The People's Dispensary for Sick Animals is a British veterinary charity that provides free veterinary services, carrying out over one million consultations annually. It was founded in 1917 by Maria D
A PDSA charity shop in Birmingham, England, seen in April 2019
Dickin Medal
Videos
The PDSA Dickin Medal was instituted in 1943 in the United Kingdom by Maria Dickin to honour the work of animals in World War II. It is a bronze medallion, bearing the words "For Gallantry" and "We Al
People's Dispensary for Sick Animals
…for Sick Animals Act 1956 (4 & 5 Eliz. 2. c. lxvii). These Acts continue to govern the organisation's activities. In 1943, Maria Dickin established the Dickin Medal to recognise acts of outstanding bravery by animals serving with the Armed Forces or Civil Defence units. The award, administered by the PDSA, is often…
The PDSA Dickin Medal (obverse)
Rob the Collie, receiving his medal
Dickin Medal and Certificate for the pigeon Royal Blue
Rip helped locate a number of victims of The Blitz.