Ernie was diagnosed with diabetes when he was just a few months old. With various complicating factors, it became impossible for his original family to care for him.
When Roxy and Bella arrived with their rescue, knowing they were a bonded pair and would require homing together, didn’t deter the rescue from taking them in and finding a perfect new family for them.
When Rosie arrived in rescue she was carrying a secret. Within a few days, it was discovered she was pregnant. After spending 18 days in her foster home, she safely delivered 7 puppies.
Milo is celebrating his first birthday but 6 months ago it looked doubtful that this day would come. He was born with a Extrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt and required specialist, lifesaving surgery.
Rosie and Fred have recently left the breeding industry. They’re learning quickly that life in a regular home with good food, routines, the comfort of sofas and fun of toys is what being a dog is all about.
In the summer Naya had several bouts of illness, with hospital visits required. Each very costly but thankfully covered by insurance. However, when another hit, with insurance cover exceeded, Naya was hospitalised for emergency treatment.
Like many rescues, Dogs Friends have had an incredibly busy and demanding year. Schnauzerfest has been there to help with the costs of veterinary treatment for 5 schnauzers who left their lives in the breeding industry behind in 2024.
Due the location she was found - beside a busy carriageway - it is believed that Millie was dumped after a life of neglect. She was suffering from serious injuries to her leg and tail and she faced several months of veterinary treatment and care.
Missy and Cookie are 2 of the lucky dogs who this year have been helped by Molly Moos Rescue in Ireland to find new futures. This is a small rescue which relies entirely on donations and support from their community events.
When 7 year old Maya suddenly fell ill and collapsed, an emergency visit to the vet resulted in immediate admission to stabilise her. With costs rapidly rising an application for charitable assistance was made.
