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His Story: Ozzie arrived with us after a frantic call by a family who had homed him 2-3 days earlier from alcoholics. He was petrified and they couldn't get near him. Ozzie had had at least 4 homes previous to theirs; a Road Traffic Accident Feb 08. We discovered the top of his femur had died and was causing him a lot of pain. We removed this and he made a good recovery. Homed but marriage broke up soon after which changed the dynamics of the homing. Ozzie is now coming into foster with us weekend 12th March.
Salient points: Ozzie is a smoothhaired short legged Jack. Multiple homes/ names we were his 6th. mixes well with dogs; cats and people; likes company. RTA has plate in back left leg. Our vet removed hip joint and now supported successfully by ligaments which serves him well. Generally OK with visitors but may get concerned. Ideal for multidog/ cats household.
Advert: Ozzie has a footballer feel. He wants to be pottering about, following his family around but can be left. He isn't too demanding but having said that he needs a family there for his needs as he has had multiple homes and came originally to us frightened of traffic; strangers and 'in pain'. He has lived successfully for a year in circumstances which changed soon after homing and left him as an only dog metering out the hours. We are looking for a family life where he can enjoy trips in the car; walks around the park, shadowing his family in the kitchen; in the garden or sitting at your feet under the computer table.
When in pain Ozzie's mood can be down and we believe gentle pottering around will keep his back leg fluid and avoid stiffness and pain. Ozzie is a young dog and has a lovely spirit of adventure and adores outings. Ozzie definitely has some ghosts from his past which surface when he is down but in a family where there is a good balance between dog activities, 'play and walks' with domestication this will give him the opportunity to 'actively watch' and received affection on his terms. Ozzie the footballer is more of an 'goalie' player; an avid follower and fan. But love sport he does.
Please visit Ozzie's individual thread, in Dogs needing homes in Foster on our Forum to find out more about him and follow his progress.
If you are interested in re-homing please complete our homing questionnaire so we can ensure our dogs are matched and will suit your circumstances/lifestyle.
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