I decided that I would like to spend some time doing voluntary work up at Bleakholt animal sanctuary. I feel that it is often the animals that need my time the most that will never feel the benefits so i will be spending much of my free time getting to know the animals up there. Today I met an elderly pit bull called Lia who due to a blood clot has no function in her hind legs. No amount of massage will help with her disablement, however the subsequent pain in her back that has arisen due to her having to drag her hind legs behind her could be eased by massage. This will allow her to continue in a little less pain. She is due to be operated on and is receiving physio treatment, however it is unlikely that this will even allow her to walk again. I also met a emaciated Great Dane with behavioral problems as a result of the abuse that he has suffered, a Doberman who was found with multiple breaks in her two front legs, who is now fit and ready to be re homed after extensive treatment. A lot of sadness there, but the end result is very often a happily re homed animal.
I will keep you posted with regular updates of my experiences at the sanctuary.
