You may remember the story of Blossom – a young, heavily pregnant Staffordshire Bull Terrier who came to Jerry Green Dog Rescue after being found as a stray.
Blossom spent her days on the streets, not knowing when her next meal would come. Her evenings were spent sleeping in cold doorways, always keeping one swollen eye open in case of danger.
Luckily, she arrived at Jerry Green Dog Rescue just in time to give birth to six tiny puppies.
In March, we asked you, our community of dog lovers, to raise £4,000 to give a dog like Blossom a Safe Second Chance.
Thanks to the incredible kindness and generosity of our supporters that gave money to support rescue dogs in need, over £11,000 was raised – far exceeding the target – giving more dogs like Blossom the safety and expert care they desperately need whilst they wait for their forever homes.
After raising her puppies, Blossom was able to receive the surgery she needed. Thanks to your donations, the red lumps known as Cherry Eye, which were causing her discomfort and affecting her vision were successfully removed.
Her six puppies all found safe, loving homes and after being supported through her recovery at our Centre, Blossom was finally ready to find her very own second chance too.
Finally, Blossom’s time came when she caught the eye of her new adopters who instantly knew they would be a perfect match.
“When we met Blossom, she jumped right onto the settee and into my husband’s lap! She was ever so gentle – we applied to adopt and she was on her way home with us within a week!” – Jill, Blossom’s adopter
Blossom is now living the life she deserves. With a comfy bed, plenty of delicious treats, and a wonderful family who love her, she can finally leave her painful past behind her.
Because of your donations, Blossom received the care, treatment and love she needed to recover – and to find her forever home.
“To stay by Blossom’s side, keeping her calm and giving her plenty of cuddles throughout her recovery was my absolute pleasure. She was a superstar and despite all her challenges, her natural sunshine and beautiful personality shone through. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all our donors for helping dogs like Blossom when they need us the most.” – Emma, Centre Manager at Jerry Green Dog Rescue
