Portuguese organisation hopes to set up resource for veterinary practices around Britain

Pingo does not look like a conventional superhero. There is no spandex costume, a dearth of magical powers and – as far as is known – no secret identity. Yet the black and white cat is part of a bold endeavour to save lives: the first feline blood bank in the UK.

Human blood banks have existed in the UK since 1937, while dogs have been taking part in canine blood donation drives for years.

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