The mission of the Monmouth County SPCA is to protect and advocate for all animals, which is why when the opportunity to help out a sister shelter arises the MCSPCA is there.  Last year the organization helped 468 dogs from other animal welfare organizations in and out of New Jersey find love in their forever homes.

Giorgio, a six month old adorable Shepherd mix puppy, came to the MCSPCA looking for love on one of the routine transports from South Carolina’s Paws to the Rescue about five weeks ago.  However, his adoption match making was put on hold when the MCSPCA found he was in need of some rather extensive surgery.

Once he arrived at the Monmouth County SPCA Homeward Bound Adoption Center the veterinary technicians noticed he was limping while walking.   It was decided by Dr. Rebecca Potter, MCSPCA Director of Medical Services, that little Giorgio needed further evaluation, which he received at Garden State Veterinary Hospital in Tinton Falls.  It is believed that his medical issues stem from previous injury or abuse that had improperly healed.  He also has severe degenerative joint disease with a shortened right femur.

The animals at the MCSPCA are fortunate that they are surrounded by several very skilled and generous veterinary hospitals that lend their talents to help the organization meet the medical needs of the homeless animals.  However, there are still additional expenses involved in helping animals that have special surgical procedures.

Garden State Veterinary Hospital performed the April 6^th surgery to both his hip and knee, to correct the pain he had been suffering, although after spending just a few minutes with Giorgio it is obvious nothing can stop this young puppy from wanting to run, jump and play.  “He’s just a real baby doll”, said Stacy Walker, MCSPCA Senior Veterinary Technician of Giorgio’s personality.

Giorgio will spend the next two weeks of his recovery in a foster home until his incisions heal and after that will still require a couple of months of basic physical rehab, which can be done at home.  Trying to get a puppy to take it easy for a proper recovery is always a challenge.  It does seem like he spent some part of his young life in a home as he is already housetrained and also gets along well with other dogs.  Looking into his innocent deep brown eyes it is hard to believe that this young dog could have been abused to cause such lasting wounds.

To help the organization continue fixing Broken Pups like Giorgio make a donation to the Duchess Veterinary Care Fund.