How do you resist those puppy dog eyes?
Well, unless you're prepared to look after a a dog with very distinct needs, then look away.
Chip the Dachshund has spent six month in RSPCA NSW care. He's received critical veterinary treatment, rehabilitation and a very tiny wheelchair fitting.
Chip was found living in a garage with paralysed legs last November. His back limbs were ulcerated from getting dragged along the floor.
RSPCA NSW tried working with Chip's owner who was homeless and struggling at the time but she made the decision to surrender him to the organisation.
Chip's foster carer Katie Jarvis provided him round-the-clock care for three months. She helped him eat, helped him get around, changed his nappies, kept him warm and stayed with him so he would not become anxious.
"I loved Chip at first sight. Such a small boy with a big personality, I wanted to take him into my home and help heal him immediately," she said.
Now it's time for Chip to move on. Find his "furever home"..
His next owner will need to tick the following boxes to adopt him:
- Must have experience with a special needs animal
- Must have breed experience
- Must be only animal
Due to Chip's disability and separation anxiety, he cannot be left alone for extended periods of time. His new owner will need to be around for most of the day in order to toilet him, help him get around and offer the unconditional support he needs.
If you're interested, head here.
