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PPCT grant helps turn two rescue dogs into Canine Befrienders

November 26, 2020

Two rescue dogs have been trained as Canine Befrienders thanks to a grant from Petplan Charitable Trust. The NHS linked charity, Spirit in Mind, were awarded £250 in June 2020…

PPCT helps equine charity Oak Tree Animals save 7 ponies, two in foal

November 13, 2020

Our Covid-19 Equine Rescues Emergency Fund has helped Oak Tree Animals take part in a major RSPCA rescue operation. The charity, based in Carlisle, was asked to step in to…

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PPCT and Dogs Trust lay wreath at Animals in War Memorial

November 6, 2020

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Trust’s annual Animals in War remembrance service was pared down to a much quieter wreath-laying this year. The pandemic made it impossible for the many charities and military…

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How a PPCT-funded isolation unit is transforming lives at Stokenchurch Dog Rescue

September 29, 2020

On a cold winter’s evening, a concerned visitor to Stokenchurch Dog Rescue (SDR) brought in a starved, emaciated black and white dog. “Looking at her was heartbreaking,” remembers Trustee, Lesley…

How our Covid fund is helping two equine charities ride out the pandemic

September 18, 2020

When the UK went into lockdown in March, it soon became apparent that animal charities would suffer. Forced to cancel their usual fundraising activities, they were suddenly faced with meeting…

How PPCT grants are helping two smaller charities cope with vets’ bills

September 3, 2020

Smaller animal charities have had it particularly tough this year. But, in truth, every year is a challenge when you’re relying solely on volunteers and money raised through fundraising activities.…

PPCT helps fund new van for Blue Cross rehoming unit

August 21, 2020

Petplan Charitable Trust has awarded several grants to Blue Cross in recent years. One was to help purchase and refit a brand new van for the charity’s Newport Rehoming and…

Bilbo the terrier defies life expectancy at 17

We love senior pets! Meet rescue terrier Bilbo

August 20, 2020

Meet superstar senior Bilbo. This cheeky little chappie has defied life expectancy predictions for terriers and is looking forward to his 18th birthday in November. The wonderful photo was posted…

How old is your pet really…?

August 20, 2020

So much happens in our lives over the short period that our pets live with us. They are witnesses to it all; just having them there can be a great…

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PPCT grant helps turn two rescue dogs into Canine Befrienders

PPCT helps equine charity Oak Tree Animals save 7 ponies, two in foal

PPCT and Dogs Trust lay wreath at Animals in War Memorial

How a PPCT-funded isolation unit is transforming lives at Stokenchurch Dog Rescue

How our Covid fund is helping two equine charities ride out the pandemic

How PPCT grants are helping two smaller charities cope with vets’ bills

PPCT helps fund new van for Blue Cross rehoming unit

We love senior pets! Meet rescue terrier Bilbo

How old is your pet really…?

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