We cannot believe that Barney is still looking for a forever home!
This boy is 10 months old now and would love spend what is left of puppyhood with a family ❤
Barney came to us from our friends at Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue when they took him in as a stray and he had more medical needs that they were equipped for. We were happy to help, as we always try to help a fellow rescue in need. They saved his life and kept him happy and healthy until he could get to us.
Once he arrived, we made sure he was able to see our Neurologist right away. They were able to determine that he had a parasite called Neospora that attacks muscle tissue. Eventually, if left untreated it goes to the nervous system, and it can cause serious issues including death. We were able to get him started on treatment right away. Unfortunately, the effects were too severe on one of his rear legs. We tried physical therapy but ultimately he needed to have it amputated. The parasite did damage on the remaining leg, and he ultimately did a couple of months of physical therapy to strengthen the one remaining rear leg. Huge shout out to his Physical Therapist who also fostered him during that time. It was life changing!
He then joined our friends at 2nd Chance to Shine to help him learn manners and be able to be socialized with other dogs in the key time in development. They have done some amazing work with him as well, and he is now a very well-rounded pup.
It honestly took a village to save this boy, and we know his forever home is out there. He can get around just like any other dog, he just looks a little different doing it. He will need to remain lean so that his remaining rear leg doesn’t have to carry extra weight.
If you are interested in meeting Barney, please fill out an application on rpaw.org
His adoption fee is $300.
This boy is 10 months old now and would love spend what is left of puppyhood with a family ❤
Barney came to us from our friends at Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue when they took him in as a stray and he had more medical needs that they were equipped for. We were happy to help, as we always try to help a fellow rescue in need. They saved his life and kept him happy and healthy until he could get to us.
Once he arrived, we made sure he was able to see our Neurologist right away. They were able to determine that he had a parasite called Neospora that attacks muscle tissue. Eventually, if left untreated it goes to the nervous system, and it can cause serious issues including death. We were able to get him started on treatment right away. Unfortunately, the effects were too severe on one of his rear legs. We tried physical therapy but ultimately he needed to have it amputated. The parasite did damage on the remaining leg, and he ultimately did a couple of months of physical therapy to strengthen the one remaining rear leg. Huge shout out to his Physical Therapist who also fostered him during that time. It was life changing!
He then joined our friends at 2nd Chance to Shine to help him learn manners and be able to be socialized with other dogs in the key time in development. They have done some amazing work with him as well, and he is now a very well-rounded pup.
It honestly took a village to save this boy, and we know his forever home is out there. He can get around just like any other dog, he just looks a little different doing it. He will need to remain lean so that his remaining rear leg doesn’t have to carry extra weight.
If you are interested in meeting Barney, please fill out an application on rpaw.org
His adoption fee is $300.
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