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Characteristics of a Good Cat Carrier

Not all cat carriers are designed in the best interest of our feline friends. These tips and considerations enable us humans to maximise the level…

The Ralpher – Summer 2022 edition

Grab a cuppa and a snack while you read our summer edition of  The Ralpher Newsletter… This Summer we’ve welcomed a number of new people…

The Ralpher – Spring 2022 Edition

You can download The Ralpher here. Hi! Welcome to the Spring Edition of The Ralpher. It’s bursting with news, stories and tips from Team Ralph…

Mercedes’ story

Please note, this blog contains an image of Mercedes’ eye which some readers may find disturbing.  Mercedes’ carer noticed she was having problems with her…

The Ralpher – Autumn 2021 Edition

You can download The Ralpher here. Hi! The latest edition of our newsletter is filled with team and service insights, including a case study written…

Midnight’s Story

*Warning: Graphic photos included in this article* Midnight was tragically caught in a house fire in the summer of 2020 and suffered severe burns to…

A day in the shoes of Laura, Senior Medicine Nurse

Aleksey’s story

Aleksey was lethargic, had a high temperature and wasn’t eating with his usual enthusiasm. Treatment at his primary care vet helped him to feel a…

The Ralpher – August 2020 Edition

You can download The Ralpher here. Hello! Welcome to our August edition of The Ralpher. It has been heartwarming to see how the veterinary community…

A day in the shoes of Inge, Senior Oncology Nurse

“I absolutely adore every day in the job and there is always a small victory to be had somewhere.” – Inge Breathnach In this edition…

Bod’s story

Bod was taken in by Cat Welfare Luton at eight weeks old after he was sadly found abandoned with his mother at the side of…

A day in the shoes of Tash, Ophthalmology Nurse

“One of the most enjoyable moments of my role is reuniting patients with carers after cataract surgery. They come into the hospital blind and leave…

Kika’s story

Update: With a heavy heart and permission from Kika’s carer, we are updating this blog to say that Kika was very sadly put to sleep…

Puppy farm survivor Vivian regains sight

Vivian, a very sweet 4 year old Miniature Schnauzer, was rescued from a Welsh puppy farm in September 2019 by the charity Friends of Animals…

The amazing Atticus

“This time last year, Atticus, my Birman cat, should have died.  He was critically ill with an intestinal blockage.  My own vet did not think…

A day in the shoes of Izzy, Customer Care Team Member

“Humans are just as important as the patients. People are often so grateful for what we’re doing for their animals and that makes it all…

Navigating a visit to the vets when you’re an anxious dog – Phoebe’s story

Here is the gorgeous Phoebe, who came to The Ralph for treatment of her elbow dysplasia (abnormal development of the elbow joint). Phoebe, like a…

A small insight into end of life care at The Ralph

Here at The Ralph, we are passionate about end of life care, so much so we have a member of our team who champions it…