patron & celebrity supporters

Marc AbrahamWe are so lucky to have the support of many fantastic people and especially our wonderful patron Marc Abraham:

“These caring animal-loving youngsters already realise that if microchipping became law there would be a reduction in the number of lost, stolen and abandoned pets, and what’s more they’re bothering to do something about it.”
Marc Abraham, Patron of SOFA

Patrons:

  • Angela Walder, A.I.A.T. Trustee of Governing Council of RSPCA; Chair of the Isle of Sheppey RSPCA Branch.
  • Clarissa Baldwin OBE, Chief Executive of the Dogs Trust
  • Sarah Wakefield, Friends of the Animals RCT
  • Phil Daniels, thinwhite - Cheltenham, Graphic Design

 

Our supporters include:

  • Jilly Cooper, Author
  • Joanna Lumley, Actress
  • Sherdian Smith, Actress
  • Anthony Head, Actor
  • Liza Goddard, Actress
  • Benjamin Zephaniah, Poet
  • Hallswood Wildlife Sanctuary - Keith and Lyz Hall
  • George and Christine Rockingham, PACT
  • Mark Duffy, MD, ISL Dardan Security Limited
  • Emma Milne, MRCVS BBC Vet
  • Joe Inglis MRCVS TV Vet – The One Show, Director of Pets’ Kitchen Ltd
  • Steve Leonard BVSc MRCVS
  • Michelle Shanson BVSc MRCVS
  • Chris Shorrock, RSPCA Veterinary Director, Birmingham Animal Hospital BVSc JD GDipLP MRCVS
  • Animal Aid
  • Carolyn Menteith, Dog trainer, behaviourist, writer, TV and radio presenter
  • Tom Watkins, Founder Animalsearchuk.com
  • Helen Stevens, Greyhound Crusaders and South West Animal Protection
  • Margaret Nawrockyi, Secretary of Dog Theft Action
  • Tony Hall, Lost Pet Investigator/Searcher
  • Evelyn Ramay, Technical Assistant Dog Control, Environmental Services, Fife Council.
  • Doris Banham Sanctuary
  • Cheltenham Animal Shelter
  • Sheila Atter, Journalist - Dog World
  • Rose Bugler, Director, Well Balanced Pup & Scout the News Hound.
  • Linda Newbery, Author
  • Meg Rosoff, Author
  • Cathy Cassidy, Author
  • Jean Ure, Author
  • Dr Ian Gibson MP
  • Richard Bacon MP
  • Martin Horwood MP
  • Andrew Rosindell MP
  • Nick Williams, Former Sheriff of Norwich
  • Gill Williams, Former Lady Sheriff of Norwich
  • Clare Weller, Anglia TV Presenter
  • Jonathan Wills, Anglia TV Presenter
  • James Tuck, MD Giant Pet Store
  • David Stockton MRCVS
  • Shona MacFarquhar MRCVS
  • Trudie Musgrave MRCVS
  • Jacquie Neilson, Rain Rescue
  • John Robinson, Head of homeless dogs steering group, C-fidos
  • Dr John Wedderburn, Asian Animal Protection Network. (Hong Kong)

“….thank you all so, so much….. I think it’s so important that children love animals early in life because they are such a comfort and if you can love animals I’m sure it helps you to love people more”

Jilly Cooper (author)

“…..How fortunate this country is to have such eloquent and determined young people who together make a very impressive team. I am hugely impressed with the commitment that the SOFA team have and for their innovation and persistence.”

Clarissa Baldwin (CEO Dogs Trust)

“It's an honour to be involved in such a great cause, best wishes and love…”

Sheridan Smith (actress)

“I would love to add my name to such a worthy cause….Best of luck to you all”

 Liza Goddard (actress) 

“A microchip is the only way to ensure that you are re-united with your pet should it be lostor stolen. Unlike a collar a microchip cannot be lost or removed. I see thousands of lost pets every year, very few of which are ever re-united with their owners. These young people are doing something very positive for animal welfare.”

 Chris Shorrock, (RSPCA Veterinary Director, Birmingham Animal Hospital)

“Thousands of animals go missing each year - either by becoming lost or being stolen - and the emotional and physical suffering they might endure during that time can be terrible. Micro-chipping is a sensible, practical and responsible way to ensure your dog has the best chance of finding his way home again, should the unthinkable happen. Thank you to Speak Out For Animals for their commitment to reducing animal suffering and for encouraging people to take seriously their responsibilities to our best friends!”

 Animal Aid

“We are seeing a huge increase in stray and abandoned dogs at the moment.   Compulsory microchipping would mean that animals would be returned to their owners quickly, and those guilty of abandoning their pet more successfully traced and prosecuted, thereby reducing the stress to the animal and pressure on rescue organisations…..This campaign is vital; well done SOFA.”

George and Christine Rockingham, PACT

“The campaign to encourage the compulsory micro-chipping of dogs is ground breaking and has my full support. It would lead to a reduction in both human and animal misery by re-uniting owners and make it easier for the RSPCA to prove ownership in cruelty cases.”

Angela Walder A.I.A.T. Trustee of Governing Council of RSPCA and Chair of the Isle of Sheppey RSPCA Branch.