So far, life for Rocky hasn鈥檛 been too smooth, but this purebred beagle puppy is hopeful for better days ahead.
Born last March, Rocky suffered a spinal injury at about four weeks old, which left him slightly incontinent and having to 鈥渂unny hop鈥� with his hind legs. His tail was broken, leaving it lifeless. A neurologist diagnosed him with scoliosis due to trauma 鈥� but the good news is the condition will not worsen.
鈥淚n fact, Rocky is able to walk, run, jump and play without any issues,鈥� says Yuana, founder and director of Surrey-based Dhana Metta Rescue Society, where Rocky is currently residing. 鈥淎lthough he does leak urine if his bladder is not expressed regularly, he has been fairly easy to manage. He usually does his business outside, if he is taken out every three to four hours.鈥�
Rocky wears diapers indoors, which could also be used at bedtime. 鈥淗e needs an adopter who is home a lot, not leaving him for more than three hours at a time,鈥� she explains. 鈥淗e also requires some basic puppy training.鈥�
Desite it all, Rocky 鈥渋s ridiculously friendly and, for a beagle, he never strays far from his people.鈥�
Rocky is looking for an understanding, experienced home. If you are interested in adopting or fostering him while he waits for his forever home, visit .听听
