Clover’s luck hasn’t run out just yet, but at only ten-months-old, the Jack Russell Terrier cross has already experienced her fair share of trauma. When she arrived at The Lost Dogs’ Home (Echuca Shelter) as a stray, she bore the effects of an old injury - either an untreated birth deformity or car accident wound. With her front knee joint completely dislocated and the surrounding muscle wasted away, she was basically walking on her wrist. Clover was taken to the Echuca Vet Clinic to receive treatment and surgery for her damaged leg.
“She had a serious wear patch on her wrist joint which had become her foot. She was limping and must have been in a great deal of discomfort,” said Echuca Veterinary Clinic surgeon Dr Emma Fields.
After being left untreated for so long, the pup’s only option was amputation of the affected leg. Performed on Monday by Dr Fields and her team, the surgery was a success and Clover is making a speedy recovery.
“She is already jumping around and wagging her tail. She’s far more mobile now than she was and is walking around with ease,” explained Dr Fields.
“Lightweight breeds, especially Terrier types, cope well with amputations and go on to live a normal, active life”.
Now that she’s three-legged and fancy free, Clover is looking for a loving, secure home. She is active and full of life, requires a large yard and is looking for a family who can include her in their daily life. She loves being around people and other dogs.
Clover is recovering from her surgery under close supervision. Families interested in adding her to their brood can contact Jodie on (03) 9321 8747. Clover is fully vaccinated, desexed, microchipped and wormed.
