Facts and Figures

• In 2012, Pet Blood Bank UK celebrated its 5^th anniversary as a national blood bank service, giving the veterinary profession quick and easy access to life saving blood
• Experiencing a 25% average increase in demand in blood and ancillary products year on year
• It remains the first and only pet blood bank in the UK operating as a not for profit
• Governed by a Board of Trustees made up of 8 highly reputable veterinary experts
• It's been nominated as one of the 20 top charities by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator
• It also won "Social Entrepreneur of the Year" at the Scottish Business Awards 2012
• Over 4,000 willing canine donors are now registered with us nationwide, each donating up to 4 times a year
• A unit of blood can help save up to four other dogs' lives, saving thousands of lives every year
• Research indicates that 70% are of a DEA 1.1 positive blood type; 30% DEA 1.1 negative*
• This research also points to certain breeds being a particular blood type (in the majority of cases). DEA 1.1. negative includes:

Airedales - American Bulldogs - Boxers - Mastiffs - German Shepherds - English Bull Terriers-English Pointers - Flat Coated Retrievers - Dobermans - Greyhounds - Lurchers - Weimaraners

*PBB research; based on 1,000 dogs