Open Day to support StreetVet Charity

Website Editor • June 13, 2019

July 20th - 2pm to 4pm

Open day 20th July

13th June 2019

If you are around on Saturday 20th July - then why not pop in to our open day at the practice? We are hoping to have a fun and informative day "behind the scenes" at our surgery.

There will be quizzes, games, activities for the children as well as competitions and prizes. We are also hoping to be able to give people a tour around our practice as well so you can see what takes place in the areas that most people don't know about!

Street Vet

All proceeds from the open day, will go to the amazing charity, Street Vet.

StreetVetwas born in 2016, inspired by the incredible bond between a homeless man and his dog! Victims of the UK homelessness epidemic often have scant support, except for, in a growing number of cases, the companionship of their pets. Some have had their pets since before losing their homes. Others had the responsibility of pet ownership thrust upon them. Irrespective, the bond between many homeless people and their dogs is profound, such that their pets’ wellbeing is a life-shaping priority. Now our ever increasing number of volunteers can help, by providing accessible fundamental vet care.


Homeless person with his dog

So, if you are free - why don't you pop down for a fun afternoon and help us raise some money!

Whilst it would be lovely, we do ask that you leave your pets at home as we are expecting to be quite busy and don't think that we will be able to safely contain lots of animals as well! Thank you.

Full List of Available Prizes...

We have had had some GREAT prizes donated so far. Please remember, all the money raised goes to the StreetVet charity. Come along on the day and you could be in with a chance of winning...

- A £25 voucher for use on anything at Bilton Veterinary Centre.

- A Free Photoshoot from Emma Bearman Photography

- A free gym trial from Raise The Bars Rugby

- A £15 Voucher for La Casa Loco Restaurant

- A £15 Voucher for Malt Kiln Farm Shop

- A Voucher for a Canine Massage at Pro-K9 Massage

- A 45 minute one-to-one dog training session for puppies with Joshua Hayward (APDT qualfied trainer)

- A Voucher from Olivia's Coffee House

- Some scrummy bath bombs from Grannys Sandwich Shop http://grannyssandwichshop.co.uk/

- Some Dog Biscuit Tins, Blanket & Car Seat Cover from Royal Canin

- Two fantastic toys from KONG

- A selection of other great smaller prizes too!

A huge thank you to all the companies that have donated - we are really grateful.

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