Our 5th day of Christmas dog is Reuben now called Harley.
Reuben came to us through the RSPCA he had demodetic mange and an open sore on the top of one leg.
The family who claimed they had only owned him for a week were happy to sign him over as they could not afford the veterinary treatment for his mange.
He was a big chap, boisterous and demanding.
We treated his mange and had him neutered and the sore stitched on his leg.
Then on Christmas eve when we had had him about two months, I noticed a hard, bony lump above his eye.
Further tests revealed this to be a benign bone tumour which had to be removed. The surgery was done by Fitzpatrick Referrals at a reduced rate. It was an anxious time and at one point we thought he may lose his eye. His eye was saved and the surgery was a success. He went on to make a full recovery.
Despite this no home was forthcoming, only one person ever showed any interest in him at all and then they just disappeared.
Then along came Deb. It was a match made in heaven ,she immediately liked him and after a short trial he became her devoted companion even proving to be gentle with her baby grandson and becoming best friends with the cat! He remained boisterous and demanding but also incredibly sensitive and intuitive.
He is one of our Guildford Stafford celebrities.
Didn't he do well! Reuben/Harley landed on all four paws. All the effort was worth while many would not have bothered. In the darkest moments you never given up. You are a star with a heart of gold. I am proud to know you.
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