BADGER found on Black Mountain

Badger was found in Black Mountain, Belfast all alone. He was rescued by a kind couple who took him to Earlswood vet. He was examined and it was obvious he had a damaged left eye caused by some unknown trauma, Earlswood contacted the BARN and we agreed to bring into the rescue. It would appear that Badger may have been used for baiting at some point which we believe caused his injuries. He has been treated for worms and fleas and will be going to visit our vet tomorrow (Wednesday) to establish what other care he will need. We think he may loose his eye as it seems to badly damaged at this time.

However Badger is a friendly lad who we think is around 3/4 years old, he has a super appetite as he is constantly sniffing and grabbing at the volunteers hands for food. The tail never stops wagging and he enjoys running about the yard. We will bring you more on Badger after he visits the vet tomorrow.

27 Nov 2024

Badger went to visit our vets at Rathgeal today to have his eye examined. As expected the injury to the eye was beyond help and it was decided to remove it as he would be experiencing pain. He was admitted to the surgery there and then where Dr Jane would operate later today. Last update is, he has come through the surgery and is well. He is sleepy still so will collect him later this afternoon and bring a further update.