“Lucky” To Be Alive, Three-Legged Dog Now Seeks a New Home

For a one-year old shepherd mix, roaming the rural fields and woods of eastern central Georgia can be dangerous. It is believed that “Lucky” managed to catch his leg in a coyote trap and for several weeks, went without food or water.

Lucky received his name from Waynesboro, Georgia Animal Control Officer Desiree Bizzell who found him hobbling up to her door step on Friday the 13th (January 2012). Somehow, Lucky had managed to chew himself free from the trap and find his way to her. He was emaciated and the lower portion of his back left leg was hanging off.

Knowing that he would likely be put down if a donor could not be found to pay for the needed medical care, Ms. Bizzell contacted Home for Good Dog Rescue, a Waynesboro Animal Control rescue partner. Home for Good Dog Rescue agreed to pay for the surgery and medical care. The officer then brought Lucky to a local Georgia veterinarian where they amputated the left hind leg that was mostly mangled. After the surgery, Lucky stayed with Ms. Bizzell for about a month before he was transported to New Jersey.

Lucky arrived at the Home for Good office on Friday, February 17th.  He has recovered from his leg surgery, and he has gained much of his weight back. His is currently being cared for by Home for Good volunteer, Marty Dragos, who’s specialty is fostering special needs dogs.

Lucky is recovered and is now ready for his forever home.  He is learning to walk on three legs and is doing just fine. He loves other dogs, cats, and kids. Even with his disability, Lucky will make a great pet for any family. He is grateful and appreciative to those who have helped him along the way to his “forever” home. 

For inquiries into adopting Lucky or one of the many other dogs available through Home for Good Dog Rescue, visit their website at www.homeforgooddogs.org and complete an on-line application. For additional information, please call 908-598-8212.

Lucky’s surgery was made possible by funds contributed to Home for Good Dog Rescue from individual donors. Every dollar counts in their efforts to save dogs lives. Donations to offset the cost of Lucky’s surgery and to allow Home for Good to help other dogs like Lucky are greatly appreciated. Donations can be made through PayPal or mailed to Home for Good Dog Rescue, PO Box 324, Summit, NJ 07901.

“A Taste of Italy” Dinner and Tricky Tray – Saturday, March 10, 2012

This year’s event will be held at the Long Hill Community Center, 264 South Warren Avenue in Stirling, New Jersey.  The dinner will start at 7:00 P.M.  Tickets are $35 per person and $15 for children under 12 years of age. A limited number of tickets are available.  Advance tickets or reservations are required.  Tickets can be purchased by calling 908-598-8212 or emailing the organization at contacthfg@gmail.com .

The scheduled Home for Good Adoption Events for February and March are:

February 25th - Pet Supply Plus, 410 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights, NJ
March 24th - PetSmart, 187 Millburn Ave., Millburn, NJ
March 31st - Pet Supply Plus, 410 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights, NJ

Robert Barnes is the Community Outreach Coordinator for Home for Good Dog Rescue. Home for Good is a volunteer-based, 501(c)(3) non-profit animal rescue.