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My name is Wilbur!

Posted over 3 years ago | Updated over 3 years ago

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My basic info

Breed
Cattle Dog/Shepherd (Unknown Type)
Color
Tricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White)
Age
3 years 5 months old, Puppy
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
10 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
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My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Has special needs
Checkmark in teal circle Microchipped

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Wilbur's story is a sad one, but we are hoping to give Wilbur a "happily ever after" to his sad tale. You see, Wilbur was found literally in the middle of nowhere in the desert near Tuba City, Arizona. It really was a miracle anyone found him. He was transported to the Humane Society where he was examined and x-rays were taken.

Wilbur had fractured his right hind leg and subsequently spent some time in a foster home healing. Although the fracture healed, Wilbur starting to present some lameness and he was diagnosed with a Grade 4 luxating patella. Whether this was caused as a result of the overall healing process or the initial injury is unknown. In fact, luxating patella is so predominate in small dogs, this may have presented itself anyway even in a dog as young as Wilbur. All we know, is that we could not allow an amputation of the leg for a condition we know is fixable, which is why we rescued him.

Our orthopedic vet confirmed the diagnosis and has advised that we wait until Wilbur is at least 10 months old to attempt a surgical correction. In the meantime, Wilbur is happy and in no pain. He can be adopted as long as the adopter understands that he must have this corrected in the near future at the owner's expense. We will provide all medical records with full disclosure regarding his current condition. We will also consider a foster-to-adopt situation.

If you'd like to adopt Wilbur, please fill out an adoption application on our website. All of our rescues are spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. Medical records are available upon adoption.

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