Charity Auction Of Art To Help Disabled Animals

This is your chance to bid on beautiful original artworks in our ‘Charity Auction To Help Disabled Animals’.

This is a sealed bid auction, so all you need to do is decide which item you would like to bid for and send us your bid with the LOT NUMBER and name by email to protectallwildlife@btinternet.com by 21:00 on the 30th of September. We will email you to let you know if your bid is the highest. Postage costs will be calculated when the auction ends. If you need any more information etc please email Paul at protectallwildlife@btinternet.com.

All funds raised help support the Miracle’s Mission Centre for Disabled Animals and their work in the rescue, treatment and rehoming of sick, injured and disabled animals .

Happy bidding and good luck 🐾.

Lot 1

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a Badger by wildlife artist Milo. This STUNNING piece is on high grade art paper measuring 59 x 42 cms.

Lot 2

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a Cheetah by wildlife artist Milo. This STUNNING piece is on high grade art paper measuring 59 x 42 cms.

Lot 3

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a beautiful pair of Cheetah cubs by wildlife artist Milo. This BEAUTIFUL piece is on high grade art paper measuring 59 x 42 cms. (#16).

**A pair of Cheetah cubs by Milo ~ 2020.**

Lot 4

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a Clouded Leopard by wildlife artist Milo. This STUNNING piece is on high grade art paper measuring 57 x 42 cms. (#34).

Lot 5

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a Jaguar by wildlife artist Milo. This STUNNING piece is on high grade art paper measuring 57 x 42 cms. (#8

Lot 6

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a pair of Snow leopard cubs by wildlife artist Milo. This STUNNING piece is on high grade art paper measuring 42 x 59cms. (#26).

**A pair of Snow Leopard cubs by Milo ~ 2020.**

Lot 7

This is a stunning ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a Snow Leopard by wildlife artist Milo. This STUNNING piece is on high grade art paper measuring 59×42 cms. (#7).

Lot 8

This lot is ‘A Mother’s Love’, an adorable original watercolour, pastel and pencil of a Lioness and her cubs by wildlife artist Milo. This BEAUTIFUL piece is on high grade art paper measuring 30.5×27.6 cms. (#17).

Lot 9

Who can resist ‘Those Eyes’? This delightful original watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a baby Orangutan is by Milo and is on high grade art paper measuring 59×42 cms. (#12).

Lot 10

This is a stunning ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a Wolf by wildlife artist Milo. This beautiful piece is on high grade art paper measuring 59×42 cms. (#13).

Lot 11

‘A Mother’s Love’ is an ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a Giraffe and her baby by wildlife artist Milo. This STUNNING piece is on high grade art paper measuring 42 x 59 cms. (#18).

**‘A Mother’s Love’ (Giraffe & Baby) by Milo ~ 2021.**

Lot 12

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a Giraffe by wildlife artist Milo. This BEAUTIFUL piece is on high grade art paper measuring 42 x 59 cms. (#25).

Lot 13

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of an Amur Leopard by wildlife artist Milo. This BEAUTIFUL piece is on high grade art paper measuring 59 x 42 cms. (#27).

Lot 14

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a Sumatran Tiger by wildlife artist Milo. This BEAUTIFUL piece is on high grade art paper measuring 59 x 42 cms. (#1).

Lot 16

This is an ORIGINAL pencil study of a Rhino by Dane Youkers . This beautiful piece measures 28 x 36 cms .

Lot 17

‘Tails Erect’ by Wildlife Artist Carol Barrett. This ORIGINAL study of Warthogs is in watercolour and ink and is on Rhino Dung Paper! It is mounted and measures 40 x 30 cm.

Lot 18

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour study of a Badger by Diane Antoine. This beautiful piece measures 30 x 21 cms .

**‘The Badger’ by Diane Antoine ~2020.**

Lot 19

This is an ORIGINAL pencil study of a Wolf (artist unknown). This beautiful piece measures 30 x 21 cms .

Lot 20

This is an ORIGINAL study of an Elephant in pencil by Simon W. Atack. This BEAUTIFUL piece measures 30 x 21 cms and is mounted.

The Leader Of The Herd by Simon W. Atack.

Lot 21

This is an ORIGINAL study of an Elephant in pencil by presenter and author Fearne Cotton. This BEAUTIFUL piece measures 30 x 21 cms and is mounted.

Lot 22

This is an ORIGINAL study of an Elephant in pencil by Jonathan Truss. This BEAUTIFUL piece measures 30 x 21 cms and is mounted.

Lot 23

‘Gentle Elephant’ is an ORIGINAL watercolour study by Anne Jolivet. This BEAUTIFUL piece measures 30 x 21 cms .

**‘Gentle Elephant’ by Anne Jolivet ~ 2021.**

Lot 24

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour study of an Elephant by Debra J. Hall. This BEAUTIFUL piece measures 30 x 21 cms .

**An Elephant by Debra J. Hall ~ 2021**.

Lot 25

‘The Animals Fight Back’ ORIGINAL watercolour Charito Lilley. This thought-provoking piece measures 40 x 30 cms

**‘The Animals Fight Back’ by Charito Lilley ~ 2019**.

Lot 26

This is a Limited Edition (No. 46/250) print is ‘Highland Monarch’ by Michael Demain. This stunning print measures 56 x 34 cms.

Lot 27

A beautiful print of Tiger cubs by Jan Ferguson. This piece measures 41 x 31 cms.

Lot 28

A stunning Limited Edition print (No. 7/100) titled ‘Endangered Nobility’ by Kim Thompson. This beautiful study of the noble Lion measures 60 x 42 cms.

**‘Endangered Nobility’ by Kim Thompson ~ 2011.**

Lot 29

‘Mischief Maker’ is a beautiful Ltd Edition study of a playful Lion cub by Julie Rhodes. It is mounted and measures 56 x 38 cms.

Lot 31

Street artist Sonny Sundancer’s gigantic painting of an Amur Leopard overlooked the city of Vladivostok, Russia and was part of his worldwide ‘To The Bone’ project aimed at raising awareness about endangered species.

This STUNNING piece of his work is caught brilliantly in this VERY Limited Edition of only 45 prints (No. 29/45) and measures 50 x 35 cms.

**Amur Leopard street art by Sunny Sundancer ~ 2017.**

Lot 32

In a very Limited Edition of only 75 prints (No. 6/75), this beautiful study of a Sumatran Tiger is by Nick Day. It measures 38 x 41 cms.

**A Sumatran Tiger by Nick Day ~ 2015**.

Lot 33

This is a stunning Limited Edition print of a commission for The Miracle’s Mission Rehabilitation Centre. This beautiful piece measures 30 x 21 cms.

Thank you for taking the time to look at our auction and happy bidding.

If you would like to make a donation to our fundraiser to help support our work you can do so at Fundraiser To Help Disabled Animals. Thank you.

Charity Auction Of Ricky Gervais Signed Pictures To Help Disabled Animals

This is your chance to bid on signed pictures very kindly donated by Ricky Gervais in our ‘Charity Auction To Help Disabled Animals’.

This is a sealed bid auction, so all you need to do is decide which item you would like to bid for and send us your bid with the LOT NUMBER and name by email to protectallwildlife@btinternet.com by 21:00 on the 24th of August 2025. We will email you to let you know if your bid is the highest. Postage costs will be calculated when the auction ends. If you need any more information etc please email Paul at protectallwildlife@btinternet.com.

All funds raised help support the Miracle’s Mission Centre for Disabled Animals and their work in the rescue, treatment and rehoming of sick, injured and disabled animals .

Happy bidding and good luck 🐾.

Lot 1

This is a signed After Life picture. The frame is for illustration purposes and not included.

Lot 2

This is a signed After Life picture. The frame is for illustration purposes and not included.

Lot 3

This is a signed picture of Tony and Lisa (signed by Ricky and Kerry Godliman). The frame is for illustration purposes and not included.

Lot 4

This is a signed picture of Ricky Gervais. The frame is for illustration purposes and not included.

LOT 5

This is a signed picture of Ricky Gervais as David Brent in The Office. The frame is for illustration purposes and not included.

Thank you for taking the time to look at our auction and happy bidding.

If you would like to make a donation to our fundraiser to help support our work you can do so at Fundraiser To Help Disabled Animals. Thank you.

Charity Auction Of Ricky Gervais Signed Pictures To Help Disabled Animals

This is your chance to bid on signed pictures very kindly donated by Ricky Gervais in our ‘Charity Auction To Help Disabled Animals’.

This is a sealed bid auction, so all you need to do is decide which item you would like to bid for and send us your bid with the LOT NUMBER and name by email to protectallwildlife@btinternet.com by 21:00 on the 31st of March 2025. We will email you to let you know if your bid is the highest. Postage costs will be calculated when the auction ends. If you need any more information etc please email Paul at protectallwildlife@btinternet.com.

All funds raised help support the Miracle’s Mission Centre for Disabled Animals and their work in the rescue, treatment and rehoming of sick, injured and disabled animals .

Happy bidding and good luck 🐾.

Lot 1

This is a signed After Life picture. The frame is for illustration purposes and not included.

Lot 2

This is a signed After Life picture. The frame is for illustration purposes and not included.

Lot 3

This is a signed picture of Tony and Brandy. The frame is for illustration purposes and not included.

Lot 4

This is a signed picture of Tony and Lisa (signed by Ricky and Kerry Godliman) . The frame is for illustration purposes and not included.

Lot 5

This is a signed picture of Ricky as David Brent in The Office. The frame is for illustration purposes and not included.

Lot 6

This is a signed picture of Ricky live. The frame is for illustration purposes and not included.

Lot 7

This is a signed picture of Ricky Gervais. The frame is for illustration purposes and not included.

Thank you for taking the time to look at our auction and happy bidding.

If you would like to make a donation to our fundraiser to help support our work you can do so at Fundraiser To Help Disabled Animals. Thank you.

Charity Auction Of Ricky Gervais Signed Pictures To Help Disabled Animals

This is your chance to bid on signed pictures very kindly donated by Ricky Gervais in our ‘Charity Auction To Help Disabled Animals’.

This is a sealed bid auction, so all you need to do is decide which item you would like to bid for and send us your bid with the LOT NUMBER and name by email to protectallwildlife@btinternet.com by 21:00 on the 31st of October 2024. We will email you to let you know if your bid is the highest. Postage costs will be calculated when the auction ends. If you need any more information etc please email Paul at protectallwildlife@btinternet.com.

All funds raised help support the Miracle’s Mission Centre for Disabled Animals and their work in the rescue, treatment and rehoming of sick, injured and disabled animals .

Happy bidding and good luck 🐾.

Lot 1

This is a signed After Life picture. The frame is for illustration purposes and not included.

Lot 2

This is a signed After Life picture. The frame is for illustration purposes and not included.

Lot 3

This is a signed picture of Tony and Brandy. The frame is for illustration purposes and not included.

Lot 4

This is a signed picture of Tony and Lisa (signed by Ricky and Kerry Godliman) . The frame is for illustration purposes and not included.

Lot 5

This is a signed picture of Ricky as David Brent in The Office. The frame is for illustration purposes and not included.

Lot 6

This is a signed picture of Ricky live. The frame is for illustration purposes and not included.

Lot 7

This is a signed picture of Ricky Gervais. The frame is for illustration purposes and not included.

Thank you for taking the time to look at our auction and happy bidding.

If you would like to make a donation to our fundraiser to help support our work you can do so at Fundraiser To Help Disabled Animals. Thank you.

Charity Auction Of Art To Help Disabled Animals

This is your chance to bid on beautiful original artworks in our ‘Charity Auction To Help Disabled Animals’.

This is a sealed bid auction, so all you need to do is decide which item you would like to bid for and send us your bid with the LOT NUMBER and name by email to protectallwildlife@btinternet.com by 21:00 on the 30th of June. We will email you to let you know if your bid is the highest. Postage costs will be calculated when the auction ends. If you need any more information etc please email Paul at protectallwildlife@btinternet.com.

All funds raised help support the Miracle’s Mission Centre for Disabled Animals and their work in the rescue, treatment and rehoming of sick, injured and disabled animals .

Happy bidding and good luck 🐾.

Lot 1

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a Badger by wildlife artist Milo. This STUNNING piece is on high grade art paper measuring 59 x 42 cms.

Lot 2

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a Cheetah by wildlife artist Milo. This STUNNING piece is on high grade art paper measuring 59 x 42 cms.

Lot 3

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a Fox by wildlife artist Milo. This STUNNING piece is on high grade art paper measuring 42 x 59 cms. (#19).

Lot 4

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a Clouded Leopard by wildlife artist Milo. This STUNNING piece is on high grade art paper measuring 57 x 42 cms. (#34).

Lot 5

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a Jaguar by wildlife artist Milo. This STUNNING piece is on high grade art paper measuring 57 x 42 cms. (#8

Lot 6

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a pair of Snow leopard cubs by wildlife artist Milo. This STUNNING piece is on high grade art paper measuring 42 x 59cms. (#26).

Lot 7

This is a stunning ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a Snow Leopard by wildlife artist Milo. This STUNNING piece is on high grade art paper measuring 59×42 cms. (#7).

Lot 8

Lot 9

Who can resist ‘Those Eyes’? This delightful original watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a baby Orangutan is by Milo and is on high grade art paper measuring 59×42 cms. (#12).

Lot 10

This is a stunning ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a Wolf by wildlife artist Milo. This beautiful piece is on high grade art paper measuring 59×42 cms. (#13).

Lot 11

Lot 12

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a Giraffe by wildlife artist Milo. This BEAUTIFUL piece is on high grade art paper measuring 42 x 59 cms. (#25).

Lot 13

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of an Amur Leopard by wildlife artist Milo. This BEAUTIFUL piece is on high grade art paper measuring 59 x 42 cms. (#27).

Lot 14

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a Sumatran Tiger by wildlife artist Milo. This BEAUTIFUL piece is on high grade art paper measuring 59 x 42 cms. (#1).

Lot 15

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour, pastel and pencil study of a beautiful pair of Cheetah cubs by wildlife artist Milo. This BEAUTIFUL piece is on high grade art paper measuring 59 x 42 cms. (#16).

Lot 16

This is an ORIGINAL pencil study of a Rhino by Dane Youkers . This beautiful piece measures 28 x 36 cms .

Lot 17

‘Tails Erect’ by Wildlife Artist Carol Barrett. This ORIGINAL study of Warthogs is in watercolour and ink and is on Rhino Dung Paper! It is mounted and measures 40 x 30 cm.

Lot 18

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour study of a Badger by Diane Antoine. This beautiful piece measures 30 x 21 cms .

Lot 19

This is an ORIGINAL pencil study of a Wolf (artist unknown). This beautiful piece measures 30 x 21 cms .

Lot 20

This is an ORIGINAL study of an Elephant in pencil by Simon W. Atack. This BEAUTIFUL piece measures 30 x 21 cms and is mounted.

Lot 21

This is an ORIGINAL study of an Elephant in pencil by presenter and author Fearne Cotton. This BEAUTIFUL piece measures 30 x 21 cms and is mounted.

Lot 22

This is an ORIGINAL study of an Elephant in pencil by Jonathan Truss. This BEAUTIFUL piece measures 30 x 21 cms and is mounted.

Lot 23

‘Gentle Elephant’ is an ORIGINAL watercolour study by Anne Jolivet. This BEAUTIFUL piece measures 30 x 21 cms .

Lot 24

This is an ORIGINAL watercolour study of an Elephant by Debra J. Hall. This BEAUTIFUL piece measures 30 x 21 cms .

Lot 25

‘The Animals Fight Back’ ORIGINAL watercolour Charito Lilley. This thought-provoking piece measures 40 x 30 cms

Lot 26

This is a Limited Edition (No. 46/250) print is ‘Highland Monarch’ by Michael Demain. This stunning print measures 56 x 34 cms.

Lot 27

A beautiful print of Tiger cubs by Jan Ferguson. This piece measures 41 x 31 cms.

Lot 28

A stunning Limited Edition print (No. 7/100) titled ‘Endangered Nobility’ by Kim Thompson. This beautiful study of the noble Lion measures 60 x 42 cms.

Lot 29

‘Mischief Maker’ is a beautiful Ltd Edition study of a playful Lion cub by Julie Rhodes. It is mounted and measures 56 x 38 cms.

Lot 30

The beautiful Butterflies In The Round by Cath Hodsman. This Limited Edition print measures 51 x 41 cms.

Lot 31

This STUNNING piece of his work is caught brilliantly in this VERY Limited Edition of only 45 prints (No. 29/45) and measures 50 x 35 cms.

Lot 32

In a very Limited Edition of only 75 prints (No. 6/75), this beautiful study of a Sumatran Tiger is by Nick Day. It measures 38 x 41 cms.

Lot 33

This is a stunning Limited Edition print of a commission for The Miracle’s Mission Rehabilitation Centre. This beautiful piece measures 30 x 21 cms.

Thank you for taking the time to look at our auction and happy bidding.

If you would like to make a donation to our fundraiser to help support our work you can do so at Fundraiser To Help Disabled Animals. Thank you.

Charity Auction To Help Disabled Animals

This is your chance to bid on signed memorabilia kindly donated by animal welfare legend Ricky Gervais in our ‘Charity Auction To Help Disabled Animals’.

This is a sealed bid auction, so all you need to do is decide which item you would like to bid for – noting the reserve price for each – and send us your bid with the lot number and name by email to protectallwildlife@btinternet.com by 21:00 on the 31st of January 2024 . We will email you to let you know if your bid is the highest. Postage costs will be calculated when the auction ends. Good luck!

All funds raised help support the Miracle’s Mission Centre for Disabled Animals and their work in the rescue, treatment and rehoming of sick, injured and disabled animals .

Happy bidding and good luck 🐾.

LOT 1

This signed image has been very kindly donated by animal welfare great Ricky Gervais. (Image size 200 cms x 250 cms. Frame is for display purpose and is not included).

Reserve: £100

Lot 2

This signed image has been very kindly donated by animal welfare great Ricky Gervais. (Image size 200 cms x 250 cms. Frame is for display purpose and is not included).

Reserve: £100

Lot 3

This signed After Life image has been very kindly donated by animal welfare great Ricky Gervais. (Image size 7 inches x 5 inches. Frame is for display purpose and is not included).

Reserve: £100

Lot 4

This signed The Office image has been very kindly donated by animal welfare great Ricky Gervais. (Image size 105 cms x 150 cms. Frame is for display purpose and is not included).

Reserve: £100

Thank you for taking the time to look at our auction and happy bidding.

If you would like to make a donation to our fundraiser to help support our work you can do so at Fundraiser To Help Disabled Animals. Thank you.

Miracle’s Mission are a non-profit animal welfare organisation that works with sick, injured and disabled animals worldwide.

Our mission is to provide a place of safety for animals in danger, to educate on the needs of neutering both pets and strays and to neuter stray dogs and cats to prevent the birth of more animals onto the streets. We also rehabilitate and re-home dogs in need, often with disabilities, from our UK rescue base.

Miracle’s Mission Christmas Appeal

Thank you for your support in the past year but we still need your help.

We are wrapping up another year at Miracle’s Mission. In the past year we have continued to provide a place of safety for animals in danger, to educate on the needs of neutering both pets and strays and to neuter stray dogs and cats to prevent the birth of more animals onto the streets. We have also rehabilitated and re-homed many dogs and cats in need, many with disabilities.

Even with all this wonderful news we are still in dire need of funds to help us keep our doors open. We need donations to help pay for food, heating and other bills, as well as staff costs and expenses like petrol for home visits. The average cost to feed a dog for one month typically costs somewhere from £16 to £50, depending on the breed. Microchipping costs about £10 to £15. The average cost of essential vaccinations is £64. A routine vet appointment costs between £40-£60. The average cost of a 30-miunte physiotherapy or hydrotherapy session is £50. Prosthetics and dog wheels etc are upwards of £500.

We appreciate your continuous support, we truly wouldn’t be here without you.

Could you help us with our end of year fundraiser? Any donation helps!

With best wishes, Paul Christian, Patron of Miracle’s Mission.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP RESCUE ANIMALS

You can support our work by donating as little as £5 – It only takes a minute but it can last a lifetime for an animal in need. Please donate at: PLEASE HELP THE RESCUE ANIMALS AT MIRACLES MISSION

South Korea Plans To BAN Eating Dogs By 2027: Animal Groups Praise ‘Historic Announcement’ As ‘A Dream Come True’.

South Korea aims to ban eating dog meat and put an end to the controversy over the ancient custom amid growing awareness of animal rights, a ruling party policy chief said on Friday.

The Korean practice of eating dog meat has drawn criticism from overseas for its cruelty but there has also been increasing opposition at home, particularly from the younger generation.

“It is time to put an end to social conflicts and controversies around dog meat consumption through the enactment of a special act to end it,” Yu Eui-dong, policy chief of the ruling People Power Party, said at a meeting with government officials and animal rights activists.

The government and ruling party would introduce a bill this year to enforce a ban, Yu said, adding that with expected bipartisan support, the bill should sail through parliament.

Agriculture Minister Chung Hwang-keun told the meeting the government would implement a ban quickly and provide the maximum possible support for those in the dog meat industry to close their businesses.

**Rescue workers from Humane Society International rescue a dog at a dog meat farm in Wonju, South Korea. Credit: REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji**

First lady Kim Keon Hee has been a vocal critic of dog meat consumption and, along with her husband, President Yoon Suk Yeol, has adopted stray dogs.

Anti-dog meat bills have failed in the past because of protests by those involved in the industry, and worry about the livelihoods of farmers and restaurant owners.

The proposed ban will include a three-year grace period and financial support for businesses to transition out of the trade.

Eating dog meat has been an age-old practice on the Korean peninsula and is seen as a way to beat the summer heat.

But it is much less common than it used to be in South Korea, though it is still eaten by some older people and served in certain restaurants.

Animal rights groups welcomed the prospect of a ban. “A dream come true for all of us who have campaigned so hard to end this cruelty,” Humane Society International said in a statement.

There are about dog 1,150 breeding farms, 34 slaughter houses, 219 distribution companies, and some 1,600 restaurants serving dog, according to government data.

A Gallup Korea poll last year showed 64% opposed dog meat consumption. The survey found only 8% of respondents had eaten dog within the past year, down from 27% in 2015.

Reporting by Ju-min Park (Reuters).

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The Mission of Protect All Wildlife is to prevent cruelty and promote the welfare of ALL animals. We believe EVERY animal should be treated with respect, empathy, and understanding. We raise awareness to protect and conserve wild, captive, companion and farm animals.

It is vital that we protect animals against acts of cruelty, abuse, and neglect by enforcing established animal welfare laws and, when necessary, take action to ensure that those who abuse animals are brought to justice.

Protect All Wildlife are involved in many projects to protect animals’ rights, welfare, and habitats. Money contributed to Protect All Wildlife supports ALL of our worthy programmes and gives us the flexibility to respond to emerging needs. Your donations make our work possible.

Vet’s Heartbreaking Plea After Dog Cries For Owner While Being Put To Sleep

Many choose to stay at their dog’s side in their final moments, however some fear ‘tarnishing’ the last memory of their four-legged friend by remaining in the room.

**A vet has urged owners to stay in the room while their pet in their final moments.**

Nothing can prepare you for the last goodbye to a family pet. Many choose to stay at their dog’s side in their final moments, however for some the situation is too painful, and they fear ‘tarnishing’ the last memory of their four-legged friend by remaining in the room as they are put to sleep.

But a vet has issued a heartbreaking plea to owners after a truly devastating experience with one dog. Taking to Reddit, the woman urged owners not to leave their pets as they are put to sleep after the harrowing situation left her ‘in tears for weeks’.

She said: “I will always try to give grace and save my judgements on how people are able to deal with grief because everyone is different, but it is depressing to have a dog spending it’s final moments looking for where their owner went. I feel like it’s the very last comfort you can give your friend, just being there by their side to comfort them.

“We had one recently that hit me hard, I just wish it could have ended differently.”

xplaining how the owner stepped out into the hallway while their dog took their final breath, she said the poor pooch tried to follow his master before his medication hit him. She added: “I am not judging the owner’s emotional capacity for grief and I am not saying the dog died thinking ‘omg I’m dying alone’. I’m not even talking about the actual euthanasia, but the moments leading to it.

**The vet said staying with your pet as they are put to sleep is the “very last comfort you can give your friend”**.

“For those of you saying dogs ‘just think their owners stepped out for a moment’ are missing it. Even if that was the case, they still stress out.

“This dog we euthanised literally tried so hard to walk himself out the front door with his leash after his owners left and continued to cry and stress out until the Propofol got him. We did our jobs and gave all the treats and love, but the focus was always ‘where did they go?’

“Say what you want, I just think it’s a bummer that those were his final moments. He was a really good boy and I wish he could have been more relaxed because I think he deserved it.”

While most users agreed owners should stay in the room no matter how painful it is for them, other vets tried to explain how it is simply just too much for some people to handle. One vet explained: “I used to work at a clinic that did boarding, and we had one where an elderly boarder wasn’t doing well and the owner couldn’t get back in time to be there.

“The poor lady was literally on a plane that had just taken off on her way to her grandson’s graduation when we called. We all felt so bad so we made sure to all love on this elderly golden retriever extra because it was so sad.

“I still remember this cute little old dog to this day. That was one I definitely understood why the owner couldn’t be there.

Nothing can prepare you for the last goodbye.

“But on the same coin, not everyone can handle seeing death the way we do, especially when it’s a loved one. So I can certainly understand why someone can’t be there when their pet is euthanised.

“But it does suck for the animal, but we just make sure to give them the extra love they need before they pass on. The main thing is that you’re helping them be free from pain, and that’s the most important part.”

Another vet said: “I used to be very judgemental of this but now I’m a few more years into the field, I’m much more understanding.

“Not everyone can handle seeing the moment of death happen. I mean there’s a reason relatives and visitors are kicked out when a human is coding or critical.

“You’re not meant to watch loved ones die. Its easy to forget how well we cope with things as professionals.

“Although I do hate when people essentially hand the animal over and leave without a care, as if the animal was just a nuisance.

I have included this video of the tender moment when Derek (played wonderfully by Ricky Gervais) says his final goodbyes when Ivor the dog has to be put to sleep.

Derek Says His Final Goodbyes To Ivor. Credit: RickyGervais/Derek.

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP RESCUE ANIMALS

You can support our work by donating as little as £5 – It only takes a minute but it can last a lifetime for an animal in need.

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Everyone who donates will receive a Certificate of Appreciation as a thank you for helping rescue animals in need.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

‘Animals that use wheels and prosthetics can live as good a quality of life as fully able-bodied animals and this is what we want to show people’ ~ Victoria Bryceson, founder of Miracle’s Mission.

We do not receive financial support from the government or other institutions. We rely solely on donations from generous animal lovers.

Animal rescues cost a lot of money to run. While we get donations and funding through events like charity runs etc, the costs are EXTREMELY high. We need to pay for food, heating and other bills, as well as any staff costs and expenses like petrol for home visits.

The average cost to feed a dog for one month typically costs somewhere from £16 to £50, depending on the breed. Microchipping costs about £10 to £15. The average cost of essential vaccinations is £64. A routine vet appointment costs between £40-£60, surgery can cost anywhere over £1000. Physiotherapy, Hydrotherapy – the average cost is £50 for a 30-minute session. Prosthetics and dog wheels etc can cost up to £500.

Please help Miracle’s Mission continue to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome MANY MORE sick, injured and disabled animals by kindly donating ANY amount, large or small, today. Thank you.

Donate at: https://donorbox.org/miracles-mission

Chris Packham Wins Libel Action Against Fieldsports Channel Ltd & Andrew (Ben) O’Rourke

Chris Packham outside the Royal Courts of Justice complex in London

Press release from Leigh Day (6 November 2023)

Chris Packham settles defamation claim with Fieldsports Channel after it admits death threat claims were untrue.

Environmental campaigner and naturalist Chris Packham CBE has settled a defamation claim against the website Fieldsports Channel after it falsely accused him of writing a fake death threat letter to himself.

The online shooting and hunting channel has agreed to pay Mr Packham substantial damages and contribute to his legal costs as well as provide an undertaking never to repeat the allegation.

In June 2022, Fieldsports Channel and one of its journalists, Ben O’Rourke, published an online video and article alleging the TV presenter had written a fake death threat letter to himself and lied about it being sent by an anonymous third party. The serious allegation was not put to Mr Packham directly to offer him right of reply.

Chris Packham with his legal team. Credit: Ruth Tingay.

In bringing the claim against Fieldsports Channel Ltd and Mr O’Rourke, Mr Packham’s lawyers argued the allegations were plainly baseless and had caused him enormous reputational damage and distress. They pointed out that the only possible basis for the allegation was handwriting analysis of the letter which has since been comprehensively discredited.

Of particular concern to Mr Packham was the implication he had lied to his family about the death threat, knowing it would cause them considerable anxiety. Also, that he had lied to, and knowingly wasted the time of, Hampshire Police, who investigated the letter and on whom he relies for his and his family’s safety.

Mr Packham’s distress was later compounded by Fieldsports Channel’s derisive response to his claim, in particular mounting caricatures of his head on a “trophy wall” at the British Shooting Show in February 2023. Mr Packham has been the victim of arson attacks and has received numerous death threats, and he considers its actions to have been utterly reckless and irresponsible in that context.

As well as paying Mr Packham substantial damages and contributing to his legal costs, Fieldsports Channel and Mr O’Rourke have agreed never to repeat the allegation and will publish a legal statement, which is also to be read in the High Court on 6 November 2023, explaining the matter on its platforms.

Mr Packham was represented by Mr Jonathan Price and Ms Claire Overman of Doughty Street Chambers, who are instructed by partner Tessa Gregory and solicitor Carol Day of law firm Leigh Day.

Chris Packham, **naturalist, television presenter, writer, photographer, conservationist, campaigner and filmmaker.**

Chris Packham said:

“Fieldsports TV displayed a complete contempt of even the basic codes of real journalism. They allowed a vicious vendetta to drive a targeted catalogue of lies in an attempt to destroy my credibility, integrity and reputation. Further, even when involved in this litigation they recklessly posted images of myself contrived to fuel hatred amongst fire-arms owners when they knew I was already the victim of targeted attacks from members of this community. They also failed to show any respect for the legal process. As a consequence, Fieldsports TV have now issued a full apology and agreed to pay substantial costs and damages. My message is clear – if anyone publishes or perpetuates lies about me or my conduct I will challenge them and I will win.”

Carol Day, solicitor at law firm Leigh Day said:

“Our client Mr Packham was the subject of an egregious slur against his reputation based on the flimsiest of evidence that failed to stand up to even the most basic form of scrutiny. To be accused of writing a fake death threat to himself, with all the consequences that brings for his family and the authorities, was a highly damaging attack on Mr Packham’s integrity. The fact he was then mocked publicly for objecting to these defamatory remarks shows how little regard the defendants had for the reputation of others. Our client can only hope that lessons have been learned from this sorry episode and it brings an end to these gratuitous attacks on Mr Packham’s character by people who simply disagree with his views.”

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