Dr Marc Abraham OBE, or ‘Marc the Vet’ as he’s usually known, is a multi-award-winning veterinarian, author, broadcaster, and animal welfare campaigner. Marc qualified from Edinburgh University and after treating some poorly pups one emergency nightshift, decided to campaign against irresponsible dog and cat breeding practices such as puppy farming. He founded both awareness campaigns #WheresMum and Pup Aid, and led the successful ‘Lucy’s Law’ campaign in Westminster to ban commercial third-party puppy and kitten dealers (e.g. pet shops), making all UK dog and cat breeders accountable. Marc is also the co-founder and secretariat of the All-Party Parliamentary Dog Advisory Welfare Group (APDAWG) helping build on existing animal protection laws, was responsible for sourcing rescue pup Dylan for the Prime Minister, appears regularly in the media promoting responsible veterinary care, shelter adoptions, and visits local schools chatting with pupils about caring for animals and looking out for one another. He was recently awarded the OBE medal for Services to Animal Welfare by Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II, presented by His Royal Highness King Charles III. Marc’s latest book, #BeMoreMosquito, lists the tools required for grassroots campaigners to make practical and lasting change, from online petitions to social media, meeting politicians to effectively engaging with parliamentary committees; all constructive methods of raising awareness, changing behaviour, improving legislation, and sometimes all three! For more info about Dr Marc Abraham OBE aka ‘Marc the Vet’, visit his website at marcthevet.net.