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My basic info
Breed
Spaniel (Unknown Type)
Color
Tan/Yellow/Fawn
Age
Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
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Sex
Male
Pet ID
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My details
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Bam is a very special boy and is actually a miracle dog. Bam is about 4 years old and is a spaniel mix. He weighs about 18lbs (ideal weight) and has long, wavy beautiful reddish blonde fur. Bam came to our attention from a shelter in southern California. We were contacted because St. Martin’s has a reputation of taking in medical dogs. Bam had been surrendered by his owners because he had a bilateral perineal hernia. The cost to repair this kind of hernia in Southern California (and in Oregon for that matter) would range anywhere from $8k to $10k. St. Martin’s consulted with Dr. Brooks of Homestead Veterinary Clinic and the founder of “The Last Chance Club” and she agreed to give Bam a try. Bam was transported to Oregon by the Heigl Foundation and upon his arrival was emaciated, refusing to eat, had bloody stools and was matted. He had surgery the next morning. During the procedure it was discovered that the left side of the hernia had been there for some time, but that the right side was fairly new and had about a foot of intestine, his bladder and prostrate protruding from the opening in the muscle tissue. Dr. Brooks performed the four hour repair surgery and utilized a “muscle flap” technique which has shown to be more successful than using mesh to repair the herniated areas. He was also neutered at the same time. Bam’s surgery was a success in that the muscle tissue and surgery sites have healed well. He had some bumps in the road to recovery due to continued bloody stools, which was most likely attributed to a whip worm infestation. Once he was treated for whipworms, he was no longer having bloody stools and began to eat normally. Bam has now made a full recovery and has put on weight, eating very well and having normal bowel movements. The surgery site has healed completely and his long term prognosis is very good. Now that Bam is feeling better we see his personality more! He is not the kind of dog who will run up to you and lick your face at first. He will watch you for several days and get to know you….he needs to know that you can be trusted. Once he decides you are worthy of his trust…then he is all yours! He likes attention and he wants all of it. He is good with other dogs so long as they stay out of his personal space and do not nose in when he is receiving attention from his special person. We do not know how he is with cats. We do not think Bam should go to a home with children. Bam is working on potty training but is learning that if he goes potty outside, then he gets a cookie. He is definitely making progress for a dog who probably never ever lived in a home before. He is protective of his people and property and he would make a good guard dog despite his small stature. Bam is a very special dog and has been worth all of the effort to save him. We foresee a great future and life for Bam in his forever home. Bam is currently being fostered by Dr. Brooks in her home with her husband and other dogs. Bam is current on all vaccinations, neutered and microchipped. His adoption donation is $200. If you would like an adoption application for Bam and would like to meet him, then please email stmartinsanimalrescue@hotmail.com
Please note: his photos are pre surgery and post surgery. He will need regular grooming and has an odd “hair cut” because of the surgery and his face was heavily matted so the fur around his mouth and snout was shaved off.
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