Hudson
At 10 weeks old Hudson was hit by a car. He ended up at a local animal shelter but it was not a no kill shelter. The shelter vet performed a Bilateral Femoral Head Ostectomy. Shortly after surgery, it was noted that his rear, right leg was not flexible at the stifle or hock. RADS were submitted to a specialist for review where it was quadriceps contracture that was diagnosed. Physical therapy on the left leg seem to be progressing but the right leg remained completely ridged. The specialist recommended amputation to the ridged rear leg. Unfortunately Hudson's time at the shelter was up and they had to make room for more dogs being turned into the shelter.
The shelter staff reached out to 100 rescues and contacted us 2 times. The second email said he was going to be euthanised the next day. Knowing his surgery would be expensive and we have a few dogs and cats in medical treatment now, taking him in would be a burden for us but he was so young and we didn't want to see his life end so soon. We made the decision to take a chance and give him a second chance. Dharma Rescue takes in mostly disabled and injured dogs and cats and we have high medical bills. We are hoping who ever reads this will give Hudson a second chance and help us raise the money he needs for surgery and rehad. He does have some minor pain issues with the leg that needs to be amputated as it continues to become more ridged. This brave adorable puppy, now almost 4 months old has been through one surgery that wasn't successful and now we can fix him by removing the leg that will never work and hinders his movement.
The shelter staff reached out to 100 rescues and contacted us 2 times. The second email said he was going to be euthanised the next day. Knowing his surgery would be expensive and we have a few dogs and cats in medical treatment now, taking him in would be a burden for us but he was so young and we didn't want to see his life end so soon. We made the decision to take a chance and give him a second chance. Dharma Rescue takes in mostly disabled and injured dogs and cats and we have high medical bills. We are hoping who ever reads this will give Hudson a second chance and help us raise the money he needs for surgery and rehad. He does have some minor pain issues with the leg that needs to be amputated as it continues to become more ridged. This brave adorable puppy, now almost 4 months old has been through one surgery that wasn't successful and now we can fix him by removing the leg that will never work and hinders his movement.
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His journey will not be over after the leg amputation, he will also need therapy at a rehab center to make sure the other leg has good movement and can hold him up as he gets older. He may also need a hip replacement when he is grown up . We are willing to give him a good life, maybe be in our therapy program and have the hip replacement done when it is time. Hudson is an absolutely sweet , happy, playful pup with a great painless future for him to look forward too.
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Hudson's Hydro Therapy Sessions
Hudson will need to go to water therapy once a week for a few months to help strengthen his legs. Over time he will attend fewer times but will always have to continue witth therapy. This here is the beginning of his rehabilitation to make sure his legs become strong enough to support his adult body. Hudson hopes you will join him on his journey and support him. |
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