The Buckden Pike dog during his visit to the vet's
The woman who is looking after the emaciated dog rescued from a Yorkshire Dales fell is appealing for animal lovers to help stump up to pay for his treatment.
The unnamed dog was stretchered from Buckden Pike on Sunday after a walker reported seeing it near a memorial cross at an aircraft crash site on the 702m (2,303ft) hill.
Members of the Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association carried the dog for more than a mile and he was taken to kennels in Grassington.
The dog was taken to a vet by Helen Coates of the Dog People where it was found to have a badly broken front leg. It is possible the leg may have to be amputated.
Ms Coates said: “Well done and thank you to the members of the UWFRA who took the time to rescue this poor lurcher-Saluki lad from Buckden Pike yesterday.
Rescuers carried the dog for a mile to their vehicles. Photo: UWFRA
“He’s at the vet’s at the moment with a badly broken front leg. He’s dehydrated and emaciated.
“Fingers crossed he’ll be coming home to us tomorrow.
“Although money is no object when it comes to the life of a dog, if he survives, he’s going to need some major treatment.
“If any of you can spare anything to help this dog, please contact me or UWFRA.
“Any donations, big or small will be gratefully received.
“Keep everything crossed for him, please.”
Eight members of the Grassington-based rescue team brought the dog from the fell.
Team leader Andy Jackson said he believed the dog may have been used for rabbiting as it had scars on its face.
A possible lead to the dog’s owner left by a poster on grough turned out to be false.
Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association can be contacted via the team’s website.
YorkshireMike
22 October 2013Can't offer much but I'd happily put to. Is there a direct contact? That link at the bottom doesn't seem to be working.
Clare Henderson
22 October 2013Likewise - have sent an email to UWFR But a link/email/number /address for the Dog People or Helen would help? Tried their website and although I think it's my computer I can't get on it at present.....
Lynn Hudson
22 October 2013PLease leave an address where moneys can be sent...good luck to the little fella, he ought to be called 'Lucky' x
R Wainman
22 October 2013I'm sorry to say this but the dog type, looks like a saluki cross, their whole life is running. For any dog to lose a limb is bad, but for a lurcher, it's awful. If his leg needs taking off, he'd be better put to sleep. Sorry, but that's my honest opinion.
Jan Rogers
22 October 2013If there could be an immediate way of online giving lots of people would, and I'd be the first!! Let us know, thank you x
karen landon
22 October 2013We need a way to donate, pay pal maybe? Even if he does lose a leg he will be fine. They learn to balance and can run and enjoy life.
Sue B
22 October 2013UWFRA has a Just Giving page, link here http://www.justgiving.com/uwfra/Donate
You can put a note on your donation if it for something specific, like this dog's care
Hope this helps
Alan Scowcroft, UWFRA
22 October 2013If you would like to make a donation to help with the vet's bill please send a cheque to:
The Dog People
Sandy Mount, Woodside, Grassington, Skipton, BD23 5NE
http://www.thedogpeople.co.uk/
These guys do a fantastic job so please help if you can
jennette herbert
22 October 2013Yes he could learn to walk on three legs . And to be honest he looks like he now needs plenty of tlc and retirement from lurcher life .
Alison
22 October 2013maybe you can set up a paypal account as its much easier to pay on line.
angie
22 October 2013poor chap , but like others how do we donate :)
Clare Henderson
22 October 2013Had a reply from Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue to say a cheque sent to the Dog People; Sandy Mount, Woodside, Grassington, Skipton, BD23 5NE
Further info on Dog People website or on UWFR Facebook page...
Jim Round (UWFRA)
22 October 2013There are details of how to donate on the team Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UWFRA or on the Team website http://uwfra.org.uk/
Nicola Williams
22 October 2013I have spoken to Helen Coates, who is looking after this dog at The Dog People in Grassington. She is gratefully receiving donations towards the vet bills for the dog, but her website has gone down. He is not out of the woods yet, but the vet says he is holding his own at the moment. I've added Helen as a friend and she will post updates on his progress.
If you Google "The Dog People" you can see a phone number and address, so you can send cheques to her that way. She is also going to open a PayPal account.
Nicola Williams
22 October 2013Sorry - I should have just added these details for everyone:
Woodside Grassington, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 5NE
01756 751816
Helen Coates
Helen Coates
22 October 2013Thanks for all your concern.
He's a little better this morning. The vet seems quite optimistic. He's getting the best care.
I intend to set up an account this afternoon - probably Paypal. Please bear with me... :-)
Thanks again x
A Craig
22 October 2013R Wainman you really need to meet my Saluki Lurcher . He's a tripod and he runs like the wind ! He's a rescue and he is loving life now .
G Nixon
22 October 2013I presume the vets will (should) carry the works out at cost and local charities should cover the rest, I hope he makes a speedy recovery :)
M Hall
22 October 2013They need to start a just giving page!
HairyWookie
22 October 2013Soon as PayPal is available, I will donate.
Good on all of you for helping the doggy out; such a heart wrenching story.
Shame that people still treat animals so badly in this day and age.
Wishing the doggy and any future owners all the best for a good recovery & a great life together.
Martin Button
22 October 2013Wil donate towards the pooch if possible.
Jules at SLR
22 October 2013Helen Coates: could you please contact us at Southern Lurcher Rescue? We would like to make a direct contribution to his treatment and would need the vet's details to do so.
Many thanks. It's admin@southernlurcherrescue.org.uk .
Susan Graham
22 October 2013Just had a long online discussion with an friend about the way we humans treat all animals, next story I clicked on was this one. Grrrr and Yaay all at the same time. Will certainly donate a small amount (wish it could be more) as every little will help. Yes if this dog makes a good recovery and does lose it's leg I can see no problem with it living a full and love filled future life. I've seen plenty dogs with three legs and some of them can fairly shift. One Collie who used to come into my work could fairly jump as well. Good luck little dog. Where will we see how to donate?
Polly Wolly
22 October 2013Have shared the story on Facebook and will donate/forward the link for donations when it's up and running.
Hope he is fighting fit as soon as possible so he can find a lovely forever home xxx
Samantha
22 October 2013I would like to donate, could you set up a giving page then you would get gift aid too
Kate
22 October 2013Unfortunately its only possible to claim gift aid on donations to charities. It would also have to be a charity that was legally set up with the right sort of aims eg animal welfare.
Jakki Duffy
22 October 2013Dogslost and others recently raised £500 reward to try and find someone who dumped a badly treated dog, £500 was raised in 17days.
http://www.gofundme.com/online-fundraising/
It can be used for anything really.
Hope he finds a good home xx
hazel fryers
22 October 2013will definatley donate as soon as something is up and running x
Lindsay
22 October 2013Good...paypal is now up and running!! Please keep updating us xx
Here is the link to the Paypal account set up to receive donations towards the treatment of the Buckden dog.
Many thanks in anticipation.
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=4LCUG3DMR455Y
Emma
22 October 2013I will donate once I know how. Poor little thing, glad he's safe now and hopping he makes a good recovery! Well done to those who rescued him too.
Chelle
22 October 2013will donate small amount to him and same to mountain rescue. They do a fab job all year round! Lots of dogs cope perfectly well with 3 legs and run around having fun and living life.....loss of a leg is no reason to put him to sleep..... (R. Wainman)............ Has the handsome boy got a name yet......... I think he looks like a 'Wellington' ( the spot where he was found was near where the wellington bomber crashed ?)
Heather Farrant
22 October 2013Ridiculous comment about being put to sleep!! Shame on you!! I've known three legged whippets outrace my four legged dog with ease!
Will gladly donate to help this little fella. Hope he gets better soon xx
Helen Coates
22 October 2013Here is the link to the Paypal account set up to receive donations towards the treatment of the Buckden dog.
Many thanks in anticipation.
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=4LCUG3DMR455Y
Hester
22 October 2013Thanks for the link. Please keep us updated on the dog's progress and let us know if the owners are found or if he is going to be re-homed. Well done Mountain Rescue and good luck Helen, hope all goes well with him.
Kelly
22 October 2013Yes please keep us updated. Hope he makes a speedy recovery Helen and great work by Mountain Rescue.
Jane hudson
22 October 2013Shared will donate via link he deserves to live
Susannah
22 October 2013I have a 14 year old 3-legged Lurcher and she outruns my 8 year old dog! Once he's recovered from his injuries/possible amputation hopefully he'll enjoy life again in a new home.
Aisha
22 October 2013Wonderful that the poor dog was found and is now being treated. There are some lovely people out there. Unfortunately there are many who are not so lovely. If you would not mind anwswering my only question is what will be done with any donations over and above the cost of the vets bills?
Thank you
liz
22 October 2013clicked on that link (to donate)
and it doesn't do anything . what am I doing wrong ?
liz
22 October 2013done it !!
Helen Coates
22 October 2013Hi Alisha. I will let everyone know when we have enough money. I'll be getting an idea from the vet tomorrow, hopefully. Any donations over the cost of the vet bills can be refunded via Paypal if necessary. But I was thinking of donating the extra to the Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association. We'll cross that bridge if/when we come to it. Thanks very much. xx
Pip
22 October 2013Thank goodness he was found in time, the poor little soul. Hope he has a speedy recovery and can get over the trauma of being lost/abandoned. I have donated :-)
Ros glenn
22 October 2013Just donated. Hope he makes a good recovery. He is a beautiful dog. Happy for surplus funds to go to wharf dale rescue xx
J Holland
22 October 2013Donated, well done all of you. Will look forward to seeing his progress.
Lizzie
22 October 2013This little guy deserves every chance, love and a full life after treatment ..... hoping for a speedy recovery and thank god for Mountain Rescue xx
Andy McMurdo
23 October 2013Just donated, hoping he makes a speedy recovery.
Martin & Sarah Allan
23 October 2013Happy to donate, we hope the little fella has a happy and healthy life from here on in.
Well done to the guys who rescued him and those taking care of him right now.
Shame on those who left him there!!!
Helen Coates
23 October 2013Quick update on Wufra's condition.
Apparently he has gained 1.1kg since Monday and he is managing to get up on his feet by himself now! :-)
This is the best news of the day but the vet stresses that it is still early days.
Keep your fingers crossed for him. xx
krys
23 October 2013bless all of the people who helped this poor dog.the mountain rescue team the vets etc if he loses a leg its NOT the end of the world he will still be able to get around fine theres loads of tripods out there!im donating some money to his care hope some of my friends do the same ive put his story on my fb page and links to the paypal donations for him.good luck little guy hope your new owners take better care of you than the previous ones x
Jen
24 October 2013Poor little pooch, its a good thing there's people like Helen, the rescuers and all those donating. Shame on the heartless **** that left him there. I wish him a speedy recovery and will be donating as soon as I get paid. I'll keep checking on here to see how he's doing xx
emma
24 October 2013we at bubbles dog grooming in north wales will be donating all profits from nail clipping during the next few months
Sara McGrail
24 October 2013Happy to offer this chap a home - just contact us at The Severn Trow B+B in Shropshire. Will donate too. He's a very handsome chap. Well done to his rescuers
Gill Marquis
25 October 2013We have a lurcher bitch 8 yrs old, a rescue dog, and she is a fab dog, will be sending you a donation... wish him a speedy recovery bless.... and for those who abandoned him, what goes around comes around, !!!
please keep us informed of his progress, would love to visit him when he is fit enough to have visitors... would like to buy him a coat too....
Gill Marquis
25 October 2013just donated through paypal!! hope he is a little better today x
Gill Marquis
27 October 2013How is the little fella doing??