About
Let’s give Millie a BIG welcome to DFW Cocker Spaniel Rescue!
Millie is a pretty 2.5 year-old black & tan Cocker Spaniel who was rescued last week after being picked up as a stray and taken to a shelter. Due to her medical needs, she was listed as “code red” and given only 5 days to be rescued. Millie is non-weight bearing on both back legs, was severely matted and has other minor medical issues. DFWCSR worked quickly to find a foster home and now she has a soft place to land and recover. Her matted coat has been shaved down and she is much more comfortable.
Millie is going to need a LOT of help! She’ll be scheduled for an MRI to determine if surgery might help regain movement and will be getting many kinds of therapy over the next few weeks. She has been seen by a vet and put on medications to help reduce inflammation and give her spine time to heal. A conservative approach will be taken to see what kind of treatment works best to help her on her way to recovery.
Millie is now safe with her foster parents, has 3 cocker siblings to interact with and 3 cats she’s very intrigued by. She has the sweetest personality! She has lots of fun toys, tasty treats and warm soft blankets.
Millie’s world has been turned upside-down in the past 7 days. Getting out of the shelter and into a foster home has already made an impact on her. Today she is really doing well with keeping her legs “oriented” the proper direction, and even moved one back leg and mimed walking along while being supported in her sling.
Millie has a long road ahead to recovery before she will be available for adoption. We will post updates from her fosters as we watch this girl blossom into the beautiful pup she was meant to be.
Sex: Female
Age: 2.5 years
Color: Black & Tan
Spayed/neutered: Yes
Good with dogs: Yes
Good with cats: Yes
Good with kids: Unknown
Housetrained: No
Special needs: Non-bearing weight on back legs due to spinal injury. Medical treatment ongoing.