Compassionate Care Program.
Honey has chronic health issues that are being treated. Because she will need ongoing vet care as she continues her life's journey as a paraplegic she is considered a Compassionate Care Dog. Honey has chronic bladder infections. She is hypothyroid. Honey will stay with her foster long term and continue to get the veterinary care she needs along with a loving and stable home that she is comfortable in and familiar with.
Honey is a precious 4-year-old Cocker Spaniel that came to us unable to use hind legs. She became suddenly paralyzed about 2 months before she came into rescue and has been unable to use her back legs since then. Honey has a history of seizures which do reappear occasionally, especially when she has a bladder infection.
Honey is paralyzed and has no feeling in her hind limbs or tail. She most likely has an intervertebral disc herniation (“slipped disc") that has damaged her spinal cord. We have learned that because she has lost all pain sensations in her hind limbs and this occurred some time ago, unfortunately the chances of her walking again are extremely low. While we will not be able to restore her ability to walk, we can focus on giving her a great quality of life. We were referred to a certified veterinary physical rehabilitation specialist who fit Honey for wheel-cart, a doggie wheelchair. She can pull herself on carpet or grass to move around for a little while. Front leg strength is important to maintain.
This precious young dog is loving, alert, and very aware of what is going on around her. She is doing well with her foster family and with the other dogs and cats that live in the home. The other animals make her perk up! She makes several regular trips to different vet clinics for all of her vet care. Her fosters love to give her a pup -cup as a treat afterwards. Honey loves being loved!
You can click on the link below her bio if you would like to donate toward Honey's care.
