20/06/2026
A Happy Ending for Lucy the Goose!
We recently had a very special visitor at End Cottage Vets after a concerned member of the public found a goose, affectionately named Lucy, who appeared to be in distress.
Following an examination and X-rays, we discovered that Lucy had unfortunately swallowed a fishing hook. Our vet, Caz, carefully performed an endoscopic procedure to locate and remove the hook, avoiding the need for more invasive surgery.
We’re delighted to report that Lucy recovered well after the procedure and was safely released back to where she belongs. 💚
A huge thank you to the member of the public who brought Lucy to us, and well done to our team for helping achieve such a positive outcome. Pictured are our student nurse Alicia and RVN Emily with Lucy during her stay with us.
Cases like Lucy’s are a reminder of the impact discarded fishing equipment can have on our local wildlife. Please help protect our wildlife by disposing of fishing lines and hooks responsibly. 🎣