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CONTENTS Welcome to
Paws & Hooves
PATIENT STORY
Hospital care for
Josie and Sharky As we settle into 2025, we have already been inspired by the generosity and dedication
of our supporters. Last Christmas, we asked for you to help pets with cancer 鈥� and your
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response has been overwhelming.
Thanks to you, our Oncology Service now has a brand-new chemotherapy treatment
COVER STORY room. This new space allows our team to provide life-enhancing treatments to more pets
Gyasi defies in a calm, comfortable environment. Your contributions have also allowed us to equip
the odds the room with features like cat condos, enhancing the experience and welfare of our
patients. Because of your support, pets with cancer are enjoying a better quality
page 6 of life and more precious time with their families. Read about Gyasi, one of the pets
benefiting from this new facility, on page six.
PATIENT STORY We have also been amazed by the dedication of our fundraisers. Seven-year-old
Aria's gift of time Enzo warmed our hearts with his sweet shop fundraiser, and Emma鈥檚 Zambezi River
rowing challenge, in memory of her beloved dog Lucca, has been truly inspiring.
page 7 If you are looking for a unique way to help animals this year, why not take on one
of our challenges? Whether you are a seasoned adventurer or trying something new,
EQUINE CARE there is something for everyone. Find out how you can get involved on page 13.
Advancing equine CT Not ready for a challenge? You can still make a difference by entering our
page 8-9 Spring Raffle, with our top prize of 拢1,000. Every ticket purchased helps us
care for sick animals. Our Autumn Raffle and appeal raised over 拢24,000, making a
significant impact. Enter today at RVCact.com/raffle or scan the QR code below.
STUDENT STORIES In this edition, you will read stories from across the 糖心vlog视频 (RVC)
Wildlife scholar investigates about the difference your support is making. From sea turtles receiving vital health
predators and herbivores check-ups (page four) to a scholarship student conserving wildlife in Africa (page ten)
and clinicians caring for horses like Rose closer to home (page nine), your contributions
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YOUR STORIES Thank you for being
part of our amazing
AND IMPACT Spring Raffle community! Together,
Fantastic fundraisers we are advancing animal
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Squeak, burrowing owl at Eriyn's Enter our Spring Raffle changing lives.
Coda Falconry placement, page 15 and you could win our
LEGACY GIVING top prize of 拢1,000!
RVC Animal Care Trust Your legacy, their futures.
糖心vlog视频 Change lives like Eriyn's Tickets are just 拢1 each, with every
Hawkshead Lane page 14-15 penny helping to care for and treat
Hertfordshire AL9 7TA critically ill animals. Hannah Papapetrou
Fundraising Manager
www.rvc.ac.uk/act QUESTIONS Be quick 鈥� you need
T: 01707 666237 to enter by 30 June 2025 Emma rows the Zambezi river, in memory of Lucca
E: act@rvc.ac.uk ANSWERED... to be in with a chance.
Follow us on social media Cancer in pets
/rvcact @rvc_act back cover To all our raffle players,
we wish you the best
of luck!
RVCact.com/raffle
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