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My basic info
Breed
Chow Chow/Husky
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut
Age
Young
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
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My details
Good with dogs
Needs experienced adopter
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
Has special needs
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
On June 27th, 2015 Cochise Canine Rescue took in a 2-3 year old, beautiful golden red three legged dog from the Maricopa County Animal Control's euthanasia list.
Triton had been at the Maricopa pound for almost 3 months. He was going on the "e-list" for the third time...he was out of hope, out of time.
Although we will never know how he came to be on his own, in the two or three short years of his life, Triton found himself living on the streets of Phoenix, where he was severely injured, apparently hit by a vehicle.
Ultimately, Tri was picked up by the dog catcher when he was too hurt and weak to fend for himself any longer. His long-standing injuries severed the bone of his leg just below his knee on his left rear leg, ultimately resulting in the amputation of his leg.
Tri is shy when he first meets people, but today Tri is warming up to life with new people. Within the first two short weeks he is literally eating out of our hands and asking for belly-rubs.
After all this boy has been through in his short lifetime, within a few days he warmed up to us and has made friends with a few of the dogs here. After facing pain and abandonment, he is so appreciative of love and friendship. His sweet disposition and nature and manifesting as his soul recovers...
Triton has been through so much in his short life. He obviously was a very happy and active boy...but now he needs to adjust to the awkwardness and instability of being on three legs.
Tri tries to stick like glue to me, following me around the house, inside and out in the yard. Things are settling down as he works his way into the pack...and the dogs begin to understand, accept and respect him.
Tri was also born with an umbilical hernia, which we have also had repaired.
It has become apparent that Tri was an active and fairly dominant young dog before his amputation. While dogs recover from this surgery quickly and are able to move well, even run, they are not the same as they were before and this can put them at a disadvantage...
Having only one rear leg has made Triton somewhat unstable, although he can still run like the wind! None the less, his instability has caused him to stumble and fall, and he seems so confused when this happens.
The ideal home for Tri will be with one other very mellow dog (older perhaps?) preferably a girl for him to play with and not have dominance issues with. Remember: Tri is at a disadvantage...
We have Tri on Glucosamine/Chonroitin/MSM once a day to help strengthen and keep strong the remaining back leg which has to carry additional weight.
We will be here throughout Tri's life to help him have whatever he needs as he ages...leg brace perhaps?
Tri, the sweet loving boy will need a special, attentive and understanding adult home. I hope that is you!
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