Save 1 dog or help 40? You decide...
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- Опубліковано 3 чер 2024
- This week, we had a har decision to make. A little dog named Oreo came to the land with severe anemia caused by tick fever. In order to survive, he needed a blood transfusion. And then another blood transfusion. Just those two treatments cost over £2,000 - with only a 50/50 chance he'd make it even then.
Which left us with a hard question... Do we save one dog and spend £2000+ or do we neuter 50+ dogs and potentially save hundreds of dogs and puppies from suffering?
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If you could create an emergency fund for cases like this, I know heaps of us would be forgoing our weekend Frappuccino to donate. You could call it Oreo's Fund in his honour, and cap donations at 5 dollars each. It would be for Oreo-esque emergencies 🥹 but I know you never ask for donations. I can't stomach the idea of letting Oreo go, to save 40 others. I know this is reality and it's heartbreaking of course. Bless you all Niall. Bestest people in the world
A blessed thought, that would work ☀️
Perfect suggestion 🙏
Wonderful idea. And we all make sure that there is always enough money for dogs like Oreo ❤❤❤
Great idea 🙌. Without knowing their finances - an emergency fund could be kept seperate and only used for cases like this
I agree with all of the above! Obv monthly donations allow you to predict cash flow/income so are critical, but a separate emergency fund is a great and inspired idea. I’m all for it!
Toward an emergency fund. Thanks for all you do.
I still cant belive no billionare have not giving you millions so You can do this good work. I would in a heartbeat
I know!
It's weird, isn't it. The biggest donors are the people who have the least. Always.
Absolutely can’t believe it … too busy going to space or creating havoc on social media xxx
The One may save your child's life. The One may comfort a senior citizen who has lost all and has also lost the will to live, or perhaps a young child traumatized or a brave soldier with PTSD who needs a Dog Companion. The One must be saved as must the 40. You do your best and trust in the Love of people to help you fight for all the precious lives.
It's the single dollar of the millions - the 99% - that support most animal charities, not the selfish 1% like trump. The 1% don't even pay their fair share of taxes.
trump's tax act after 6 years has proven to benefit big business and the 1% most of all.
@@theresavancamp7575 👏🐾🙏❤️
I would save the life that's put before me; in this case it's Oreo. I feel that there is a reason dogs like Oreo cross your path and his life means everything to HIM! Sterilisation is crucial to end suffering on the whole and you are making great strides with the incredible quantity of sterilisations you perform each month. You WILL get there! In the meantime, individual dogs who are already here and suffering because of humans need your help to survive! Although rescue demands difficult decisions which must sometimes be formulated by putting emotions aside, we must hold tightly to our humanity and listen to our hearts at the same time.
100% ❤
I completely agree with everything you have said and you have kindly saved me from typing 😜🥰. Save the life that crosses your path aways 🥰
Great comment
I agree. The 40 others are faceless, nameless dogs. Oreo is there in front of you. Save the life that is before you. The others will happen too.😊
You have put my thoughts into words!
You made the correct decision. My old Rottweiler had a huge tumour and cancer had spread, she went into shock when being scanned at the vets and needed emergency surgery. They called us and said we can operate but she may die on the table or you could get 2 weeks with her or another 6 months, it was a gamble. The insurance had stopped due to her age and we had to pay the full price, we took the risk and thought if we get 2 more weeks with her we will take that (you can't put a price on time with them, any time is worth every penny). She lived another 3 years and 8 months! The diagnosis was terrible but the results were amazing, had we have thought about her age, the finances , her chances etc we would have let her go and not got to enjoy nearly another 4 years with her (I know we would have never known this would be the result had we have taken that option) the main thing is we tried, we did all we could and this time it paid off! No matter what the outcome is you've most certainly done the right thing. I hope he has a speedy and full recovery.
3 years and 8 months instead of 2 weeks or 6 months! That's so wonderful. What a gift for you. I'm happy to hear you had this time with your beloved dog!
And too many vets say we need to put them down.
I agree with the person that said what you could do in these situations is to set up an emergency GoFundMe and I’m positive people will donate. So thankful for all those people who donated towards Oreo.
I think in order to do what you do every day, you need to save the individual dogs. For your own mental state. Cause that's something you can see, touch, feel. You've saved a life and can watch this dogs life change forever.
With sterilisation, its the bigger picture which is less tangible and easier to get down about it cause its numbers. Are the numbers enough? Am I doing enough etc. Does that make sense?
I feel its good for all you guys to get the win. You guys rock ❤❤❤
Also, sorry to say, for the followers and those who donate, they want to see the individual stories. Thats what we love. There is a happy ever after for a dog and it brightens our otherwise dark days ❤
Totally agree, ❤
It will be great when Tina's hospital will be open to save the time and travel to the vets. ❤❤
100% this. Not just for saving money but even more importanly people's time and also less stress on the dogs not having to travel etc
It must be so hard making these decisions Niall. But Oreo was worth the save, so thank you ❤
They’re tough decisions. But I do believe in what you are aiming to do, Niall. You are trying to fix the root of the problem. That by neutering and spaying, there’s going to be less Oreos in the future until hopefully there’s none. If you put a brake on the neutering and spaying and just totally focus on treating all sick strays, 100 years from now, it’s still the same. The suffering will still be rampant. But you have helped a number of dogs have amazing lives and helped those on the streets be happy and healthy. Treated them too. Whilst not taking your eye from the prize which is neutering and spaying. You are doing amazing. The rescue stories tug at the heartstrings (and maybe they’re what drive also for donations to pour in) but population control is the real answer and you’re doing it. You are doing both. You are doing great.
What you say is understandable, but the dogs saved are not statistics, they are also lives that we want to save, because the goal is not to produce them in a chain but rather to treat the most in need while continuing to help others, even at low speed, if fewer dogs are saved it doesn't matter, you already save so many dogs, even if I still understand why you want to save some as much as possible, it would be so better to not let the sick die, even if it is expensive, it is a life, sterilization is not a danger of death, Oreo on the other hand is in serious danger, the other dogs can wait, Oreo on the other hand will die if you do nothing, a jackpot can be opened to make up for the 1000 euro hole, no money will save Oreo. Let's be human, and not mathematicians for pity's sake 🙏❤️
@@rpima_army4614 oh I totally agree with you. I don’t envy Niall’s position at all. He’s the one who has to make these tough decisions. But I get what he wants to do. Sterilisation is the ONLY way to end the suffering. Otherwise, it’s just a vicious cycle. I donate not just to Niall but other organisations as well that treat a lot of sick animals but I feel it’s never enough. They just keep popping up and it breaks your heart until I cannot take it anymore and have to look away. I admire Niall for what he’s trying to do. He and janeythevet inspire me so much that I want to study to be a vet. And if all I do is spay and neuter everyday, that’s more than I could hope for in this lifetime.
I agree @tylamc1 Rescuing is not easy , you can't let emotions guide tough decisions. No wonder he suffers from anxiety etc , people commenting can be really judgemental and all seeing when they aren't the ones making so many tough decisions.
Please let us know when you have a similar situation than with Oreo. I am sure there are hundreds of people who are able and willing to donate for a cause like this. Thank you all who donated for Oreo and thank you Niall & the team for all you do for these dogs 🙏🥰
As I said in the video I was very lucky in this situation that a lot of people did actually donate without asking. I don't really like asking
I would do the same you did. Trying to rescue the dog. Every life matters.
PS. Its a garden orb spider, they are harmless and a blessing in the garden, spin beautiful webs!
Oh! That's what I thought too - have them around here - they take gorgeous pictures! BTW - I'm an artist who loves insects, but love dogs even more.
Holy crap. A blood transfusion for a dog here in Bulgaria costs €50 to €100 depending on their size. In patient is €15 a night. But we never leave them in unless absolutely necessary. Mental money. Poor boy. Glad he made it. Having up to 20 pups at one time… I can confirm it is bloody hard work! Absolute pooping machines! 😮 Ps. I would spend everything I had on saving the fella. But totally understand the difficultly in making these kinds of decisions. Keep up the good work 👍
Blood transfusions run around $1500.00 depending on the area of U.S.
We had several transfusions with no diagnosis as to why she was losing blood.
We would pay anything. She finally told us no more.
Some things are very cheap here for vets but blood transfusions (and leg operations) are not one of them
@@Sunknee Yeah the US and UK are in need for an independent regulator to regulate the prices that those vets are charging for virtually everything. Walk through the door at the vet and it costs up to €100. A friend of mine had a Giardia test for their dog in the UK last week at £270. Here they are £12. Bit of a difference? Takes 15 minutes and it’s a piece of plastic and a cotton swab. Another friend had her Rottweiler spayed for £650. It costs under £50 here. Another friend had a fractured radius which their vet kindly offered to amputate it for £2500 or plate it for £8000. I had the same surgery on a dog here the other week and it cost £350. So something doesn’t add up does it 🤔 $1000 for a blood transfusion is just crazy money in SE Asia 😳
@@Lou_Sylw_Bulgarian_Rescue_Dogs In the U.S 75% of Veterinarians are now corporate. The offices have to make a certain amount to satisfy the corporation. My advice is to always look for a private owner and get a second opinion. Their might be options they don't tell you about.
@@Lou_Sylw_Bulgarian_Rescue_Dogs What is your 100 in U.S. dollars? 55.00?
I think you did the right thing Nial, thanks for all the great work you do with all the dogs must be a emotional rollercoaster
I give monthly to happydoggo but I know if you had the space for a really sick dog I’m sure people would give money . A sanctuary I follow in America they have their patreon and if they have dogs who need extra they have $5 Friday to get the funds they need for extra treatments/ operations .
Niall you are all doing a wonderful job and it must be excruciating trying to make the right decision
Your decision was neither right nor wrong---it was resplendently refulgently GOOD. Bless you and your sanctuary and your helpers. If there is a heaven, you all will go there.
Both..you do your best. Every precious animal is unique and precious. Thank you for helping them.❤❤❤
It’s the hardest decision and I really don’t know the answer, it must tear you all up making these sorts of decisions
The important outcome is Oreo is alive and recovering. Thank you to Niall for continuing to help the dogs in Thailand. The dogs get adopted and cared for. They are not scavenging for scraps of food on the streets. ❤ Happy Doggo.❤
Each rescue is different, in your heart you made the right decision for beautiful 'oreo', but another day the decision could have been different. We have recently spent a fortune on getting our lovely boy fixed, luckily we had the money but it would have been different perhaps if someone else had rescued him... You always do your best , so never beat yourself up ❤
I love your answer! ❤️🇺🇸🙏
Absolutely! I trust his ability to make the best decision per case. I think some people are being harsh because they aren't dealing with 100's of dogs. I can't imagine what his daily struggles are with all these responsibilities 😢. I love him.❤
Bless Oreo ❤️ of course you did the right thing saving him. Look at that little face looking back at you. I think your all amazing. Oreo and Mario and Billy all saved and starting to feel better. You said you wanted to make a difference and look at the difference you’ve made!
Some of the decisions you have to make must be heart wrenching, at the end of the day you can only do your best and your best is more than enough.
I've just donated a little something it's not much but I hope it helps
You have over 1 million followers just imagine if we all donated even just £1 each - the difference that would make ❤
You definitely made the right decision Niall. If you didn’t go ahead with the transfusions and he had died, you would always be wondering “what if?”. It would haunt you. Just look at him now, that’s all the answer you need. We would all be willing to donate for any situation like Oreo where a poor dog needs urgent treatment. All lives matter. Thank you so much.
Just keep trusting your heart ❤ Most of these dogs would be dead without you and the team being there to make the tough decisions. You got this Oreo!
I’m so glad you made the decision to get Oreo the treatment to save him!
We can all contribute more to saving the many, with you and the team on the ground, and the rest of us over here watching and foregoing that 1 coffee or breakfast out a week can help to raise the money!
I think you and Oreo crossed paths for a reason, and I’m so glad!❤
Keep getting well Oreo! x
Unfortunately, Niall, the answer to your question is that an organization’s funds must go to save the larger number of dogs. If someone, or a group, write a check to cover the entire medical costs of the blood transfusions for this dog, that would be so great! But even then, it takes someone to take the dog to the vet; etc., and make sure the dog is responding positively to the treatments. What if something goes wrong and the dog must be euthanized while undergoing treatment? Who will pay for that? And then, there is always another dog behind this dog, whose medical treatment will take thousands of dollars with no guarantee of recovery after the medical treatments are done. Working in a cat shelter for 18 years revealed these very difficult decisions that have to be made. It’s heartbreaking!
I absolutely adore the spice girls! 🥰
FYI: In America, many people cannot afford to pay a thousand dollars for their pet(s) medical care, or whatever the cost of medical care is. Many people euthanize their pet(s) if their pet(s) have a costly medical condition (ongoing); for example, Feline Diabetes, or Cancer. I understand that; medical care in America, for pets, is so expensive! There are also pet owners who take their sick pets to their nearby animal shelters looking for euthanasia for their pet. And sadly for the pets, there are owners who dump their pet(s) on the city streets, or at parks, or wherever they happen to be, when they find out their pets need medical care, whether they can afford it or not.
I think the money will always come. If you create an emergency fund me myself and others would always donate. Every dog deserves that chance🥲🥰Thank you for saving Oreo. He’s a beauty and I’m so happy you made the right decision.
Doing God's work! The world is a better place because of you and your team
You made the right decision and I hope dear little Oreo makes a full recovery. He is looking so much better. We will help you on your mission and raise the additional funds to sterilise the forty doggies. Big love 💕💕💕💕
You made the right choice for Oreo. You know in your heart when it’s time to let them go. But if you can help to keep them alive and comfortable for some bonus time on this earth… you know that in your heart too. Glad it came together. And that spider was ridiculous!
Niall, thank you for doing what you do❤.
Dearest Niall, thank you so much for this very special video. I absolutely understand the problem, but look at Oreo ❤His eyes come alive!!
I think you and Sybille have a very good feeling for situations like this. Can imagine, how incredibly hard it is. But you even get donations without asking. You never ask. And I'm sure, you'll always get enough money from us supporters who love you and what you're doing day and night, if there are dogs like Billy, Mario, Oreo and all the other poor souls who desperately need your help!. SO: Please do not hesitate to ask us for money in these situations!! We are behind you! Big Love from Germany ❤
I think you just get the ‘feeling’ when deciding what to do in these situations. I would have done the same for Oreo. Pushing on with the big picture is the most important thing but maybe, just sometimes, it’s ok to go sideways a little bit.
“Oreo’s alive and that’s all that matters”. You’ve answered your question ☺️ My feeling is that you have to treat every dog that comes your way, wherever it’s financially doable, they deserve that chance. Rome wasn’t built in a day ☺️
This is a hard question but I would have to try to save the one right in front of me I would have to believe that what ever happens in the future will happen good or bad we’ll cross that bridge when we come to it ❤ All Love to You Oreo and All who help what you do ❤
They are very difficult decisions. Do the best you can. We love the work you do. Blessings to you and your entire team!!
As Mr Spock would say " the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, or the one" as he was dying of radiation poisoning. Many of us have been in the same boat. During covid was the absolute worst time to have a sick dog. I lost a 6 mth old puppy in the back of my car in a crate 10 feet from the door of an animal emergency hospital. He and his sister started vomiting. We spent 6 hrs in the parking lot of a clinic without shade waiting in the line to be seen. Never made it in the door. Got referred to another hospital a 90 minute drive away because they had no open hospital beds. Basically pre admitted to hospital b. Arrived there and called to let them know we had arrived. Sat in the parking lot for another 90 minutes and he was dead from dehydration. I ended up transferring the girl to the vet school 48 hrs later cause they wanted to euthanize her because her immune system was gone. So 6,000 dollars later....she is recovered and doing well. I still have PTSD ....it started on a sunday morning. I still remember my feet hitting the ground and every small painful detail. What if i hadnt taken care of the rest of the dogs first befoe i left. Why was i so clueless to leave without thinking i would have to wait hrs in parking lots with no shade? I have a truck outfitted for dog travels. Why did i take my daily driver instead of my dog truck which had my emergency bag where i could have given subq IV fluids while we waited....Anyway very glad for Oreo. I totally feel your pain. It probably took 12 weeks before i didnt have to force myself out of bed on Sunday mornings and relive every moment and his death all over again. RIP Kemosabi....i miss you
100% the right decision to save Oreo! His life is precious, and has value beyond money.
So happy he was entrusted to you, and to all the caring people who chipped in to save him ❤ Will be donating for Oreo and your emergency fund
Mmmm, a very odd looking spider 🙃
Yes, a very hard decision and dilemma Niall
Universe guides us in challenging decisions, when needed, and they will always be the right decision 💜
Bless you, Oreo and all the volunteers and dogs 💜☀️🇬🇧
I can completely understand your dilemma, Niall! And I know how very important it is that you are able to continue your sterilization work for the most good in the long run. My hope is that you'll never have to make that difficult choice because I and your other supporters will be able to chip in and provide that extra money when you have a situation like you did with Oreo. Thank you for giving us these detailed glimpses into all the varied challenges of Happy Doggo so we can better understand what you and all your staff have to contend with every day ❤
may we know a world where such decisions are not necessary and we can do right for the one, for the forty and for our own hearts too. Thank you for all you (and your collaborators) do, for your kind and sleepless soul and the new possibilities you create with your efforts. ♥️
I'd save the dog and ask for "sponsors" for the pup in need; these tough decisions.
At this stage, there is no right or wrong decisions. You do what your heart & your gut say that moment. And whatever should happen, you know you did what you could based on that moment & that circumstance. Bless all of you for doing what you do. Love to Oreo- the bestest boi ❤
Well the stories is what makes you more subscribers - thus it’s an investment and more people will donate 🙏🏽 so win win win for everyone
I think the decision must be made on a case by case basis considering each dog, their medical condition, their prognosis,,etc. So happy Oreo is doing well and WOW about that massive spider 🕷️🕷️🕷️🕷️🕷️
I couldn’t make those decisions Niall, it is so hard, no wonder you had sleepless nights! So happy you have saved Oreo and so grateful this is what you do. You are a truly amazing person and we support you all the way.
You asked what we think: what would I do? Did you do the right thing? Honestly, your understanding of the situation and what other dogs are needing help makes you the expert. Plus it’s your rescue, which means you’re right. If Oreo does not make it, you filled his last days with love, food, water, & shelter. It’s hard to quantify that in my mind. I’m a nurse and work in elder care. The transition of the soul has a certain beauty to it. We all die, making those last days, weeks, more comfortable and stable is important. If Oreo lives, then you save a dog from certain death. Could you help 40 other dogs, yes, can you save one life or give comfort to the dying yes. But there isnt an equation for how those numbers work. I say do what you can, if you are struggling with doing the right thing, sometimes you have to follow your heart. You face many paths each day, 100 things that you could choose, that would not benefit anyone. 3 paths that benefit another or many living beings. If you picked that path to help another soul, I say you did the right thing. I too struggle with this. When in exhausted, I overthink it. But your helping change the world for one dog at a time, over time you have changed the world for all the dogs where you live. Keep taking that path forward. Do not give up, when you chose to continue each day, your saving lives.
You have helped one sick dog, that recalling impacted the world, in hind sight, easy call, but you make a difference. 3 months from now you’ll know it was the right thing to do.
You make good decisions. They are all the best dogs that ever was. 😊 Money to save/neuter/spay 40 other dogs will materialize. It will.
Thankyou to all the people who donated you saved an animal ,it’s an amazing feeling 😊I would of saved Oreo and understand where your coming from but do a go fund page so all the money goes into medication and neutering,oooh 😮spider I have had one bigger than that very big and black 🙈it was twice the size 😵💫😆well done for all your work ,I do voluntary work abroad in a animal shelter in Greece 🇬🇷 it’s hard work but rewarding 👏🫠🥰🇬🇧
Bless everyone who helped Oreo❤🐕❤️🙏 Speedy recovery Oreo
He look SO much better!
I don’t have the answer though to your dilemma.
What happened to the little dog you fixed and returned, who then came back to the land? (Lottie?)
I think it is Joy 😊 Lottie is living her best life in England 🎉
Yeah it’s Joy. She’s another one I wish will get a home. It’s probably another tough one for Niall as she’s got somewhere as a “home” but she’s a resilient one. She’s trying to take charge of her life by going back to the land over and over again. Her story also got 2m views just on Twitter or X alone.
It's a terribly difficult bind, but I would likely have saved Oreo. I'm glad he's still here thanks to you making that hard decision ❤❤
Also ... that spider? Nope 😆
I totally think you made the right decision when you decided to save Oreo.❤You and the people you work closely with are very good and kind hearted people.
You have a beautiful calling to help street dogs! Oreo's case was an emergency & your decision to help him on the spot was the best decision. As the Universe rewards beautiful souls like you who have honorable missions, it sent your way other amazing souls who donated money to help cover Oreo's medical expenses, & sterilize other dogs. Bless you for all that you do cor dogs 🙏💙
I love what you all do and I thank you and the lovely people behind you. Its really a tough decision. I literally cried watching this video. Thank you for saving Oreo. Bless your heart.❤
Tough decisions indeed, takes strength and determination to navigate such situations. God bless you for your kindness 🙏❤
I think the best is to take it on a case by case scenario. The money will come for the sterilisation. God sends these animals across your way to help. Maybe do a seperate fund where people can donate for medical emergencies where you feel you can help these animals. You have the world backing you Niall we are here, let's help!
I am listening not watching because I am scared of seeing spider 🫣 Well done Niall and your team 💛 So happy Oreo is getting better 💛💛💛
I would do what you did. What a dilemma though. I do feel though that stories like Oreo's compel more people to give. It gives them hope that their limited funds might make a difference. Then, the giving in turn adds to the coffers so more dogs are helped as a result. It keeps the cycle going.
We rescued 7 dogs over last 10 years spent around £4000 uk pounds in first couple of months then adopted another EU dog who had stomach and bowel problems. We had her operated on once didn’t work and we made painful decision to put her down she was continually prolapsing. I still have nightmares and regret but we got to end of our credit card limits. I still cry and the Romanian rescue were furious. They were revolting and I understand their fury but I felt I could not approach them as we could not afford any more. My husband and I have never got over it ❤
Its such a hard call but Im glad Oreo got a chance. Once you see him its hard to ignore.
So glad Oreo pulled thru. Get well soon little guy.
Isn't that what Tina's hospital for sick dogs is going to be? Keep going with your gut, you are making the right decisions. Oreo came to you guys for a reason.
An animal rescuer always helps helpless animals no matter how hard it is ,no matter how much money it is required ,no matter what the difficulties are !!! Especially when an animal rescuer has over one million subscribers.......
So all the dogs he saved and is saving don’t count? Not an animal rescuer because he has limited resources.
Unbelievable that you can sit here on the internet and criticize someone who has done more in 1 month than you’ll do in your entire life.
I agree with the emergency fund, Niall. Ask us for help when these emergencies pop up!! So many of us would pitch in our coffee or treat money. It would add up quickly!
And we still have 9 beautiful if not old and disabled best friends ❤
I can’t believe it’s a decision you still need to make ? I thought you would have plenty for both at this point 😔
Hi Niall, its amazing what you're doing. I just saw your documentary with Ben Fogle in the tv. I love Ben's work so this is how i found you. If you can set up a justgiving or gofundme fundraising sites, I'm sure many of us could support your work as many of us love dogs. God bless you 🐾 🙏
I’m so glad you explained the dilemma that animal rescues go through. People want to open shelters but the best thing to do is to volunteer at or donate to an existing animal shelter. I would have saved Oreo too but would have been stressing about the dogs not being sterilised. You’re only human Niall!
It's never just one dog at a time. There are so many dogs that are sick or injured. You save so many of them, and lose a very few, but I can see that Oreo came down to still being alive when the vets opened.
You simply did the right thing for Oreo!
Although you are not asking directly for donations, if looking after the Spice Girls and Oreo raises unexpected cash, I would say the advertising from these dogs is worth it as, after all, are they too. The spider was a real beauty! Wouldn't necessarily want to find it in my sock drawer though!
I’m so glad you found Oreo! That must have been a terrible day! Hope everyone calms down and relax tonight knowing that he’s safe! Phew! 😮💨 ❤
“Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God
Oh, it chases me down, fights ‘til I’m found, leaves the ninety-nine
I couldn’t earn it, I don’t deserve it, still You give Yourself away
Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God” this is the chorus in the song reckless love, which is a Christian contemporary song and honestly, it was the first thing that came to mine when you asked the question about saving one or helping 40💜🙏🏼 thank you so much friend for doing God’s physical work here on earth wish I could be right there with you guys helping every single one of them, but I am on the other side of the world in Miami Florida, but I am more than ready and willing to help in any way possible..❤
Very hard decision but looking at Oreo you made the right choice. Once Tina's hospital is up and running then these decisions will not be so difficult. Bless you ❤
You have your mission, and you are committed to it. Life is fleeting.
We trust you and your judgement. We cannot second guess you. We are not in the front line like you. Thank you for doing everything you do 💕🙏💕
This why Niall you do what you do. You took on making these hard decisions I can imagine before you started as you have a clear mission. However as life is, it throws curve balls at us. No decision is right or wrong. And I wouldn't ever judge the decisions you make as I trust your judgement. You and your team are amazing people. It really puts my faith back in humanity. I'm waffling now as I'm not very good at comments. I hope you can manage to get some peaceful sleep soon. With all my love from the UK ❤❤❤
Yesss ❤we can all pitch in to save the Oreos of the world 🌎
God put him in your path for a reason. Proud of your decision 👏
I’ve seen weratedogs set up individual funding for the dogs. I think it’s something those of us who can, would love to make those tough decisions easier for you and the team. Money is the one thing we can do to help you all out and I know those who love you and the work you do will come through.
I’m glad you saved Oreo. He’s a great dog. They’re all great dogs though.
It's head vs heart isn't it? And sometimes you've to go with your gut! A body tour and a very tough decision! Fair play to you for making such a hard call, either way.
My heart would win out seeing a dog who needed help. I'd make the same decision you did, but I completely understand why you might have made the other choice.
Each case will be different. I feel that you would make the tougher decision if you thought it was the absolute best for that particular dog.
You have a special affinity with the dogs, and something in Oreo made you give him a chance.
Either way, you should never feel guilty about spending donations to try and save a dog, it’s what we’re here for!
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If I had to find money to save the life of any of my animals and I had no money, I would sell things like expensive furniture, items that would cost enough in my house to cover my brother's care ❤️
As a rescuer myself, if I have the money, I save the one in front of me. The money always seems to replenish. If the amount is too much and the amount of time I get with the dog (1 month vs 1 year etc) that also affects my choice. If they do not get the quality of life they deserve, as hard as it is, I let them go.
It is never an easy decision and it is sad that the wallet sometimes makes the decision. Go with your heart❤❤❤❤❤
I’m amazed that the transfusions were a success. First time I hear that it saved a pet’s life.
I couldn’t do it without what you do - too many hard decisions. But you do good work on both fronts - reactive and proactive.
Any decision you make is the correct one, regardless of the direction you go in. Not many people out there devote their lives to doing wonderful things, like you do. Either option is amazing when, without you, neither would be possible.
Even tho the Big picture makes more sense on paper, I think the individual cases are what brings out your humanity. I appreciate the hard decisions you make everyday, I seriously can’t even imagine! But sending your dilemma out to your followers may help make decisions about life and death a little easier. An emergency fund for the seemingly most hopeless cases might ease your conscious, as that money would only be set aside for the “hopeless “ dogs, that just need a shot. So glad t hear Oreo is improving, I know he is happy with your decision 🥰
I agree with previous comments and believe these dogs come into your life and cross paths with you for a reason. Would suggest setting up an emergency vet fund and as a follower I would support both the sterilization effort and emergency efforts to help the doggos!
I would definitely donate for dogs in need of emergency treatment like Oreo, a separate funding for each emergency could be the way to tackle this dilemma. There is a cat charity here in Devon who do just that. When emergency vet's bills are needed for sick cats they put the story up on Facebook and ask for donations. They show how much is raised as they are doing Facebook posts. What's leftover is then used for their other work. Primarily neutering. Thank you for saving Oreo 🙏
Maybe it's just a slight shift from an either/or perspective to a both-and perspective. Where one aspect of your work doesn't cancel out the other but support and complement each other. So the big sterilising vision supports individual dogs by preventing future suffering, and helping individual dogs obviously helps that one dog, and also keeps you going and engages your followers by highlighting the importance of that one life. It's always stories that warm the heart and it's the heart that prompts action!
So I guess you can do both (with in reason obviously!), and it's OK to let individual dogs pull at your heart strings to prompt help from you and us followers. I love the idea of a separate emergency fund for individual dogs that someone else suggested. I also hope you get more hands on deck to help with the groundwork and decision making!
This is basically what you're instinctively doing already doing, and I'm in forever awe of your drive and compassion 🙏
You are my hero ❤❤❤❤❤
Definitely made the right choice. I’m sure every time you face this, if you let the world know people will donate extra. I donate monthly but will make another donation now towards your next emergency. Love the idea of an emergency fund that someone suggested too.
You guys do such amazing work - thank you so much xx
Haha … you don’t want to see a big huntsman in Australia then Niall … ask Lana how big they can get xxx so glad Oreo is on the mend xxx
I think the Billy, Tina, Oreo and Mario et al exception's based on who knows what instinct in the moment keep you very human. Since 'we' know about you through X Twitter & these UA-cam videos - we get to share you and your team's abundant empathy for these we souls that instinct tapped your shoulder to give them one last shot at joy in an otherwise rough old life they may have lived. Still easily see Mr Fox running after the food scooter, every instinct screaming save him! There he is loving his new life and pouring all that joy into a family he can call his own. Best wishes & keep hearing your instinctive taps.
You worked in Australia for a while, how did you never see a huntsman? They are HUGE ….Bigger than your hand! Lana knows…. Did she laugh at you? 😂🥰❤️🐕
It’s a hard one to answer. We are just viewing from the other side of a screen. we are not as emotionally invested as you because we aren’t on the front line so to speak. So glad he was saved and I’m sure you made the right decision. I respect everything you do even the hard choices you have to make. 🙏
Absolutely the right decision Niall! ❤ I agree with so many other followers that we would contribute towards emergency cases! 💰💴 x