More About Sally
Date of Birth: 15.08.2024
Age: 2 years
Gender: Female
Size: Small
Mobility: Mobile, with a history of orthopaedic surgery
Can live with dogs: Yes
Can live with cats: Yes
Can live with children: Sally has not lived with children
Currently: In DDAA’s care in Türkiye
Sally is a super sweet little girl who is absolutely adored by her carer. She has a lovely, affectionate nature and gets along happily with both dogs and cats.
She has had a difficult start in life. Sally was born with a hip defect and subsequently suffered an injury after being thrown, which resulted in a fused ankle joint.
She has undergone a femoral head excision (FHO), an operation to remove the head of the thigh bone and relieve problems associated with an abnormal hip joint.
Despite her medical history, Sally is a happy little dog, and her fused ankle is not currently causing her pain or mobility difficulties.
Dogs can live full and active lives following this type of surgery. However, Sally’s future family will need to be aware that her orthopaedic history may make her more susceptible to stiffness, changes in mobility or joint problems as she gets older. She may require additional veterinary care or supportive treatment in the future, although this is by no means certain.
Pet insurance is an important consideration. Sally’s existing hip condition, fused ankle and previous surgery may be classed as pre-existing conditions by insurers. This means treatment relating to these conditions, and potentially associated complications, may be excluded from cover. Prospective adopters should check the terms of any insurance policy carefully and be prepared for the possibility of meeting some veterinary expenses themselves.
Sally is also a little overweight, something her devoted carer is already helping her address. She has lost some weight, and her new family will need to continue monitoring her progress. Maintaining a healthy weight will be particularly important for protecting her joints and supporting her long-term mobility.
What makes Sally special, though, is not her medical history. It is her wonderfully sweet nature and the affection she has for the people around her.
She has never lived in a traditional family home, so there will be new routines and experiences for her to discover. She isn’t toilet trained and will need a patient adopter who understands that settling into home life takes time.
We would love to find Sally a family who will appreciate her gentle nature, understand her history and give her all the love and security she deserves.
Adopting Sally
Sally is available for adoption to the UK.
Her preparation and travel process takes approximately four months. During this time she will complete all necessary veterinary and travel preparation, including Brucella canis testing.
We will discuss Sally’s medical history openly with prospective adopters so they understand her previous treatment and any potential future considerations.
If you think Sally could be the dog for you, please complete our adoption application form or contact us for more information. Once your application has been reviewed, we’ll contact you to talk more about Sally and arrange a home check by video call.
Sally is already the apple of her carer’s eye. Now we would love to find someone who will adore her just as much and give this very sweet little girl a family of her own.
Would You Like To Know More About Sally?
If you are interested in Sally and would like to know more about her, her needs or the adoption process, please get in touch.
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