When county officials came to investigate a property in North Carolina, they discovered two dogs — one born without paws — that were victims of irresponsible breeding.
G.I. Joey, a Chihuahua-Dachshund mix, and his sweet brother, Bullet, were rescued from a harsh and neglectful home, but G.I. Joey was in desperate need of care. Born without his front paws, the poor pup's condition was never treated. Medical staff realized that Joey’s condition was congenital, and the people who bred him were fully aware that this hereditary defect existed in his parents.
Dr. Mark Verdino, Vice President and Chief of Veterinary Staff at North Shore Animal League America, calls such breeding "cruel and unethical."
Unwilling to give up on him, North Shore Animal League America, the world’s largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization, stepped in to help.
Despite his limitations, he can hold himself up and scoots around by "army crawling" (hence his name). But because he needs extra care, he is now a part of their Sponsor Program. The organization hopes to raise enough money from generous donations to help buy G.I. Joey a comfortable mobility cart, so he'll be able to go on walks and explore the world. (Donate here.)
In September 2015, county officials in North Carolina removed him and his sweet brother, Bullet, from a harsh and neglectful home.
"Full of affection and play, he hasn’t the slightest idea there’s anything wrong with him," NSAL said of G.I. Joey, who was born without front paws.
Given his positive attitude and wonderful spirit, Joey will eventually become a treasured member of a special, caring family.
Your donation today can help G.I. Joey and countless other animals get the medical care they need.
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