Ricky Gervais fights to save 85-year-old hound from Euthanasia

An 85-year-old man known as Donald Rogers is in danger of losing his beloved furry friend. A 5-year-old Jack Russell Terrier named Kim has never shown aggression before, but a recent interaction ended with him biting a stranger.

Even though it was just an offense, the victim wanted Kim to be taken down, much to Rogers’ heartbreak. But many animal lovers are fighting to help the old man keep his dog. One person who sided with Rogers was comedian and animal activist Ricky Gervais. Gervais shared a Tweet that brought the poor man’s plight into more active attention.

One mistake puts life at risk

Sadly, a dog bite can lead to canine euthanasia, even if the bite is justifiable or just a one-time offense. Like many others in this situation, Rogers never thought that Kim would bite someone. The little terrier is his best friend, and he can’t imagine life without her.

Rogers, a former member of the Irish police force, took Kim out when she unexpectedly bit a woman passing by. One Twitter user said this was the third time a woman had been bitten by a dog, and the first two were taken down. So she immediately tried to get Kim to put down as well. However, Rogers said Kim hasn’t bitten anyone before or since the incident.

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Rogers said he tried to talk to the woman four times, but she always refused. He suggested keeping Kim in a fenced area when out, working with a dog breeder, or muzzled her in public. But no matter what he suggested, she wouldn’t budge. The only way to make her satisfied is if Kim gets to eat meat. The court days were stressful for Rogers.

“I have a heart condition and I have a pacemaker installed. I was brought in to have my pacemaker checked last week and they could tell from the pacemaker’s response on court days, the pacemaker was more responsive and working,” said Rogers. speak. “I can’t sleep, especially early in the morning.”

Save Kim!

Many people have shared this story on social media and Donations to help Rogers, but he couldn’t do much without the woman who had a change of heart. One Twitter user even reached out to Gervais because he is a big animal advocate. He shared the article, hope it helps.

“This is sad and frustrating. Does anyone out there know how to save this dog? ‘ Gervais wrote on Twitter.

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The fundraiser is now closed, but people are still whispering to save Rogers’ dog. Kim and Rogers had been living a peaceful life before this incident, and they just wanted to get back to the way they were. Kim slept at the foot of Rogers’ bed and she won several local dog shows. She was such an important part of Rogers’ life, and he said he would miss her terribly if she dumped her.

Of course, no one is saying dog bites are okay, but most dog lovers would agree that Kim and Rogers’ lives shouldn’t be ruined because of it, especially since Rogers is willing to do whatever it takes. necessary to keep Kim alive. Hopefully the court will listen to the pleas of Rogers’ supporters, including Ricky Gervais, so that Kim can continue to live next to her best friend.

Watch Rogers’ interview here:

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