24/06/2025
💔 Some patients stay with us, long after they leave the building.
At our clinic, our patients are never just a dog, a cat, or a name on a file. They become part of our days, our memories, and our hearts. We don’t always share the harder moments, the sad goodbyes, the tough decisions, the quiet grief that follows when one of them leaves us but when a beloved pet passes, we feel it too.
Today, we wish to share and honour one very special soul who touched us all, a gentle greyhound who had been part of our clinic family for many years. She was recently diagnosed with a splenic mass, a growth within or around the spleen. While not always cancerous, splenic masses can be serious. Some grow silently and rupture without warning, leading to internal bleeding, others are found in time, but they still bring difficult decisions for families.
She was adopted over a decade ago after retiring from life as a racing dog. Despite a tough start to life, she was endlessly gentle, trusting, and full of love. These dogs ask for so little and give so much. After years of routine and uncertainty, they often blossom into the softest, most loyal companions and she was no exception.
She finally got her second chance, a warm bed, a devoted family, and a life filled with peace and love. And through the years, she became so much more than a patient, she was adored by every team member who met her. She brought with her a quiet grace, calm presence, and gentle spirit.
Today, we are thinking of her and the beautiful family who saw their best friend go over the rainbow bridge 🌈 to end her suffering. Thank you for giving your friend the life she always deserved. We feel honoured to have known her. 🖤
Dogs are a gift far too good for this world. 🐾
