XL Bully rescue dog Mouse needs £8k for vet treatment after his Chorley owners were denied pet insurance

An XL Bully rescue dog from Chorley is facing a vet bill of more than £8,000 after his owners were refused pet insurance because of his breed.

Mouse - a “beautiful, gentle boy with a big soft soul” suffered abuse before being rescued. He has since settled with a loving family in Chorley, but because of his breed, his owners say they have been unable to take out pet insurance to cover his treatment.

His owner, April Monks, said her boy has been seen by vets several times, had blood tests and is currently on pain relief and antibiotics with further treatment still to be determined.

A GoFundMe has been set up by a friend of the family to help raise the cash needed for Mouse’s treatment. You can visit Mouse’s GoFundMe here.

‘A big soft soul’

“I’m setting up this fundraiser to try to help Mouse and his family,” said Gill W. “They are doing everything they possibly can for him, but they now need some help.

“Mouse is the most beautiful, gentle boy, a big soft soul who has already been through far more than any dog ever should.

“Before being rescued, Mouse suffered abuse and had a very difficult start in life. Despite everything he has been through, he is an incredibly loving and gentle boy who finally found the safe, happy home he deserves.

“Now Mouse needs our help.

“Mouse is suffering with problems with his leg and, most importantly, he is in pain. His condition has worsened and his family desperately want to get him the treatment he needs.

“Because of Mouse’s breed, they haven’t been able to take out pet insurance for him, so they now need help towards the cost of his veterinary care and treatment.

“Mouse has already been seen by the vets several times this week. He has had blood tests, is currently on pain relief and antibiotics, and is booked in for a further assessment. Because he is in pain, he may need to be seen again sooner.

“Right now, the most important thing is making sure money doesn’t stand in the way of getting Mouse the help he needs. After everything Mouse has survived, it is heartbreaking to see him hurting now that he has finally found a family who loves him and a life where he is safe.

“If everyone who reads his story gave even £1, together it could make an enormous difference. Every donation, however small, will go towards Mouse’s veterinary care, investigations, treatment and recovery.

“And if you aren’t able to donate, please share Mouse’s story. A share costs nothing, but it could put his fundraiser in front of someone who is able to help.”

If more money is raised than Mouse needs for his care and treatment, any remaining funds will be donated to the rescue charity that originally saved him, helping another dog who needs the same chance Mouse was given.

The GoFundMe added: “Mouse has already survived the hardest part of his life. He shouldn’t have to spend the rest of it in pain.

“Please help us give this beautiful boy the chance to be comfortable again, to run, play and enjoy the life he deserves.

“Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, from Mouse and everyone who loves him.”