Thor, from Witherslack, has actually just recently retired as a blood donor with Pet Blood Bank UK after making an extraordinary 20 contributions.
Each contribution can help to save the lives of approximately 4 other dogs.
Thor is owned by Jenny and Stuart Stott who run regional charity Retired Greyhounds South Lakes.
Jenny and Stuart were essential in bringing dog blood contribution sessions to the city after partnering with Pet Blood Bank in 2017. Since then, they have actually worked together with Pet Blood Bank to raise awareness and get as lots of people as possible to register their own dogs as lifesavers.
Through their own charity, Retired Greyhounds South Lakes, Jenny and Stuart have actually rehomed over 300 greyhounds, a lot of which have actually ended up being blood donors. Jenny and Stuart alone have actually owned 10 greyhounds throughout the years who have actually been blood donors, consisting of Thor.
Earlier this year, the set were identified with Pet Blood Bank’s Ambassador Award for their enduring extraordinary assistance of the charity. Because of them, lots of, lots of lives have actually been affected.
Thor’s owner Jenny said: “We are so happy with Thor for assisting to save a lot of dogs lives, he’s definitely an excellent ambassador for the breed. He enjoys going to the contribution sessions and getting great deals of treats and snuggles from the group.
“Greyhounds make terrific blood donors and great deals of the Greyhounds from Retired Greyhounds South Lakes provide blood at the sessions while with us waiting on houses and continue to do so when in their brand-new houses.”
Pet Blood Bank runs throughout the UK gathering blood from dogs at in your area run contribution sessions. This blood is then processed and kept, prepared to be sent to veterinarians when they require it for unhealthy dogs.
More dogs like Thor are required to come forward and provide blood to save the lives of their fellow dogs. If your dog is healthy and fit, in between one and 8 years of ages, weighs over 25kg, and is positive, they might end up being a blood donor.
Highgate Vets in Kendal runs routine contribution sessions with Pet Blood Bank. Visit: www.petbloodbankuk.org
