In the space of just four weeks, we have eight dogs needing orthopaedic investigation or treatment.
Of these eight dogs, four (Pierre, Pixel, Delilah and Blue) have pelvic or hindlimb fractures which were not treated initially....1/6
Orion has a suspected dislocated shoulder, Sandy has a forelimb injury or deformity and Ziggy and Davey have lameness which are being assessed.
Blue had major surgery which is now followed by weeks of crate rest and specialised after care. 2/6
Delilah and Orion need surgery while others will need ongoing monitoring, pain relief and/or physio.
All of this puts a strain on our financial resources, as well as, the emotional and time commitments our staff....3/6
...volunteers and fosterers give these dogs.
For orthopaedic investigations and treatments alone in the last few weeks, we have already racked up a bill of over €3000 and that's not taking into consideration the dogs who are awaiting assessment by our vets. 4/6
We know that these are uncertain times, and we are all watching our pennies, but if you can help by contributing a small donation towards these costs, we would really appreciate it.
And so will: Blue, Pixel, Ziggy, Pierre, Davey, Sandy, Orion and Delilah who are all now...5/6
Lexi has come to us due to a change in her human's circumstance. She is a super dog, a first cross between a Dogue de Bordeaux and a #Pitbull, with all the fabulous traits of both. She is big and snuggly.....1/4
...she very definitely needs a new owner who has experience of bull breeds so that she can grow and reach her full potential.
Lexi will need someone who is home during the day, through lockdown and beyond, and who will work with our trainer to maintain her good manners....2/4
....using positive reinforcement methods only.
Lexi is a big girl, she can be a little bit pushy and a little bit needy, and although she has lived with other dogs, we feel she might suit as a solo dog initially. We will only rehome her in a home with children 12 and older. 3/4
1 The following thread may be upsetting,but it must be told as it is the reality of rescues countrywide on occasion who struggle to cope with so many unwanted dogs
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