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Support Rescue Dogs in Need: Blossomâs Journey to a Safe Second Chance

Support Rescue Dogs in Need: Blossom’s Journey to a Safe Second Chance

A dark brown and white stafforsdhire bull terrier, over the shoulder of a blonde female. The female is wearing a green tshirt. The dog has a neutral expression, with big red swollen lumps blocking the eyes

At Jerry Green Dog Rescue, we believe every dog is unique and worth fighting for. Each dog has a story, and each one is searching for their Safe Second Chance.

We have recently launched an appeal for dogs in need. Dogs like Blossom, a heavily pregnant Staffordshire Bull Terrier who was found wandering the streets alone.

It’s only with generous donations from the community that Blossom will see a future. Because when you make a gift to Jerry Green Dog Rescue, you aren’t just funding “rescue” – you’re providing a safe second chance for a dog in need.

Read on to discover how you can support rescue dogs in need like Blossom.

Cold, hungry, and heavily pregnant

Blossom was found living on the streets – always hungry, always on edge, and always listening for danger. On top of this, she was heavily pregnant.

Suffering from a painful chest infection called Kennel Cough, and a condition called Cherry Eye, causing her eyes to be sore with big red swollen lumps, Blossom was in desperate need of a safe place to stay. The stray pound Blossom was taken to appealed for help to find the security she needed.

Thanks to generous supporters like you, we could say yes to bringing Blossom into our care.

Help us say yes to a dog in need like Blossom

A dark brown and whitr staffordshire bull terrier with red, swollen eyes

From lonely stray dog to brave mother

Blossom was welcomed at the dog rescue Centre in Lincolnshire with open arms by Emma, the Centre Manager. A room with a birthing nest had been prepared, lined with layers of blankets and towels. Blossom didn’t know it yet, but she was finally safe.

It was expected Blossom would have a week to settle in before she gave birth, but her puppies had other plans. Just one day after arriving, Blossom surprised Emma with her first puppy.

“I was by her side throughout it all – at first, she was wary of me – like a good mum should be towards strangers” shared Emma, “But after puppy number three, she was exhausted. Blossom finally relaxed and let me cuddle her, supporting her to continue bringing her little ones into the world throughout the night”.

A blonde woman sat outside on grass. She is looking down and smiling at a brown and white Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Tragedy struck when one of Blossom’s puppies was born not breathing.

Thankfully, Emma was there to respond quickly and cleared the airways to keep the puppy alive. By half past one the next morning, Blossom had given birth to six beautiful puppies.

In such a short time, Blossom had gone from being a stray dog, sleeping on cold pavements, to now laying on fluffy blankets, surrounded by her gently snoring puppies.

By making a gift today, you can help a frightened family like Blossom and her puppies get the care they need.

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New born black and white puppies, cuddled up together on a cream and brown blanket with a paw print pattern

Why dogs like Blossom need your help

Unfortunately, motherhood wasn’t Blossom’s only challenge.

When Blossom arrived at Jerry Green Dog Rescue, she was suffering from Kennel Cough, a painful chest infection. In addition to this, she has Cherry Eye which causes her tear glands to be extremely swollen and red in both of her eyes.

A few days after giving birth, Blossom was visited by the vet. She was given medicine to clear her chest infection and soothe her cough. The vet also confirmed that Blossom will need surgery to treat her Cherry Eye. If all goes well with the surgery, Blossom will be able to see her puppies clearly.

But surgeries for dogs like this are only possible with community donations. That’s why we’re asking you to join us in fighting for abandoned, neglected, and mistreated dogs. By donating today, you will be helping dogs like Blossom get their Safe Second Chance.

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How you can help a rescue dog in need

Blossom was just one of 223 calls for help that Jerry Green Dog Rescue receives every month. Each call has an abandoned, neglected, or mistreated dog at the heart of it.

That’s why your gift matters today. Because by donating, you have the power to do something wonderful. You’ll give dogs in need like Blossom, and her puppies, safety, the dedicated care they need to heal, and the second chance to be loved by new families of their own.

By donating today, you can help make a safe, second chance possible.

Give a Safe Second Chance to a dog like Blossom