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Heartfelt plea for sick pup

By Lia Bichel

4th February 2010 11:00:08 AM

Harry Heart Murmur from Pets

PETS Paradise at Parkmore Shopping Centre is raising money for a critically ill puppy in need of surgery.

Three-month-old Harry Heart Murmur, a King Charles Cavalier puppy, was diagnosed with a serious heart condition known as Patient Ductus Arteriosis and needs a large medical procedure in order to survive. The surgery is estimated to cost up to $10,000, and the staff at the animal specialist centre SARC in Highett have offered to do the operation at cost price.

Pets Paradise owner Cally Loridas said putting the puppy down was the last resort.

“We don’t believe in euthanasia for young pups,” she said.

“Putting it down isn’t something we want to do. We want Harry to have a long and healthy life, and for a family to be able to share it with him.”

Harry Heart Murmur is currently being cared for by Ms Loridas who is making sure he is happy and comfortable.

Anyone wanting to donate can visit Pets Paradise at Parkmore Shopping Centre.