UPDATE: I've been told that the dog is safe and they have a couple different options for him at this point, either an adopter or a rescue. Thanks for all the sharing and support.
Here's the situation with this boy. He's seven months old and has already been diagnosed with bilateral hip dysplasia. He was seen by a specialist who recommended waiting until skeletal maturity (over a year) to assess what can or should be done surgically. However, the owners surrendered him for euthanasia, now.
His only chance is finding someone willing to take him on, let him mature, and then make the hard and potentially expensive decisions. He could require replacement of one or both hips, or an FHO on one or both hips. He's going to need pain management until then, and quite possibly for his whole life. It might be that euthanasia is ultimately the most humane and/or realistic way to go.
I don't even know if a rescue group would take him on, but likely one could be found IF there is an individual willing and able to commit to taking the dog and seeing him through potential surgeries and rehab down the road. It's really not an option for our household with the number of dogs we have and frankly my own inability to provide the one-on-one time and attention that this dog is likely to require.If you know me at all, you know that I only believe in miracles that we make ourselves, but I'm putting this out there for any kind of miracle anyone can muster up. If you know any idle angels looking for a project send them my way and I'll fill them in on details.
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What if a teaching hospital such as Virginia Tech were to use the dog for student doctors to learn on...a foster or adoptor could potentially have that cost covered
I have loved a dog thru bilateral FHOs due to inadequate femurs for total hip replacements. 1st hip 1 day after 1st birthday; 2nd hip on her 2nd birthday. She is now 12yo and while infrequently (2-3x/yr) she may require multiple Rx to get her through a pain spell, she is independently mobile including walking, running and jumping. She is intelligent and self-limiting which makes management easy. She is not a GSD. I will attempt to find this GSD a lifetime placement because with a great ortho and rehab specialist, he can have a fulfillling life.
Thank you for posting the update. I was feeling so sick.
Ah, thanks, Brent, and to the wonderful person who will take this sweet looking animal. That face. All trust. Breaks your heart.
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