My name is Twisty - 24293!

Meet Twisty: A Tennis Ball Enthusiast!

Age: 4 years old
Breed: Cattle Dog
Personality: Cautious but Playful
Adoption Fee: $475

Twisty came to Adopt-A-Dog with a story of neglect. She was rescued from a property with many other dogs. It was believed that she was likely thrown over a fence into a pen, which caused her left hip to dislocate. Left without medical care, Twisty became unable to fend for herself due to the injury. She became severely emaciated, weighing only 32 lbs when she arrived at our partner rescue in Texas. Her eyes were sunken from dehydration, and she was often bullied by the other dogs.

Twisty's left hip was retracted so tightly to her body that she couldn’t extend the leg at all. X-rays revealed a months-old luxation of the hip, which had gone untreated. The rescue team provided Twisty with immediate care, including a refeeding plan, medication for her sores, and set her on the path toward an eventual FHO surgery to correct her permanently dislocated hip.

Today, Twisty is thriving and loves playing ball, showing off her strong post-surgery hip! Six months after her ordeal, she is a happy, energetic girl who enjoys long walks along the trails with her caretakers. Twisty is good with other well-mannered dogs and loves attention. She knows how to fetch and will play for hours if given the chance! Twisty would make a wonderful companion or family dog for an active household.