Our beautiful Memory Tree takes pride of place at the RVC Small Animal Referrals Hospital. This unique handmade sculpture, designed by local artist Claudia Ashley-Brown, offers a wonderful way for our supporters and hospital clients to remember their faithful friends and loving companions.

About our Memory Tree

The tree is situated in a prime position in our hospital reception and is a beautiful reminder of the powerful friendships we all make with our beloved pets.

Complete with its own watchful cat and dog, the tree is adorned with 456 gold, silver and copper leaves, which can each be engraved with the name of a loved one as a lasting tribute to their memory.

All funds raised by the tree will be donated to the hospital to ensure it has the best possible equipment to treat its patients.

For a suggested minimum donation of £120 per year (or just £10 per month), each leaf will be engraved with the name of a loved one and once dedicated, will remain in place for a year. At the end of the year, you will be given the opportunity to renew your leaf or it can be sent home to you to keep. For more details on the process, please download our information pack.

In the news

Memory Tree hits £100,000 milestone Our beautiful Memory Tree has raised an incredible sum to support lifesaving treatment and care.

Celebrating World Pet Memorial Day In June, we reflected on some of the wonderful pets commemorated on our Memory Tree. Read the full story here.

New cardiac ultrasound funded by supporters (February 2024) Learn how our Memory Tree helped fund a state-of-the-art GE Vivid IQ cardiac ultrasound machine for the hospital. Read the full story here.

A story from our tree: Sapphire's legacy

One special leaf honours Sapphire, a lively poodle and cherished RVC blood donor who made nine life-saving donations.

“Knowing that her leaf is on the RVC Animal Care Trust's Memory Tree and having my own little golden leaf here at home is a comfort. I know that my beautiful girl is still remembered.” — Marian, Sapphire's Owner

Read more stories like Sapphire’s here.

Leave a lasting legacy of love

Every leaf on our Memory Tree helps fund life-saving treatment and care for animals in need.

Celebrate the powerful friendship you shared with a beloved pet while supporting the RVC’s vital work.