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Inside Welcome to

this issue Paws&Hooves

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Helping tiny pets have s Christmas once again races towards us, we have so
surgery A much to tell you and so much to celebrate. This Spring,
we set ourselves the challenge to fundraise for a new
Page 4 - 5 chemotherapy treatment room and you raised over £17,000!
Meet Vinnie, our cover star! With additional funding secured, our special treatment room
now has the finance it needs. Along with generous donations,
our campaign raised awareness of cancer treatment, dispelling
Could your cat save lives? myths and offering hope. THANK YOU to everyone who
supported us and made this new space for the RVC’s oncology
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New hyperthermic treatment Our Christmas raffle is back! It’s a fantastic way to support the
for cancer in horses incredible work of the RVC. This edition is packed with wonderful
stories showing you just what is possible, with your help.

2023 Equine Appeal In these tough economic times, we understand that every penny
counts. We are eternally grateful for your dedication and support.
Page 8 Your donations are not only helping the RVC to treat critically ill pets
My life as an equine vet today, but vital research makes a difference well into the future.
We’ve been reducing our impact on the environment over the last
Page 9 few years, communicating with you online, where possible, via our
The first ACT scholar new Paws & Hooves bitesize email and on social media. If you would
like to receive the next issue of this newsletter in your inbox rather
graduates than through your letterbox, please email act@rvc.ac.uk.

Page 10 - 11 However you choose to receive communications from us, we
hope you enjoy reading stories from around the RVC and from our
Fundraising inspiration Fundraising Team.

Back cover Thank you for your continued support.
ACT funds important
research Amy Billington
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@rvc_act Every raffle ticket purchased, every Christmas card you buy
and every donation you make, contribute to the ACT’s mission
Animal Care Trust to improve the treatment and care of animals through clinical
Royal Veterinary College practice, education and research. Your donations enable us to:
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• support the education of the veterinarians, veterinary nurses
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01707 666237 THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO
TO SUPPORT THE RVC ANIMAL CARE TRUST.
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