National blood shortage prompts call for dog donors at clinics in Alberta
EDMONTON — Parker is not yet five years old and has been giving blood regularly for nearly three of them.
“He just gave his 12th donation,” said Hans Granholm of Edmonton.
What makes Parker’s altruism unusual is that he’s a happy-go-lucky giant schnauzer mix. The rescue dog, which had to go through a series of tests to make sure he was eligible to donate, doesn’t seem to mind the donor sessions at all.
“He’s quite a clown,” owner Granholm said with a laugh. “He’s the only dog I’ve ever met that actually smiles.