*** SPECIAL APPEAL ***

Back in May 2007, we received a call from the kennels which take in the local strays,   to tell us they had an old, arthritic rottie in, but they felt  that she would be better  going  to the Bridge if she wasn't claimed as she was in a bad way. We popped along to the kennels to take a look and agreed with the kennel owner, there was this old old dog lying in a bed in the kennel and she didn't even move ........to this day and I don't know why but I decided to pop a lead on her and take her   out, she was crippling very badly but underneath it all i saw a glint in her eye ..........she wasn't quite ready to pass on!!   Helena who was with me that day also saw this so we made the decision to take over her  care, give her some pain relief, find a foster home and spoil her rotten for a month or so,  so that before she made her way to the Bridge she would remember all about love.   Tara is still very much with us and is very much loved by all.     Unfortunately though we need some help to fund an operation that she now needs.....   Tara is booked into the Vets next week to have part of her toe removed, we hope that this  will be straightforward and there is nothing nasty going on but the operation itself is going to cost £300.   *** UPDATE 31-08-09 *** Thank you to everybody for their kind donations towards the cost of Tara's treatment.   Tara went to the vets last week and had a pre-op blood test to check that she was healthy enough to go through the anaesthetic. Unfortunately,  the blood test showed that Tara's kidneys are not functioning properly, and the decision was made not to operate.   Tara has now been put on a different painkiller, medication to try and boost her kidneys and she will be on antibiotics long term.   This treatment that Tara is receiving, is going to be far more expensive long term, so we still need your help, so we can help "Lady" Tara.   *** UPDATE 23-12-09 *** Tara finally had her operation on the 19th of November.  The vets decided to completely remove 2 toes, one from her front foot, and one from her back foot.     Lady Tara's front foot.         Lady Tara's back foot.         Lady Tara.   The vets are very pleased with her progress, and Tara is already walking a lot better, and is much happier with life.  Tara's treatment is still ongoing, and she will need to take painkillers long term, and medication for her kidneys for the rest of her life.   *** UPDATE FROM TARA'S FOSTER MUM  (25-02-2010) ***   Update on the Lady Tara. She is coping really well since she had her toes removed, a lot more active and cheeky in the house. The cold frosty weather has been against us for a lot of walking. Some days she can be a bit hobbly especially when it is real frosty and cold, but she has been up the farm road in all the mud.  The main thing she looks happy and still has that bright look in her eyes and of course I love her to bits.   Please help us to continue to help our "auld Tara".   THANK YOU