Wire Foxhound donates blood to save life of sick Cocker Spaniel By Talker News Oct 21, 2025 Oct 21, 2025 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link Cannock the Old English Foxhound giving the blood and Cocker Spaniel Rosco. (British Hounds Sports Association via SWNS) By Talker By Adam DuttonA dog was hailed a hero after donating blood to save the life of a desperately ill puppy.Cannock, an Old English Foxhound, saved Cocker Spaniel Rosco when he suffered internal bleeding.Veterinary nurse Kirsty Thompson was treating the four-month-old pup that was born with a rare genetic condition.She knew the poorly pooch needed an urgent blood transfusion to have any chance of saving his life.Kirsty contacted Croome & West Warwickshire Hunt and asked if she could take blood from one of their trail hounds. Cannock the Old English Foxhound. (British Hounds Sports Association via SWNS) By Talker Joint master Pippa Wilkinson volunteered Cannock for the life-saving role and he donated 200ml of blood earlier this month.Cannock’s blood was then rushed over to Henwick Vets in Worcester, where Rosco was being treated.Thankfully, the transfusion was successful and the plucky pup is expected to make a full recovery. Cannock’s owner, Pippa, said: “The vets at Henwick are amazing and look after our hounds so well all year round.“We will always do what we can to help if another hound or a family pet is in need.“Cannock did brilliantly, and I’m so proud of him for helping to save the life of another animal. Cocker Spaniel Rosco. (British Hounds Sports Association via SWNS) By Talker “He’s always been a hero in my eyes, but even more so now.”Working hounds are exceptionally healthy and are willing to stand still, which makes them excellent blood donors.Kirsty, who treated Rosco, said: “This was an absolute emergency.“Adorable Cocker Spaniel puppy Rosco was desperately ill due to a rare condition that caused internal bleeding.“Rosco’s life was hanging in the balance, but I’m pleased to say he is now well on the road to recovery.“Working hounds are athletic, so they have a higher red blood cell count than most other breeds.“It’s a huge benefit to have the Hunt’s support in emergencies when time is critical.” Originally published on talker.news, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tags Adam Dutton More from this section Federal changes affect Hood River County Emergency Management Top Jobs DENTAL INSURANCE PROCESSOR Dental Now Hiring: Special Education Paraeducator for Klickitat School District View all jobs News and Info from our Community Partners Information from the News and our advertisers (Want to add your business to this to this feed?) Sign Up For Newsletters Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. Columbia Gorge News Sign up to receive notifications when a new Columbia Gorge News e-Edition is published. News Updates Would you like to receive our news updates? Signup today! Obituary updates Receive weekly updates on obituaries and death notices. Oregon Capital Press Oregon Capital Press presented by Columbia Gorge News Promotions and acquisitions Receive updates on upcoming promotions and special sections. Registered users-non-subscribers Imported List: Registered users-non-subscribers Sports updates Receive weekly updates on local sports news. Manage your lists Most Popular Articles Images Videos Commented ArticlesPoisonous fish advisory may expand downstreamFree: Witches Walk 2025Obituary: Phillip “Andy” HimesHow an Oregon ranch wife became a global force in sustainable fashionFatal vehicle crash reported in Hood River CountyObituary: Steven AndersonPhysical media endures at ADHD musicHalloween Events in the Gorge 2025Police briefs: Oct. 22, 2025Burning after Burdoin Images Videos CommentedSorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. Latest News Mid-Columbia Houseless Collaborative Hosts Free Community Screening of “No Place to Grow Old” Documentary Mid-Columbia Houseless Collaborative presenta proyección comunitaria gratuita del documental No Place to Grow Old Hood River Valley football improves to 7-1 Dufur wins Big Sky volleyball title The Dalles girls soccer wins third straight TVC title Columbia football tops Fort Vancouver The Dalles boys win first soccer league title La Grande grounds out football win against The Dalles
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