What is chocolate brown, cuddly and needs a long-term foster home?
Alice, a precious purebred Doberman.
The is hoping to find an experienced individual who can care for Alice while she recovers from her knee surgery.
She suffered from a ruptured cruciate and torn meniscus, requiring TPLO, or tibial-plateau-levelling osteotomy, surgery.
According to the BC SPCA, Alice is doing well and on track to a speedy recovery.
Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥˜Ideal candidateÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™ checklist:
- There must be no other dogs or cats in the household
- Communication is key as there must be regular check-ins with BC SPCA branch staff
- Available for veterinary appointments
- Long-term foster home means a minimum of eight weeks
- Physical ability to assist a heavy Doberman with movement and bathroom in first days post-surgery
The BC SPCA expressed that theyÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™ve stuggled to find a specialized foster home and need all the help they can get trying to quickly identify prospective placements.
Alice isnÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™t the only pet looking for special assistance, they are also hoping to find long term placement for a nursing mom with puppies.
To find out more information, email volunteerkelowna@spca.bc.ca or visit the local branch.
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