Bell in her NEW FOREVER HOME!

We are all proud and happy that Bell has now found her forever home! This sweet girl has captured all our hearts here at Lucky Dog and we couldn't be more proud!

She is living the life of luxury with only love, toys and playing coming her way. I think the picture says it all!

As far as her hip, her new family will take over her Physical Therapy needs and says that she is using her leg and it is almost not noticeable that she had the surgery. Her coat is still growing at the surgery site, but other than that, she is as good as gold!

Bell, we are all so happy for you and LOVE these happy happy endings... or should we call them BEGINNINGS!

Bell having a Ball!

Bell is a playful sweet pup! She is getting better and is ready for her forever home. She doesn't even pay attention to her hip anymore and only pays attention to her toys!

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Bell's First Post-Op Adoption Event!

Bell was a super star at today's adoption event. She is walking great and was giving everyone kisses and rolling over for belly rubs. Some family is going to be incredibly LUCKY to adopt her!!!

Movin and Shakin

Bell's tail is wagging again! She is able stay out of the crate under supervision to have a little more freedom. She is being such a good girl! She is putting weight on that leg, but not pushing it too hard which is just what the doctor ordered!

Photos from Bell's PT Session

Carol Wasmucky from Pet Rehab spent some time with Bell last week giving her exercises to help her heal.

She was very impresses with Ms. Bell and her continued optimisim after her surgery. Carol agrees with us that Bell is going to make someone an amazing pet!!!

Getting Better Every Day!

Belle is with her foster dad now. She has been getting better everyday and is ready to start getting back to play and fun! She will be very light on that new hip of hers at first, but with the Physical Therapy that is starting and her doggy exercises that she has to do at home, she will able to tolerate more and more! She can't wait to try out this new hip of hers!
Stay posted for pictures and updates of her progress!

Bell gets ready for physical therapy!

Bell is almost one week post surgery, and she seems to have forgotten she was hurt!! Her poor foster dad is doing his best keeping Bell calm, but she is desperate to play!! She has her very first physical therapy appointment tomorrow with Carol Wasmucky of Pet Rehab.

Everyone send good thoughts to Bell tomorrow for her big appointment!

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Bell recovering in the hospital

Look at how well our little girl is doing!!!

Bell's Surgery Went Great!

Bell's surgery went really well! The post-op x-rays look very good and she is resting comfortably! Stay tuned for more info!

Bell's Story

Bell is a beautifull and sweet Shepherd mix pup that is about 6 months old right now. She showed up in the shelter with her mother when she was 2-3 months old. The local volunteers fell in love and pulled her out -- but they had no one that wanted to adopt her. So, the called Lucky Dog! When she arrived, Bell turned out to be just as cute and loving as the shelter claimed. But, something was amiss... she seemed to have a lot of pain in her left hip.

Bell went to se Dr Smith at Hayfield Animal Hospital. Unfortunately, the news was not great. Bell has some defects in her hip. The abnormal bone structure showed that Bell might have suffered some trauma as a little puppy, and now, as she is growing, she is feeling more and more pain.

Dr. Smith, after consulting with a few different surgeons, recommnded a femoral head ostectomy. A Femoral Head Ostectomy (FHO) is a surgical procedure that removes the femoral head and neck from the femur to alleviate pain the dog is having. The dog's body then creates a false joint with scar tissue, which enables them to resume their normal activities.

After surgery, Bell will start physical therapy so that her joint puts down scar tissue properly and she retains the ability to move and use that leg.

Bell needs YOUR help! This surgery is quite expensive. Although Lucky Dog has it scheduled, we need help raising funds to pay for it!