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Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Rotherham, South Yorkshire
We recently had to make an emergency dash to the out-of-hours vets with one of our little rescue dogs.
Motley, our beautiful five-year-old Pomeranian, suddenly became very poorly.
She wasn’t quite herself. Normally bright, playful and always ready for cuddles, Motley had become quiet and withdrawn. She developed an upset tummy and diarrhoea, and with the recent extreme temperatures, we knew dehydration could quickly become a serious concern.
Our team monitored her closely while keeping her hydrated and arranging for her to be seen by our vets.
At Rain Rescue, every animal in our care is treated as though they are one of our own. When they need us, we act.
Our incredible veterinary nurse, Tash, stayed behind after work to keep a close eye on Motley.
As the evening progressed, Motley deteriorated.
When Tash checked on her later that night, she discovered a large amount of blood in Motley’s diarrhoea. She was lethargic, clearly uncomfortable and completely unlike the happy little dog we all know and love.
There was only one option.
An emergency trip to the out-of-hours vets.
Emergency veterinary care is never inexpensive, but when one of our animals needs urgent treatment, we don’t stop to ask whether we can afford it.
We simply do what’s right.
Tash stayed with Motley until after midnight, making sure she wasn’t alone while she received the care she desperately needed.
The vets diagnosed haemorrhagic diarrhoea, a serious condition that requires prompt treatment. Motley was given pain relief and anti-sickness injections before returning home with additional pain medication and Promax to help settle her gastrointestinal tract.
She is now back with us, resting comfortably and being closely monitored by our team as we do everything we can to help her recover.
We’re incredibly relieved that Motley is safe.
But emergency veterinary treatment comes with significant, unexpected costs.
As a charity, we never want money to be the reason an animal doesn’t receive the care they need. Every time a dog or cat arrives needing urgent treatment, we want to be able to say “yes” without hesitation.
That’s only possible because of kind-hearted supporters like you.
If you’re able to make a donation towards Motley’s emergency veterinary treatment, we’d be so grateful.
Every gift, no matter the size, helps cover the cost of her care and ensures we can continue providing lifesaving treatment to every animal that needs us.
Thank you for standing beside Motley, Tash and every rescue animal who relies on Rain Rescue when they need us most. Together, you make these second chances possible.
When you buy a gift for a Rain Rescue animal, it will help us to provide the care the cats and dogs in our centre need.
Treat them to a cosy place to sleep, a treat and a toy, or nutritious food to keep them strong. It’s a great way to donate, thank you.
Founded in 2002, our charity has saved the lives of thousands of the cats and dogs most at risk in and around Yorkshire. Our rescue centre provides the space and support needed for these abandoned animals to recover, thrive and find a loving home.
