A Carluke resident has been honoured with a national award for her exceptional efforts in raising awareness and saving the lives of dogs.
Pioneering Award Winner
Pam Tait has been named the winner of the Pioneering Award at the Heart of Pet Blood Bank Awards, sponsored by CVS Vets. This award recognises individuals who have driven innovation, awareness, and growth within the charity.
Pam has been involved with Pet Blood Bank since its early days, attending donation sessions with her dogs. Together, they have made an incredible 46 donations, potentially saving up to 184 other dogs' lives.
Passionate Advocate
A dedicated advocate for the charity, Pam promotes canine blood donation at every opportunity. Through her dog walking business, conversations with fellow dog owners, and social media activity, she has encouraged many to register their dogs as donors.
Pam has also raised awareness on a larger scale by participating in media interviews and appearing on national television to discuss the importance of dog blood donation.
Charity Recognition
Nicole Osborne from Pet Blood Bank UK said: “Pam has been a fantastic champion of our work for many years. Her passion and dedication have helped us reach new audiences and recruit new donors, ultimately saving more lives. We are so grateful for her continued support.”
Pet Blood Bank is the only charity providing a lifesaving blood service for all dogs across the UK. Blood donations from donor dogs are vital, with each unit capable of saving up to four lives.
Get Involved
The next local donation session is at Vets for Pets East Kilbride on Sunday, August 9. More dog donors are always needed to meet the increasing demand for blood products. If you have a happy, healthy, confident dog aged between one and eight and weighing over 25kg, they could be a lifesaver.
To find out more, visit www.petbloodbankuk.org.
