30 January 2013: We are very sad to have to update with the news that Barney Boo has made his way to Rainbow Bridge :( We would like to thank everyone who contributed to his veterinary bills. Our thoughts and thanks are with his foster family who took such great care of him and will miss him so much. Sleep tight little man.
**Please click HERE to make a donation towards Barney Boo’s vet bills**
Barney Boo is a 17 year old Cocker Spaniel boy, well older gentleman really, who came into the care of Oldies Club this autumn, after his owner very sadly passed away.
None of Barney’s owner’s family were able to offer him a new home. After spending a few weeks in kennels, Oldies Club, which rescues and rehomes older dogs, was able to offer him a place in a wonderful foster home.
After coming into Oldies Club care, blood work relating to Barney’s kidneys showed very high levels of toxins, which unfortunately is a very clear indication that his kidneys are not working properly. Along with a urine test and observing the amount of water Barney drinks, the vet confirmed an inevitable diagnosis of advanced kidney failure :(
Barney Boo is on medication to help support his kidney function for as long as possible, but the prognosis is not favourable :( Oldies Club decided, with this very worrying news, to place him in the charity’s sponsor scheme. This means that he will remain with his lovely foster home for the rest of his life, while the charity covers his vet bills.
Although Barney is 17 years old and facing these health problems, his foster Mum says he thinks he is much younger. He enjoys a good walk and a sniff around the park. He is still active and jumps onto the sofa for a cuddle and he and his new family are determined that he will make the most of life, for as long as he can.
We would be very grateful if you could make a donation towards Barney Boo’s vet bills, which are currently just under £300, although he is on regular medication and a special renal food.
Thank you for supporting Barney Boo.
Due to Barney Boo’s sad prognosis, we have set up a Just Giving fundraising page, rather than offering him for gift sponsorship in the usual way. We would be very grateful for donations towards his vet bills. If you donate £12 or more and would like a personalised thank you by email, to include a photograph of Barney, please forward your Just Giving email receipt to f@oldies.org.uk.
Please note that should Oldies Club supporters be generous enough to donate more than is needed for Barney’s vet bill, any excess money will be directed to the charity’s general fund and used to help other older dogs in its care.