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PLYMOUTH PEOPLE'S DISPENSARY FOR SICK ANIMALS

The People's Dispensary for Sick Animas opened their first premises in Plymouth in 1948.  It was at number 135 North Road.  [1]

In 1956 the Dispensary relocated to number 1 Tavistock Place.  [1]

The present Plymouth Animal Treatment Centre in Durnford Street, Stonehouse, was opened by Lady Saint Levan on Friday January 25th 1974.  The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Plymouth, Mr & Mrs J C Porter, wee also present.  [2]

The two-storey building cost £50,000 to erect and housed at that time two out-patient surgeries; an x-ray department; and in-patient wards for dogs and cats; as well as administration offices.  It was revealed that in 1973 the old premises in Tavistock Place had dealt with 12,594 cases.  [2]

13-years-od Miss Pamela Montague, of Wembury, who had raised £80 for the Dispensary, presented a bouquet to Lady Saint Levan.  [2] 

Sources:

[1]  "Celebrating 35 years of free care for pets", The Herald, Plymouth, December 31st 2009.

[2]  PDSA's new £50,000 centre open in Plymouth", Western Morning News, Plymouth, January 26th 1974.

©  Brian Moseley, Plymouth, UK

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