Travelling Vet Student

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Sep 3, 2013

Silawatwari, India

Sadly little Grace died on Monday morning. We gave the little guys a good chance at life but it wasn't to be! Hank took a turn for the worst when he got enteritis, probably from stress from his attack. We had to force feed him for 2 days. Yesterday the vet nurse gave him lots of medicine and by lunch time his appetite was back with a venge…

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Ruby Shorrock
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This is a blog about my various adventures travelling around the world volunteering at animal charities

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Sep 9, 2013

India part 10

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New blog entry posted

Sep 3, 2013

Silawatwari, India

Sadly little Grace died on Monday morning. We gave the little guys a good chance at life but it wasn't to be! Hank took a turn for the worst when he got enteritis, probably from stress from hi…

New blog entry posted

Sep 1, 2013

Silawatwari, India

We have had a very eventful weekend. Yesterday Hank the puppy was attacked by one of the other dogs whilst another volunteer was getting him out of his cage. He was shook very badly but luckil…

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Aug 30, 2013

Silawatwari, India

Today has been busy! The foster mum of the 6 pups has sadly got an infection in her uterus so her milk is drying up. One of the pups has died and one puppy was at deaths door when we arrived. …

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Aug 30, 2013

India part 9

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noah iverson was the dog ok after?

May 27, 2015 re: This dog has a maggot infested wound on the back of her head. She was wagging her tail the whole way through her treatment - case no. 11

LaurenL What happened to the dog in the picture with the eye issue?How is he doing? I would like to know, I may be able to donate a small amount.As far as the poor dog in the other picture, I believe putting dogs to sleep is wrong. If someone is suffering depression and kills him/herself, people always say it is wrong and selfish. But if someone is suffering physical pain it is apparently a-okay to kill them, and when it comes to animals the animal gets no say in it.

Jun 20, 2014 re: This poor guy had a maggot infested wound which we thought had totally destroyed his eye - but today it looks so much better and you can see his eye peeping out!

Mum Although you seem to have been gone ages I can't believe it's time to come home. Really looking forward to seeing you even if it will be briefly! Hope your journey is ok - will be thinking of you. Love Mum and co

Sep 8, 2013 on the message board

Mum Just looked through the latest photos. Gosh Ruby, it all looks pretty frantic and challenging. It must feel good to help these poor dogs. Amazingly they all look as though they know you are trying to make them better! Fantastic experience for you and Amanda.

Aug 27, 2013 on the message board

Valerie Keen Glad the dogs are doing well, We have sent a donation to Seattle as we had problems with PayPal I sent a covering letter mentioning you so hope you will hear something of it.

Aug 25, 2013 on the message board

Mum Hi Ruby Not heard from you for a while,. what's the news? Aggie is up to her tricks of stealing food and has just consumed a whole baguette from the back of the work surface! Went for a drink with Mick and Jack last night - they were asking how you were getting on. Both are following your blog. Wilf now has a laptop for uni. Probably needs a few other things as well. Hardly been in this week as dad booked the week off and we have been in a whirl of cycling, walking, eating and drinking! A pile of ironing awaits me. Hope to read some more from you soon xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Aug 23, 2013 on the message board

Wilf Keep up the good work ruby! Xxx

Aug 22, 2013 on the message board

Valerie Keen So pleased to be able to get your blogs this year. It is Wonderful experience for you. You will make a fine vet.

Aug 21, 2013 on the message board

Dad Off to get Wilf a computer. Been out for bike ride along tissington trail this morning. Out with Mick tonight for a meal - mum can't tell him off now Mick has left a message! Keep up the good work.

Aug 21, 2013 on the message board

Mick Guest Hi Ruby, Must admit I hadn't been on the site for few days but as I'm off out tonight with your folks and Ruth I thought I'd better get an update. Don't want to get a telling off from your mum!!! It's good to here all the news - though I could do without some of the photos. I'm intrigued about why you couldn't remove the remainder of that dogs toes - as you would have done back here? You'll have to let me know later. Good to here it's not all work and you're getting to socialise as well. Will log on more often.

Aug 21, 2013 on the message board

Sarah Doyle Really enjoying reading your blog Ruby - you're doing a brilliant job out there. Sarah xx

Aug 19, 2013 on the message board

pippa Hi Ruby Sounds like you're having an amazing time out in India. I really admire you for your work with the dogs - it must be heart breaking a lot of the time seeing their dreadful injuries and the way they've been treated and neglected- but at least you are managing to save some of them - and that's just wonderful. Well done! Pippa x

Aug 19, 2013 on the message board

Mum Lovely to talk to you this morning. Glad things are good and that you have the chance to get a lot of experience. Missing you. Aggie and Marble send their love xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Aug 17, 2013 on the message board

Mick Guest So the real adventure has started. Sounds like you're going to lots of experience. Looking forward to the photos but don't make them too gruesome. By the way does the meal for 20p include beer!!!!

Aug 15, 2013 re: First day at the shelter!

Mum Wow, sounds like quite a challenging day. Glad it didn't put you off lunch! you won't be short of things to do by the sound of it. Look forward to hearing more. xxxxxxxx

Aug 15, 2013 on the message board

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