very chilled and happy – we are so proud of him continuing as a blood donor up until his retirement age! He has helped so many cats in need over the last 9 years. 25 donations from a cat is a truly fantastic achievement, and we are going to miss seeing him so much!”

A heartfelt thank you to Atticus for his amazing contribution!

To learn more about our Blood Donor Programme and how you can support it, visit: rvcact.com/bloodservice

07/08/2025

Last night, The One Show featured the incredible work of the RVC Blood Donor programme, a life-saving service we’re proud to help fund thanks to your support.

The segment shared the story of Zooma, a heroic blood donor whose vital contribution helped save Teddy when he needed emergency open-heart surgery. Zooma and his owner Nicky have not only supported the programme as donors, but have gone above and beyond by fundraising to help even more animals in need.

A huge thank you to Nicky and Zooma, and to everyone who has helped support this vital service. Find out more about the programme here: rvcact.com/bloodservice

06/08/2025

The One Show is featuring the incredible work of the RVC Blood Donor programme tonight at 7pm on BBC One (subject to last minute news agenda changes).

We’re so proud to help fund this life-saving service, and a huge thank you to our amazing supporters who make moments like this possible. Make sure to tune in and see it all in action!

📺 We are so excited to reveal that our Blood Donation Service will be featured on BBC One's The One Show TONIGHT at 7pm! (subject to last minute news agenda changes) Please tune in to see our life-saving service in action, meeting some of the team and animals that make it all possible.

➡️ Find out more about pet blood donation: https://rvc.uk.com/pet-blood-donors

05/08/2025

🏆 Competition time! We’re giving away a Garden on a Roll planting kit worth up to £150.

All you need to do is take a photo of your pet enjoying the garden - whether they’re sunbathing, sniffing the flowers, or causing a bit of mischief!

How to enter: tag us in your photo on Facebook or Instagram, send it via DM, or email it to act@rvc.ac.uk

Entries close Wednesday 20th August 2025 – good luck!

01/08/2025

🐴 We’re proud to have helped fund a groundbreaking new surgical procedure for horses suffering from cervical spinal nerve compression – a condition that can cause serious pain, lameness, and poor performance.

Thanks to your support we helped contribute vital funding for cutting-edge equipment and specialist training that made this possible.

Now available at the RVC Equine Referral Hospital, this surgery gives horses a real chance at a pain-free future, where previously only limited treatment options existed.

Read the full article here: https://rvcact.com/iw2

31/07/2025

Just landed in your inbox: July’s Paws & Hooves Bitesize!

This month, we proudly celebrated RVC Graduation 2025 by sharing the inspiring story of Raheem, one of our Linkou Scholars. We also marked World Horse Day with the heartwarming story of Connie and her foal Pearl, announced the lucky winners of our Spring Raffle (a huge thank you to everyone who took part!), and shared fundraiser Ellie’s story, who’s taking on the Three Peaks Challenge in memory of her beloved dog Max.

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29/07/2025

A huge thank you to Gene Allen and the Cheshire Cocker Spaniel Club for their fantastic support!

During their recent show, they held a raffle that raised an amazing £244 to support RVC research into IMHA - a devastating disease in which the immune system attacks and destroys the body’s own red blood cells.

Congratulations to the three main prize winners and thank you to everyone who took part and donated. Your generosity makes a real difference, and we’re so grateful for your support!

Want to get involved? Explore our latest events here: https://rvcact.com/events

24/07/2025

🏃‍♀️ Join us for one of London’s most iconic races!

Take on the London Landmarks Half Marathon 2026 with us - every mile you run helps advance veterinary medicine through expert care, research, and education, all while being part of a supportive team!

Apply today: https://rvcact.com/llhm

22/07/2025

🎓 Congratulations to Roshaana, one of our Linkou Scholars, on graduating! As a second-degree student without access to additional student finance, the scholarship offered vital support during her studies.

She shared:

“It’s incredibly inspiring. To know that someone out there believed in helping the future generations without ever actually meeting us. I truly want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the incredibly kind individuals who have not only contributed to the Linkou Scholarship, but to all the scholarships that are supporting students at the RVC. Your generosity makes a lasting difference!”

Roshaana now plans to work in a small animal practice in London, with hopes of gaining experience abroad in the future.

Learn how you can make a difference by leaving a legacy here: https://rvcact.com/leavingalegacy

16/07/2025

🎓 Last week, Raheem, one of our Linkou Scholars graduated! Thanks to the Linkou Scholarship, Raheem was able to focus fully on his studies without the added financial pressures of a veterinary degree.

He shared:

"I would like to express my heartfelt thanks for the honour of receiving the Linkou Scholarship. It has provided me an immense amount of support whilst I have been at university and opened up opportunities that I would not have has access to otherwise, allowing me to step into the world of work as a more complete and confident individual."

Raheem has now secured a role in small animal practice and is excited to continue growing as a veterinary surgeon. He also hopes to inspire young people to pursue their ambitions, just as he has.

Legacy gifts like the Linkou Scholarship truly make a difference, opening doors for students to follow their dreams and reach their full potential. Learn more about leaving a legacy here: https://rvcact.com/leavingalegacy

11/07/2025

🐴 It’s World Horse Day, and we’re celebrating Connie and her foal, Pearl!

Thanks to your support, we provided the RVC Equine team with the innovative iSperm Smart Semen Analyser, enabling them to assess semen quality on site.

In April 2024, Connie was artificially inseminated with chilled semen that had been assessed by the analyser and became pregnant on the first attempt. In March 2025, she gave birth to her healthy foal, Pearl.

Your support helps fund vital equipment like the iSperm analyser, advancing equine veterinary care and training the next generation of vets.

Learn how you can help make a difference: https://rvcact.com/f8t

07/07/2025

🌸 Our Spring Raffle winners have been drawn! Congratulations to our lucky winners, we’ll be reaching out to you this week.

A huge thank you to everyone who took part and supported our work caring for critically ill animals! This raffle has been a great success, and it’s all thanks to your incredible support. Together, we’re making a real difference for the future of veterinary care.