Oscar, the blood-donating lab, to step down after 32 dog years of service

Oscar the Labrador with Lourda Quinlan, an animal care attendant at the UCD Veterinary Hospital where he has helped save countless pups over the years.

One of Ireland’s best boys is stepping down from duty after 32 dog years in service.

Oscar, an eight-year-old labrador, has helped save countless pups over the years, by donating his blood to the University College Dublin (UCD) Veterinary Hospital.