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People's Dispensary for Sick Animals

Categories: Animals, Medicine

Known as the PDSA, it was founded by Maria Dickin to provide free care for sick and injured animals of the poor. It operates throughout Great Britain in animal hospitals and practices, and is supported by a vast network of charity shops.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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People's Dispensary for Sick Animals

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Maria Dickin

Maria Dickin, 1870 - 1951, promoter of animal welfare and founder of the PDSA...

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Animals in War

Unveiled by Princess Anne. We have not created a page for all of the many tru...

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Maria Dickin

Maria Dickin

Social reformer and animal welfare pioneer. Born at 1 Farrington Terrace (Now 41 Cassland Road), Hackney. She saw the plight of sick animals and owners who could not afford veterinary fees, whilst ...

Person, Animals, Philanthropy

1 memorial
Alice Drakoules

Alice Drakoules

Campaigner for animal welfare. Alice Marie Drakoules (née Lambe) was born c.1850 near Brussels to English parents.  1876 married William Lewis, the managing director of the Union Assurance Company...

Person, Animals, Belgium

1 memorial
Bob, the street cat

Bob, the street cat

This photo shows Bob on James Bowen's shoulders at the Angel station.

Animal, Animals

1 memorial
Sheridan’s Stables

Sheridan’s Stables

Harrow Through Time by Don Walter dates this bucolic image to 1795.

Building, Animals

1 memorial