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Stamped!
Everyone in the Home is delighted with the release of the stamps.
To mark Battersea Dogs and Cats Home’s 150th anniversary the Royal Mail have released a set of special stamps featuring rescued dogs and cats.


The stamps feature ten ex-residents of the Home, seven dogs and three cats, who are all now in happy new homes.  The photographs were taken over several days in London and Windsor by renowned animal photographer Steve Hoskins.  All of the images selected for the stamps really capture the true character of rescue animals and everyone in the Home is delighted with their release.

The Home has cared for over three million dogs and cats since it started and the stamps are a really great way to celebrate such an important
anniversary.
Howard Bridges, Chief Executive of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, said: “A set of specially commissioned stamps in our honour is a huge privilege.  Everyone at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is thrilled and the final images truly capture the character of the animals chosen.  Since 1860, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home has worked tirelessly to care for and rehome over three million dogs and cats, and the stamps are an excellent way to celebrate 150 years of dedicated care.”


The stamps feature ten ex-residents of the Home, seven dogs and three cats, who are all now in happy new homes.
Paddy Brown, Senior Animal Welfare Assistant at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, who dog, Boris, is one of the stamp cover stars said, "I was so excited when I heard that Boris had been selected to feature on the Royal Mail stamps to celebrate Battersea Dogs & Cats Home’s 150th anniversary. It is a real honour for him to be involved in such a high profile project to help commemorate 150 years of Battersea.  The selected images really capture his character and I cannot wait to see the stamps for sale on 11 March.”

Another member of staff at Battersea, Louise Goodbody, a Rehomer, said “I was thrilled when I heard that Casey had been selected to feature on the Royal Mail stamps to mark Battersea Dogs & Cats Home’s 150th anniversary.  He has been living with me since 2005 and the final image really captures his character.   The Home has cared for over three million dogs and cats since it started and the stamps are a really great way to celebrate such an important anniversary.”

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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.