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Inside                               Welcome to

        this issue                          Paws&Hooves




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        Don’t you just love
        a happy ending?                             hen we compiled last year’s Autumn magazine the world
                                             W      was sometimes unfathomable and constantly

        Page 4                                      unpredictable and while we feel equally cautious as we
        Pebbles’ story                      look towards our busiest time of year, we do also have hope for
                                            brighter months to come. The RVC Animal Care Trust (ACT) has
        New Cat Ward                        been very fortunate to have been supported by many of you so
                                            incredibly well over this past year, thank you.
        Page 5                              Inside, read all about how some intrepid fundraisers are still raising
        Your cat could save lives           £000 through a difficult year for causes that have affected their own

        Pancytopenia in cats                pets so that others can avoid the same distressing fates (see p8/9). We
                                            are also bringing you a special update on all things feline, including our
        Page 6                              new cat ward, our urgent need for new blood donors and some great
        ACT funds new treatment             news stories (p 4/5)
        for equine cancers                  Our Spring raffle raised over £12,000 and among our lucky winners
                                            were new grandparents excited to share their winnings, as well as
        Page 7                              hospital clients who were so grateful for extra cash during such
        The gift of sight –                 difficult times. Make sure you enter our Christmas raffle for your
        Spotify the horse                   chance to win!
                                            We hope you enjoy reading the wide range of news and stories
        Page 8                              from around the hospitals and from our fundraising front line and
        Spotlight on fundraisers            that you are inspired to get involved and support our work over the
                                            coming months.
        Page 10                             Thank you for your continued support.
        Fundraising inspiration
                                            Amy Billington
                                            Fundraising Manager

        Follow us on social media for       *Huge congratulations to our cover star, Pet Show ‘Best in Show’
        the very latest news, stories       winner, Ziggy. The Pet Show will be back in 2022! So keep your eyes
        and events:                         peeled on our social media!


              /rvcact                                                                                Make sure
                                                                                                    you enter our

              @animalcaretrust                                                                    Christmas raffle
                                                                                                  for your chance
                                                                                                        to win!
              @rvc_act



        Animal Care Trust
        Royal Veterinary College
        Hawkshead Lane
        North Mymms, Herts
        AL9 7TA


        www.rvc.ac.uk/act
        act@rvc.ac.uk
        01707 666237

        Registered charity no: 281571
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