JSPCA PRESS RELEASE

April 2004  

Recognition for a JSPCA past President's dedication to helping animals

Mr Blampied, past President of the JSPCA, has been newly appointed as the President of the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes. 

The Association of Dogs and Cats homes (ADCH) was formed in 1985 to unite dog and cat welfare organisations in matters of concern and importance regarding stray and unwanted dogs and cats.  Members include charities of all sizes situated throughout the United Kingdom, with current membership consisting of nearly 50 member organisations, including Battersea Dogs Home, RSPCA, Dogs Trust, Cats Protection League, Wood Green Animal Shelters, JSPCA and GSPCA.  The ADCH has 18 Executive members, which includes the JSPCA, who attend four meetings a year.

Mr Blampied, a veterinary surgeon, was President of the JSPCA for eleven years, retiring in 2002.  Alongside his regular veterinary duties, he has spent many years assisting in animal welfare issues through his work with the JSPCA Animals’ Shelter and the Alderney Animal Welfare Society.  Mr Jonathan Morley-Kirk, current President of the JSPCA, said “Mr Blampied’s appointment as President of the ADCH is a long overdue recognition of his distinguished career and efforts towards helping animals.  Nick will be a splendid ambassador for the Association”.

The ADCH President is invited to attend the regular meetings of the ADCH members as well as the ADCH Conference, which provides a forum where topical animal welfare issues are discussed.

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