Rebel has a wild story, and if you can hang in there while I tell you, I promise you will fall in love with this dog.
In early September 2023 I was contacted from someone in Bakersfield regarding a 5 year old frenchie being given away for free on craigslist. She said she could house the dog until we got transport if we wanted to take her in. When the owner gave her over to us, the said they just dind't want her anymore, but otherwise she was fine. When Rebel got to foster, we started to notice she would have major GI upset every few weeks. After a vet visit and an xray, we found out she had a BOUNCEY BALL in her stomach. So, the only open was to do surgery to remove this ball. As she was being carried out to the car post surgery, the vet tech said "has her neck always been crooked?" (which it hadn't) and proceeded to tell me to "keep an eye on that".
A week later we were back in the vet because Rebel was in excruciating pain and could hardly move. They prescribed pain meds and sent us home. That lasted 4 weeks, which then landed Rebel at Metropolitian Animal Specialty Hospital Neurology department to get more answers. After an MRI and CT Scan, we found Rebel had herniated a disk in her neck. We decided to try some different medications and crate rest, rather than the massive highly risky surgery. During her crate rest, we saw her completely fall apart. There was talk of quality of life, and Rebels outlook seemed bleek. Thats when I decided, 4 months post injury, that I was going to try a more natural route. Rebel started going to massage, hydrotherapy, chiropractic etc. and within a month was running. I can't even begin to tell you the relief it was to see her run again. She was finally able to be a dog; chase balls, jump around. Her huge goofy smile was back, and it hasn't left.
Rebel is the most resilent dog. She loves deeply and wants to always be next to or on top of her person. She is good on walks, and adores new adventures. Shes crate trained and house trained. She is good around dogs big and small but can be a little possessive of her balls. Shes been around kids of all ages but would be best with older kids as she can be a rough player.
Rebel is marked special needs, but that is just because of her past injury. Its important to understand that she could herniate again. She should have a family that will keep her from being to rowdy and wild, though sometimes she wants to get crazy zoomies.
Please consider this incredibly special dog as your forever family member.
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