Family of late Renfrewshire farmer donate his pacemaker to help a dog in need

19 Aug 2026 · Originally published 19 Aug 2026 9/10 Original headline: Family of retired farmer donate pacemaker to help save dog's life

Following the death of retired farmer Jack Smith, his family has donated his pacemaker to the University of Glasgow's Small Animal Hospital. The device can be repurposed to treat dogs with heart conditions, offering a way to honour Mr Smith's lifelong connection to animals.

Source: STV News Renfrewshire

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