Bono.
He is our one year old foster dog with New Spirit 4 Aussie Rescue.
For as much as he was blessed with good looks and interesting markings,
a sweet personality and a love for children,
he was also cursed with extremely deformed and painful hips.
A deformity brought on by humans who either refuse to spay/neuter their animals or intentionally breed dogs with known medical issues in an attempt to make a few dollars. We as humans did this to him and we as humans need to fix it.
The surgery he needs has to be done on both hips. One at a time with a six week recovery period in between. And it is expensive. Bono had his first surgery the week before Christmas.
After an 8 week recovery period he was sent to the University of Illinois' veterinary clinic for a week of physical therapy which included aquatic therapy on an underwater treadmill
and exercise on the lamb treadmill
The therapy is an attempt to strengthen the repaired leg sufficiently to support his weight when surgery is performed on the other hip. And I am happy to say it worked! Bono came home yesterday a lot stronger than when he left, his limp is minimal, he is able to negotiate stairs one leg at a time and, most importantly, he is able to herd the cats. Because herding cats is a necessity!
With another surgery looming like a black cloud, we know he still has a long road ahead of him. But Bono is worth saving.
If you’d like to make a donation to Bono’s cause, click on the link below.
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