03/07/16 Dog blood donation Alfreton, Derbyshire. These dogs may look like they’re getting dramatic live-saving treatment on the vet’s table but the
03/07/16 Dog blood donation Alfreton, Derbyshire. These dogs may look like they’re getting dramatic live-saving treatment on the vet’s table but the reality is quite the reverse as they are actually GIVING blood to help save their canine pals. Why do they do it? For a biscuit of course. Rosie, Alan and Colin, are part of a growing league of dog blood donors, who willingly go to the vets up to four times a year to give a pint of their precious blood. In fact, Alan, a nine-year-old ex-racing greyhound, has given ten pints of the life-saving liquid and this session will be his last as he hangs up his red “I give blood” bandana and heads for doggy-donor retirement. Owner Anne Gee said: “He’s getting too old now to continue, but he’s definitely done his bit to help others. “He knows what to expect and he’s always very chilled. “He is supposed to take it easy afterwards but it doesn’t make any difference, to be honest, he’s very relaxed before, during and after. “He does enjoy the after-donation treats and toys, though.” And Colin, a six-year-old greyhound cross collie, has given more than a paw-full of blood and is heading towards his 14th donation. Colin is so sangfroid about the whole experience that he promptly falls asleep in the middle of his donation. Phil Bragg, his owner, said: “He did that the very first time he donated blood too, he was so bored he just fell asleep on the table. “He knows he gets a treat afterwards now, so the biggest problem is convincing him to wait long enough for them to collect the blood, then he just wants to dash off and get his reward. “Seriously, it’s so easy to do, he has no problems afterwards and if he ever needed a transfusion I know how grateful I’d be. “It’s something I’d suggest anyone with a calm dog does.” Three-year-old Rosie is a novice in comparison to her two dog-donor chums. An ex-racing greyhound, Rosie is giving her second pint of blood, and her owner Ann Fowkes said it’s a huge achievement for a dog wh
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