‘Yappy’ New Year. Make lending a ‘paw’ to PDSA your New Year’s Resolution

Leading veterinary charity PDSA is asking animal lovers to opt for an alternative New Year’s Resolution this year rather than the usual diet, detox or ditching bad habits. Why not consider doing something a little different by lending a ‘paw’ and volunteering?

Over 4,800 people support the charity for pets in need of vets, mainly at its 179 shops which raise vital funds to provide free veterinary treatment to the sick and injured pets of people in need. Other opportunities exist in fundraising groups, PDSA offices and a very small number of places are available at PDSA’s 47 PetAid hospitals.

PDSA Head of Volunteering, Janet Compton, says: “Most people vow to go to the gym, eat less or cut something out for their New Year’s pledge. But without a good reason to keep motivated, by the end of January, the majority of resolutions made go out the window.

“Volunteering for PDSA not only supports a worthwhile cause, but also helps people to learn new skills and make new friends. Whether you can spare a couple of hours a week or a few days, why not give volunteering a go for PDSA this January?”

PDSA volunteer opportunities are available across the UK and are listed on the PDSA website, www.pdsa.org.uk/volunteers. For more information about becoming a volunteer, please contact PDSA National Volunteering Centre on freephone 0800 854 194.