Shep is a 1-year-old Shepherd Mix in Marshall, TX, who needs $1,395 for Amputation.

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Shep was brought to Marshall Pet Adoption Center by an animal control officer, from an area where many stray dogs are picked up, and it isn’t always easy to tell them from the owned dogs. He may or may not have had an owner, but no one there claimed him, and he’s much better off in our care.

He doesn’t seem to have received a lot of human kindness before. On first acquaintance, he’s clearly unsure if you’re friend or foe, and it’s quite enough to break your heart.

Once Shep decides you’ll not hurt him, he soaks up all the attention you can give him. In spite of his obviously painful condition, he’s a perfect gentleman, whether you’re feeding him treats or giving him a medical exam.

It’s unknown how Shep’s leg was initially injured. He was reportedly around the neighborhood with the injury, but with good mobility, for some time. He recently started dragging his foreleg, and a call was made to Animal Control. He was sent to Dr. McClimon at Taylor Veterinary Clinic in Longview, Texas for evaluation. His leg must now be amputated.

The shelter has a small budget for the area that it serves, but we all do our best to rehabilitate every pet that come through the door. We want Shep to get his chance at the loving home he deserves and may never have had before.