Betty
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Key Facts About Betty
Description
Beautiful Betty is one of our very special “handicans” looking for her forever home — and what a character she is. Betty has a disability affecting her back legs. Following further discussions with our veterinary team, we made the difficult decision to amputate one of her hind legs to relieve her ongoing pain and improve her quality of life. Betty is now a tri-paw and is recovering well. We are closely monitoring her as she adjusts to life on three legs and assessing how well she manages her mobility. Please don’t let her disability fool you — Betty is a bright, happy and fun-loving girl who absolutely does not let it hold her back! During her time with us, Betty has shown herself to be a sweet and friendly girl, but she can also become defensive when she feels uncomfortable or worried. When Betty first arrived with us, her disability meant that she needed regular handling and had to wear protective boots to help prevent pressure sores developing on her feet. Over time, she became incr...