May 2nd is our Sacramento Region Big Day of Giving where we come together as a force of good! It's an incredible oppurtunity to make a direct impact on the lives of at risk shepherds. Your donation of a minimum of $10 provides crucial support and safe foster homes for puppies like Hayzel who have grown up in care in the 6 months while waiting for her fracture repair which required a CT scan and 3D model of her leg prior to surgery. She like many of the medical needs dogs at the municipal shelter was slated for euthanasia. Please consider donating to help us continue our lifesaving efforts through Big Day of Giving.
Our sweet Hayzel is a German Shepherd with a heart as big as her spirit! This bright and active one-year-old is ready to bring boundless joy to your life.
Miss Hayzel's been healing exceptionally well post her fracture surgery mid-March. Her check up week following surgery was a thumbs up and her next check up with xrays is coming up on May 13th at which time she'll likely be allowed gradual return to full use of her leg. Which typically is a month long increase in gradual controlled activity with longer walks and off leash time without rambuncitous play. In the meantime, being a Swiftie fan, Hayzel is rocking her own bracelet. In these past 6 months Hayzel has grown and matured to a lovely girl.
We're thankful for the skills of the Fracture Program for Rescue Animals team at UCDVMTH, and we're thrilled with the outcome: They got her leg 99% corrected, a fantastic result to fix the angulation of her leg. She left the hospital bearing weight on her leg and has been in strict crate confinement to facilitate healing before she can romp freely. She's got a couple of plates in her leg to help with that fusion.
Although it took a CT scan and 3D modeling to prep her for surgery, along with delays for various reasons ranging from skin irritations from her splints to her fracture requiring more complex surgery thus, the CT scan and modeling resulted in an excellent outcome.
Hayzel is such a good social pup. Her vet team adored her during her two-day stay, just as they did during all of her prior vet visits for bandage changes, x-rays, HW tests (she's negative), and a CT scan. She's just adorable.
Hayzel's foster home includes two resident shepherds and a couple of cats. She had been fully integrated into her foster home pack during the last six months while waiting for surgery and post surgery recovery, including a trip to the snow the weekend prior to surgery. She's also enjoyed trips to Point Isabel and wine country to dog-friendly restaurants and wineries while waiting for surgery. Although she was limited in how long she could walk the way her leg had healed waiting for surgery, Hayzel loved all the outings, ultimately graduating from her dog stroller.
While in her original crate confinement fresh out of the shelter, Hayzel preferred being in the same room with everyone, hanging out in her wire crate. Hayzel is crate-trained and potty-trained; she hangs out in a secure crate during the day while her foster family is at work with a lunchtime break from their dog walker and sleeps in a wire crate in the bedroom.
Hayzel is a happy, playful young gal who is very affectionate towards her people, including resident dogs and cats. She's a petite powerhouse of energy and enthusiasm and loves toys, too. Hayzel loves to chew and has a steady rotation of toys to keep her young mouth appropriately engaged. If allowed, she'd be the quintessential lap dog. Her petite-ish stature, at 66 lb, makes her the perfect companion for those who appreciate a compact yet agile furry friend.
Hayzel's intelligence shines through. She's a quick learner, having mastered sit, coming when called, learning to sit before exiting, entering through doors, and understanding the kennel command. She rides nicely in the car and is terrific in her pet stroller. Hayzel has discovered puppicinos as a treat after one of her vet visits, waiting delightfully for her next treat. We expect her to excel in obedience training and be eager to tackle new tricks. Her eagerness to please will make training a breeze since she already offers behaviors for treats and her food.
She'll be an ideal partner for an active individual or family. She'll thrive with an owner who enjoys keeping both body and mind active and provides appropriate training and boundaries for this smart girl. We're so happy that she's gained much-needed weight, grown by leaps, and is thriving in her frame now.
We're very grateful for the team advocating on her behalf as she was placed on the euthanasia list at the shelter for her injuries, as they aren't treatable in a shelter setting. Her transport team and donors also belong to Hayzel's life-saving squad.
If you're searching for a bright, active, and devoted companion to join your life's adventures, Hayzel could be your perfect match. Bring this sweetie into your home, and you'll discover a world of love and excitement together.
In the last six months, we have learned a lot about Hayzel. We can't wait for her forever family match, who will adore her, continue the structure her foster family provides, and be committed to the ongoing training and physical and mental enrichment this breed requires.
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