Fundraiser Success for Paralysed Dogs
Paralysed dogs at a rescue home have received new equipment to improve their wellbeing after an urgent fundraiser. Flori’s Friends Rescue near Canterbury in Kent, which offers end-of-life care and a rehoming service, said it had raised £4,500.
How the Funds Are Helping
The money has gone towards a prosthetic leg for a Romanian rescue dog that was hit by an HGV and a leg brace for a border collie receiving end-of-life care after being abused.
A Message of Gratitude
Natalia George, the charity’s founder, said: “People think we’re the heroes… but it’s actually the people who donate who save these dogs.”
Elle’s Story
Elle, a Romanian rescue dog, was hit by an HGV and left on the side of a motorway for six days before being rescued at just 10 months old. Ms. George explained that Elle had previously been fitted with a prosthetic leg, but now, at three years old, she had outgrown it.
Ms. George, 34, noted the “huge difference in how happy” Elle was while going out for walks with her new prosthetic. “It really makes a difference to their wellbeing,” she added.
The Rescue Home’s Wider Efforts
Flori’s Friends, which has also rescued dogs from Oman, China, Greece, and Gaza, is currently looking after 29 dogs and 60 cats. Ms. George explained that caring for paralysed animals comes with huge costs, averaging about £5,500 from rescue to rehoming.
Ongoing Need for Donations
Ms. George shared that the charity is still in need of donations and has to turn away “four dogs a day.” She emphasized the importance of small contributions, saying: “We’re just asking for website donations of even just £1… we couldn’t even be here without people giving us just £1.”