- January 28, 2023
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Tiktok fans help DUBLIN DOG who suffers from seizures – Meanwhile in Ireland
Too often, we hear stories of the darker side of social media and its negative consequences, but it’s important also to know that it can make a positive difference.
One such example of the positive power that social media can have can be seen with the experience that Suman Gurung and his dog Toby had recently when fans of Toby’s TikTok videos pitched in together and raised enough money for Toby to receive treatments for his seizures.
Toby’s owner, Suman Gurung, from Castleknock, explained Toby’s health issues saying, “Toby has seizures because of his epilepsy.
“It started last year, he had one in 2022, and this month so far, he’s had four of them. We went to the vet, and an MRI was recommended, but it costs €2,000 to €3,000.
“It’s so expensive, and other tests might be needed too. I’m so scared and frightened right now; it breaks my heart in a million pieces. Toby is a good boy; he’s my son”.
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With over 2.5 million followers on social media, Toby the dog, or Toby the Gentleman, as often referred to, has been described as the most followed dog in Ireland.
Toby’s social media accounts have been credited with brightening up many people’s days and putting a smile on many TikTok users’ faces.
His owner Suman hopes that his famous five-year-old boxer terrier will soon be able to get back to normal health so that he can continue cheering up people thanks to his funny antics.
Speaking about the positive impact that Toby has, Suman said, “Toby connects with the people. I get thousands of people saying they love the TikToks, that their grandmother is sick, but Toby cheers them up. Kids with special needs love him, too.
“I get messages from their mams or siblings. It’s a nice thing to connect with so many people through Toby. Toby is on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube.
He’s huge; he has around 2.5 million followers overall. He’s the most followed dog in Ireland and had his own documentary on RTÉ”.
After receiving almost €14,000 through the fundraiser he set up for Toby, Suman had enough money for the MRI and enough left over to start using the spare cash to help other dogs in need like Toby was.
“I work as a barman in Castleknock. We’ve helped 300 dogs in the area and abroad through Toby’s account.
“They get food for the next four to five months, their own blanket, and their own bed. Toby helps save the lives of so many dogs, and now he needs help himself. He’s getting his MRI tomorrow if he’s well enough,” Suman said.
Conor Wickham is a keen travel writer from County Wexford, Ireland. He has been a regular writer for Ireland Before You Die, The World Bucket List and Meanwhile in Ireland since 2019. Conor has a keen interest in discovering everything Ireland has to offer. From sleeping in tree houses in the Ox Mountains to staying in shepherd huts in Donegal, Conor has experienced it. With qualifications in Marketing & Advertising with Online Media as well as Print Journalism, Conor has worked as a Website Content Writer/SEO Specialist in the past for many websites. Conor has had two short stories published in the widely acclaimed Wexford Bohemian Literary Journal. Conor’s favourite types of articles to write are ones which involve history, scenic locations and the news. When not exploring Ireland and finding out its secrets, Conor can usually be found working on his own supernatural novel series.
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