Over 2,500 of you have already welcomed Molly, but let’s give her a BRNGB official welcome.
Firstly, thank you so much for the out-pour of love and donations for this wonderful little girl. We have tried to answer every single one of you and will continue to do so. We are truly touched by the support you have shown, words really aren’t enough.
So what’s Molly’s story?
Molly is just over 9 years old, we were contacted by her owner for our help; the obvious issue being her eye. We know that Molly was seen by a vet some time ago, back when her eye started showing signs of Glaucoma. As a lot of us know, this is a disease which isn’t a stranger to basset hounds; it is caused by increased intraocular pressure, when the aqueous humor cannot drain properly, which can cause significant pain and more than likely blindness.
Sadly Molly’s eye has not been treated in this time; but we don’t judge, and we don’t disclose personal reasons as to why not; we step in and help where we can.
So what is next for this beautiful girl:-
Molly arrived in our care on the 4th August, and a vet known to her foster family kindly came to their home to examine Molly. We didn’t want any further upheaval to stress this lovely girl.
The report from the vet is that Molly can close her eye; and although does not appear to be in major pain, she’s probably more than likely just got used to the pain and the pressure in her head and merrily carried on. Before surgery the vet wants to take bloods and also a urine sample as Molly appears to also have a UTI. The bloods are to ensure she is fit and healthy for her surgery.
Her eye does sadly need removing, but right now it is stable. Thank goodness as we were very concerned it was getting to the point of possible further bulging or worse… once the blood tests have been completed Molly will be going for her eye removal, we are aiming for 7 to 10 days.
Molly does also require some dental work, however that will and can wait until her eye surgery is fully recovered. The vet will not do this at the same time as there is a huge bacteria risk transferred from mouth to eye wound.
The estimate for the surgery and Molly’s bills so far are below. As we said we are overwhelmed by the love, support and donations Molly has received, the funds raised will be going towards her eye surgery, if there is any left, it will go towards her dental surgery and anything else she needs. IF there is anything left in the pot we will add this to Willow’s fundraiser for her eye surgery. Thank you everyone for providing for Molly. (Keep reading to the end for the cuteness)
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Now for the cute, fuzzy bit, who sees a heart on this wonderful girl’s side? It’s a heart she should wear with pride as she is a very lovely girl. She has settled into foster life with two other BRNGB bassets. She slept all night happily sharing their space; has been on a little walk which she thoroughly enjoyed and is eating well. She really has taken the last 36 hours in her little basset stride.
So enjoy the photos, enjoy the praise of being the BEST Molly Army, share her post from our socials, donate what you can into her pot, and go to bed knowing this little girl is loved by thousands and we will do everything she needs from us, because of your love, your support and your dedication to our little charity.
