Dog owner skydives for Glasgow vets who desperately tried to save young pet

Nadia Mclatchie was left devastated along with her partner Jack Scott, 25, when their 18-month-old Cocker Spaniel, called Murphy, died from a kidney infection triggered by a UTI.

The 28-year-old treated her pet like ‘a real baby’ so was crushed when medics couldn’t save him and he sadly passed away on December 21 last year.

Nadia skydived to raise money for the vets

But she praised the University of Glasgow Small Animal Hospital for working around the clock for nine days to try and rescue Murphy.

Nadia, from Kilmarnock, was so blown away by the team's dedication and care that decided to pay them back by jumping out of a plane to raise cash.

She took to the sky last month on March 27 in Murphy’s memory after deciding life is ‘too short’ and raked in £2320 for the vet.

Nadia and Jack treated Murphy like their baby

Nadia said: “Anyone that knew us knew Murphy was our world, we treated him just like our baby from the day we got him.

“On new year Jack and I were sitting in as we were still shocked and devastated [after he died].

“I just decided to book it there and then, it hit me how short life can be and tomorrow isn’t promised so we just went for it.

“It then linked in well as a chance to fundraise for the hospital “The experience was incredible, I can’t recommend enough for people to try it at least once.

“I loved it so much I booked another the next morning for during the summer!”

Murphy sadly died from a kidney infection

University of Glasgow Small Animal Hospital posted: “A huge thank you to Murphy's owners, by doing a fundraising skydive, they have raised an amazing £2320 for the University of Glasgow Small Animal Hospital (SAH) in their dog’s name.

“Murphy was a patient with us for nine days in December 2021, unfortunately he did not make it.

“His owners wanted to say thank you for the treatment he received under our care and we could not be more grateful!

“Thank you from all the at the SAH and well done on your skydive.”

Nadia launched a Justgiving page to help bring in donations for the devoted vets to help dog’s like Murphy.

The page reads: “From the second Murphy arrived at the SAH they took the best care of him and for nine days straight they continued to try everything to save our baby boy.

“However the damage had already been done and Murphy lost his fight.

“We cannot thank them enough for keeping him comfortable in his final days.

“Every person we spoke to in person or on the phone had been amazing with us.

“We refused to let Murphy's life be lost in vain which is why we would like to raise money which we can donate in his name which will allow them to continue their excellent work and save peoples precious pets.”

You can donate to Nadia’s skydive fund for the Glasgow vets here.