Rookie's Story

Rookie was with us for such a short time, but touched our heart's deeply.

While out rescuing another dog, Rookie wandered up looking for our help. Rookie was covered in his own urine and feces. He was also unable to walk on his back leg. Rookie readily agreed to being lifted into the vehicle and brought to his new foster home. After a huge meal and a cozy night, he was brought to the vet for what we thought would be a routine leg casting. X-rays revealed much more than just a sore leg! Rookie's spinal column had been severed and the nerves controlling his bodily functions destroyed. Maggots had already started to eat away at his back end. There was nothing the vets could do for sweet Rookie and we had to put him down. If he had received medical attention sooner he may have been saved. Sadly, no one took responsibility for this sweet boy.


Rookie is gone, but not forgotten.