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Home Alert Card Launched

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Having heard this week of an elderly lady taken into hospital at short notice and then being sent home to find that her dog an elderly Corgi was missing and nobody new where it had gone we decided we had to do something about this problem.

The PDSA have launched a card scheme to alert people to the fact that there is a dog at home if they are involved in an accident.

The PDSA emergency card allows owners to nominate a friend or relative who can be contacted to deal with their pets in case an accident prevents them from returning home.

If you are having problems finding someone to look after your pet whilst you are in hospital contact us and we will try and help you.
email Geoff.pardy@btopenworld.com
Telephone Val: 01923 255740

Do Not Leave Home Without A PDSA Emergency Card
Ever wondered what would happen to your pet if something happened to you? With one in three homes single occupancy, this is becoming a real issue for pet owners. So to help, leading veterinary charity, PDSA, has launched an 'emergency card', designed to alert people that there's a hungry hound or a thirsty kitty waiting at home.

Carrying the PDSA emergency card in your purse or wallet means a nominated friend or neighbour can easily be contacted if an accident happens preventing you from returning home to your four-legged friend.

Speaking of the peace of mind the card will bring to thousands of pet owners, PDSA spokesperson, Tina Norton-Tuck, says, "Pets are very much part of the family. But for people who live alone there is a worry of what will happen to their pets if, for example, they ended up in hospital overnight following an accident or injury while away from home.

"After 90 years of caring for pets, PDSA knows just how important pets are to their owners. Carrying the PDSA emergency card is a great way of putting minds at ease."

Deciding what will happen to your pets if the worse did happen is also something PDSA can help with. Research has revealed that 82% of pet owners haven't made a provision for the ongoing care of their pet in their will.

PDSA's Safe Hands rehoming service will look after your pet's future if a gift in your will is left to the charity. With the Safe Hands service PDSA will take steps to find a loving and suitable new home for your pet.

"Including a gift in your will to PDSA is a wonderful way of giving something back to the animals that have meant so much to you," says Tina. "Your gift could also save the lives of many sick or injured pets in the future."

To request a free PDSA emergency card, please email legacies@pdsa.org.uk. To find out more about including a gift in your will to PDSA and the Safe Hands rehoming service, please contact the PDSA Legacy team on 0800 591248 or visit www.pdsa.org.uk/safehands.


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