It feels good to be able to help someone else, especially when you get to sit down and relax while doing the helping bit. Afterwards they give you chocolate biscuits and tell you to chill out for the evening.
Brilliant!
After donating blood at the weekend, I noticed a leaflet tucked behind the stash of treats they offer us. Fascinating to learn about a Pet Blood Bank charity that invites dogs to donate blood, to help other animals.
It says that dogs will get a tummy rub as they donate, something they have yet to offer humans… but maybe in the future!
Dogs will even get a goody bag, which will make them feel like they’ve been to a Birthday party…
Just like humans, dogs have different blood types, and one type ‘DEA negative’ is always in demand for emergencies. A bit like with humans, where it’s 0 negative.
That’s my blood type, which means I keep up my regular donations as soon as I’m eligible, earning free Club biscuits & KitKats every 4 months.
A few days after donating, they send a message to let me know which hospital, and sometimes which department has received my blood, ready for use.
Last time it was sent to Great Ormond St. It’s like a ‘Thank you’ note’ for me sitting down for a bit. The easiest way to help, I reckon! You probably know someone who is alive today because they received a blood transfusion, and perhaps your family pet has also had that little miracle.
I took a few photos of the leaflet, you’ll see below, if you’d like to know more about the Pet Blood Bank.
Meantime, with all the difficult things going on in the world each day, isn’t it good to be able to do a tiny thing to help. Whether you get a KitKat or a tummy rub…
