We are here for pets like Lola.
Three-year-old German Shepherd Lola’s life changed in an instant when she escaped her garden and was hit twice by a car whose driver failed to stop.
Desperate to save her beloved dog, owner Georgina rushed Lola to Middlesbrough PDSA Pet Hospital, fearing the worst.
Lola had multiple cuts and grazes, a severely fractured right back leg and a minor fracture to her left hip. Thankfully, scans revealed no internal bleeding. To save her life, vets amputated her badly broken leg. After surgery and recovery, Lola was able to return home with pain relief, antibiotics and strict rest instructions.
Today, Lola is adapting to life on three legs and is happily back by the side of Georgina’s daughter, Tiana, with whom she shares an unbreakable bond. Lola has helped Tiana with her mental health, giving her a reason to get up each morning and enjoy daily walks.
Georgina said: “I don’t know what I would’ve done without PDSA. Thank you for saving Lola’s life and reassuring us throughout such a heartbreaking time.”
Total cost of treatment: £888.62
Have your pet shine bright this Christmas
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PDSA
Published: 10 Nov 2026
Beneficiary
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PDSA Charity no. 208217 |
Every day, thousands of loving pet owners struggle to pay for the veterinary care of their four-legged friends, through no fault of their own. Pets mean everything to us, and when owners fall on hard times, we want to be there to keep them and their pet together. If you have a pet and fall on hard times, we’ll be there to support you.
PDSA keeps people and pets together by providing a lifeline to owners who are experiencing financial hardships and unable to afford veterinary treatment. With your support, we can help those struggling most get the life-saving veterinary care their pet desperately needs.
This is all thanks to our fantastic supporters. PDSA receives no government funding and relies entirely on public support to continue our work. By supporting PDSA, you are helping to keep people and pets together.
