- Name: Beau
- Age: 5 years
- Sex: Male
- Location: Greater Manchester
Some of you will remember Beau, the lovely lad who joined the family back in October 2025. Within days of arriving Beau was critically poorly and spent many days in the vet hospital.
He really was so very poorly and we really didn’t know whether he would pull through or not. His journey is below.
With the amazing care by the vets and his foster family he made a full recovery. We say a full recovery, Beau still suffers every now and then with his tummy and he does suffer with poorly ears which he is having treatment for.
Some of Beau’s initial issues could well have been stressed related from being moved from his family into foster.
On that note we’re pleased to say, Beau’s fabulous foster family have decided 1) a move could set him back physically and 2) they just love him so much and he’s settled in so well they couldn’t say goodbye to him!
So, congratulations Beau on finding your forever home. We are so very grateful for everyone who donated and supported Beau when he needed it. All his volunteers and of course his foster family.
17th February 2025
It’s been some time since we’ve updated on Beau who stole your hearts at the end of last year. As you’ll remember Beau was incredibly poorly (have a read of his story below – start at the bottom and work your way up!)
So what’s Beau been up to since?
In the early days after he was discharged home, he did have episodes of serious bloody diarrhoea which needed intervention from the vet.
Throughout his tummy issues Beau was also suffering with skin allergies and poorly ears which apoquel assisted with as well as a special mixed shampoo from the vets.
He would tire quickly when he first come home, but was wanting to play and go for walks with his foster siblings.
Around Christmas he went off to doggy school with his siblings. They totally fell in love with him and he got a glowing report.
He really is just a wonderful, happy boy.
He’s had new food introduced to him and thankfully, so far his allergies have not been triggered by these, so potentially his skin and ear allergies were environmental rather than food.
We are so pleased that Beau was saved by you all with your incredibly generous donations which allowed us to seek all the treatment he needed in those early days.
His foster family have been amazing with him, literally dropping everything, taking time off work, doing what was needed to make sure this boy got all the treatment and love he needed.
This is what we do, this is what you allow us to do.
1st November 2024
An update from Beau’s foster family
Beau continues to improve . He is a lovely boy, who loves people and other dogs.
A little separation anxiety, but after what he has been through that is not surprising, but he is getting better each day.
His wish list goodies first arrived after he was admitted to hospital, so we saved posting until the others arrived – we can’t thank everyone enough for all the love and support shown to Beau, and ourselves. It has been overwhelming!
As you can see Beau loves his gifts. He did try to get into the treats, but for now they are not on the menu!
We have been out on short walks. He gets tired quickly still , although this is getting better each day. He walks beautifully on the lead. We stopped at the local coffee shop this morning on our walk. He was fussed and loved it! A real star! Back home again and he is now fast asleep.
Beau is still under vet care and still undergoing tests, but what an amazing difference! And now he’s been in his foster home nearly, very nearly longer than he was in hospital for those very long 6 nights.
Massive thank you to all of Beau’s Army you really are all fabulous
28th October 2024
The only words that are needed for this update is
BEAU IS HOME
Beau came home late last night.
He’s eating, he’s playing and loving being back with his foster family. The resident hounds welcomed him home like a long lost buddy.
We will update later today, right now we don’t need to say anything more but just enjoy this moment with us, and know you were part of this journey, you helped make this happen, you helped save this boy!
We have a new wish list for Beau if you are able to donate. A few things he needs including his special food. We know you’ve all donated so much and you blow our minds every time.
To every one of Beau’s Army, thank you, thank you, thank you
27th October 2024
Now the photo above may cause upset, but this is because of the video at the bottom!
Oh yes! Beau has turned a corner, he’s been moved into the main dog ward where he is desperately trying to play with the other dogs!
His foster parents went to visit him yesterday and it was kisses and cuddles galore!
His bottom tube has been removed, and (sorry we know it’s Sunday breakfast time but this is worth celebrating) his poop is now forming! Woohooo – yes we celebrate poop
Beau is eating better and the IV fluids have been reduced, it really is the most positive update we’ve received so far!
To think that Beau has been in hospital longer than he has spent at his foster home, and he’s only been part of the BRNGB family for 8 days.
As to what is wrong with him, we still don’t know. They have said that IBD (inflammatory bowel disease ie Chrons/ulcerative colitis) needs to be excluded given his history, but can’t now as in the acute setting the diagnosis is questionable. This would involve biopsies of his colon when he is better, but advised this be discussed with regular vet and may only be considered of he doesn’t do well on a hypoallergenic diet. Definitely thinking the colitis has caused the pancreatitis now.
Think that’s why they advise strict diet and also possibly apoquel instead of steroids for allergy /skin possibly. Allergy testing may be useful, but emergency vets don’t do it – suggest better with regular vets and when he is better rather than when unwell as this can also affect the result. The problem is that allergy testing won’t show up everything. Even when he is discharged, there will be more medical assessments needed.
So all in all, Beau is doing well, once he is discharged then we can look at further investigations, our aim now is to get him home and fully recovered before we start any further poking and prodding.
As for the bill, well this is still on going, at the end of Friday the total paid was £4707.27, that doesn’t include his treatment for this weekend. You have all donated so much and we are really grateful. If you haven’t donated yet, please do, a link is below or you can donate via paypal or the bank account
25th October 2024
Yesterday morning the vet called with his update, he’s not better, but he’s no worse.
He is still pouring out watery diarrhoea, and he needs to stay on iIV fluids to replace his losses as a lot, even though he has finally started to drink, it is not enough to replace his losses.
He has continued to eat little at a time, but being given food frequently to keepn his gut going, so the feeding tube is still absent, which is good as Beau was apparently distressed with it anyway!
Bloods stable – they monitor his electrolytes regularly because of the diarrhoea and iv fluids.
The vet considered Addisons Disease, but they don’t think this fits clinically or with respect to his bloods although it was considered.
Beau’s foster family visited him again yesterday afternoon. Here’s their update
Beau’s eyes look brighter, but he is still really uncomfortable.
Beau is still suffering with copious amounts of watery diarrhoea, so much so that to stop the bottom irritation/skin from it, he has had a catheter inserted into his anus! Really not pleasant for the little lad, but hopefully it will help with the soreness. The tube is clear, what you can see in the photos is what he is passing.
He is still being fed some chicken on a frequent basis which he is nibbling at.
Prebiotic were started today. IV fluids and a lot of pain meds are still be given. Poor Beau, his little body is really taking a hammering with this illness and all the medications.
Beau is no better than the previous day, but he’s no worse so we are taking that as a positive.
A further payment has been made to the vet, we are just waiting for the statement to share with you all.
You have all been so very generous with your donations, love, concern and well wishes, you really have helped Beau. Remember he’s only young, he’s got a whole life ahead of him, we just need to get him over this hurdle and with your help we really hope that we are.
At present Beau’s pot it in credit, but each day he is at the vet that pot goes down, we doubt he will be home today (although of course we are hopeful), so if you are able to donate a little to Beau’s pot we would be incredibly grateful. The link to donate is below, or you can donate via paypal or directly into the bank.
Beau’s Army, you are making the world of difference to this little lad we promise. Thank you for supporting us and saving him, he’s got a long way to go, but we know, you wonderful people are looking out for us and Beau.
We had the update from the vet this morning which you have all been waiting for, which is positive, but Beau is far from out of the woods yet.
Before we go into details of how Beau is doing, can we take a moment to thank every each and one of you.
Your messages of support, your outpouring of love for Beau and us, your donations, your prayers, even just a share or a like on Beau’s posts have given us all a massive lift in our spirits. To know this boy has his Army behind him, has made this fight slightly easier for all of us.
Don’t get us wrong, Beau still has a fight and a long road ahead of him, but every tiny step of his little paws, is a step in the right direction.
So the news you have been waiting for.
The vet updated us this morning with the following
Beau is a little brighter this morning, he had his feeding tube in all night but has managed to pull this out.
He has had a little piece of chicken so the feeding tube has done what it was supposed to do in protecting his tummy and helping him want to eat again.
Beau was still not drinking, and still has severe diarrhoea so dehydration is still a huge concern, although there has been little to no blood present. Beau is suffering with pain in his stomach so pain killers are being provided.
Beau still needs IV fluids and potentially another feeding tube will need to be inserted.
Beau has a dedicated nurse, he is being kept away from the other animals and his wonderful nurse is ensuring he is clean, his bedding is clean and he is being taken outside as often as possible.
Beau’s foster family visited him again this afternoon
As you can see from the photos Beau’s feeding tube was still off when his foster family visited him; Beau was definitely brighter and was interacting a little, but only for a few seconds, then he would stop and cry again. He’s in a lot of pain and his bottom is also very sore. Beau doesn’t actually know that he’s toileting so it just comes out of him regardless as to whether or not he is sitting or standing.
His blood tests have come back and the markers are showing probable pancreatitis, this could be the cause of the diarrhoea, or the diarrhoea could be causing the markers to go up, it could be a fake result. He has been scanned and this did not show any inflammation in the pancreas which is a good sign.
Currently Beau is being treated as if he has pancreatitis as that is the most probable cause of this episode.
Beau could also be suffering with an infection which we are wating for the stool sample results to come back.
Beau will probably stay in throughout tomorrow as well to ensure his fluids are kept up via an IV.
He’s having several baths a day to keep his bottom clean and as long as he continues to eat the feeding tube will not be put back in.
Beau is still having very strong pain killers and anti-sickness medications.
So as positive as all of the above is, Beau still has a long way to go and certainly won’t be home tomorrow.
We have paid a further bill with the vets of £1,500.00. A statement of account is below, however this will increase as this is only up to a certain point of Beau’s treatment.
Please do keep sending all your love and positive thoughts to Beau.
If you are able to donate to his account please do, he really is still a sick boy and not out of the woods yet.
Thank you so much for keeping Beau’s foster family, us and especially Beau in your thoughts.
Beau’s Army – you rock!
22nd October 2024
Beau needs his Army!
Every hound who joins the BRNGB family has their own supporters.
Some have whole a whole army, and right now Beau needs every single one of you.
This is a four year old boy, a boy who has suffered with his health on and off all his life. We have all of his vet records and so do the vets, but he’s never been this poorly, he is literally at the gate to the bridge.
Beau arrived in our care on Saturday at four years old. Saturday night and Sunday he was doing really well. Monday morning, one of the other resident bassets woke the foster family up barking, which is unusual. When they went to check on the hounds there was vomit, bloody diarrhoea and urine everywhere. It was clear that Beau was not well. He had been fine on Sunday night, messages flew between the team and the foster family, and the decision was made that he had to get to the vets and he could not wait for them to open at 8.30am.
Upon arrival at the emergency vet he was seen by the nurse. The initial assessment showed that Beau was tachycardia, his gums were dark and dry, he was heavily dehydrated despite drinking; everything he was drinking he had vomited back. He was shaking with a high temperature at around 38, he possibly was in shock so his temperature may actually have been higher.
Beau was admitted on IV fluids with bloods to be taken and investigations to start ASAP.
The vet then saw Beau and immediately said he had to stay in with some serious pain killers so he was given opiates and they would run through various tests to try to ascertain what was happening to this poor, young boy.
All we knew at this point, was Beau was a very very sick boy, could be gastritis, could be a burst ulcer, could be pancreatitis; we knew it wasn’t bloat, we knew there was no blockage, but that was all we knew.
Before the vet would admit Beau we had to pay £1000.00 “deposit” which was paid immediately.
All we could then do was wait………………..
Yesterday afternoon’s update was:-
– No mass or blockages found.
– Bloods ok considering how dehydrated he is.
– Still on IV and staying in till 2mo.
– Colitis possible. Now we know he’s had this before and was showing similar symptoms.
Emotionally Beau was very flat still and they have given him opioids for pain relief. The best news was he had stopped being sick and no more diarrhoea, but he had anti sickness injection
Beau had to remain at the vets.
Today’s update, shared no real further news. We were told what we already knew, Beau is critically ill and had passed blood again during the night. Another possibility of what was happening was haemorrhagic pancreatitis. Beau has refused to eat or drink which is of course vital, but even more so, he needs something in his stomach or it will shut down and we will not be able to get him back.
The vet has put in a feeding tube to try to stabilise Beau whilst continuing to try to ascertain what was going on with him.
Beau’s foster family were allowed to visit him today.
The update from them is equally upsetting as every other update we’ve had since Monday morning, but they saw him, and hugged him and told him we are fighting for him.
Beau is incredibly sad and miserable. Bloody fluid was leaking from his bottom. He’s not eating or drinking for himself and the chances of him being allowed home in the next 24 are little to none.
Parvo tests have come back negative and the vets now believe that he has colitis (inflammation of the large intestine and/or colon) , but they have no idea why. It could be allergy related, it could be to do with his immune system, it could be an infection.
The vets are currently working through various tests, and going through his previous vet history with a fine tooth comb.
He’s a mystery, but we will keep investigating. He’s a young boy, we cannot let him down, we have to keep trying for him. We cannot just decide enough is enough and help him across the bridge.
We truly believe that he is not ready for his final journey, and the vets have not discussed that as an option. We honestly believe that we can help him overcome this sickness and come home.
We have to believe that; we have to keep fighting for Beau; we need his army.
We need every prayer, every drop of healing drawl, every share, every hope, every comment, love and hope you can share.
We also need to pay the vet bill which is in the region of £5,000 at the moment. We’ve done it before; Claude needed us and you donated £12,000 within 24 hours so we could save him and save him we did with your support.
Can you help us save Beau, this beautiful, loving, cuddly, special boy?
4 year old Beau joined the BRNGB family at the weekend.
He’s settled in really well with a pack of hounds in foster and is doing well.
He had quite the transport yesterday including a ferry and a car journey and took it all in his stride.
Once he’s settled he will have his vet check and we will be able to update further. We know he does suffer with allergies so will be careful with what he eats, althogh he loves his food!
Beau has a little wish list below, as always everything donated stays with the hound throughout foster and onto their new homes. If you would rather donate to Beau’s care the link below
Massive thank you to his transport team for getting him to us safely
https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/21VT8MPPB9G3F/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_2
https://brngb.org/support-brngb
