Help for Rufus

Aim

Rufus Deserves a Life Without Pain We need to raise £5500 to make this happen!

RUFUS NEEDS YOUR HELP

A loving Labradoodle, a painful condition and a £5235 operation!

Rufus is just four years old.  All he wants is to be loved, cuddled and enjoy life without pain.  Surely that's not too much to ask?

This lovely lad came into the care of K9focus in July after his owner could no longer cope.  From the moment he arrived, it was heartbreakingly obvious that something was very wrong.  Rufus was in constant discomfort, endlessly scratching his ears and licking his paws, desperately trying to find some relief.

Yet despite the pain, Rufus has remained the most loving, affectionate boy.  He asks for so little - just kindness, a cuddle and someone to love him.

Since July, we have done everything we can to make Rufus comfortable.  He has beens visiting the vets twice a week to have his ears thorough cleaned and treated.  The veterinary bills have already exceeded £4000, but we were determined to give him every chance.

Sadly despite all this treatment, one of Rufus' ears simply hasn't improved.

Our vets have now advised that surgery is the only remaining option to relieve his suffering.  Rufus needs a major ear canal abrasion operation and even with a generous veterinary discount, the cost will be a staggering £5235. That is on top of the £4000 we have already spent trying to help him.

As a rescue we have never turned our backs on a dog in need that has come to us - and we are not about to start now!

At K9focus we believe every animal deserves a chance, regardless of the cost. Rufus did not ask to be in this situation and he certainly doesn't deserve to spend his life in pain. 

As a small charity finding another £5235 is a HUGE challenge and that is where we are hoping you, our supporters can help.

Could you spare a bob or two for Rufus?

Whether it is £2, £5 £10 or whatever you can afford, every single donation will bring us closer to giving this lovely boy the pain-free life he deserves. If you can't donate, please share Rufus's story.  You never know who might see it and decide to help.

Rufus has given us nothing but love, even through his pain.  Now it is our turn to give him something back.

From Rufus and everyone at K9focus, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

K9focus Dog & Cat Rescue,  - because every life matters

Funding method

Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 1st December 2026 at 2:40pm