Puppy with Badly Broken Leg Recovering at Ottawa Humane Society

June 22, 2023 — Angel, a five-month old puppy, was brought to the Ottawa Humane Society after she had badly broken her hind leg.

“Angel was limping on three legs when she first arrived,” said Dr. Mary Thompson, the OHS veterinarian who repaired Angel’s leg. “Our first priority was to make sure she was as comfortable as possible.”

The OHS immediately provided Angel painkillers and began planning her treatment. The break was so bad that casting wasn’t an option. Instead, Dr. Thompson performed orthopedic surgery on Angel’s broken leg, stabilizing the limb with metal plates and a metal pin. With the surgery, Angel quickly returned to walking comfortably on all four paws.

“Angel is doing incredibly well after the surgery and will soon be back to being a happy, healthy puppy!” Dr. Thompson added.

Angel is not quite ready to find her forever home, but the OHS is optimistic with the progress she is making each day. The OHS is reaching out to the community to help recoup the cost of her surgery and to help provide life-saving care to even more homeless animals in need.

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