Robyn

Robyn is a sweet, young border collie mix that came to a shelter as a stray with a limp. We were asked to help since the shelter was unable to pay for the potential treatment needed. We stepped in and got Robyn seen by an orthopedic vet who took x-rays and found an old broken right hip injury. Robyn’s body had scarred over the break, providing enough stabilization that she could walk and run with barely any noticeable limp. While in foster care, she mis-stepped getting out of the truck and fully broke off the ball of the femur (the part that goes into the hip socket). Robyn had emergency surgery to clean up the end of the broken bone, a procedure similar to an FHO (femoral head ostectomy). When she heals, Robyn’s body will scar around the hip to provide the stabilization needed for her to run and play again without pain. Will she be able a contender for the AKC agility championships? Probably not. But she can still be an active and playful dog who can live a full life. <br/><br/>For now, Robyn will need additional veterinary follow-up visits (paid for by WBCR) until she is fully cleared from the vet. There are also physical therapy exercises that her adopter will need to perform on her at home and adhere to exercise restrictions for at least the next couple months.<br/><br/>Robyn is a sweetheart and who knows what all she has been through in just her first year of life! But now she is on the mend and ready for a home that can show her all the good things life has to offer!<br/><br/>Robyn can be slow to warm to people. She is not aggressive, just shy. She is curious and will come up for a quick greet but doesn’t necessarily stick around for attention. She does enjoy playing interactive games with her human though, like a good game of fetch! She may never be a cuddler or your constant shadow and can be aloof. She enjoys her alone time, lounging outside or in her kennel by herself. Robyn has not been tested with children under 12 yrs of age but is gentle with greetings and in play around people. <br/><br/>She can be playful with other dogs her size and even romped around at the WBCR reunion! She has not met dogs of other sizes or cats yet. She enjoys interactive games with her human- a fun game of fetch or throwing stuffies around. She walks fairly well on leash, but can pull sometimes. Once Robyn is off medical restrictions, we’ll have to see what her exercise drive is like. Before surgery, she was a medium energy dog where a walk and off-leash play time kept her happy. <br/><br/>Are you looking for a moderate energy dog who is unlike most border collies that need your constant attention? And are you someone who has experience helping a dog recover from an orthopedic procedure (or willing to learn)? Robyn will be available towards the end of January/early February and is looking for her perfect match!<br/><br/>Due to our small volunteer team, we can’t respond to inquiries to this listing. To learn more about this dog and our adoption process or to apply, visit wbcrescue.org. Thank you for considering adoption!

Robyn is a sweet, young border collie mix that came to a shelter as a stray with a limp. We were asked to help since the shelter was unable to pay for the potential treatment needed. We stepped in and got Robyn seen by an orthopedic vet who took x-rays and found an old broken right hip injury. Robyn’s body had scarred over the break, providing enough stabilization that she could walk and run with barely any noticeable limp. While in foster care, she mis-stepped getting out of the truck and fully broke off the ball of the femur (the part that goes into the hip socket). Robyn had emergency surgery to clean up the end of the broken bone, a procedure similar to an FHO (femoral head ostectomy). When she heals, Robyn’s body will scar around the hip to provide the stabilization needed for her to run and play again without pain. Will she be able a contender for the AKC agility championships? Probably not. But she can still be an active and playful dog who can live a full life.

For now, Robyn will need additiona

Robyn is a sweet, young border collie mix that came to a shelter as a stray with a limp. We were asked to help since the shelter was unable to pay for the potential treatment needed. We stepped in and got Robyn seen by an orthopedic vet who took x-rays and found an old broken right hip injury. Robyn’s body had scarred over the break, providing enough stabilization that she could walk and run with barely any noticeable limp. While in foster care, she mis-stepped getting out of the truck and fully broke off the ball of the femur (the part that goes into the hip socket). Robyn had emergency surgery to clean up the end of the broken bone, a procedure similar to an FHO (femoral head ostectomy). When she heals, Robyn’s body will scar around the hip to provide the stabilization needed for her to run and play again without pain. Will she be able a contender for the AKC agility championships? Probably not. But she can still be an active and playful dog who can live a full life.

For now, Robyn will need additional veterinary follow-up visits (paid for by WBCR) until she is fully cleared from the vet. There are also physical therapy exercises that her adopter will need to perform on her at home and adhere to exercise restrictions for at least the next couple months.

Robyn is a sweetheart and who knows what all she has been through in just her first year of life! But now she is on the mend and re