Barely 2 years old, a young dog named Mickey had to leave his country of origin and live daily with a severe handicap. Fortunately, he could count on the mobilization of the shelter that took him in.
Mickey is a young Braque German shorthair who had to leave the Turkey at the age of 2 years. His masters could no longer take care of him. The dog made the trip to Batterseaclose to Londonwhere he was welcomed by Battersea Dogs & Catsa local shelter.
The brave dog was in good hands
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The affectionate and intelligent canine was unanimous, but his physical condition seriously hurt the members of the shelter. Mickey had deformed front legs, so much that he had to walk on his elbows. A real ” heartbreak ” for Paul O’Gradyambassador of the association.
The members of the shelter then did everything to help him. In partnership with the veterinarians of Medivetthey were able to operate Mickey 3 times, and stay by his side throughout his recovery. The dog had to be bedridden for several months, and undergo hydrotherapy and physiotherapy sessions.
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A fight that was worth it
Mickey and all those who fought for his health could be proud of their achievements, the day he was finally able to put his front paws on the ground. A radical life change for the doggie. Paul O’Grady recount : ” When you see Mickey today, you have no idea what he’s been through. It is an immense pleasure to see him playing and frolicking with his canine friends. He’s a great boy and it’s wonderful to see him finally standing up straight. »
The adventures of Mickey were the subject of an episode of the British series ” Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs as Dogs Monthly recounts. A heartwarming story.
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By Maria Anki
Web editor
A great friend of animals from a very young age, Maria gives them a real devotion and follows them everywhere on social networks. Coming from a linguistic course, and therefore very keen on writing, she now takes pleasure in rubbing shoulders with the animal world accompanied by her most faithful four-legged companion, Monkey.
