Sharon, lovingly known as Abby, is a happy, loving, smart, and extroverted young Basset Hound with a wonderful temperament. She enjoys people, other dogs, vet visits, and life to the fullest. Although her rear legs do not work properly, Abby has never walked and does not seem to know she is different—she scoots quickly and happily uses her customized wheelchair for walks with the other dogs.

Ideal Home

Abby is affectionate, mischievous, and social. She enjoys people and other dogs and has been described as wonderful with children under 8. She would do best with adopters prepared to support her mobility and daily diapering needs.

Ongoing Health

Abby was born with severe hip dysplasia and improperly developed stifles (knees). Limited weight-bearing affected the development of her rear limbs. She is not in pain or discomfort. Abby is not incontinent, but currently wears diapers indoors and uses an incontinence pad in her crate overnight. Because diapers can make her prone to urinary tract infections, she needs to be changed every 2–3 hours.

Training & Support

Abby has received physical therapy and acupuncture and uses a customized wheelchair. She sleeps in a crate at night. She is not currently housetrained in her existing situation, though her foster mom believes she could learn under the right conditions.

Application Details

• Begin the adoption process by contacting the provider through Wags.
• Adopters should be prepared for regular diaper changes and overnight crate care.

Transportation

No transportation options were specified.