It is with deep sadness that I must inform you that Jasper died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday 17th, April, 2018.
The previous day he lost the use of all his limbs had difficulty breathing and was in some distress.
Jasper was adopted in early 2005 he was about 2 years old, his history was that he had been owned, as a puppy by a couple with two bull terriers and two small children, Jasper had been picked on by the dogs and the kids, but as he got older he became defensive, the family were unable to cope with him, he was given to North West English Springer Rescue to be re-homed.
He enjoyed walks, riding in vehicles and mooching about in undergrowth, he insists on scavenging, if he had been renamed he would have been called “Dustbin” or “Pest” he would chase livestock and wild animals, he has been missing for over 24 hours on a couple of occasions, once chasing ducks the other chasing deer. He was returned by members of the public using his collar contact details.
In April 2015, Jasper lost the use of his hind legs, but thanks to our local vets, a specialist in Cheshire, Springer Rescue, friends and the insurance company, the cost of major spinal surgery was covered. He always has been a very active dog, in recent years a young dog in an old body.
I will be missing a faithful companion.
Regards,
W D. Park. , Lancashire