Mickey's second chance
Dumped on a doorstep as a puppy during the first lockdown of 2020, Mickey had a rough start in life.
This young dachshund was extremely underweight when found by the property’s owner. He also had a deformed leg, bald patches on his coat and bad skin. Thankfully he was brought into Woodgreen on the same day, where our teams sprang into action to help this very poorly boy.
After arriving, Mickey was settled into the safe and comfy surroundings of our Puppy Block and then given an x-ray by the Veterinary Team. This showed that he was born with the deformity, rather than it being the result of an injury. Despite Mickey’s condition, he was such an outgoing, happy little dog!
Sadly, an amputation was the only option. He was not able to use the deformed leg, and the pressure being put on it was causing skin calluses. This is where the skin in the affected area gets thicker. Over time, calluses are often painful and can become cracked and infected.
An assessment was then carried out to ensure he would be able to have a good quality of life on three legs, and a decision was made to go ahead. As plans for his operation were being arranged, he was placed in the care of a dedicated Woodgreen fosterer.
While in his fosterer’s home, Mickey had the chance to catch up with some puppy training that he’d missed out on. This included training to help him get used to other dogs. It did him the world of good to experience life as a typical dog in a loving home, with a routine and all the attention he deserves. He formed a lovely bond with his fosterer’s two children.
Mickey’s operation went smoothly, and he quickly adapted to having three legs. Less than two weeks later, we found Mickey a loving home. Ellie, who played a big part in his care, described how she felt about the fantastic news: “It’s an overwhelming feeling. He had such a traumatic start, and now he’s in a really good home.”
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