So far, life for Rocky hasn’t been too smooth, but this purebred beagle puppy is hopeful for better days ahead.
Born last March, Rocky suffered a spinal injury at about four weeks old, which left him slightly incontinent and having to “bunny hop” with his hind legs. His tail was broken, leaving it lifeless. A neurologist diagnosed him with scoliosis due to trauma – but the good news is the condition will not worsen.
“In fact, Rocky is able to walk, run, jump and play without any issues,” says Yuana, founder and director of Surrey-based Dhana Metta Rescue Society, where Rocky is currently residing. “Although he does leak urine if his bladder is not expressed regularly, he has been fairly easy to manage. He usually does his business outside, if he is taken out every three to four hours.”
Rocky wears diapers indoors, which could also be used at bedtime. “He needs an adopter who is home a lot, not leaving him for more than three hours at a time,” she explains. “He also requires some basic puppy training.”
Desite it all, Rocky “is ridiculously friendly and, for a beagle, he never strays far from his people.”
Rocky is looking for an understanding, experienced home. If you are interested in adopting or fostering him while he waits for his forever home, visit dhanamettarescuesociety.org.
