This ball of energy first came to RSPCA ACT as a six-month-old stray puppy with a very swollen leg. After our vets checked him out, we found out Dougie had a tibial crest avulsion, a fracture caused by a small part of the lower leg bone being torn off by the ligament above. Dougie had pins inserted in his legs and had to spend a lot of time resting to recover – very difficult for a boisterous puppy!
Luckily, Dougie recovered with the help of the team at RSPCA ACT holding his paw along the way. Dougie was adopted very soon after he recovered, and his family says he is very happy in his new home.
“It’s been an interesting but fun seven months watching Douggie grow into a bigger puppy! Turing one, he is growing into a beautiful looking dog and growing into his big paws. Doug is now a firm member of our family, and we couldn’t live without him. He brings us much joy, is keeping us young and he always leaves us with a lasting happy look to get us through the day!” – An update from Dougie’s new family.
If you’re interested in rescuing a puppy like Dougie, visit the RSPCA ACT Shelter in Weston and paw-sibly meet your next best friend.
RSPCA ACT 12 Kirkpatrick St, Weston
