Stray rehomed after vet operates free of charge
A stray puppy that required major orthopaedic surgery has been rehomed.
Haven Veterinary Group waived their fees to treat the stray after the 18 month old dog was picked up by Hull City Council's Dog Warden in the Orchard Park area. The dog, a Jack Russell type puppy that Haven staff named Ruffles, was taken to Holderness Road surgery by staff at Carr House Rescue Centre, from where she was rehomed.
Of the Femoral Head Excision procedure, Haven Veterinary Group owner and principal vet, Jim Morris said: "We had no alternative to surgery in order to free the dog from pain. We were pleased with the surgery and are delighted that he has a new home and is recovering well."
Norma Anderson from Carr House Rescue Centre said: "Thanks to the generosity of the team at Haven, Ruffles is doing well. He was rehomed by Sue Grantham who lives in Withernsea and it is hoped that walks on the beach will help his leg become stronger."
Senior Practice Administrator, Evie Beattie said: "We work closely with Carr House Rescue Centre and we couldn't let the puppy suffer."
Haven Veterinary Group has been treating and caring for small and large animals for over a century and its Holderness Road practice is one of only a few nurse training centres in East Yorkshire.
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Photo: Ruffles with Antony Bada (Head Vet) and Kim Barrow (Vet)
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Notes to editors
For more information about Haven Veterinary Group, please visithttp://www.havenvetgroup.co.uk/
For more information about Haven Veterinary Group Hedon, please call 01482898301. The Hedon practice specialises in large and small animals.
More information on Haven Veterinary Group's horse services can be found here http://www.havenvetgroup.co.uk/farm-animals/horses/
For more information about Haven Veterinary Group Holderness Road, please call 01482 376477. The Holderness Road practice specialises in small animals.
Haven Veterinary Group was established as Oldham and Partners in the 1950s and is one of the longest established veterinary practices in Hull.