Mercedes

Here is a very special little girl. Mercedes is a female Bull Terrier puppy that is probably the luckiest dog in the world! She left her litter and went to a home where she was loved and taken care of. But, things happen and her encounter with the cat resulted in a scratch that ended up with losing an eye. Her owner cared very much and saw her through all the veterinary expenses and process to make sure she healed properly. Then, she managed to jump off a balcony. Even though there was good fencing, she found a way to make the leap. This time, she ended up with a badly broken front leg elbow joint.

How can this make her lucky? Well, often tales like this have a sad ending, but not this time! Her owner brought Mercedes to the vet to see what could be done to fix her elbow. But, when the diagnosis indicated specialized surgery was required the expense of the surgery and specialized hospital recovery time was more than her owner could afford, Mercedes had to be given up and her short life ended. But at the final moment, her primary vet (and guardian angel) took over Mercedes and paid for the special surgery and began the recovery therapy.  Mercedes quickly did her best to pay back all the expensive care by earning her way into everybody's heart. She hobbled around the clinic in her cast and did her best to keep all the staff laughing at her antics.

As she got better and her bones mended her cast was removed. And she continued growing in size and personality, as puppies do. Despite her physical limitations, Mercedes had no shortage of mischief making ability. So, the time came for training and her guardian angel came through again and training started. So, now Mercedes shares her days between hanging out at the clinic and romping and training out at Twin Cedar K9. Lucky Mercedes gets picked up every morning and heads out the training center for her work day. She is doing very well and is making the most out every minute.

Already she knows how to sit when asked, walk (in her own way) nicely on a leash and will come running asked. Her recall is very impressive because she comes running at her best speed and sits right in front of you at your feet. She is learning that no jumping, play biting or bad manners are allowed. But good manners gets her praise, affection and the play time she loves so much.

Currently, she is learning to lie down when asked and is starting on off lead work.  She learns very quickly because of her great temperament and desire to please. Every dog needs a job, and Mercedes is no exception. Kindness and affection are her paycheck. And a little play never hurts!

Just smile and call her name and she comes running. She may have that pirate look with only one eye and with her leg she won't win any races, but don't tell her that she is missing anything! She is all about being a puppy and sharing all she was to give with you.

All she needs now is her very own family and home. Her new owners will have to be able to take care of her and understand her limitations. We also will ask her new folks to follow up with whatever care she may require. If you have room in your heart and home for a very special little girl, Mercedes might be your new dog. Take good care of her and she will hold up her end of the bargain and more!

If you would like more information about Mercedes or would like to meet her, please email rich@twincedark9.com or call (209) 223-3194.

Come by and say hi to Mercedes at Foothill Veterinary Clinic in Jackson or at Twin Cedar K9. She would loves meeting new friends!