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Pumpkin.
Pumpkins life will be on wheels. She is such a happy determined girl, nothing holds her back. Her life is full of adventures and happiness. She is a disabled dog advocate and a therapy dog . Spreading joy and happiness wherever she goes.
Pumpkin's Story
We adopted Pumpkin when she was 8 weeks old, we as a family instantly fell in love with her. Pumpkin couldn’t use her back legs and had no control of her bladder or bowels. The specialist said Pumpkin would never walk again. Her story went viral and people donated thousands of pounds for her treatment. Unfortunately, an MRI scan reviled her spine and legs and been broken, and her spinal cord severed.
We were devastated. The specialist said Pumpkin would never walk again. Pumpkin isn’t in pain; she is paralysed from the waist down and double incontinent. Pumpkin is loved by us her family so much and we will do anything for her. Pumpkin also needs weekly hydrotherapy, physiotherapy, and red laser treatments. This is to keep her front limbs strong and help her with any injuries or pain.
Pumpkin became a therapy dog when she was 9 months old. We visit care homes, schools, universities and work places. Educating the public about disabled animals and kindness to animals.
In June 2022 we set up a registered charity called Pumpkin and Friends 1199484. Slowly we are changing the world. Desperately raising the awareness and the importance of disabled animals. Also supporting and helping families of disabled animals.
We provide disabled animals with the equipment they need to give them their motibility & freedom back. Wheelchairs, Harnesses and strollers.
Meet the owners
Tammie & Richard
We are a family living in Lincolnshire England. A working family with two children, all massive animal lovers, they are our passion. In Oct 2021 our family adopted a paralysed puppy called Pumpkin. Pumpkin was a tiny 8 week old West Highland Terrier, she was given to a rescue. We instantly fell in love with her. We knew we had to help her. Unfortunately an MRI scan reviled that her spine had been broken through extreme trauma.
We as a family give Pumpkin a wonderful life, full of adventures and fun. We will always do everything best for her, making sure she remains happy. We love her so much, she is part of our family.
Sharing our vision with you
Team Pumpkin are working so hard and have so many fundraising ideas. The inbox is bursting with animals and families that need help.
We have a dream …. a dream we are determined to make a reality.
Pumpkin and friends charity are looking for a property with a small holdings attached. The dream is to give unwanted disabled animals their forever home. Also offering resbite to our ‘wheelie good friends’ and other disabled animals.
Team Pumpkin, the charity trustees and volunteers are all experienced with disabled animals and are committed to the charity. Our future goal is to create and build a retreat for disabled animals. A sanctuary where animals with disabilities can live happily with the love and care they need. We want to offer respite, so our families can have a much needed holiday or break. Leaving their ‘wheelie good friend’ in safe hands… knowing that we can care and Facilitate for its needs.
PUMPKIN AND FRIENDS ANIMAL RETREAT
Proud to be A Regional Finalist
Being a regional finalist for the 2024 Pride of Britain Award as Pumpkin and Friends Charity is an incredible honor that fills us with pride and gratitude. This recognition shines a light on the work we do to support and uplift animals in the world, and it’s humbling to see our efforts celebrated on such a prestigious platform. To be recognised alongside other inspiring individuals and organisations is a testament to the dedication of our team, volunteers, and supporters who make our work possible. This milestone strengthens our resolve to continue making a meaningful impact and brings greater awareness to the causes. It’s a powerful reminder that compassion and community spirit can create real, lasting change.
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After reading about Pumpkin, If you want to help more animals, we can use any support you can give for Pumpkins friends.
Pumpkin and Friends is a Non-profit organisation registered Charity No. 1199484. Based in Lincolnshire.
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