HRH Princess Royal opens Grimsby's animal hospital

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal will visit Grimsby on Wednesday 9 November to officially open The Blue Cross’s new animal hospital on Nelson Street.

HRH will spend her time at the hospital meeting staff, local dignitaries, invited guests and some clients with their pets. She will also unveil a plaque commemorating this important event.

In the last two years local support has helped to raise over £2million, enabling the state of the art hospital to open its doors to clients in July this year.

Louise Ayre, head veterinary surgeon, said: “The new hospital is already bringing improved veterinary care and provision to pets in Grimsby and the surrounding area - the Royal visit is wonderful recognition of its important role in the community.”

Notes to editors
The Blue Cross is Britain's pet charity, providing practical support, information and advice for pet and horse owners. Through its network of animal adoption centres it rehomes thousands of animals each year. Its hospitals provide veterinary care for the pets of people who cannot afford private vets' fees.

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