Stanley update
15/07/2010 Stanley and everyone at the Coventry Animal Centre would like to extend a massive thank you to the generosity of everyone who has supported us taking part in the fun run to raise the funds needed for Stanley.

We all had a great day at the fun run and some of the fitter staff members managed to run 4 miles in just over 30 minutes the rest of us think there was definitely some secret training going on, the slightly less fit team members tumbled over the line in just less than hour.

Stanley’s Appeal has now raised over £1800 towards his treatment which is a fantastic amount as he did not receive the best of news when he went for the surgery last Wednesday. We took Stanley for his operation duly hoping for him to go under the anaesthetic and begin the first step of getting better. Unfortunately this was not the case as the specialist vet did not believe the problem was caused by his palate but more by an ongoing problem with swallowing.

Stanley was admitted for a swallowing study and this showed his stomach was herniating into his oesophagus. After our specialist vet had sent a copy of the film to another specialist they agreed that this was likely to be the cause of Stanley’s problems rather than the concerns about the soft palate. Stanley has been given some medication for a few weeks in attempt to reduce the inflammation in his oesophagus. Once this has taken affect we can take him down to Bedford for a surgical repair.
Unfortunately this means even more expenditure as the specialists diagnosis cost in excess of £400 and the new operation will cost around £2500.

Meaning a total expenditure of nearly £4000, on top of this the centre has recently admitted a 6mth old Bull Terrier called Rocco who had two broken back legs this has also required specialist surgery costing over a £1000.

The self funded Coventry Branch normally spends £4000 - £5000 per month on veterinary fees for all the animals in its care. Julys total is likely to hit in excess of £10,000 with these two special guys who we believe deserve the chance of living a new happy life free from pain and fear.

Everyone at the branch has been stunned by the kindness and generosity of everyone who has donated so far and we would urge anyone else who can help by making a donation however small to do so. You can donate by visiting our just giving page http://www.justgiving.com/Stanleys-Appeal or by even doing your own event and setting up your own page.

Thank you
Glenn Mayoll
Centre Manager