COULD your dog be a lifesaver? Pet Blood Bank UK has announced that they are starting to run lifesaving blood donation days in Wirral and they need the town’s dogs to come forward. Sanderson Vet has partnered with the charity and is looking for donor dogs to attend their very 1st session on Sunday, 19 November 2023.
 

This is the 1st time the charity has visited Wirral to run dog blood donation sessions and they are very excited to welcome lots of fantastic new donors to their lifesaving pack.
 

Pet Blood Bank is just like the human blood service, but for dogs. They collect blood donations from donor dogs across the UK which then go towards helping to save the lives of other dogs in need. Every donation a dog gives can help to save the lives of up to four other dogs. Dogs in Wirral, as well as all dogs across the UK, have access to the lifesaving blood should they ever need it, so it really is a vital service.
 

To become a donor, your dog must weigh more than 25kg, be between the ages of 1 and 8, and be fit and healthy. It is also important that they are confident, enjoy meeting new people, and having new experiences.
 

The donation itself only takes 5-10 minutes, but owners should expect their dogs to be with the team for around 35-40 minutes. Dogs receive a full health check from the Pet Blood Bank vet before donating and get showered with treats, fuss, and attention throughout their appointment. They even get a goody bag and toy to take home, as well as the pride of being a lifesaver.
 

Following their 1st session on Sunday, 19 November 2023, Pet Blood Bank plans to visit Wirral every 2-3 months going forward, so owners are encouraged to register their dogs even if they will miss the 1st date.
 

Nicole Osborne from Pet Blood Bank UK said:- ‘We are so excited to launch our very 1st dog blood donation session in Wirral. We are looking forward to meeting lots of new donors and really getting the local community behind our mission to help save the lives of dogs across the country. We would love to hear from anyone interested in finding out more or coming along to our session at Sanderson Vet on Sunday, 19 November 2023’.
 

If you are interested in finding out more and registering your dog as a donor, please visit www.petbloodbankuk.org or call the charity directly on:- 01509 232 222.