OWNERS of a 14 year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier are overjoyed after raising enough money for their beloved dog’s treatment.
Sophie Millard, 21 and Billie-Joe Ingrams, 24, appealed to Argus readers for their support after their dog Maisie was left unable to walk after jumping off the couple’s bed and landing badly.
Billie-Joe, from Glynde Close, Newhaven, said he was very pleased how the community came together to help them.
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“One of our neighbours who we had never spoken to read The Argus; he told us about his dog and how the story broke his heart, and he offered us some money which was so nice.”
Maisie was initially thought to have suffered a slipped disk but, after a consultation, it is believed she is suffering from a form of polyneuropathy - a condition that attacks the nerves and is caused by underlying factors.
After an EMG test, vets have told the couple that Maisie should be feeling better after a course of hydrotherapy - a huge relief as it means expensive surgery probably won’t be needed to cure her.
“All the money we raised fully covered Maisie; it covered the cost of the EMG and the consultation - it made me so happy that I wanted to cry,” Billie-Joe said.
Billie-Joe added the couple have been able to work with charity Sussex Pet Rescue, who have offered to cover any extra costs of Maisie’s recovery. The couple were eligible for help due to Sophie being a student, studying at the University of Brighton.
“People had told me to put Maisie down but had I done that and I didn’t bother going for this consultation, I would have made the biggest mistake of my life because what she has is easily treatable.”
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