We’re the UK’s leading veterinary charity. Throughout our 49 Pet Hospitals, we save the lives of pets whose owners have nowhere else to turn ❤️‍🩹PDSA is the vet charity for pets in need, working to keep people and pets together. Find out more about us and how you can support our work

Core values

- **Addressing Financial Hardship**: PDSA provides free and reduced-cost veterinary care to pet owners experiencing financial hardship, which is particularly crucial during the cost of living crisis[2].
- **Improving Pet and Owner Wellbeing**: The charity's services improve both pet and owner wellbeing, reducing financial anxiety and ensuring pets receive necessary care. This is supported by outcomes such as improved owner wellbeing, improved pet wellbeing, and pets being valued more in society[1].
- **Prevention and Education**: PDSA's prevention initiatives and educational programs help keep pets healthy, which in turn reduces the need for treatments and promotes overall pet health[1].
- **Community Impact**: The charity operates high-street charity shops, awards programs, and the PAW Report, which is the UK’s largest annual assessment of pet wellbeing. These activities contribute to community well-being and raise awareness about pet health issues[1].