LOCAL CHARITY OFFERS NEW VET SERVICE

A vet will be attending the centre on Tuesdays between 2 and 4pm, and will see ten to twelve animals per session. The service is intended for people who cannot afford private vets’ fees, so clients would be asked to show proof of income. 

Centre manager, Neil Edwards said: ”We are really excited about having a vet on site to help people and their pets. This is part of The Blue Cross’s dedication to the animals of Bromsgrove and the surrounding area, and we hope it will be very successful.”

The Blue Cross relies entirely on donations from the public, so people using the service will be asked to make a donation to cover some of the costs of the treatment their animals receive.

Anyone who would like to find out more about the new vet service should call Neil Edwards at The Blue Cross adoption centre in Bromsgrove on 0121 453 3130 or visit Wildmoor Lane, Catshill, Bromsgrove, Worcs. There is also a leaflet available explaining the new service.

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Notes to editors

The Blue Cross is Britain's pet charity, providing practical support, information and advice for pet and horse owners. Through its network of animal adoption centres it rehomes thousands of animals each year. Its hospitals provide veterinary care for the pets of people who cannot afford private vets' fees.

People living in areas with the postcodes B61, B60 and B97 are eligible for this service.

Those eligible for the service must be in receipt of State Retirement Pension, with no other sources of income or one of the following means tested benefits: Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit, Income support, Working Tax Credit, Job Seekers Allowance (Income based). People on low wages may qualify for treatment at the discretion of The Blue Cross.

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