Useful Links

Here are a few websites that you may find helpful.
Please note that Special Friends cannot be responsible for the content of external websites; if you have any concerns or queries please contact the practice directly.

National Welfare and Rehoming Charities

RSPCA

https://www.rspca.org.uk/home

Blue Cross

https://www.bluecross.org.uk/

PDSA

https://www.pdsa.org.uk

Dogs Trust

https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/

Cats Protection League

https://www.cats.org.uk/

Cat Action Trust

http://www.catactiontrust.org.uk/

The Cinnamon Trust

https://cinnamon.org.uk/

A national charity dedicated to helping the elderly and terminally ill and their pets, both whilst the owner is still living and making provision for pet care after death

Rabbits and Exotic Pets

Rabbit Awareness Week

https://www.rabbitawarenessweek.co.uk/

Advice on all aspect of rabbit care and welfare, during the designated week and all year round

Buying a new Pet

Puppy Contract

https://puppycontract.org.uk/

A free tool designed to help with the responsible breeding and selling of puppies

Kennel Club Assured Breeder Scheme

https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/getting-a-dog-or-puppy/finding-the-right-breeder/assured-breeder-scheme-information-for-pedigree-puppy-buyers/

A register of Kennel Club breeders signed up to their Assured Breeder Scheme

International Cat Care

https://icatcare.org/

A veterinary feline charity, providing excellent evidence based advice on all aspects of cat health, behaviour and welfare

Emergency Advice

Please see our Emergencies page for more details

Animal Poison Line

https://www.animalpoisonline.co.uk/

A helpline for owners provided by the Veterinary Poisons Information Service. Charges apply

Pet Bereavement Help

Pet Bereavement Support Service

https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-loss

A free helpline provided by the Blue Cross for help after the death of a loved pet

Ralph’s Site

https://www.theralphsite.com/

An owner-run website offering help and guidance before and after the death of a pet

Pet Cremation Services

https://www.pcsonline.org.uk/
The website of the company who provide cremation services for us