Midlands and Northern Rhodesian Ridgeback
Support and Rescue Trust

Updated 23rd October 2014

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Unfortunately there has been a further delay in Stella's treatment. Because of the nature of the surgery required, the head vet feels that his experience and expertise is necessary to give Stella the best chance. Unfortunately this means that the operation will now not take place until Thursday 23rd October.

As frustrating as this is to all of us, we have to be guided by the professionals, we trust you'll understand.

On the plus side she has settled into her foster home extremely well. Apparently she has been having a whale of a time, charging around the fields with her new ridgie friends.

Good girl Stella, glad you're enjoying life!

Updated 17th October 2014

Stella has been assessed, the result of this is that she'll have both mammary strips removed, and be spayed, next Tuesday. This is not a small operation for her, so fingers crossed that all goes well and the outcome is as we would all wish.

Good luck sweet Stella, we'll all be thinking of you.



Updated 11th October 2014

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A slight delay in Stella moving to her foster home has meant that she will now be seen by the vet next Monday. Assuming all is OK, surgery should follow pretty much immediately.

She has settled in well with her fosterer who describes her as a real sweetheart!

Hopefully we'll have more news next week.

Updated 4th October 2014

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The response to our "Give Stella a Chance" appeal has been phenomenal! It would appear that the whole of the Rhodesian Ridgeback Community has become enamoured with Stella, and many have made contributions to ensure she gets the medical treatment she needs.

In less than 24 hours the target of £700.00 for her operation was acheived, the balance which has now accrued will go towards funding any other tests and surgery that may be required. We can't  thank you enough; we and Stella owe you a debt that never can be repaid.

The plan is that she will be moving to her foster home this weekend, and be assessed by the fosterer's vet during the coming week. She will then be cared for by her fosterer until she is fully recovered.

To thank you all once again may be construed as gushing, but what the heck, Thank You All.

We'll keep you in touch with her progress.

Updated 27th September 2014

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It looks as though Stella is another who has found her way to us having been used for breeding.

She has a lovely nature and loves a fuss but sadly has some medical problems. She has some lumps scattered over her body which will need investigation but more worrying is her mammary glands, which are also somewhat lumpy. At the minimum she will need a mastectomy of the whole mammary strip, both sides, and to be spayed.

We want to give lovely old Stella every chance, but this operation alone will cost in the region of £700.00 and may not be the end of her problems. To obtain a more certain diagnosis would entail more advanced testing which could run into thousands of pounds. Even a £700.00 veterinary bill, on top of our ongoing bill and the thousands spent on kennelling every year, would considerably deplete our funds. This we can barely afford, but what else can we do, put her to sleep? No!

That is why today we are launching our "Give Stella a Chance" appeal. If you would like to help, donations can be made by clicking on "Give Stella a Chance" and following the instructions. If we can raise the £700 that would be marvellous, if we can raise more than that so much the better for Stella.

She will need a recovery period of about two weeks, under constant supervision, certainly in the early stages. Unfortunately this is pretty much impossible at the kennels. So, not only does she need your money, she needs your home! Is there any kind soul out there who would be prepared to foster her for the recovery period? Ideally someone experienced with dogs but perhaps dog free at the moment.

Well, thanks for listening, lets hope between us all we can give lovely old Stella a chance of life.

20th September 2014