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Get your paws on David Gandy

Battersea hosts "money can’t buy" auction

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home is offering a very special walkies for those bidding in their latest auction.

One very lucky bidder will win an exclusive walk with world famous supermodel and Battersea Ambassador, David Gandy, and one of the charity’s rescue dogs.

David is just one of many celebrities helping to raise funds by offering dog walks in an online auction for the charity. Bidders in the action could end up taking a stroll with a well-known recording artist or Hollywood actor.

David Gandy said: “I can often be found at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home with the rescue dogs, visiting and helping out.”

“As their Ambassador, I like to support them however I can and to share this experience wth someone and raise much needed funds at the same time, is a pleasure.

"Giving fans the chance to walk a Battersea dog with someone they would like to meet, is a great way to do this and lots of well known people have come together to make it happen.”

Each of the famous dog lovers are offering to accompany the highest bidders on a stroll with a Battersea dog to support the charity’s Collars and Coats Gala Ball, hosted by fellow Ambassadors Amanda Holden and Paul O’Grady on Thursday, November 7.

Claire Horton, chief executive at Battersea said: “Walking a Battersea dog with David Gandy sounds like a dream come true and we can’t wait to reveal the other famous dog walkers who will be offering this incredible money can’t buy experience. I promise they’ll be in hot demand!

"The support from our amazing Ambassador and the many fantastic celebrity supporters who are passionate about Battersea is so cruicial in helping us raise awareness of the animals in our care.”

Image courtesy of Battersea Dogs & Cats  Home

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Applications open for MMI research grants

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 RCVS' Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) has launched round two of its veterinary mental health research grants.

Researchers have until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 to apply for a grant for research which reflects MMI's 2025 focus areas.

Only one Impact Grant was awarded last year, and so this year there are two Discovery Grants and one Impact Grants available. Each Discovery Grant is worth £5,000 and the Impact Grant is worth £15,000.

For more information or to apply, email researchgrants@rcvs.org.uk to contact the MMI team.

 

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BBC Radio 4 documentary addresses corporate fees

BBC Radio 4's File on 4 Investigates has released a documentary exploring how corporate-owned veterinary practices may be inflating bills to increase profit.

Released on 15 April, 'What's Happening To Your Vet Bills?' revealed the policies which many corporate groups have in place to increase their profits. This included targets and upgrades which veterinary teams are tasked with meeting on a regular basis.

It also features Anrich Vets, an independently-owned practice based in Wigan. Following the case of Staffordshire terrier Benjy, who is diagnosed with a tumour, the documentary shares how the team were able to offer contextualised care and advice to make the procedure as affordable as possible for his owners.

The documentary can be heard on demand on BBC iPlayer.