PDSA - I love them (PDSA The People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA))

Member Name: Snook

Product:	PDSA The People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA)
Date:	23/10/08 (120 review reads)
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Advantages: Free, friendly, caring.

Disadvantages: None

A couple of months ago my pup got poorly. At the time I was struggling financially and on benefits. The thought of large vet bills worried me terribly, no way would I be able to afford to help her, I was left heartbroken at the thought of what would happen.

A family member told me she had read something about the PDSA, I looked them up online and called up my local PDSA (Nottingham) They told me because I was in receipt of benefits at the time, they would be able to see her and treat her for free. An appointment was made for me the next day, I took her in (it was very busy!) We got seen very quickly, they took her for scans and came back and told me she had to stay for an operation.

They were very friendly and helpful on the phone, as I of course called everyday to see how she was, wanting to know when I could bring my baby home! Finally was told I could come and collect her. They gave tablets for me to give her and made me another appointment to bring her back in. I took her back a week or so later to have her stitches removed. She is now perfectly healthy and back to her usual self. At the end of the treatment they provided me with a receipt which showed exactly how much I would have paid. It was an extreme amount of money and shocked me.

Although the treatment is free, they do ask if you would be so kind as to leave a small donation. (There were small envelopes you could pick up and put in small postboxes on the walls in all the treament rooms) I gave them everything I had in my purse.

These lovely people saved my dogs life. I dread to think what would have happened if it wasn't for them. They are an amazing charity and I could never thank them enough for the help and support they gave me during that time.

Summary: Free treatment for pet owners in receipt of benefits