Welfare clinic helps pets in Devon

The Blue Cross is launching a new veterinary welfare clinic based at the animal adoption centre in Tiverton on 3 June 2008. The clinic will provide a charitable service for the pets of local residents on means tested benefits and low incomes who struggle to afford private vets' fees.

Veterinary staff at the clinic will carry out basic procedures such as microchipping and vaccinations plus treat minor ailments. More serious or complicated cases will be referred to a local veterinary practice where treatment will be subsidised by The Blue Cross.

Damian Harrison, Blue Cross centre manager at Tiverton said: "We are excited about launching this important initiative which will be a vital service for local pet owners who need assistance with veterinary care for their pets. We hope the new service proves to be a lifeline for pets who might otherwise have been denied veterinary treatment."

The veterinary clinic will be held at The Blue Cross animal adoption centre, Chilton Gate, Bickleigh from 2.00pm until 4.00pm every Tuesday. Appointments are available to all eligible residents who live in postcode areas EX5, EX15, EX16 or EX17. To make an appointment, pet owners should contact the centre on 01884 855291.

Find out more about the Tiverton welfare clinic.

19 May 2008