From our dogs and cats to wildlife, nature and the world around us, we believe there is always more to learn about the planet we share and the challenges it faces.
Because of this, we invite organisations whose work aligns with our values to share their knowledge, experience and ideas with our community. We hope their insights inspire you to learn something new, try something different, share an idea or find a way to get involved.
In this post, we hear from Alison Selby from BSAVA PetSavers, who shares how their work helps all our companion animals live healthier lives.
Our pets aren’t just animals, they are a cherished part of our families who provide us with unconditional love. We do everything we can to protect them, but when illness strikes, we rely on the veterinary community to bring them back to health.
While we all want our pets to be treated to the highest standards, there are still many diseases and health conditions that are not fully understood.
BSAVA PetSavers helps our pets live longer, healthier and happier lives by funding ethical research into the diagnosis, treatment and management of pet disease and ill health.
For over five decades, our funding has supported breakthroughs in conditions such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, muscular disorders and many more.
Research into pet health is incredibly underfunded – for every project we support, two more are declined due to lack of funds.
Every year we have to make difficult decisions about which projects we can support. Those that don't quite make the cut are often excellent submissions from experienced individuals that could ultimately improve our pets' lives.
As one of the few charities funding research in this area there is considerable demand for our support from the veterinary community and we rely on the generosity of our supporters to carry out our work.
We'd like to share two stories of pet owners who have expressed their gratitude for the work PetSavers funds and have gone on to become supporters of our charity.
Kate, a cat owner from Cornwall, told us:
"Kiki (a domestic shorthair) came to me from a local rescue centre when she was 8 months old. We nicknamed her ‘Beaky’ as she had big wide eyes that reminded us of an owl. She was playful, cheeky and always getting into trouble.
In 2024 Kiki was diagnosed with Autoimmune Encephalitis (AE), a rare and complex condition in both humans and cats - its symptoms and clinical signs can be easily misinterpreted, leading to a delay in diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
Without the work of PetSavers she would not have received a diagnosis or be here today. I'm delighted that my support will go towards funding more research and improving the lives of other pets."
Archie's owner Zlatina shares her story:
Archie was a sweet, clever 7-year-old French Bulldog who was our light in the darkest of times. He was funny, kind and a complete menace, no toy ever stood a chance, not under his watch!
He loved us all so deeply and showed it every single minute, even when he was feeling incredibly unwell he found the strength for a little lick on the ear or to move closer to us for a cuddle.
We were completely heartbroken when he was diagnosed with B-Cell lymphoma in 2025. Our vet told us that we had just a few days left and despite being grateful to have those days with him, no amount of time would ever be enough.
My vet recommended supporting PetSavers as one day your research could help animals like him. It made me feel empowered - I couldn't do anything for my boy but some day, you might.
It's not just cats and dogs that benefit from the research we fund.
Keeping non-traditional companion animals, such as rabbits, rodents, birds and reptiles is increasing in popularity, and we encourage the veterinary community to apply for funding to research the health conditions that affect them.
We also provide free resources for pet owners, from the Ageing Canine Toolkit to our End of Life guide which offers sensitive and supportive guidance to pet owners during an incredibly difficult time for the whole family.
Looking ahead, in response to the success of the Ageing Canine Toolkit, we will soon be developing a feline version.
Ageing cats often mask pain, and subtle behavioural or physical changes can be misinterpreted as a normal part of "just getting older".
Understanding which signs owners notice, how they interpret them, and which correspond with clinically relevant findings is essential for developing practical tools to improve owner insight into age-related feline disease.
The research grants we award are available to anyone in the veterinary community at any stage of their career.
From supporting undergraduate students to gain their first valuable experience in clinical research, to enabling established vets and nurses to deliver vital breakthroughs in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases in pets, PetSavers provides a lifeline to the veterinary community.
"PetSavers funding was critical in allowing us to be the first to explore continuous glucose monitoring to help diabetic pets more than 15 years ago. This technology is now in widespread use."
Professor Lucy Davison European & RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine
Breakthroughs in our pets' health don't happen in isolation - they happen when charities, researchers and dedicated supporters come together.
If you would like to find out more about our work and how you can help us ensure our pets receive the treatment and care they deserve please visit bsava.com/petsavers/
For every project we support, two more are declined due to lack of funds
Companions for Life
To us at Almo Nature and Fondazione Capellino, dogs and cats are members of our families, not possessions. They have their own needs and deserve the same respect, care and protections as any other members of our family.
We believe our responsibility goes beyond ownership. That is why, through our Companion for Life initiative, we campaign for stronger animal welfare protections, better laws and greater recognition of the needs of our companion animals.
From promoting responsible relationships with animals to advocating for stronger EU legislation, and providing donations in urgent situations, we're working on many levels to advance their health, wellbeing and protection.
Because every animal deserves to live a good life.