Richard came to us from a local kill shelter where they kill dogs weekly for space. This particular shelter is rescue only, meaning no one can adopt dogs from them, the ONLY way out for them alive is rescue. This shelter also doesn't allow anyone in to see and assess the dogs. Pictures are posted online with brief descriptions.
We had a place for Richard in a foster home so we committed to saving him. When we went to pick him up he was brought out to us and we quickly noticed he was limping. The shelter never mentioned anything about a limp in their brief description. After feeling his leg we knew that there was trouble. There was absolutely no muscle tone and you could easily see broken bones under the skin. There was certainly no way we would tell them to take him back though, as that would have been certain, immediate death for him.
A visit to the vet confirmed what we had already suspected. Richard's hip is shattered. We don't know for certain how it happened but the injuries are consistent with being hit by a car and left untreated. He now requires a surgical amputation.
Richard is unbelievable sweet and loves everyone he meets. He's
grateful for every ear scratch and every bit of attention he gets.
He's young and full of life and love. Please help us help him where
others have not. He deserves so much more than the life he's lived.
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