Betty

Beautiful Betty is one of our very special “handicans” looking for her forever home, and what a character she is. Betty came to us without the use of her back legs, unable to bend them or move them independently. This caused her legs to rub against one another, resulting in painful pressure sores and drag wounds. After being assessed by our orthopaedic vet, X-rays revealed that one side of her hip was severely damaged and likely causing her significant pain. Our vets recommended amputation, and we made the decision to proceed, hoping Betty would be able to manage with her remaining leg. Sadly, despite weeks of recovery, her remaining leg continued to cause problems with both her mobility and comfort. Following a further assessment and X-rays, it became clear that further intervention was needed to give Betty the best possible chance of living a comfortable, happy life. Betty is now a double amputee and is recovering well. We are closely monitoring her as she adjusts to life on two legs...