Nova

Nova was scheduled to be put down on November 4 at the county animal shelter in Gaffney, SC. Doomed Dogs Rescue arranged to sponsor him with the Cherokee County Humane Society.  We donated $75 in the nick of time, and Nova was pulled from the shelter on the last day. Nova had some medical issues.  Here is what the Humane Society told us:  "I wanted to let you all know the status on Nova.  At the shelter he was keeping the weight off his right front foot, so they thought he was injured.   While he was boarding at Cherokee County Animal Hospital, they started him on antibiotics with no response.  Yesterday he was taken to Piedmont (where most of our surgeries, etc. are done) and they determined that he has ulnar nerve damage.  He holds that leg up because he has no feeling in it. 

The good news is that unlike other types of nerve damage in which the animal drags the paw or leg, causing extreme tissue damage and requiring amputation, this is not what Nova has.  He will not be walking on that leg, and will effectively function like a 3-legged dog, but should have no further complications.  This is probably caused by some early injury, as he has adapted quite well to the disability.

On the positive side, he has a beautiful mid-length coat with shades of tan and black.  Nova, like his sister Twilight (who was adopted), is a little shy, but very sweet.  He will make someone a loving and loyal pet."

The Humane Society soon found a rescue group to take Nova.  

You can find the wonderful people of the Cherokee Humane Society at http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/SC136.html

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