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BACS to Yorkshire Bank
Account Name – Collie Rescue
Sorting Code 05-08-48
Account Number 19919435
Cheque made out to:
Collie rescue (rough and smooth) UK
Send to: Mrs Chris Slater, 29 Acorn Hill
Stannington, Sheffield, S6 6AW
BACS to Barclays Bank
Account Name – Buddy’s Rescue Buddies
Sorting Code 20-17-20
Account Number 00653454
Cheque made out to:
Buddy’s Rescue Buddies,
Kings Cottage, London Road, Barkway, Herts SG8 8EZ
Harvey is my seventh rescue rough collie and came to me aged 2 years, after his owner was diagnosed with cancer. He had been with him from a puppy and was described to me as “a joy to own”. He was so fat that when he walked he waddled and swung his front legs sideways as there was too much fat between them for them to work properly. He weighed 40kgs !! he was put straight on a diet recommended by the vet and Harvey declared his dislike of me for it by trying to nip my legs and feet whenever I went near enough. Great, not only had I got Jazz who nipped, (see story above) but another one had come my way. Looking at Harvey one day I thought his right eye looked a bit strange, so took him to the vet who diagnosed “small eye” the medical name evades me, but it is a birth defect where the eyeball does not form properly although the socket does, therefore the eye looks small and half hidden within the socket (which it is). He also had limited vision in this eye, my reasoning told me this could be the reason he nipped out when you went near him.
He settled well and got on well with Jazz, although he definitely knew his place as she told him frequently. The weight started coming off gradually, and he began to enjoy his exercise without all the puffing and panting he used to do. We then noticed that there were times when he would “go down” on his front legs and on recovery would limp badly or refuse to walk at all. Another trip to the vet confirmed that he had arthritis, not only in his leg joints, but also his neck and spine, damage which could have been caused through the excessive weight as a young dog. He was put on anti-inflamatories and pain relief which worked well and he will be on these for the rest of his life.
He has regular MOT’s every three months to check liver and kidney function which is fine at the moment. Harvey has been with me now for five years, the weight is off and he is a slim boy, with a defined waistline weighing just over 32kgs which is fine for him as he is a tall, long collie, much like the breed of the past. If he was human, I would put him in for a “skin removal” operation as there is definitely handfuls of loose skin you can get hold of. Harvey also went to training classes and passed his Kennel Club Good Citizen Certificates in Bronze, Silver and Gold. He is a loving boy, but on his terms and he will nip out if you over step the mark – which, believe me, I do not let him get away with, but he still chances his luck to this day !!
SADLY NOW AT RAINBOW BRIDGE … RIP HARVEY
Every donation makes a huge difference for our collies
Many Rough Collies that come into our care are either over the age of 10 or found to have specific medical needs and cannot go up for adoption in the normal way. We are lucky enough to have dedicated foster carers where these collies can go to live and receive all the veterinary care, rehabilitation and long-term medication for the many ailments they display, all of which Collie Rescue pay for. Some of this can be very costly and this is where you would be able to help us financially in any way you feel you could afford.
BACS to Yorkshire Bank
Account Name – Collie Rescue
Sorting Code 05-08-48
Account Number 19919435
Cheque made out to:
Collie rescue (rough and smooth) UK
Send to: Mrs Chris Slater, 29 Acorn Hill
Stannington, Sheffield, S6 6AW
BACS to Barclays Bank
Account Name – Buddy’s Rescue Buddies
Sorting Code 20-17-20
Account Number 00653454
Cheque made out to:
Buddy’s Rescue Buddies,
Kings Cottage, London Road, Barkway, Herts SG8 8EZ