Two elderly Springer Spaniels with multiple severe medical issues have been taken in by Gables Dogs & Cats Home.
The two dogs, Dolly and Droopy, need urgent treatment to drastically improve their quality of life and ensure they are more comfortable and pain-free in their twilight years.
Dolly needs urgent surgery to remove a life threatening and very uncomfortable perineal tumour. This large tumour is causing pain when she sits and is restricting her bowel movements. She also has a very large mammary tumour that will need removing, with further investigations required to determine if it has spread to her lungs.
The poor girl also has severely decayed teeth and suffers from entropian in both of her eyes; this is a painful condition where the eyelids turn inwards, causing the eyelashes to rub and damage the eyes. She desperately needs surgery to correct all of these medical problems to help relieve her suffering.
Twelve-year-old Droopy is also in critical need of a dental procedure, which will include several extractions, as he has some of the most diseased teeth the charity has ever seen. He also appears to have well-developed cataracts which will need further medical attention. In addition to these urgent operations they will also both be neutered, reducing the risk of future complications. They will also be fully vaccinated and treated for fleas and worms.
Deputy manager Ruth Rickard said:
“We knew we had to help this wonderful pair as we believe they deserve the best chance at a happy retirement. Considering their age and incredibly poor health, they are absolutely full of life and are two of the sweetest dogs we’ve ever had in our care.
“After watching the two together and seeing the fantastic bond they have with each other we knew it would be unfair to separate them, so they will search for their forever home together when they have recovered. We are hoping our amazing supporters can help us again and are grateful for any support we receive, but no matter the cost we will be there for these dogs.”
When Dolly and Droopy first arrived, staff at the charity were shocked at the condition the pair were in but they are confident that they will go on to live the rest of their lives pain free. It is estimated it will cost Gables an additional £5,000 for the life-saving surgeries, expert veterinary treatment and vital aftercare they will need. If Gables is lucky enough to raise more money than is needed it will go towards helping the other animals in their care.
Gables Dogs & Cats Home does not receive any government funding and has felt the financial strain from the COVID pandemic, but they are determined to help Dolly and Droopy. To help ease Gables’ financial burden a contribution can be made to ‘Dolly and Droopy’s Vet Appeal’, please call 01752 331602 or visit www.justgiving.com/campaign/dollyanddroopy or paypal.me/gablesdogsandcats to donate online.
