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Its a dog life for this Birmingham vet. He is stationed in a mobile hut on land in

Its a dog life for this Birmingham vet. He is stationed in a mobile hut on land in


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Its a dog life for this Birmingham vet. He is stationed in a mobile hut on land in

Its a dog life for this Birmingham vet. He is stationed in a mobile hut on land in Grovesnor Road, Aston, until the Peoples Dispensary for Sick Animals can afford new premises. The problem is, nobody knows his surgery is there. The mobile hut was put up after the P.D.S.A surgery in Lichfield Road closed. The old surgery treated 10, 000 animals a year, but this vet, who does not charge for his services and has to remain anonymous for professional reasons, is left twiddling his thumbs. 21st March 1979

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Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Birmingham
West Midlands
England
BPM 79 16564

Media ID 21713462

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Charities Health Peoples Dispensary For Sick Animals Surgeon Treatment Veterinary Surgery Vets


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In this photo print, we catch a glimpse of the challenging yet rewarding life of a Birmingham vet. Stationed in a humble mobile hut on Grovesnor Road, Aston, this dedicated professional patiently awaits the day when the Peoples Dispensary for Sick Animals can afford new premises. However, there's one significant hurdle - nobody knows his surgery is located here. The mobile hut was hastily erected after the closure of the P. D. S. A surgery in Lichfield Road. This former facility provided essential care to an astonishing 10,000 animals each year. Now, with its doors shut tight, our anonymous veterinarian finds himself twiddling his thumbs and longing for furry patients to fill his empty waiting room. What makes this story even more remarkable is that this compassionate vet does not charge for his invaluable services. Driven by a genuine love for animals and bound by professional obligations that require him to remain anonymous, he selflessly tends to their health needs without expecting anything in return. As we delve into this nostalgic snapshot from March 21st, 1979 – a time when charities like the Peoples Dispensary for Sick Animals played an instrumental role in providing healthcare to our beloved pets – let us reflect on the dedication and sacrifice embodied by individuals like our Birmingham vet. Their unwavering commitment ensures that even amidst challenges and anonymity, every animal receives the treatment they deserve.

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