THE Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home (CDCH) is launching an urgent appeal to help an eight-month-old French Bulldog named Olive, who arrived at the centre in desperate need of emergency care.

Olive’s femur is broken, and without immediate specialist surgery to pin and plate the bone, she faces a life of suffering and potential long-term disability. The charity said it is unclear exactly how Olive sustained her injury.

Once her surgery is complete, Olive will remain under veterinary care before returning to CDCH, where she’ll need weeks of strict crate rest. Then, with ongoing support from the charity, she’ll begin a lengthy programme of physiotherapy and hydrotherapy to help her regain strength and mobility in the leg.

Amy Souster, Animal Operations Lead at CDCH said: “Olive is an incredibly sweet puppy. Despite her condition, she enjoys interactions with every person she meets and has won the hearts of the Animal Carers and Veterinary team who are working around the clock to ensure she has everything she needs.”

The cost of Olive’s surgery and aftercare is expected to reach £6,000, a significant sum for the small Gloucestershire-based charity.

The charity said Olive is one of a growing number of animals arriving at their doors due to the pressures of the cost of living crisis. Families who love their pets are facing heartbreaking decisions when they cannot afford the rising costs of veterinary care.

A CDCH spokesperson said: “Donations, big or small, will directly support Olive’s care, and help ensure that CDCH can continue to be there for vulnerable pets across the region.”

To donate to Olive’s Appeal, you can visit the CDCH website.