Dacre House Veterinary Clinic


We have compiled a collection of useful contacts below. If you cannot find what you are looking for here, please contact us for help.



Governing bodies

 DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
Information on the Pet Passport travel scheme, legislation for animal owners and the latest news on disease surveillance (including avian influenza preventive measures for bird owners).

 RCVS (Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons)
The RCVS is the regulatory body for veterinary surgeons in the UK. In brief, its role is to safeguard the health and welfare of animals committed to veterinary care and to act as an impartial source of informed opinion on animal health and welfare issues.

 BVNA (British Veterinary Nursing Association)
The BVNA is the national representative body for veterinary nurses. Its aim is to promote animal health and welfare through the ongoing development of professional excellence in veterinary nursing.

 The Kennel Club
An excellent source of information on buying dogs, owning dogs, breeding dogs and finding dog-related activities and events.



Charities & welfare societies

 RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)
The UK's foremost animal welfare charity, dedicated to preventing cruelty, promoting kindness and alleviating suffering in animals.

 Cats Protection
Cats Protection has grown to become the UK's leading feline welfare charity, rehoming and reuniting 55,500 cats and kittens every year.

 Dogs Trust
The UK's largest dog welfare charity - outreach programmes, education, information, rehoming, legislation and campaigning.

 The Feline Advisory Bureau
The Feline Advisory Bureau (FAB) is a charity dedicated to promoting the health and welfare of cats through improved feline knowledge. Their website provides excellent information and advice for cat owners.

 PDSA (People's Dispensary for Sick Animals)
The UK's leading veterinary charity. Provides free vet care for owners with financial difficulties and promotes responsible pet ownership.

 Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund
Britain's largest organisation for rabbit lovers, working to improve the lives of domestic rabbits across the UK.



Local taxis

 Keller Kars - 01892 541589
16 Edward Street, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 0EZ.

 Kent & Sussex Cars - 01892 536000
The Mews, Camden Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2QL.

 Langton Taxis - 01892 862224
Timbers/Stonewall Park Road, Langton Green, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 0HG.

 Taylors - 01892 535353
119 Camden Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2QY.



Local rescue centres

 Folly Wildlife Rescue
A charity in Eridge Green dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of injured, orphaned and distressed wild animals and birds throughout West Kent, East Sussex and the surrounding region.

 The Kit Wilson Trust
The Trust runs an Animal Rescue Centre near Uckfield in East Sussex. In addition to rescue and re-homing work, the Trust has become increasingly involved in wildlife rehabilitation and operates a wildlife emergency help line.

 RAIN (Rescued Animals In Need)
A group of hard working volunteers in the Sevenoaks area. RAIN aims to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home animals, working mainly with cats and dogs.

 Last Chance Animal Rescue
Based in Edenbridge, Last Chance rescues dogs, cats and small furries of all ages for rehoming throughout the UK.


Please note that, where we have provided links to other websites, these websites are not endorsed by us. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the facts presented on these sites and any views expressed are not necessarily in agreement with those of Dacre House Veterinary Clinic.
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