These first couple of pictures would never tell Axel’s story. I am still amazed how sweet and loving this boy is considering what he has been through. We got a call. A man was working on his farm when a dog just pretty much showed up and collapsed at his feet. The dog, extremely emaciated, but even worse, had a huge open wound on his leg.
I met the man at our vet’s clinic, saw the wound and grabbed Axel and carried him in for treatment. What happened next was new to me. An actual piece of bone from the open wound fell out of this baby’s leg.
The wound, which could possibly be where someone shot this sweet boy, was terrible, not fresh, and Axel had done his best to keep it clean. He sat calmly on the exam table as we surveyed the damage to his leg, found a place on the other leg, and worried about what would be next.
It was amazing how this boy’s tail just kept wagging through it all. It was determined that there was nerve damage, and an older wound, all we could do was to amputate the leg. Axel was admitted to our vet’s clinic and surgery began the next day.
Axel came through the surgery with flying colors, getting neutered too whilst under. He is adjusting very well to a tripod and is moving well. He has gained weight and is back to becoming a healthy boy. He loves other dogs and people! He will make a great new family member. We hope someone will love and care for him and make him forget his rocky start in life.
Axel is approximately 8 months old, a lab mix, a complete love bug, and just wants to be with his people. We are so happy we were able to help Axel survive a horrible injury and now flourish to become someone’s best friend.