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Name: Matt

Rescue ID: 6991

Status: Adopted!

Species: Dog

Breed: Lhasa Apso / Mixed (long coat)

Learn more about the Lhasa Apso.

Sex: Male (neutered)

Current Size: 15 Pounds

General Potential Size: Small

Current Age: 23 Years (best estimate)

Activity Level: Slightly Active

Indoor or Outdoor: Indoor Only

Good with Dogs: Yes

Good with Cats: Yes

Good with Kids: Yes

Special Needs: paralysis

Description:
SOS! Please help this dog! Please read!!! Matt is an older lhasa mix, guessed to be between 9-12 years old, who was found about 4 months ago limping along the street. He was picked up by a good samaritan who has had him since. This man has tried to help Matt, taken him to many vets and has been desperately trying to place him in rescue somewhere. Matt's back legs got progressively worse over these few months and then he lost all use of them. The vet seeing Matt said this is common in Lhasas and that he likely had an old injury, as well as having some fused vertebrae. The vet has said Matt is doing well considering the situation and that he is in less pain now due to acupuncture treatments. Matt is in need of new placement ASAP. he is incontient but can wear diapers. Matt is still a sweet guy full of life and love. He gets along fine with other dogs. Has not been by kids or cats but would probably be fine. He is a gentle, sweet guy. He eats and drinks well and when he was first found 4 months ago, his bloodwork was normal. Matt can get around pretty well with his wheelchair/cart, which will go with him. He has developed cataracts but the vet has not said it is time to let him go. Others who met him agree. This little dog has been a fighter through all of this and can do even better in the hands of someone who can care for him more. Matt just needs a place to call home, a place to crash where he can be loved and cared for appropriately.

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