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Vet promotes transparent view of pet care Appeal for Swindon musicians to join
worldwide 'Busking for Bears' campaign
TV vet Joe Inglis has opened a revolutionary new practice in West
Swindon offering a different approach to pet care.
Sarah Chilvers from Peatmoor, who runs the Swindon Animals Asia
Support Group, is looking for bands/musicians/singers willing to do-
nate a video of themselves in support of the charity devoted to rescuing
moon bears from the barbaric bear bile farms in China and Vietnam.

Joe in his glass consulting room. Photo: Richard Wintle www.calyxpix.com
The state-of-the-art practice at with the practice via live internet
Callenders Industrial Estate, close streaming, while online pet medi-
to Homebase at Bridgemead, cal records will include photos and
features a curved glass fronted video clips of their animal’s consul-
clinical area with a viewing gallery tations and treatment.
for owners. Appointments made via the web
It’s the first of its kind and Joe site will attract flexible discounted
believes it will become renowned booking and provide the opportu- She said: “The site will look like a for people to discover and share.
throughout the pet owning com- nity to pay online. subway station with videos playing Animals Asia has a big UK and
munity. He said: “The industry is Joe commented: “There is a great on the platform billboard. worldwide following and we think
often shielded and isolated from the deal of room for technological sup- “The recording can be of you this will be a good platform to
public eye. We’re committed to an port in our industry. Our vets and performing in any environment – showcase the talents of Swindon
open, transparent approach to pet nurses will work with iPads to post at a gig, a rehearsal, a soundcheck, musicians.
care. Allowing owners to see their regular pet updates for their owners or just at home on the sofa. If you “At the end of the video, viewers
pets being handled and treated by to view online.” would like to record it in the street will be prompted with information
our team of vets, nurses and behav- The practice will also have an or even better, busking in an under- about bear bile farming and encour-
ioural experts is a key example of online TV channel to broadcast live ground station. aged to donate to Animals Asia.”
how we’re going about this.” video of treatments, case studies “We’re aiming for the site to See tips, terms and conditions at
Using technology to best effect and vets answering questions about become a really cool library of http://bit.ly/buskingforbears
pet owners will be kept in touch pet care. great acts from around the world www.animalsasia-swindon.co.uk

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