Dogs with disabilities and medical problems often have a difficult time. They are often at risk of being euthanized or abandoned by owners who do not want to take the responsibility of caring for them.
But as long as a dog is not suffering, he should have the opportunity to live and be loved like any other dog. After a disabled dog was given a second chance, he is not only doing well but he is “the happiest dog in the world.”
In 2016, a woman named Jennifer Osborne saw a dog named Moose in a pet store; he had a very distinctive look, a fixed smile and a great underbite.
He discovered that this was due to a medical deformity that Moose had had since birth: he was missing parts of his brain.
“Moose’s nose was pushed into his skull, resulting in an underbite, crooked nose, deformed skull, brain and eye problems, probably while he was still in the womb,” Jennifer told Metro.
Jennifer instantly fell in love with the dog, and most of all, she was worried that in the wrong hands, Moose would have to be put to sleep due to his medical issues.
So, she adopted him herself and gave Moose a home where he would be safe.
Jennifer knew the road wouldn’t be easy: Moose’s medical problems required a lot of attention.
He suffered frequent seizures: “They affect the body and brain and left his whole body shaking and foaming at the mouth,” Jennifer said.
He performed an MRI on the dog, which revealed the extent of his medical problems: He had no forehead or sinuses, and there was a cyst where parts of his brain were missing.
“His brain in the front is crushed but the rest of his brain is fine,” Jennifer explained on Instagram. “Her neurologist has never seen a dog with a problem like Moose’s.”
He found that the dog’s seizures would continue throughout his life, however, they could be treated with medication and would not affect his life expectancy.
Jennifer is ready to face any future challenges and is still grateful to have Moose in her life. Despite everything, he is a happy and playful dog.
“With everything that happened to Moose, we are very lucky that he survived, period,” he told Metro. “He is literally a miracle.”
Moose goes through life with a big smile on his face, as if he is grateful for each day that passes by being alive.
“He is amazing and a blessing to my life,” Jennifer said. “He is the happiest dog I have ever met and I am grateful that he is my dog.”
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