Found: Brindle/black Stripe Lurcher Male In North West (WN6)

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2014-05-07 23:59 Dougal

Otis's treatment was featured on tonights Supervet programme on channel 4 - (about 28 minutes in).

http://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-supervet/4od#3696893

Looking at the Northern Greyhound page - the gorgeous Otis is still looking for a new home. As you say Maz - he's looking good :)

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=726952197355733&set=pb.270586122992345.-2207520000.1399496175.&type=3&theater

2013-10-02 20:54 MAZ

Update on Facebook from Northern Greyhound rescue - he's looking very good now! Lovely photos!

Otis has now been in our care six months. His original story follows.
This poor, young male brindle Lurcher was brought into the surgery this morning with multiple wounds to his chest and abdomen and a suspected fractured left hind leg. He was found collapsed in the snow in a field just off Old Pepper Lane in Standish and rushed to the vets by a kind member of the public. When we sedated him to x-ray his leg we were utterly disgusted to find that his entire body and both hind legs were absolutely covered in multiple shot wounds. As a consequence he also has a punctured lung and fractured tibia/fibula in his back left leg. We do not yet know what internal damage he has as he is not yet strong enough for a full anaesthetic. He is now on a drip to combat his dehydration and shock and he is receiving antibiotics and strong painkillers .We have immobilised his fractured leg in a Robert Jones Bandage and he feels a lot more comfortable. Northern Greyhound Rescue will cover the cost of his medical and future surgical care. If we do not find his owner, once he is out of the woods, he will be rehabilitated and cared for until he is strong enough to go to a new home. Otis's bloods and chest stabilised a few days later and as he comtinued to improve, we took him down to Fitzpatrick's in Surrey We wanted the operation to be a success and the care there is second to none.
After three lots of surgery, a lot of hospilisation as well as being cared for and rehabilitated by his fosterers, Otis is now looking for his new home.
We cannot thank Noel Fitzpatrick and all his team enough for the excellent care Otis has received and for enabling Otis to walk again. Noel went the extra mile for Otis on several occasions and saw us out of hours when we arrived late after travelling when there were concerns about the leg. Also his fosterers who have cared for him after all the ops ,are still working with him and have waited up when we've arrived back at ridiculous hours with Otis from down south!
Otis still has mental scars and they may never fully leave him. We do know he was shot at close range but we don't know what else happened to him and it's to be expected the psychological damage will take longer to heal, he is quite wary of strangers.
He is however, living with three other hounds without issue, is housetrained and is playful and is an affectionate sweet boy who deserves a chance of a forever home after what he has been through in the last six months.

Last edited: 2013-10-02 20:56:01 by MAZ

2013-05-15 21:00 Jackie

Just wondering how Otis is getting on and if a home has been found for him xxx

2013-04-13 20:42 MAZ

Some fantastic photos of Otis now on fb - he's doing SO well!! Good boy Otis XXX !!

2013-04-11 19:03 MAZ

Update from vet: Otis has now has his fractured tibia repaired at a specialist orthopaedic referral practice. He could bear weight on it the day after surgery and is doing brilliantly. He is such a brave boy! He was discharged ysdy and has gone into a Northern Greyhound Rescue foster home while he heals

2013-04-11 06:37 MAZ

Otis has had his operation on his leg and is making very good progress!!!

2013-04-07 17:34 collieowner

Do hope this poor boy is getting on o.k. Please keep us informed of his progress. Lots of cuddles and kisses for him.

2013-03-31 08:27 Scoobster

More photos of Otis on the link , Showing him standing and obviously feeling a bit stronger

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=532026130174280&set=pb.161343350575895.-2207520000.1364714785&type=3&theater

Last edited: 2013-04-01 22:05:52 by Angus

2013-03-30 12:44 mathers22

OTIS what a beautiful name for a beautiful dog. Well done everyone for what they have done for him and are still doing. I also hate animal abusers with avengance - think they should all be castrated then they don't breed any more of the scumbags. Hope he's soon up and about and in a good home - sure he will be xx

2013-03-29 22:15 Abbe

What a beautiful boy, been thinking about him all day at work.

How can humans vary so much, people like us would take him in and love him, afford it or not. Would go without food ourselves.

Then there's scum. If they read this they would probably laugh and be proud.

so hope they will pay, sooner or later, in heaven or hell.

It's not goood to hate,but I hate them with a vengence.

2013-03-29 16:33 DogLostClaire Gresty - Area Co-ordinator & Police Liaison - North West

Awww this is brilliant news! Been thinking about him all day :-) x

2013-03-29 16:03 Scoobster

Have copied and pasted this from Gilmore Vets

Gilmore Veterinary Surgery Update 4 u.... he has now been christened 'Otis' by NGR He is doing well, much more comfortable on his leg and managing to bear a small amount of weight on it. His skin wounds caused by the pellets are bruised but starting to heal and he is breathing a lot better. He is eating well and drinking well and has come off his drip today. His leg will be repaired once we are certain that he can cope with an anaesthetic. Thank you so much to all that have enquired about him and generously donated

2013-03-29 12:13 MAZ

Positive update from the vets this morning and he's been named "Otis" - going well so far - keep it up Otis!! XX

2013-03-28 23:24 Unknown

OMG this is awful....poor boy:( sending him get well vibes and hoping whoever did this has a guilty conscence.

2013-03-28 22:07 Nickydog

Bless him. Wishing him a full recovery and hopefully to be reunited or find a loving home. He looks a very brave boy and has a saluki face.

2013-03-28 20:40 MAZ

So glad that there are some caring people in this world - like the man who found him and took him to the vets ... I've been following this story on fb and Horse Gossip. I pray he will make a full recovery in time - suspect a long road ahead but he's having the very best care and attention. XX

2013-03-28 19:36 DogLostClaire Gresty - Area Co-ordinator & Police Liaison - North West

Awwww the poor darling, how sad!
Hope he makes a speedy recovery
Shared his details on FB xx

2013-03-28 19:09 Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

Well done to Gilmore Vets and Northern Greyhound Rescue for caring for this poor lad. Let's hope he makes a full recovery so he can go to a loving home. Link to vets page with updates .. https://www.facebook.com/gilmorevets

Last edited: 2013-03-28 19:18:54 by Clarkey - Area Co-ordinator, East Sussex

2013-03-28 16:52 Nikki (Tyler's mum)

Poor little darling and thank god for Northern Greyhound Rescue. Please God let this baby have a super speedy recovery and let him know how much he is loved by both those near and far x x x

2013-03-28 15:35 Scoobster

This has been put on by the vets caring for this found lad


This poor, young male brindle Lurcher was brought into the surgery this morning with multiple wounds to his chest and abdomen and a suspected fractured left hind leg. He was found collapsed in the snow in a field just off Old Pepper Lane in Standish and rushed to the vets by a kind member of the public. We do not yet know if he will make it but we appealing to try and find his owner.When we sedated him to x-ray his leg we were utterly disgusted to find that his entire body and both hind legs were absolutely covered in multiple shot wounds. As a consequence he also has a partially collapsed lung and fractured tibia/fibula in his back left leg. We do not yet know what internal damage he has as he is not yet strong enough for a full anaesthetic. He is now on a drip to combat his dehydration and shock and he is receiving antibiotics and strong painkillers . We have immobilised his fractured leg in a Robert Jones Bandage and he feels a lot more comfortable. Thankfully Northern Greyhound Rescue have come to his aid, and will cover the cost of his medical and future surgical care. If we do not find his owner, once he is out of the woods, he will be rehabilitated and cared for until he is strong enough to go to a new home. If you wish to contribute towards this poor little dogs surgery, or if you recognise him, please contact us. Donations can be made directly through the link on our page to Northern Greyhound Rescue, or through the surgery, and every little helps. Please help Northern Greyhound Rescue to help this poor boy :(

I would put the link to the facebook post, However I am having problems copying and pasting at the moment (puts my FB login page for some reason) but FB page is Gilmore Veterinary surgery should you wish to keep a watch on his progress

2013-03-28 10:10 LisaMell

heres the full FB post for info....
Please pass this on so we can find this dogs owner........FOUND DEERHOUND/WHIPPET/GREYHOUND TYPE AROUND 28 "TTS APPROX. DOG WEARING BLUE CRAVAT TYPE COLLAR,BRINDLE AND BLACK STRIPE. FOUND INJURED IN FIELDS IN STANDISH. PEPPER LANE AREA.......THIS DOG IS OBVIOUSLY A RUNNING DOG/TYPE AND COULD HAVE COVERED MILES. HE WAS COLD, EXHAUSTED,QUERY BROKEN BACK LEG AND BLEEDING QUITE BAD. THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN OUT IN THE COLD FOR A FEW NIGHTS,HIS BUCKLE ON COLLAR HAD SLIGHT RUST AND HE IS VERY THIN. EVEN THOUGH HE WAS IN A STATE HE LET ME PICK HIM UP WITH OUR TWO GUN DOGS IN TOW AND HE NEVER FLINCHED. THIS DOG HAS BEEN RUSHED TO LESTER VET CARE IN STANDISH NR JUNCTION 27. PLEASE PASS ON. PLEASE PASS ON TO FACEBOOK PAGES. WILL UPDATE ANY NEWS. THANKS

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