Benson’s Vet Bills - Found illies buncrana
Donation protected
Hi, Benson (as we have named him) was first spotted on Friday 28th July, in the illies buncrana, we were able to catch him on Saturday 29th and found he had no microchip & no owner coming forward.
We initially took Benson in until owner was found with no intention of keeping him long term as we already have three rescue dogs (a chihuahua called Finn, a Pomeranian called Presley & an American Bulldog called Rico). Due to various issues we saw with him over the weekend & not even knowing an age we took him to the vets on Monday 1st July.
At the vets he was deemed to be in a very poor condition and is over 10 years old. He has cataracts in both eyes, an ear infection, a urine infection, worms, multiple broken teeth & gum issues plus signs of prostate cancer & heartbreakingly they believe the black burn on his back is from having boiling oil poured onto him.
From his condition we believe he’s been living rough a very long time, although we hadn’t intended on keeping him we do want to give him a chance for the rest of his days, however long that will be!!
Today (Monday) he’s had antibiotics & painkillers, I’ve some more for tomorrow.
Wednesday he is back into the vets for the day for teeth, she’s, ears, nails & neutered to hopefully remove any possible cancer.
He will also be microchipped, licensed & registered to us - we will still have to see if someone comes forward to claim ownership in the 28 days.
This fundraiser is to help pay towards his vets bills, which are estimated at the moment; should we raise more than his bills equal to then we will donate the extra to a charity.
It’s so sad that he’s had an awful life so far; but he’s fought this long, let’s give him a chance to be healthy and happy with a safe home for the rest of his little life.
Update to say we will not be looking to rehome Benson, he has taken our hearts and made himself at home with us here.
Thank you so much for the kind support x
We initially took Benson in until owner was found with no intention of keeping him long term as we already have three rescue dogs (a chihuahua called Finn, a Pomeranian called Presley & an American Bulldog called Rico). Due to various issues we saw with him over the weekend & not even knowing an age we took him to the vets on Monday 1st July.
At the vets he was deemed to be in a very poor condition and is over 10 years old. He has cataracts in both eyes, an ear infection, a urine infection, worms, multiple broken teeth & gum issues plus signs of prostate cancer & heartbreakingly they believe the black burn on his back is from having boiling oil poured onto him.
From his condition we believe he’s been living rough a very long time, although we hadn’t intended on keeping him we do want to give him a chance for the rest of his days, however long that will be!!
Today (Monday) he’s had antibiotics & painkillers, I’ve some more for tomorrow.
Wednesday he is back into the vets for the day for teeth, she’s, ears, nails & neutered to hopefully remove any possible cancer.
He will also be microchipped, licensed & registered to us - we will still have to see if someone comes forward to claim ownership in the 28 days.
This fundraiser is to help pay towards his vets bills, which are estimated at the moment; should we raise more than his bills equal to then we will donate the extra to a charity.
It’s so sad that he’s had an awful life so far; but he’s fought this long, let’s give him a chance to be healthy and happy with a safe home for the rest of his little life.
Update to say we will not be looking to rehome Benson, he has taken our hearts and made himself at home with us here.
Thank you so much for the kind support x
Organizer
Jodie Harkin
Organizer