13/08/2026
An update on Jimmy, 🐾 ❤️
Some of you may remember little Jimmy — a puppy we rescued from Velim Fishing Jetty when he was in a very vulnerable state. We were able to save his life then, so when we noticed recently that he wasn’t eating properly and had started to lose weight, we were immediately concerned.
When we found him a few days ago, his abdomen was extremely bloated. We brought him home, but overnight he developed severe vomiting and diarrhoea. We were worried that he may have eaten something he shouldn’t have and could possibly have an obstruction, so we knew he needed veterinary attention.
Jimmy was taken to WVS Hicks ITC, where he was X-rayed, put on fluids and given medication. He returned to the vets today for a further assessment, and thankfully they have diagnosed him with gastroenteritis. It seems likely that he has eaten something that has made him very unwell — essentially a severe bout of food poisoning.
He is now on treatment for the next week and is being lovingly cared for by some of our wonderful volunteers while he recovers. 🧡💚💛
Jimmy really is a little fighter. This is the second time we have had to come to his rescue, and we are determined to see him through this too.
A huge thank you to everyone involved in Jimmy’s care — from the veterinary team at WVS Hicks ITC to our volunteers who are now looking after him around the clock.
We’ll continue to monitor him closely over the coming week and, hopefully, we’ll soon see our little boy back to his happy, cheeky self. 🐶❤️
Keep fighting, Jimmy. We’ve got you. 🐾
