“It was October 2019 and I was recovering from a hysterectomy – but my pug Charlie always had to steal my thunder. When I was in bed recuperating, so was he. He was sick and then diagnosed with H.E. This is an immune-mediated hemolytic anaemia, where the white blood cells destroy the red which leads to severe anaemia.
Jill Martin, hairdresser by trade, adopted her rescue dog when he was only 2 years old. At the time, Jill suffered from severe depression but he helped her get through the hard times. However, on the 4th of April 2020 Charlie sadly passed away.
Bright Red secured a site at Northumberlandia to have our own woodland memorial. This was an opportunity for our supporters to have their own tree, to plant or to purchase – a lasting memorial to celebrate a loved one. Planting a memorial tree for a loved one is a touching way to remember their cherished ones.
“Blood disease and cancers don’t just affect people, they affect others we love. I wasn’t sure if I was able to do it because it would be in memory of a dog – but I was happy to be able to do it and for a good cause too!”
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