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Breed
Golden Retriever/Labrador Retriever
Color
Black - with White
Age
Puppy
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
304-11
My details
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Hot Rod is great Golden mix puppy, just 8 months old. He is cuddly, golden hearted, sweet, smart, happy and sociable with people and dogs alike. He would love to have a doggy sibling but will do well as your solo furry family member as long as you make time for daily walks and other exercise and socializing with other dogs too. He has a soft and silky coat and loves you to pet him. And he loves to run and play with humans and other dogs too. When Hot Rod came to GRFR we noticed immediately that his right leg/shoulder was hurting and we did not know why. So his foster family and our vetting coordinator got to work. The answer is not what they were hoping for but, don't worry! Hot Rod will soon be pain free and good to go, go, go!
After many consultations with specialists, gathering 2nd and 3rd opinions, and considering all of the pros and cons, GRFR has decided that Hot Rod will have the very best life as a "tri-pod" dog. You see, when he was just a few months old Hot Rod's front leg was seriously injured by a blunt force trauma. His injury was not treated and thus did not heal properly. As a result, he has been in constant pain with an injury that cannot be "fixed." Soon, Hot Rod will be much happier, healthier and more athletic when he is a tri pod dog -- with three legs instead of four. Please, please do not feel sorry for Hot Rod. He is not feeling sorry for himself at all. Hot Rod is young, happy and resilient and will recover quickly. In our experience, all dogs, especially young and otherwise fit dogs like Hot Rod do very well. Hot Rod will be eligible to join Colorado's Tripawd Club. The club's motto is "It's better to hop on three legs than it is to limp on four." They sponsor support, info, and a number of summer activities. Check out their super website at http://tripawds.com
You will want to be sure that Hot Rod is slim and trim all of his life so that he does not put undue strain on his other front leg. Much like a person with a knee or hip joint issue; slim is good and overweight is a strain! You also may want to consider, getting Hot Rod a brace for his good front leg in the future to help support his weight when he is running and playing. GRFR forever families have had great success working with a local group called Ortho Pets to provide such braces for their furry family members who need a little extra support. To learn more about Hot Rod, you are welcome to contact our vetting coordinator by sending an email via the "Staff" email link at the bottom of our website pages w "attention vet coordinator -- Hot Rod" in the subject line.
Hot Rod is ready to find his forever family and show them how much fun life can be. So, start your engines . . . fill out your application today and our volunteers will be in touch.
Many Golden lovers are not aware of how doomed black dogs like Hot Rod are when they are brought into the average animal shelter. Even "Black Goldens," as we call our wonderful mixes often suffer such a fate. You and GRFR are part of the solution. Read more on our home page: "Help Fight Black Dog Syndrome" and check out the links too.
For more information, please take a look at www.goldenretrieverfreedom.org. Please review the adoption requirements before submitting an online application.
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