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Woodie the greyhound gave blood enough to help 88 dogs. πŸ•
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Animal OdditiesSep 30, 2026

Woodie the greyhound gave blood enough to help 88 dogs. πŸ•

Woodie the greyhound gave blood enough to help 88 dogs. πŸ• . . . The dog from Melton Mowbray donated to Pet Blood Bank UK 22 times over 6 years. Because each donation could support as many as 4 recipients, his blood potentially helped 88 dogs. Woodie retired at age 9β€”the routine patient had quietly become a lifesaver.

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BBC News, 2017, 'Blood donor dog saves 88 lives'

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