ON behalf of vet charity PDSA, which has visited Wirral with our PetWise tour offering free health checks for pets, I would like to say a huge thank you to all local players of People's Postcode Lottery.
We have received fantastic support from players over the past 12 months, which coincided with our 100th birthday celebrations.
It was on November 17, 1917, that the charity's founder, Maria Dickin, first set up a dispensary for sick animals in London's East End.
Over the following years our work spread in response to public demand and PDSA now operates 48 Pet Hospitals across the UK, supported by a national chain of around 120 charity shops, and a dedicated army of volunteers.
Over the past 12 months support from players of People's Postcode Lottery has helped us deliver projects that prevent illness and disease, and educate pet owners and children on how to care for animals.
So much has already been achieved, but there is still more to be done.
In 2019, thanks to continued player support, we will be building on the legacy of these projects to continue to reach communities beyond the reach of our Pet Hospitals, helping pets and equipping adults and children with the skills they need to be great pet owners.
In 2018 alone, £116 million was raised for good causes across Great Britain by players of People’s Postcode Lottery – an incredible achievement. On behalf of us here at PDSA, and all the pets we help, a huge thank you.
Rebecca Ashman, PDSA veterinary campaigns manager
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