Special Needs - Shorty with a broken leg after surgery

September 29, 2005 BF Shortcake was whelped along with his siblings; Cheesecake, Layercake, Mochacake, Coffeecake and Pancake. He ran 2 races in his short career, the first race he won but the second race Shorty broke his right rear leg. The track vets did what they could with extremely limited resources but the leg would never be the same. This career ending injury turned out to be a huge blessing for Shorty because he got the chance to get away from the cruel track life and start a new life as a loved member of a happy family.

In November 2009 MI REGAP was contacted by the Mobile Alabama dog track kennel asking if we could take in this special boy as he would need extra medical attention, how much was unknown at that time, but REGAP willingly took on the challenge. His first foster mom noticed that he had a problem with his leg since he wouldn’t put any weight on it. Upon examination and x-ray, Dr. Wilson, of Sterling Heights Animal Clinic found that Shorty’s leg was not healed correctly and recommended surgery and rehabilitation. It would be a long road to recovery for the sweet greyhound but REGAP’s devoted volunteers were ready for the task
Through the fundraising efforts and kindness of all involved with REGAP, Shorty was able to have the needed surgery to repair his leg. On December 15, 2009 Dr. Wilson had to surgically rebreak his leg, repair and set the break with pins and screws. The next day, Shorty went to a new foster home that was extra quiet for him to mend and heal. Shorty’s leg is casted and he must be leashed walked whenever he goes outside, he is on medication to help with the pain and he will have to go back to visit Dr. Wilson every 2 weeks for bandage changes and rechecks for several months. Once the cast if off, he will have to go to physical therapy to strengthen the leg.