Jerry Green Dog Rescue has launched an urgent appeal for funds after an 18-month-old black Labrador had to undergo emergency veterinary surgery. 

Akeira’s previous owner passed away before she was brought to the charity’s North Lincolnshire centre in Brigg with a severely deformed front leg owing to a car accident a year earlier.

The resulting injury fused part of her bones together causing a painful and debilitating bow in her leg as the remaining bones continued to grow. This resulted in emergency surgery to remove the leg and improve her quality of life.

Rebecca Issott, Centre Manager at Jerry Green Dog Rescue, explained why it was the best option: “Sadly Akeira hasn’t had the best start in life. After being injured in a car accident last year she never fully recovered and developed a very painful bow in her leg which stopped her from running freely and would have needed ongoing medication and surgery.

“After seeking expert veterinary advice we felt amputation would be the best option to give her a pain-free quality of life. It has cost our charity £600 to fund the operation and aftercare, so we’re asking for people to help by donating what they can to support Akeira’s care costs.

“She has already adapted quickly to a life with three legs and is recovering well with one of our dedicated foster carers. Once fully recovered she’ll be available for adoption and looking for her perfect partner to start her new life.”

To make a donation to Akeira please visit the charity’s Just Giving page https://www.justgiving.com/Akeira/ or make a cash donation marked ‘Akeira’ to the centre at Broughton, North Lincolnshire, DN20 0BJ. 

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Notes to editors: 

Jerry Green Dog Rescue was founded in 1961 in Broughton, Lincolnshire and is now one of the UK’s largest dog rescue charities. It has rescue centres in five locations:

Gilberdyke, East Yorkshire Tel: 01430 449 112
Blidworth near Mansfield, Nottinghamshire Tel: 01623 792 886
Broughton near Brigg, North Lincolnshire Tel: 01652 653 343
Algarkirk near Boston, Lincolnshire Tel: 01205 260 546
Thirsk, North Yorkshire Tel: 01845 567 456

Jerry Green Dog Rescue has a caring ethos which puts the dogs in its care at the centre of everything it does. It also operates a policy whereby prospective adopters are introduced to dogs in a neutral environment away from the kennel, resulting in less stress for the dog and increasing the chances of permanent homes being found.

The adoption process at Jerry Green Dog Rescue involves a number of introductory visits and the rehoming team provide pre and post adoption support to ensure the move to the dog’s new home is as smooth as possible.

The charity receives no Government or National Lottery funding.  This means it is dependent on the generosity of public and corporate donors/sponsors.

For further information please contact:
Sarah Howells
Shooting Star PR
01522 528540
sarah@weareshootingstar.co.uk