Fundraising appeal after dog swallows toy

Robert Beck's Border Terrier Dennis had emergency surgery on New Year's Day to remove a blockage in his stomach after chewing and eating part of a rope with a ball attached.

Robert, from Norton Canes, is now appealing to raise the cash to cover the costs and has so far raised more than £1,500 in donations.

He says on the page: "Dennis has been with me since he was eight weeks old and his had a couple of bump and scrapes in his young life, at six months he had a fracture of right rear leg sustained while playing with another dog.

"He's a cheeky and over confident chap who like nothing more than seeing the world and saying hello to everyone he comes across.

"I can honestly say that even though his only been part of my family for since June 2019 I can't imagine him not being here."

Dennis is now recovering at home, Robert said.

He added: "He's back home now but we have got to go for a check-up.

"The forecasted price was £2,000 but now he's had his operation it's £1,600.

"There was a lot of activity on the fundraising page over the weekend, it makes you realise there are good people out there."

Robert said when he will do a fundraising event when Dennis is up to it.

For more information, or to donate, visit gofundme.com/f/dennistheborder-surgery