Moose

• Special Needs
• Available

• Age 2 years
• Sex Male
• Size 70 lbs
• Fixed Yes
• House Trained Yes
• Foster Parent(s) Thanks to Lexie for being a great foster to Moose!

Moose is a big handsome lab that has recently been diagnosed with severe hip dysplasia. He was originally seen by CSU and they recommend two total hip replacements to give him the best chance of an active life doing all the things he loves. He had his first hip done at Colorado Canine Orthopaedics, in Colorado Springs mid May. He had a 8 week recovery, and is already feeling MUCH better. He will have his second hip done in the next month and then will need another 8 week recovery. Moose can be adopted prior to his second surgery, if the adopter is committed to taking him to the vet in Colorado Springs and a lifetime of PT and supplements to keep him happy and active. The surgeon still believes he is a great candidate for two total hips and expect him to have good results. The cost of a total hip is well over 10K and RMLR will cover the cost even if he is adopted before surgery.

Even though Moose’s hips are currently a complete disaster, he doesn’t let it get him down. He takes himself to lie down when his hips start to bother him. He is a fun and charismatic lab that gets along great with other dogs and loves people.

Moose LOVES socks and tennis balls and has been known to eat them causing him a big belly ache and an expensive vet bill to get them removed.