On Saturday 5^th September an eight-year-old St Bernard was left tied to the front gates of the Jerry Green Dog Rescue centre in Broughton, North Lincolnshire.

When the on-site Jerry Green staff spotted the dog they soon realised not only was she very frightened, she was also showing signs of serious discomfort.

Her coat was completely matted, her eyes were in need of attention and the team later discovered she was also suffering from pyometra – a potentially fatal infection of the womb, common in older female dogs that have not been spayed.

Worried about her condition, the Jerry Green team rushed the dog to the vet, where she has since undergone more than £700 worth of treatment. Although priority was given to treating the infection, some overdue care was given to her matted coat and her sore eyes.

Thanks to the microchip in her neck the vet was able to establish that the St Bernard was an eight-year-old called Sadie. The vet she was registered with had been informed that she had died in 2008 and her owner’s details hadn’t been updated.

Sadie soon won the hearts of the centre staff and the fundraising team quickly took to social media to share her story. A JustGiving page was set up to cover the cost of her treatment and has already raised more than £920 in just five days.

Jenny Harris, fundraiser at Jerry Green Dog Rescue said: “Big Sadie is a lovely girl with a big heart to match. We’re asking our supporters to dig deep and donate towards her ongoing treatment as we get her back on her feet.

“Once Sadie’s initial treatment has taken place she will be looking for a foster home as she is assessed for rehoming. Understandably, having been through her recent ordeal, we’re keen to get her out of a kennel environment as soon as possible.

For more information on the risks and treatment options available for pyometra get in touch with your vet.

To donate towards the treatment which Sadie has and will continue to receive please visit the JustGiving page: www.justgiving.com/Big-Sadie/

To find out more about Jerry Green dog rescue or to contact one of the five centres please visit the website: www.jerrygreendogs.org.uk

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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.
• 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 media information please contact:
Kerri Saxby
Shooting Star
01522 528540
kerri@weareshootingstar.co.uk