Adopt Billi

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 4 years

Billi was rescued from a public shelter in Romania. These shelters are severely over capacity and small dogs like Billi are the most likely to be attacked, a lot of dogs don't survive these attacks and so Billi was such a lucky boy to get out. Upon arriving at Oakwood, we noticed Billi was not fully weight bearing on his BL leg. We put him on pain meds and kennels rest but when this wasn't working, we sent him straight from X-rays. Unfortunately, Billi has several problems with his legs that are going to require surgical intervention. His back right leg: He has luxating patella grade 2 His left leg: He has luxating patella grade 3/4. He also has an old break that has healed completely abnormally in this leg, you can feel the bone almost protruding through his skin, even with the gentlest touch. To make the surgery even more difficult, the break has healed so abnormally that it has left Billi with a leg 2 inches shorter than his other. His hips are also at a 20% rotational angle which doesn't effect Billie is every day life, but will effect the difficulty of the surgery and so we are currently in discussions with specialists as to what the best plan of action is going to be. We'll ideally be looking for a home for Billi as a "foster with a view to adopt". All surgeries regarding these issues will be paid for by Oakwood Dog Rescue. Billi has shown to do well with all the dogs that we have mixed him with so far. He does get a little too excited with the girls and will try to hump them. If they don't allow it, he will stand and bark at them :/ Due to the upcoming surgeries needed, we think it will be best for Billi to be in a home without other resident dogs. Billi was very gently with the cat upon testing, he showed no prey drive. Billi has shown to be an active little dog although he's soon distracted when snuggles are offered. Billi has never lived in a home before so he'll need to be left as little as possible whilst he settles in and learns the ropes Due to his leg issues, we've not yet started lead training with Billi. Billi has no form of basic training

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