Welcome to the BRNGB family, Fred & Wilma ❤️
Fred and Wilma joined us at the weekend. We don’t have a photo of them together just yet — and you’ll understand why when you read on! (Above is Wilma, below is Fred.)
Fred is around 5 years old and Wilma is 4. They are a very bonded pair and have previously had a litter together, so for now they’ve had to be separated as they are both entire. As soon as it is safe to do so, they will be reunited.
Fred is off to the vets today for his health check and to be booked in for his castration. Even once this is done, he can remain fertile for around six weeks, so their reunion won’t be happening just yet.
Wilma visited the vets yesterday. She’s a tiny little dot at just 18.5kg! The way she inhales her food is quite alarming, so she now has a slow feeder to help her. She has infections in both her eyes and ears, and medication has been prescribed. She will also need some dental work, including extractions.
Wilma can’t be spayed at the moment as she is currently experiencing a phantom pregnancy. She’ll be back at the vets in two weeks for a check-up on her eyes, ears, and to see if the phantom pregnancy has resolved.
Both dogs arrived very dirty and smelly and enjoyed a long soak in the bath — Fred’s bath water had to be changed three times! 🛁
Fred appears to be toilet trained (aside from some marking), but Wilma is struggling a little in this area at the moment.
Fred has a wish list (linked below). Wilma is currently borrowing items from her foster family, but if she needs anything further, we’ll let you know.
Both Fred and Wilma will require surgery before they can be reunited, alongside Wilma’s current medication and upcoming dental treatment. We’ll know more about Fred’s health after today’s vet visit.
If you would like to donate towards their care, the link is below. Alternatively, you can:
- Buy a raffle ticket for this month’s prize — a fabulous stay at Elm Grove Country House (£10 per ticket)
- Purchase a £6 number for the Shark Power Mop draw (see our Facebook page for details)
However you choose to support us, we are always incredibly grateful.
Welcome to BRNGB, Fred and Wilma ❤️🐶
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