Several rescue organizations shared a picture of a dog online. The woman who spotted him simply captured a photo and uploaded it on Facebook.
The canine belongs to the aŠ¼staff breed and is currently unable to move except for standing on its own. The reason for its condition remains a mystery, but it’s possible that it was shot while residing in the woods. Despite the unfortunate circumstances, the dog is incredibly affectionate and constantly wags its tail. It’s worth noting that Alphonzo, as it was named, had its ears cropped, indicating that it once had an owner who may have abandoned it. Upon examination, the x-rays show a tuŠ¼or, which has left its leg disfigured, odorous, and causing severe pain.
The vet will conduct additional tests and blood work, along with a chest x-ray and CT scan to check for any potential spread. Unfortunately, it’s highly likely that he’ll need to undergo a leg amputation. Despite his condition, he remains cheerful, constantly wagging his tail and showing affection to people. His healthy appetite is a good sign.
After conducting a chest x-ray, it turns out that there are no signs of metastasis! However, he will undergo an amputation of his leg while being connected to an IV. The blood test shows that he is anemic, but we need to proceed with the amputation immediately without any delay.
Following a grueling and lengthy surgery, Alphonzo’s front leg was amputated and a tumor weighing 6 kilograms was successfully removed. Despite the challenges, he managed to survive and left the clinic just four days later. Alphonzo is a true warrior and we are confident that he will continue to thrive. While he is currently anemic, we plan on correcting this with proper nutrition and vitamin supplements. He is currently under the care of Merima, a veterinarian nurse, in her private foster care. We are thrilled to report that he will live a happy and normal life from here on out. Our hope is that one day he will find a forever home where he will be loved just as much as he deserves.
Alphonzo is doing exceptionally well after a month, and we’re happy to report that his wound is healing nicely without any complications. He has a delightful personality, enjoys being around people, children, and canines, and surprisingly, he doesn’t seem to mind cats either! At the age of one, he’s still a young pup, and we’re looking forward to taking advantage of the free spaying and neutering program once it resumes.
I’m wishing for someone to fall in love with this adorable creature and give him a forever home. He’s extremely grateful for any help given, and Meri and Franjo are doing an outstanding job taking care of him!
